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BIEMESDERFER STADIUM
Chryst Field at Biemesderfer Stadium is the primary home for seven Marauder intercollegiate sports: football, men's and women's soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, and men's and women's track & field. The field is named in honor of J. Freeland Chryst '50. A gift to Millersville was made on behalf of his daughter, Dana Chryst '81 and the Jay Group for athletic facility renovations at Biemesderfer Stadium. The formal dedication of Chryst Field took place on Saturday, October 8, 2005.
First known as Biemesderfer Field, it has been the football squad's home facility since 1958. The stadium's permanent stands (4,300 seating capacity) were used for the first time in the fall of 1970. In 1988, a special 176-seat reserved section was installed in front of the press box for season ticket holders. Permanent grandstand seating on the north bank (visitors' side) was installed in late September.
Construction began in April 2005 on a modern synthetic turf surface (FieldTurf) and a new polyurethane eight-lane track and infield jump/vault. The FieldTurf synthetic grass surface is 2 1/2" tall, with a one-inch combined infill base of cryogenic rubberized pellets and silica sand added to provide stability, comfort, and proper traction.
Located in the stadium complex beneath the permanent stands are two concession stands and handicapped-accessible rest rooms are also there. Both home and visitors' sides are ADA accessible with ramps and seating areas.
