Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The East Campus Athletic Village opened on October 3, 2009. One of the most extensive athletic construction project in the Institute's history, the complex features a multipurpose lighted stadium with field turf and seating for 5,200, along with a 1,200 seat basketball arena.

The Houston Field House is the current home of Rensselaer's Division I men's and women's ice hockey teams. Seating more than 4,800 fans, the Field House features six lockerrooms, numerous offices and several meeting spaces. Since opening in October of 1949, the building has undergone a number of renovations. The first update took place during the 2008-09 season as new locker rooms with spacious lounges and study areas were constructed. Additionally, a new equipment room, athletic training suite and video room were also completed.

The Alumni Sports & Recreation Center (AS&RC) houses the Robison Gymnasium, which has an indoor track. Also included is a physiotherapy room; basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts on a resilient surface as well as locker facilities.

Home to the Rensselaer men's and women's swimming & diving teams, the Robison Pool features eight lanes for competitive swimming. Additionally, the complex has multiple three-meter and one-meter diving boards.

The home field for the Rensselaer softball team, Doris Robison Field features team dugouts, a press box and multiple areas for fan seating. The field is adjacent to the AS+RC.

Home to the Rensselaer men's and women's tennis programs, Sharp Courts features six courts for varsity and recreational use.

Renwyck Field is home to the Rensselaer men's & women's soccer and women's lacrosse programs. The field was redone and laid with a new synthetic surface in the Spring of 2009 as part of the first phase of the East Campus Athletic Village.

The Ned Harkness Field and Track is a synthetic turf field and track which opened in 1994. Dedicated in the memory of former RPI men's hockey and lacrosse coach, Ned Harkness, the complex is home to the Rensselaer field hockey and men's and women's track & field teams.