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StFX Stadium, formerly known as Oland Stadium, is a stadium in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, on the campus of St. Francis Xavier University. It primarily serves as the home field of the St. Francis Xavier X-Men and X-Women varsity teams, including football, rugby, soccer, cross country, and track & field. It is also host to club teams, intramural participants, recreational users, and community groups.
The stadium features artificial field turf along with an eight-lane 400m rubberized track. The total seating capacity is over 4,000, including individual seating for 1,100, and features stadium lighting and perimeter fencing.
History
In 1965, Sidney Culverwell Oland and his company, Oland and Son Limited, made a contribution to Oland's alma mater, St. Francis Xavier University. The contribution led to the university being able to construct a multi-purpose complex that was named the Oland Centre.
Renovations
In March 2017, the Government of Nova Scotia announced that they would contribute $1,000,000 to the renovations of Oland Stadium. On July 31, 2017, the Government of Canada announced that $500,000 of federal funds were being invested into the stadium in order to improve economic growth. The wooden bleachers were replaced with a combination of aluminum bench seating and plastic bucket seats. In 2019, the varsity locker rooms were upgraded and replaced.
Events
The 2018 Special Olympics Canada National Summer Games were held July 31, 2018, to August 4, 2018, where the athletics competitions were held at StFX Stadium.
References
External links
StFX Stadium
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- StFX Stadium
- List of Canadian football stadiums
- Jewett Trophy
- St. Francis Xavier X-Men and X-Women
- 2002 CIS football season
- U Sports football
- 2022 U Sports Men's Soccer Championship
- Mount Allison Mounties
- Eric Gillis
- Bishop's Gaiters football
