Crenshaw Memorial Stadium

Crenshaw Memorial Stadium
Full name	J.H. Crenshaw Memorial Stadium
Location	8540 C.E. King Parkway Houston, TX 77044
Coordinates	29°50′57″N 95°12′34″W / 29.849238°N 95.209529°W / 29.849238; -95.209529Coordinates: 29°50′57″N 95°12′34″W / 29.849238°N 95.209529°W / 29.849238; -95.209529
Renovated	2004, 2010
Owner	Sheldon Independent School District
Operator	Sheldon Independent School District
Surface	Artificial turf
Scoreboard	Video board
Capacity	6,000
Tenants
C.E. King High School C.E. King Middle School Michael R. Null Middle School

J.H. Crenshaw Memorial Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in unincorporated Harris County located northeast of Houston, Texas. The stadium is owned and operated by Sheldon Independent School District and is composed of a track and field which are used for various sports. The stadium is situated in the space between C.E. King Middle School and C.E. King High School and is shared by both schools, in addition to Michael R. Null Middle School.
The field is used for football during the first semester of the school year, and for soccer during the second half. Track and field athletics also use the stadium for competitive running, jumping, and throwing. It is mainly used for hosting University Interscholastic League athletic competitions against rival school districts in the region.

History

The stadium was built in 1971 between C.E. King Middle school and C.E. King high school. In 1999, voters in Sheldon ISD passed a $97 million bond which included plans for new restrooms, ticket booths, and concession stands. ^[1] In 2004 the stadium renovations were completed, resulting in improved access for handicapped persons. The bleachers kept the original I-beam design, but the metallic stands were replaced with concrete ones which allowed for less restrictive seating space.
In 2010, the stadium was once again updated to include professional grade track and field materials. The track was widened to 8 tracks and the surface was replaced with a 13mm thick synthetic surface composed of the Conipur SW system from BASF. In addition, the field grass was replaced with Desso D-Vision artificial turf. The home side bleachers also upgraded to include 22 inch wide theatre seats. The theatre seats are reserved for football season ticket buyers, those who make a one-time lifetime payment, and those who pay an extra fee at admission. The scoreboard was also upgraded to include a video board with action replay ability.^[2]

Photo gallery

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  View from the home side bleachers

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  Aerial view of the stadium

References

1. ^ "Sheldon ISD voters approve $97 million bond election". North Channel Sentinel. http://www.hcnonline.com/archives/article_c1c5610b-1672-5c38-8791-7ed9457f9f82.html. 
2. ^ "Crenshaw Memorial Stadium". TexasBob. http://www.texasbob.com/stadium/stadium.php?id=611. 

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