Surrounded by rolling green hills in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, the new $7 million, 17,000 SF field house and 3,000 seat state-of-the-art stadium sits adjacent to Indian Valley High School. This facility is designed to host a variety of events, including large track meets, cross country invitationals, playoff games, and the middle school track and field Inter-Valley Conference championship.
The field house serves as a year-round, multi-purpose building containing the concessions stand, ticket office, restrooms, weight room, and locker rooms. Movable sports netting maximizes the customization of the primary open area to accommodate inside baseball and softball practices.
Before the Indian Valley Athletic Complex was built, high school students traveled ten miles for track and field practice. Full-field football practices were only available off-site. Now, students can safely and efficiently practice in the new stadium at their own high school.
Superintendent Dr. Ira Wentworth sought to enhance the student learning experience at Indian Valley Local Schools, while bolstering the local athletics program. He understood the importance of a robust athletics facility and how a state-of-the-art stadium could make the Indian Valley Athletic Complex a competitive hot spot supporting students and exciting the local community.
Adjacent to the primary area, an operable dividing wall provides flexible use within the field house by opening into a single space or closing to have two. Lockers can be removed and stored in the nearby shed during winter so mats can be placed on the floor for wrestling season.
The synthetic turf field at the Indian Valley Athletic Complex has elevated the school’s athletic capabilities, providing a top-tier surface for football, track, and field events. This new facility has replaced outdated venues, enabling the school to host significant competitions and practice year-round without the issues of drainage and weather delays that plagued the old field.
An eight-lane polyurethane track surrounds the pole vault runway in addition to the football field. The Braves’ home stadium also provides for discus throwing, shot putting, the high jump, and the long jump, which can be expanded to accommodate the triple jump.
During the pre-construction site survey of the 19-acre area, archaeologists uncovered around 500 artifacts, including pottery and stone tools. An informational display at the stadium’s main entrance highlights the site’s historical significance to visitors. Despite these discoveries, the construction schedule was unaffected, and some artifacts are not displayed at the school district building for educational use.
The Indian Valley Athletic Complex is used for many events. It was chosen as a neutral site for the OHSAA football playoff games and hosted a professional drum and bugle corps concert for the community. This unique experience allowed the marching band students to learn from experts, gaining an opportunity not possible before the stadium’s construction.
After the stadium opened, the parking lot was paved, and a small storage building was completed. Community generosity and partnerships with local businesses have provided additional funding for the complex.
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