Class of 1952 Stadium

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Class of 1952 Stadium
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Class of 1952 Stadium
Location Princeton, New Jersey
Coordinates 40°20′29″N74°39′04″W / 40.34132°N 74.65119°W / 40.34132; -74.65119
Owner Princeton University
Capacity 4,000
Surface FieldTurf
OpenedOctober 14, 1995
Tenants
Princeton Tigers men's and women's lacrosse, and field hockey teams

The Class of 1952 Stadium is home to Princeton University's women's and men's lacrosse and field hockey teams. The stadium is lighted and fits approximately 4,000. [1]

The stadium was originally dedicated on October 14, 1995. [2]

The field's original astro turf was replaced with a new synthetic turf called FieldTurf in 2012 as part of a renovation that included the naming of the physical field as Sherrerd Field. [3] [4] [5]

The stadium was the home for 34 Ivy League championships and six NCAA championships. [6]

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References

  1. "Class of 1952 Stadium" . Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  2. "Princeton Class of 1952" . Retrieved 19 October 2012.
  3. "Princeton Alumni Weekly: Behind the Scenes". 4 April 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  4. "Princeton University Athletics Facilities" . Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  5. "Class of 1952 Stadium Gets A New Carpet" . Retrieved 19 October 2012.
  6. "Friends of Lacrosse and Field Hockey Support Upgrade of Fields and Facilities" . Retrieved 22 October 2012.