Thursday, August 6, 2009

Stankowski Field Once Again Lights Up the Mizzou Night

The field lights again illuminate the newly renovated Stankowski Field. The lights will remain on nightly until midnight until the start of fall session. At that time they will move to a schedule which will permit play until 1 a.m.

Work remains to install fencing, drinking fountains and signs which will display the absolute rules and guidelines for faciltiy use. The new turf requires a new set of rules to keep the area clean and pristine so please abide by the rules when utilizing the field.

The following items are NOT allowed on or around the field:

Sunflower Seeds & Other Food
GumFour Legged Animals
Metal Cleats
Tobacco
Bikes & Strollers

Play involving batting balls, or ball that can be batted, are prohibited for open play as well. Examples are Baseball,Softball, LaCrosse and Cricket to name a few.

Please keep this in mind as you prepare for regular field use.

For questions on use, please contact Eric Maki at 884-0765.

The 1.5 million dollar project is proudly and fully funded by the Student Recreation Activity Fee through a fiscal strategic plan developed and established in 1998 to address Stankowski Field's turf replacement. As such it is intended for use by current MU students and Student Recreation Complex Members. Guests must pay a daily fee by visiting the membership desk of the rec complex accessed through the Hitt St. Entrance.

Guest information, reservations and rental rates are available to nonmembers by calling Laura Salerno at the membership desk, 882-0369.