Montana State Sport Facilities
Bobcat Stadium
Montana State University boasts among the finest athletic facilities in the Northwest, and the crown jewel of the program's physical plant is Bobcat Stadium.
Bobcat Stadium, formerly Reno H. Sales Stadium, was built in 1973 at the cost of around a half-million dollars and the Stadium was renovated prior to the 1998 season for about $12 million. The renovation project included new concession stands and restrooms in the Stadium's west stands; a new north end zone complex, featuring dressing facilities for teams and officials; and a new grandstand which boasts 38 sky suites, an indoor stadium club, a corporate entertaining area, and press facilities. The stadium received a facelift in 2008 with the installation of artificial field turf. The turf was a gift from the 1984 Bobcat Football national championship team and friends.
Bobcat Stadium can hold over 15,000 fans, which includes bleachers beyond the south end zone. The facility was designed to accommodate further expansion in the south end zone, as well. The Stadium's Martel Field is named after Bill Martel, the Bozeman contractor who was instrumental in the project's completion.
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
In 1956, Montana State University's Brick Breeden Fieldhouse/Worthington Arena opened as the premiere college basketball and all-purpose facility in the Northwest. The MSU Fieldhouse, as it was then known, was the largest domed structure in the western hemisphere without a center support. Nearly a half-century and the largest facility renovation project in school history later, MSU's home basketball arena remains one of the finest around.
The most distinctive feature in Worthington Arena is the massive television screen at the Arena's east end, which is used for replays and promotional purposes. Elgin Baylor, John Stockton and Kevin Johnson are among the great players that have played in the Fieldhouse.
Max Worthington Arena also houses the Bobcat Indoor Track and Field squad, and played host to the largest crowd to ever witness a volleyball match in school and Big Sky history, as 6,378 fans watched the 'Cats down arch-rival Montana in 2002.
Also housed in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse are the Department of Athletics' offices, the Bill Ogle Hall of Fame Room, team locker rooms, the Academic Success Center, the D'Agostino Strength Training Center, the Athletic Training Center and the All-American Café.
The Brick Breeden Fieldhouse also plays host to concerts, including the likes of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Toby Keith, Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Matchbox 20, BB King and Snoop Dogg. In addition, numerous trade shows and rodeos are held under the giant wooden structure.
For more information regarding the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse/Max Worthington Arena, contact Sports Facilities at 406-994-7117 or jennifer.knowles@montana.edu
Shroyer Gym
Shroyer Gym (formerly known as West Gym) is the host venue for Bobcat volleyball. The 1,900 seat arena has become one of the most intimidating home courts in the nation. The Bobcats have consistently been ranked among the top 15 in attendance in the nation at the NCAA Division I level over the past several years. Beginning with the 2009 season, Bobcat volleyball now plays on a newly refinished wood floor (shown above) instead of the artificial sport court surface.
Shroyer Gym connects the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse to the Marga Hosaeus Health and Physical Education Center, which houses a swimming pool, two gymnasiums, a newly renovated Fitness Center along with handball and racquetball courts.
Track and Field Complex
A major renovation to the outdoor track and field facility was completed in the spring of 2003. The track oval was completely rebuilt, adding a new drainage system and a state-of-the-art running surface. New pole vault and long/triple jump runways were added-along with new high jump and javelin surfaces.
The Bobcat Track and Field Association was instrumental in raising funds needed to upgrade the facility to become one of the finest within the Big Sky Conference. Permanent bleachers, a press box, and new throwing venues will also be added over the next four years. Currently, the Association is building a multi-phase plaza which includes engraved bricks donated by fans and friends and landscaping that serves as a scenic entrance to the north portion of the complex. Also, in 2006, a new throwing area was completed on the south side of the track and field complex, a dedicated cage and throwing field for hammer and discus.
The site is 600 meters south of the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and is surrounded by young evergreens. The facility boasts spectacular views of the Bridger, Hyalite and Spanish Peak mountain ranges.
MSU's indoor track and field squad competes in Worthington Arena on the Rob Stark oval, named after former Bobcat coaching legend Rob Stark. The 200-meter banked oval with a Mondo surface is renowned as one of the fastest indoor tracks in the western United States. Montana State is one of only three Big Sky Conference schools that hosts the conference indoor meet.
Bobcat-Anderson Tennis Center
One of the newest athletic facilities on the MSU campus is the Bobcat-Anderson Tennis Center, which was completed in December of 2002. The permanent structure houses four indoor courts and a 27,000 square-foot foundation, and replaces the previous bubble complex. The new state-of-the-art lighting and heating systems makes the Bobcat-Anderson Tennis Center the best indoor complex on a Big Sky Conference campus, and perhaps one of the finest facilities in the Northwest.
The center is named for Marcia Anderson M.D. and her husband "Buck," who are long-time Gallatin Valley ranchers. Through Marcia Anderson's generous contributions the Bobcat Tennis Center provides quality year round facilities for MSU student-athletes and Bozeman tennis players of all ages. To reserve court time in the complex, call 406-994-ACES.
Strength Training Center
The D'Agostino Strength Training Center serves as MSU's power plant. The D'Agostino Center was made possible through the contributions from the D'Agostino family, which has been involved in many projects that have reshaped the MSU campus.
The KOR system is the newest and most innovative addition to Montana State's state-of-the-art strength center. The KOR system concentrates on building strength and explosiveness at the body's core. In addition to the five KOR Trainers, the D'Agostino Center contains seven Olympic platforms with half racks and eight power racks. The Center also includes a large variety of strong-man implements.
The Training Center
The mission of the Montana State Athletic Training program is to provide the best possible health care for all MSU student-athletes, while simultaneously promoting an atmosphere conducive to the education of student-athletes and graduate assistant athletic trainers.
The program strives to develop cognitive skills, affective values in injury prevention, recognition and evaluation of injuries/illnesses, rehabilitation, organization and administration, and education and counseling of student-athletes, parents and coaches.
Three full-time certified athletic trainers and four graduate assistant trainers staff the center.