Tsai
Field House
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Phase I of Tsai Field House opened in fall 2022, realizing the School's vision of "a defining center of gravity on campus that draws us together and showcases treasured values of teamwork and spirited competition."
A robust and transformative education requires a holistic approach to student wellbeing, advancing each Lawrentian’s intellectual, emotional, and physical potential. By combining athletics, recreation, and dining, the forthcoming Tsai Field House will meet this charge. A community resource unlike any other at an independent school, Tsai Field House will provide opportunities for competition, activity, socialization, and nourishment, extending the hallmarks of House and Harkness and inspiring the best in each Lawrentian.
Construction Considerations
Campus Access and Traffic Patterns
Pond Loop Road will be closed to traffic from June 2022-September 2023.
The athletic/rink parking lot will remain open and accessible from the Service Drive.
Athletic Facilities
Loucks Ice Center has been transitioned to a multi-purpose facility with two wood floors, athletic training room, equipment room, and spectator seating. Changing rooms will be available (no lockers).
Indoor track and field will use a combination of on-campus outdoor and off-site facilities.
Athletic practices and competition will continue on campus for all other sports.
Co-Curricular Activities
Co-curricular practices will continue normal operations in the fall and spring.
Co-curricular practices will operate under a "stacked" schedule for facility usage for the winter, with practice slots ranging from 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., depending upon the day and other scheduling obligations. Practices, dates and times will be consistent.
Temporary Locations
Track and Field
| Indoor Track and Field |
Track and Field Complex The outdoor track will be utilized as often as possible throughout winter. Cold exposure risk and policy guidelines are based on NCAA/NATA Sports Medicine Handbook. Princeton University Facilities will be used 2 - 3 nights per week.
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| Outdoor Track and Field | Track and Field Complex |
Football
Chambers Field
Soccer
| Boys Varsity Soccer | Woods 3 / Getz |
| Girls Varsity Soccer | Woods 2 / Getz |
| Boys Junior Varsity Soccer | 49A |
| Girls Junior Varsity Soccer | Track and Field Complex |
| Boys Freshman Soccer | 49B |
Fitness
Limited cardio equipment, circuit training, and dumbbells will be staged around the perimeter of Loucks Ice Center.
On- and off-campus fitness facility options are available for faculty and staff.
Strength and Conditioning
Strength and Conditioning space will be available in a space set up temporarily within Loucks Ice Center while Phase II is under construction.
Team training will be available.
Athletic Training
The Athletic Training Room will be located within Loucks Ice Center (warming room adjacent to the mailroom) while Phase II is under construction.
Timeline
Fall 2022
Phase I of construction opens, including a new pool, hockey rink, dining facility, and lobby. Phase II of construction begins.
Spring 2024
Phase II opens - a renovation of the existing Field House, including our gymnasiums and squash courts, indoor track, field house arena, wrestling room, community fitness center, and sports performance center.
