Sports come to life at SPIRE Institute. Here, every sport enjoys an Olympic-grade backdrop – whether played in our 750,000 square feet of indoor facilities – or in our beautiful, multi-purpose outdoor stadiums and turf fields complex.

Our facilities aren’t just big and functional; they’re agile. We can convert courts and fields as needed to suit the event at hand, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. SPIRE already hosts clubs, leagues, events and tournaments in multiple sports at the amateur, high school and collegiate championship level.

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Field & Cristal Courts Building

(215,000 sq. ft.)

Outdoor Football/ Soccer/Lacrosse/ Track Stadium

(covering 9 acres)

Indoor Track & Field Building

(240,000 sq. ft.)

Aquatics/ Performance Training/ Medical Center

(293,000 sq. ft. - opening Fall 2011)

2011 and beyond

Field & Cristal Courts Building (215,000 sq. ft.)

One synthetic turf field (Astroturf Game Day) that can be used as a full-size soccer, lacrosse, football, baseball, softball, field hockey and rugby field or be divided into smaller training areas
A one-of-a-kind, multipurpose court surface that delivers enhanced training and competition advantages on up to 12 volleyball courts, 6 basketball courts, 9 tennis courts or 6 futsal courts and for a variety of gymnastics and mat sports
10 multipurpose suites overlook the outdoor stadium for use as hospitality suites, team rooms, press boxes or conference rooms
Climate controlled mezzanine and bleacher seating, locker rooms, Time Out Café concessions and Field of Beans coffee/snack shop
Preliminary fitness center and sports therapy/orthopedics offices

Outdoor Track & Field/Football/Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium(covering 9 acres)

Synthetic multi sport, lighted field with an 8-lane, 400-meter polyurethane international track
Multiple field event areas: 4 long jump pits, massive high jump apron, 4 pole vault boxes and an adjacent throws stadium – all meeting international standards
2 full timing supported straight-aways allow for fewer preliminary heats and larger, more efficient meets
Automatic quick adjusting hurdles; Olympic standard custom Lynx timing system
Broadcast standard sound system, lighting and cabling
AstroTurf 3D infield accommodates a FIFA sized soccer field, football & men’s/women’s lacrosse
National championship setting with a spectator capacity of 10,000, including 5,000 bleacher seats, 1,200 captain’s chairs, press boxes, coaches boxes, luxury suites, a 2,500 seat amphitheater and seating for 2,000 on catered patios
Indoor concession areas service both sides of the stadium. Pro-style home and away locker rooms
A second Track & Field Stadium opening in 2011, highlighted by its designated ‘throws’ areas, will meet IAAF standards for these events and will be adjacent to the existing outdoor track areas to allow for superior competitions and spectator viewing
A new Outdoor Fields Complex ready by September 2011, with a minimum of 8 soccer, 4 lacrosse, 4 baseball and 4 softball fields.

Indoor Track & Field Building (240,000 sq. ft.)

8-lane, 300-meter Beynon track, with radius used on outdoor tracks
Separate field event area (2 high jump, 2 long jump, 2 pole vault pits, 2 shot put circles and portable weight throw cages) that does not interfere with track events
Olympic standard custom Lynx timing and scoring system, with a 9’ x 13’ Daktronics video board
Field sports such as soccer, football, lacrosse, baseball and softball can be played on the 70,670 sq. ft. infield synthetic turf surface
Pro Batter video pitching machines and batting cages (5 baseball, 2 softball) and portable pitching mounds
State-of-the-art sound system, lighting and temperature control
Full locker room facilities
Spectator capacity up to 5,000 with 2 separate mezzanine viewing areas that overlook the track & field
A 25,000 sq. ft. glass-encased banquet, hospitality and meeting space overlooks the indoor track facility. Features include tiered dining/viewing areas, expansive banquet hall, private conference room and custom designed kitchen
Separate public concessions areas

Aquatics/Performance Training/Medical Center(293,000 sq. ft. - opened Fall 2011)

10-lane, 50-meter Olympic size pool, with 2 moveable bulkheads for subdivision of the pool
A 1- and 3-meter diving area
Additional 25-yard pool and 4 therapeutic pools will support training and various therapy activities
Rehabilitation & Medical Center, Michael Johnson Performance Training Center and SPIRE Fitness Club
Full locker room facilities
Expansive public food court featuring healthy, nutritious food choices