SUNY Delhi will hold a ribbon-cutting and naming ceremony for the new athletic turf field, Thursday, Sept. 1 at 3:45 p.m. on the turf field, next to the Bubble on upper campus, ahead of the first athletic game of the season in which SUNY Delhi’s men’s soccer team will face Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The naming ceremony will take place The turf field will be named after Neil Riddell ‘62, a SUNY Delhi alum and lead donor for the construction of the field.
The new all-sports turf field is a signature addition to SUNY Delhi Broncos NCAA Division III athletic facilities, becoming home to some of SUNY Delhi’s most competitive teams, including women’s soccer, men’s soccer, and men’s lacrosse. In addition to an athlete-friendly playing surface, the facility brings modern amenities such as sports lighting, clocks, and a sound system to the spectator and fan experience. The new turf field allows SUNY Delhi’s accomplished student-athletes to train and compete at the highest level.
