Pruitt Field

Pruitt Field

Infobox_Baseball_Stadium
stadium_name = Pruitt Field
nickname = Home of the Bobcats


location = Athens, Ohio
broke_ground = 1999
opened = May 2000| closed = Open
demolished = N/A
owner = Ohio University
operator = Ohio University
surface = Astroturf 2000
construction_cost = $2.3 million USD
architect = various
former_names = None
tenants = Ohio Bobcats Women's Field Hockey (NCAA) (2000-Present)
former tenant = Ohio Bobcats Women's Lacrosse (NCAA) (1999 to 2007 when dropped) seating_capacity = 1,000
dimensions = 110 yards by 60 yards

Pruitt Fueld is a field hockey field located in Athens, Ohio on the campus of Ohio University. It serves as the home of the Ohio Bobcats women's field hockey program and opened in 2000.

Pruitt Field has a potential to hold 1,000 spectators in the red-brick grandstand located on the east side of the stadium. There is also a press box on the stadium's east side and a high quality sound system. The playing surface at Pruitt Field is made of Astroturf 2000 and features a state-of-the-art drainage system below the field. In the summer of 2006, permanent lights were installed.

The field is named after Dr. Peggy Pruitt who served as Ohio's head field hockey coach from 1975-1977 and Ohio's head tennis coach from 1975-1982. She then became Ohio's Associate Director of Athletics from 1993 until retiring in 2001. Today, she is the commissioner of the American Lacrosse .

In addition, the venue serves as the practice field for Ohio University's marching band, the Marching 110.

External links

* [http://ohiobobcats.collegesports.com/facilities/pruitt-field.html Pruitt Field Information Page]
* [http://ohiobobcats.collegesports.com/ Official Ohio University Athletics Website]
* [http://www.ohiogwc.com Ohio Green & White Club - Supporting Ohio Bobcats Athletics]
* [http://www.bobcatattack.com Unofficial Ohio Bobcats Fan Website]
* [http://mac-sports.collegesports.com/ Official Website of the Mid-American Conference]


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