Rensselaer’s current athletics fields are comprised of nine facilities for the Institute's 23 varsity sports, club programs and Intramural sports. For more information on RPI's athletics facilities, please click on any of the photos below for an indepth look at the various homes of the Engineers.
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EAST CAMPUS ATHLETIC VILLAGE
The East Campus Athletic Village opened on October 3, 2009. One of the most extensive athletic construction project in the Institute's history, the complex features a multipurpose lighted stadium with field turf and seating for 5,200, along with a 1,200 seat basketball arena.
ECAV also features a fully equipped 4,800 square foot strength and conditioning center connects to a professional-caliber sports medicine suite, and within the arena are offices for athletics administrators and coaches, numerous meeting spaces, a new Athletics Hall of Fame, a pro shop and a café.
HOUSTON FIELD HOUSE
The Houston Field House is the current home of Rensselaer's Division I men's and women's ice hockey teams. Seating more than 4,800 fans, the Field House features six lockerrooms, numerous offices and several meeting spaces. Since opening in October of 1949, the building has undergone a number of renovations. The first update took place during the 2008-09 season as new locker rooms with spacious lounges and study areas were constructed. Additionally, a new equipment room, athletic training suite and video room were also completed.
The second phase of construction to the rink, which includes a new look to the front facade of the arena, coaches offices, press box and luxury seating began in the spring of 2010 and is expected to be completed for the 2010-11 season.
THE ALUMNI SPORTS & RECREATION CENTER (AS+RC)
The Alumni Sports & Recreation Center (AS&RC) houses the Robison Gymnasium, which has an indoor track. Also included is a physiotherapy room; basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts on a resilient surface as well as locker facilities.
ROBISON GYM
ROBISON POOL
Home to the Rensselaer men's and women's swimming & diving teams, the Robison Pool features eight lanes for competitive swimming. Additionally, the complex has multiple three-meter and one-meter diving boards.
DORIS ROBISON FIELD
The home field for the Rensselaer softball team, Doris Robison Field features team dugouts, a press box and multiple areas for fan seating. The field is adjacent to the AS+RC.
SHARP COURTS
Home to the Rensselaer men's and women's tennis programs, Sharp Courts features six courts for varsity and recreational use.
ROBISON FIELD
Previously known as the 17th Street Field, Robison Field is home to the Rensselaer baseball team. Located on the corner of 17th Street and Eagle Street, off main campus and just North of Samaritan Hospital, it is one of the top fields in the state of New York. Recent improvements to the field include a new playing surface and the installation of 200 feet of privacy fence.
RENWYCK FIELD
Renwyck Field is home to the Rensselaer men's & women's soccer and women's lacrosse programs. The field was redone and laid with a new synthetic surface in the Spring of 2009 as part of the first phase of the East Campus Athletic Village.
NED HARKNESS FIELD & TRACK