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Fresno State

Beiden Field

Fresno State's 6,575-seat Pete Beiden Field is one of the premier college parks in the country The stadium structure is composed of cast-in-place and pre-cast concrete. Seating is in a horsehoe configuration, with four rows of box seats nearest the infield, a cross aisle behind, and 16 rows of standard seating elevated behind that. The stadium is equipped with a modern press box, which can seat more than 40 members of the media. The infield was replaced in 1999 and includes 200,000 square feet of natural grass, with rock dirt on the warning track. The dirt portion of the infield is composed of 60 percent cinder, 20 percent clay and 20 percent turface. Stadium ligthing includes 98 fixtures on eight towers generating 100 foot candles of light in the infield and an average of 80 candles of light in the outfield. The dimensions are 330 feet down the lines, 370 feet to the power alleys and 400 feet to center field.

Amenities

Seating capacity: 4575
Location: California State University
Press Box: Yes
Electronic Scoreboard: Yes
Parking Spaces: 500
Concessions: Yes
Lights: Yes

Bulldog Stadium

Bulldog Stadium is considered one of the most complete stadiums in the Western Atheletic Conference. The stadium seats 41, 031 and features 22 sky suites. Built partially below ground level with the playing field 37 feet below grade, the bowl features a low profile appearance. A unique cantilevered lighting system extends toward the field and is directed downward to concentrate lighting on the playing surface.

Bulldog Diamond

Regarded as one of the finest in the country, the facility boasts a seating capacity of 5,767. The stadium was singled out in the summer of 2000 by the American Institute of Architect San Joaquin for its excellence in design and execution. The $3.2 million softball stadium features 1,688 permanent seat-back chairs that include 388 box setas, sunken dugouts, lights, concessions stands, restrooms, practice areas, enclosed batting cages, press box with 24 telephone lines as well as a contemporary scoreboard and message center. Completely fenced in, Bulldog Diamond is 210 feet down the lines and 225 feet to center field.

North Gym

In 1995, the North Gym underwent a $2 million facelift that saw significant improvements for everyone involved with the facility. The changes included the installation of more than 350 chairback seats, air conditioning in the gymnasium, two electronic digital scoreboards and the construction of the North Gym Annex. Located on the north side of the gym, the annex was completed in 1995 and boasts locker rooms fro volleyball, softball, basketball, tennis and track and field. It also includes a coaches locker room and a multi-purpose/conference room.

Wathen Tennis Center

Beginning in the summer of 2002, the Wathen Tennis Center underwent an expansion that enchanced the look of the facility. In addition to resurfacing all 12 courts and replacing all wind screens, the grass berm and wrought-iron fencing that runs along the east side of the Center was extended to the north end of the courts. This allows spectators to comfortably enjoy viewing on all 12 courts and makes the complex the ideal location for WAC and NCAA Tournaments.

A raised earthen berm is located to the east of the courts, providing a landscaped area ideal for tailgating prior to matches. An elevated viewing paltform consisting of steel reinforced concrete is located between the six main courts. Approximately 400 luxury chair back seats atop this platform will face the complexes six main courts. Courts are also equipped with colarado Time System scoreboards that keep running scores during matches, allowing spectators the oppurtunity to immediately know the score on every match at the facility.

Warmerdam Field

The nine-lane, 400-meter on-campus facility is named after Cornelius Dutch Warmerdam, the former Fresno State head coach and world record holder in the pole vault. The track was resurfaced in 1989 by nationally-regarded Balsom America Track Co. The new surface consists of a 60 percent polyurethane base mixed with 40 percent EPDM rubber. The EPDM rubber (pure resilient rubber) and polyurethane (the most resilient substance manufactured) combine to form a very reponsive and fast surface which should enhance performances. Warmerdam Field, the site of the 2001 Western Atheletic Conference Outdoor Track and field Championships, seats 1,000 fans and all timing there is done by Accutrack.