Upgraded Softball Complex

With softball growing in popularity, paired with the growing demand for turf fields in the and the local need for complexes to host events and tournaments, the University determined that upgrades were a priority as well as to make the facility accessible for all who attend a game. After reviewing several options from the study, DRAW, H.F. Lenz, ELA Sports and the SRU team decided to renovate the existing field into state-of-the-art softball complex at Kasnevich Field.

As a part of DRAW’s design, the new softball complex features two new extra-large dugouts complete with outlets, which allow the coaches to use technology such as Game Changer,  a new concession building to serve spectators, provide storage, and upgrade the prior porta-potties to ‘real’ restrooms, including a separate family toilet room. This newly renovated facility serves as a gathering place for student athletes, sports enthusiasts, and community members who share a common interest in softball. The Slippery Rock community’s continual growth in athletics will be supported by this facility, which will be open during the off-season for high school WPIAL (Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League) events and youth tournaments.

The DRAW design team worked closely with user groups, including the coaching staff and sports consultants, to prioritize a design that meets the needs of athletes and adheres to NCAA guidelines. It was essential to DRAW and the University that this complex support the team and spectators to create a positive athletic atmosphere.