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DELAWARE STATE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
FACILITIES mike rogers Coordinator of Athletic Facilities and Events B.S. | Delaware State ‘02 M.S. | Delaware State ‘09 Office | (302) 857-6067 Fax | (302) 857-6034 mrogers@desu.edu
memorial hall Constructed in 1982, Memorial Hall Gymnasium has been home to the DSU men’s and women’s basketball programs as well as the volleyball team for over three decades. The facility was christened by the men’s basketball team on December 7, 1982 with a 96-92 doubleovertime victory over U.S. International. Since then, the facility has been a part of many exciting contests.
The Athletics Facilities and Event Operations department is responsible for scheduling, records, budget, personnel and facilities development. They are also responsible for all grounds including outdoor playing surfaces, all surrounding grounds and field preparation for events. Other responsibilities include maintenance of facility equipment, coordinating logistics and operations to conduct all athletic events including meetings, workouts, practices, competitions, championships and camps. All work orders for Telecom, Computer Services, Data Network Services, Physical Plant, Building Services and Alterations and Improvements must be submitted by the Coordinator of Athletic Facilities & Events.
gambler’s choice equestrian center hornets’ nest Gambler’s Choice Equestrian Center features an 18-stall barn and a 10-stall barn, with three tack stalls and a wash stall with hot water, on-site laundry room, heated lounge and bathroom. All stalls include sliding doors and have rubber mats. Both indoor and outdoor arenas feature elevated judges’ stands, along with a PA system for events. Gambler’s Choice has a 100’x200’ clear span indoor arena that allows for allweather riding and a 150’x300’ outdoor sand area. As the home of the DSU Hornets Equestrian team, the facility is equipped for Western and English riding.
The Hornets’ Nest has been the home field of the Delaware State University softball team since 1992. The dimensions for the field are 220’ down the lines and 225’ in centerfield. The infield consists of Diamond-Tex with pro conditioner. In fall 2011, the team installed new sport rye mix grass in the outfield. The Hornets’ Nest includes a press box with Wi-Fi and fiber optics streaming capabilities, home/visitor bull pens, three batting cages, infield/ outfield irrigation, seating capacity of 300 and lights.
alumni stadium soldier field Alumni Stadium was constructed in 1980 and serves as home for the DSU football, women’s lacrosse and both men’s and women’s track and field teams. Additionally, the facility is the site of the annual Delaware I & II High School Championship football games.
Home to the DSU baseball team, Soldier Field has hosted games since 1958. The dimensions are 320’ down the lines, 365’ in the leftfield gap, 355’ in the rightfield gap and 380’ in centerfield. Prior to the start of the 2009 season, the leftfield fence was extended to a height of 20’.
maple dale country club brunswick doverama The women’s golf team calls Dover’s Maple Dale Country Club home beginning in 2012. Maple Dale was established in 1925 as a three-hole course and expanded to nine holes in the mid-30’s. After relocating in 1969, it was enlarged to a full 18 holes and now offers a mature course set amidst a wooded terrain, dotted with various ponds. This USGA championship rated 18– hole course is as challenging and fun, as it is beautiful, having only one recorded score below par in a 36 hole tournament.
The Brunswick Doverama is home to the bowling team, where they practice daily and host an average of two events each season. The Doverama is located at 1600 S. Governors Ave. (at DuPont Hwy.). For more information, please contact the bowling center at 302-734-7501.
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