Game changer

Talk about a home-field advantage: SUNY Adirondack in late 2022 broke ground on a $5.7 million turf field — a move that provides the college and entire region increased opportunities.

Adaptable for softball, baseball, soccer and lacrosse, the field is the latest of upgrades to the college’s Athletics facilities, and provides SUNY Adirondack greater capability to recruit student athletes.

The facility is the most recent investment by SUNY Adirondack in the broader community, as it provides regional tourism and athletics professionals opportunity to host sporting events in a state-of-theart facility. (Rentals are anticipated to begin in the fall of 2023.)

“This substantial investment elevates the opportunities to bring new sports tournaments and events to the area and showcase the college to new athletes, fans and families,” said Gina Mintzer, executive director of Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce and CVB.

The turf field project is funded by:

• SUNY Adirondack;

• SUNY Adirondack Foundation;

• the Faculty-Student Association of SUNY Adirondack;

• Adirondack Housing Association;

• Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family: a fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region;

• the Estate of Thomas Ross;

• Adirondack Trust Company;

• Bette & Cring;

• with matching funds provided by New York state

“We are proud of this amazing new facility and excited by the possibilities it brings to the college and our region,” said Rachael Hunsinger Patten, chief advancement officer at the college and executive director of SUNY Adirondack Foundation.

WHAT: SUNY Adirondack breaks ground on a $5.7 million synthetic turf field.

WHERE: On the south side of the Queensbury campus, the field is behind the Gymnasium, beyond the east-side parking lot.

DETAILS: The project includes:

• a field for softball, baseball, soccer and lacrosse;

• a press box;

• dugouts;

• bullpens;

• two sets of stands (one to watch baseball and softball games; another to view soccer and lacrosse games);

• a complete sound system;

• capability to live-stream games

GIVE: SUNY Adirondack Foundation continues to fundraise in support of the project. Naming opportunities are available. Donations can be made at www.sunyacc.edu/give or by calling 518-743-2243.