StFX Stadium,[1] 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.[1][2]

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.[3] The contribution led to the university being able to construct a multi-purpose complex that was named the Oland Centre.[3]

Renovations

In March 2017, the Government of Nova Scotia announced that they would contribute $1,000,000 to the renovations of Oland Stadium.[4] 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.[5][4] The wooden bleachers were replaced with a combination of aluminum bench seating and plastic bucket seats.[2][6] In 2019, the varsity locker rooms were upgraded and replaced.[6]

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.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "STFX Stadium". St. Francis Xavier X-Men and X-Women. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Centaur Products". Centaur. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Fonds MS-4-135 - Oland and Son fonds". Dalhousie University. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Oland Stadium Upgrades – On the Edge of Your Seat Excitement". Government of Canada. July 31, 2017.
  5. ^ "STFX Stadium - Venue". St. Francis Xavier University. 3 May 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Board notes" (PDF). St. Francis Xavier University. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Antigonish 2018 Ready to Welcome the Country to Nova Scotia". Special Olympics Canada. Retrieved February 12, 2024.


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