Lynchburg College's recently renovated Shellenberger Field received one of six merit awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia.
Clough Harbour & Associates, LLP, the firm that designed the field, was recognized at an awards banquet in Richmond last month. Three grand awards and five honor awards were also given to projects around the state.
The renovation of Shellenberger, which cost $3.7 million, allowed Lynchburg College to:
· Increase the track from six lanes to eight so LC can host NCAA track meets, as well as regional and state track meets at the high school level.
· Sustain year-round play for five varsity sports, thanks to a synthetic turf. Lines for soccer, field hockey, and men's and women's lacrosse are permanently stitched into the field.
· Increase recreational opportunities for Lynchburg College students, thanks to new field lighting. More than 70 percent of LC students participate in varsity, intramural and club sport activities.
· Add a 500-seat grandstand, which includes 100 stadium seats, an open-air press pavilion, and a plaza.
The field, which was dedicated in April 2007, is named for longtime Lynchburg College soccer coach Bill Shellenberger, who was once touted as "the winningest soccer coach in America," with 31 consecutive winning seasons.