Titan Field The UDM athletic department proudly unveiled its on-campus track facility in October of 2007. The facility is on the site of the old natural-grass Titan Field, and includes an A-Turf field, along with a six-lane polyurethane track and areas for the steeplechase and field events. The first track and field event was on April 17, 2008, when the Detroit Titans hosted Oakland University in the 3rd Annual UDM-OU Duals. The Titans and Golden Grizzlies will meet for the seventh time this spring as the dual vs. Oakland is scheduled for April 7. 2012 marks the fifth time that the event will be held at Titan Field. The meet gives the fans a chance to participate in the action. Alumni and students from UDM and OU haved raced in the mile, and have also competed for the “Fastest Man on Campus Competition” by running the 100-meters. Kids can also get in on the action with games going on in the mid-field area as well as in a race against Tommy Titan and the Grizzly. The annual dual is not the only highlight that the track has seen in its young existence. On April 3, 2009, fans in the Metro Detroit area witnessed an Olympian run in a race as 2008 Canadian team member Nate Brannen competed in the Elite Mile, presented by RunMichigan.com, during Detroit’s Track & Field Classic. Titan Field completed the first phase in the transformation of an elite facility. Phase 2 of the project, when completed in the future, will include stadium seating for 2,500-3,000 fans, concession stands, restrooms, a press box, new scoreboard, lights and a building with space for offices, locker rooms and storage. “The construction of our new synthetic field and track is another big step forward for the Titan Athletics Program,” UDM Athletic Director Keri Gaither said. “I am excited that our student-athletes and coaches, who work so hard day in and day out, will have the on-campus facilities they need to train and compete. The University’s substantial commitment for the new facilities is a critical component of our sport expansion plans.”
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2012 Detroit Titan Track and Field Yearbook