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The College Avenue Athletic Fields began construction in the fall of 2016 on the land surrounded by the Centennial Commons to the north and the Renner House to the south. The Project was first suggested in the 2006 master plan of the campus. The fields were opened for the 2017-2018 season while the facilities were formally completed in January of 2018. The Coborn family pledged $500,000 of the $12,000,000 to CSB for the fields. The College Avenue Athletic fields feature seven fields: two soccer/lacrosse fields, two softball fields and three intramural multiuse fields with fixed seating; An additional athletic center building includes locker rooms, training rooms, and a concession stand. The first game played on the turf was CSB soccer vs. UW-River Falls in September 2017 and the first softball game was CSB versus Bethel in April 2018. 

In 2021 the athletic complex building was named in honor of Lois Wedl, OSB, who had, for decades, been “a regular and enthusiastic fixture at Bennies’ athletic events.”

In fall 2021, the complex was named the Division III winner of the 2021 Netting Professionals/NFCA Field of the Year award, which recognizes fields and stadiums across the nation for their flawless grounds maintenance and exceptional playing surfaces.
 

Aerial view of a sports complex with a football field labeled "SAINT BENEDICT," a baseball diamond, and a smaller field. There are parking lots and surrounding green areas, situated in a rural landscape with roads and trees in the background.
Aerial view of a sports complex featuring a large rectangular field marked with "SAINT BENEDICT" in bold letters. The field is surrounded by greenery, and adjacent buildings and roads are visible in the landscape.
Aerial view of an empty baseball field with neatly trimmed grass and a dirt infield. Surrounding it are other sports fields, a parking lot, and a few buildings. The background features open land and scattered trees under a clear sky.
A room with several cushioned therapy tables and chairs, each equipped with pillows. A folded Recovery Pump device is visible beside the chairs. The floor is carpeted and the walls are white, giving the space a clinical feel.
View from a broadcasting booth overlooking a green sports field with white text. Equipment including microphones and monitors are on a table by large windows. Trees and buildings are visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.
A soccer match takes place on a vibrant green field. Players in orange and white uniforms are in action, with a ball mid-air. A modern building and spectators in the stands are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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