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$6 million Track and Soccer Facility a Reality

Construction of the skyboxes, press box and Sports Backers' offices was completed in the Spring of 2001, putting the finishing touches on Richmond's newest athletic complex.  Sports Backers Stadium, featuring the Irwin Belk Athletic Center and Richard A. Hollander Track, officially opened with a Donor Recognition Celebration on Wednesday, August 25, 1999.  Click here for directions to the facility.

Sports Backers Stadium has already played host to the USA Track & Field Junior National Championships, the Colonial Athletic Association Conference track and field Championships, the Virginia High School League Track and Field Championships and numerous other track and soccer events.

Facility Highlights

Sports Backers Stadium's international caliber track provides an ideal setting for regional, national and even international track and field meets. The eight 48 inch wide lanes with the Martin surface and the full compliment of throwing facilities within the main stadium make this an ideal event facility. In addition, the 3,250 quality seats, bathrooms, locker rooms and a storage facility provide the amenities to support the athletes and fans alike.  The press box, skybox and Sports Backers' office space provide the added amenities to host top national and international events. In addition to the track and field facilities the soccer field in the infield has a 120-yard by 75-yard soccer field.

Facility Use

Sports Backers Stadium is available for use for national as well as local uses. Sports Backers Stadium is utilized throughout the year by both Virginia Commonwealth University's and Virginia Union University's track and field teams. In addition, Virginia Commonwealth University's men's and women's soccer teams play at the facility. The Colonial Athletic Association and the Virginia High School League both hold their championship track and field meets at the stadium.  

For more information about renting the facility please contact Tim Lampe, VCU's Athletic Facilities Director at 804-827-1000. 

Facility Donors

Sports Backers Stadium was built through the generous support of the following donors.

Bank of America
Irwin Belk
Frank Bradley
City of Richmond
Crestar Bank
First Market Bank
First Union Bank
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr.
C.T. & Moira Hollander Hill
Richard A. Hollander
Luck Stone Corporation
Markel Corporation
Alex McMurtrie
Dan McMurtrie
Marietta Morgan & Samuel Tate Morgan, Jr. Trust
Retail Merchants Association of Greater Richmond
Richard S. Reynolds Foundation
Gilbert Rosenthal
Jack & Patricia Hollander Sims
Ukrop's Super Markets
Virginia Commonwealth University
Wachovia Bank

Directions to Sports Backers Stadium

ARRIVING FROM I-95 HEADING SOUTH AND I-64 HEADING EAST
1.Take Exit #78
2.Make a right onto the Boulevard
3..The Sports Backers Stadium entrance is on the left just after the stop light and the entrance to the Diamond.  Sports Backers Stadium is 100 yards straight ahead.

ARRIVING FROM I-95 HEADING NORTH AND I-64 HEADING WEST
1.Take Exit #78 and make a left at the bottom of the exit ramp.
2.Take a right at the first traffic light onto Robin Hood Road
3.Take a left at the next traffic light onto the Boulevard 
4. The Sports Backers Stadium entrance is on the left just after the stop light and the entrance to the Diamond. Sports Backers Stadium is 100 yards straight ahead.