Temple University Athletics

McGonigle Hall/Geasey Field

Field Hockey and Women's Lacrosse

After a year-and-a-half project that was completed in September, 2009, Temple athletic teams have a brand new turf at Geasey Field, a lighted facility at 15th and Norris Streets. The field is now home to one of the largest permanent Astroturf surfaces in the world, covering more than 156,000 square-feet. The turf on the new field, Astroturf 12, is popular among field hockey and lacrosse players for the smoothness of its surface and increased speed of players. Astroturf 12 is engineered with a premium knitted nylon system, designed to provide uniform traction and consistent footing. It improves playability when wet and absorbs water to maintain wet conditions. The new surface is completely flat which helps maximize the game for both lacrosse and field hockey. During the 2010 Temple lacrosse season, a brand-new state-of-the-art wireless scoreboard was unveiled, generously donated by Greg and Cherifa Howarth (‘98).

 

Volleyball, Men's and Women's Gymnastics, Fencing

Summer 1969 marked the first use of Temple University's physical education and athletics building, located in the heart of the Main Campus at Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue. The complex currently houses a weight room and training facilities, as well as facilities for teaching, research, student recreation and athletic competition. The Temple volleyball, fencing and men's and women's gymnastics squads play their home competitions in McGonigle Hall. Most easily recognized in the block-square complex by its high glass wall front is McGonigle Hall, named in recognition of a gift for furnishings and equipment by the late Arthur T. McGonigle, a Temple trustee, and dedicated in December, 1969. Located here is the large arena seating 3,900 spectators for basketball, fencing, gymnastics and volleyball competitions. The 50 x 94 foot basketball court can also be divided into smaller courts for daytime physical education classes in volleyball, badminton or basketball.