Rudd Field (UMass)

Rudd Field
Location Massachusetts Ave
Owner University of Massachusetts Amherst
Operator University of Massachusetts Amherst
Capacity 800
Surface Natural Grass
Construction
Broke ground May 6, 2002
Opened September 8, 2002
Construction cost $900,000
Architect Clough, Harbour & Associates
Tenants
UMass Minutemen and Minutewomen (NCAA) (2002–present)

Rudd Field is the home of the UMass men's and women's soccer teams.[1]

The facility opened September 8, 2002.[2] The field includes a 120 by 75 yard sand-based natural turf playing surface. Funding for the field was made possible by a commitment from the Rudd Family Foundation.[3]

References

  1. ↑ UMass Athletic Facilities Archived 2009-10-04 at WebCite at UMassAthletics.com, URL accessed March 17, 2013.
  2. ↑ "UMass Rudd Field dedication set" (PDF). UMass Women's Soccer Media Guide. September 2002. p. 20. Retrieved March 17, 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  3. ↑ at UMassMagazine Online, URL accessed March 17, 2013.

Coordinates: 42°22′57″N 72°32′09″W / 42.3825°N 72.5359°W / 42.3825; -72.5359

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