MCAFEE (Condon) FIELD (NEW - mid_SEPT)

 

MCAFEE (Condon) FIELD (NEW - mid_SEPT)

Condon Athletic Field is undergoing major changes, including its name. In January, 2009, The Hancock Public School System agreed to relinquish ownership of Condon Field, to Finlandia University, in return for 12 years of free tuition at Finlandia fo Hancock High School graduates wishing to attend. This coming years Class (2012) will have a $300K cap, the remaining 8 years will have a $400K cap. Some 50% of graduating students have taken advantage of the program. This spring saw a formal name change to McAfee Field, in honor of a major benefactor, Alexander “Sandy” McAfee. The former High School (later Middle School) building also changed hands to Finlandia University in the same agreement. FINLANDIA UNIVERSITY WEB: www.finlandia.edu CONTACT EMAILS: http://www.finlandia.edu/executive-staff-directory.html HISTORICAL PICTORIAL: http://www.cityofhancock.com/historical-pictorial-view.php?target=110

A number of major changes are occurring. The current football field is changing from an E/W orientation, to a N/S layout. It will be enlarged to accommodate regulation soccer play, and will have a synthetic playing surface (the same as MTUs). A softball field will be constructed on the south side of the complex, and a new Field House and Grandstand will be constructed between the two. Lights will also be added to both fields for evening games, something here-to-for not available. A practice football field in also in future plans. Track and field events will also be held here. (Image by Finlandia University).

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