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University of Dayton: Athletic Facilities

Baujan Field 1925

  • Groundbreaking: 1925
  • Dedication: October 17, 1925
  • Built on the former Patterson Field
  • The Rubicon Creek had to be diverted to build the stadium
  • Originally called UD Stadium but became known as Baujan Field in December 1961
  • Named for: Harry C. Baujan, long-time athletic director/football coach

Thomas J. Frericks Athletic and Convocation Center 1949

  • Built in 1949
  • Groundbreaking: April 28, 1949
  • Dedication: November 23, 1950
  • Architect: Geyer & Neuffer
  • Built to replace old gym
  • Originally known as the Fieldhouse and was home to UD basketball
  • 1991: re-dedicated as Frericks Center

Reichard Hall/ Olsen Athletics Center 1962

Reichard Hall/ Olsen Athletics Center
  • Built in 1962
  • Was an addition to the Fieldhouse (Frericks Center) 
  • Previously called Flyers Hanger; renamed Reichard Hall in 1975 after Dr. Maurice Reichard, founder of the Music Department 
  • Housed the Music Department and concert hall
  • 2014: renovated to become Olsen Athletics Center - an Athletics Performance Center with a weight room 

 

UD Arena 1969

  • Built in 1969
  • Completed: December 6, 1969
  • Dedication: January 17, 1970
  • Architect: Pretzinger & Pretzinger
  • 1997: playing court named after Tom Blackburn
  • 1997-98: Donoher Basketball Center addition
  • 2002: renovation of exterior parking lots and interior amenities/technology
  • 2017-2020: Transform UD Arena project completely renovated building 
  • March 25, 2011: became the most-used venue in NCAA history and continues to hold record, hosting 125 games from 1970-2019

Welcome Stadium 1974

Welcome Stadium
  • Owned by Dayton Public Schools 
  • Built in 1949 by as a high school football stadium
  • 1974: first used by UD, renovated the stadium and the field to artificial turf 
  • Named after Percival Welcome, former director of athletics for Dayton Public Schools
  • 2008: renovated to include a new two-level press box and advertising space
  • Stadium still hosts high school games as well as the Flyers 

 

Physical Activities Center 1975

  • Built in 1975
  • Groundbreaking: May 13, 1975
  • Dedication: Januaru 31, 1976
  • Architect: Miller
  • Contractor: Illini Building Systems Inc.
  • Built around existing Fieldhouse
  • Closed December 14, 2005 for student recreation due to the construction of the RecPlex
  • 2008: name changed to Athletic Practice Facility
  • 2011: name changed to Cronin Athletics Center<

RecPlex 2006

  • Built in 2006
  • Dedication: January 6, 2006
  • Architect: Edge & Tinney
  • Consultant: Hastings and Chivetta
  • Replaced the Physical Activities Center for student recreation

Tennis Courts/Graul Tennis Complex 2010

Graul tennis complex
  • When UD purchased land from NCR, there was enough space to add tennis courts
    that had been missing for 5 years 
  • In 2010 the outdoor tennis complex was completed, including 6 courts and facilities 
  • Dedication: November 8, 2010
  • Located off of Caldwell Street behind Fitz Hall  

 

Stuart Field 2011

Stuart Field
  • Origin unknown; mentions of Stuart Field as early as the 1970s
  • Synthetic turf installed 2011, finished on October 31
  • Contractor: the Motz Group
  • Dedication: November 4, 2011
  • Multipurpose fields with fence and ID access; walkway around the outside of field 

 

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