Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium
When it came time to renovate the University of Alabama's Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium, which first opened in 1975, Crimson Tide head coach Dan Waters had one directive for everyone involved in the project and that was to create a world class facility that would be comparable to the nation's best facilities. Mission accomplished.
The Tide's home facility was rebuilt from the ground up, utilizing every inch of the facility to give Alabama track and field student-athletes everything they need to be successful at the highest level.
Head Coach Dan Waters Said
"It's a beautiful facility that is also highly functional. We took every inch of that space that we could and used it to the very best of our ability. I think the facility and everything that has gone into it makes a very definite statement that, at the University of Alabama, we take our track and field very seriously."
Sam Bailey Track and Field Complex
- The design and layout ensures that the Sam Bailey Track & Field complex is one of the premier facilities in the nation
- The nine-lane track has state of the art Beynon BSS -2000 track surface, which allows for a faster and more durable surface for both competition and training
- Gives UA student-athletes a training and competition facility that is nearly identical to what they will see when they get to championship season
- The shot put throw area is at the west end of the track, outside of the oval, combining the landing pits to provide a more functional and efficient throws area
- The infield features Tifway 419 hybrid Bermuda grass infield and provides the landing areas for the javelin, hammer throw and discus
- The cages for the throw events are strategically placed with both "D zone areas" to allow for better meet management
- Timing locations are placed throughout the track area to allow for the use of the most current event timing techniques
- The jumps area features two long jump runways, two pole vault runways and two high jump aprons to make both training and competition more efficient
- Permanent lights are installed, giving the Crimson Tide flexibility when it comes to training and competition
The Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium
- The stadium features a grandstand with plenty of along the home stretch, as well as a functional press box
- The concession areas, restrooms and storage facilities are located on the outside of the stadium, under the grandstand seating, to better serve the needs of both the team and fans
- An entry plaza is located at the stadium entrance with displays to commemorate the history of Alabama track and field student-athletes, both in collegiate and Olympic competition
- There is also a permanent awards area, created out of the same material as the track itself
Address
400 Coliseum St., Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
