StFX Stadium,[1] formerly known as Oland Stadium, is a stadium in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, on the campus of St. Francis Xavier University. It primarily serves as the home field of the St. Francis Xavier X-Men and X-Women varsity teams, including football, rugby, soccer, cross country, and track & field. It is also host to club teams, intramural participants, recreational users, and community groups.

StFX Stadium
StFX Stadium in 2009
StFX Stadium is located in Nova Scotia
StFX Stadium
StFX Stadium
Location in Nova Scotia
StFX Stadium is located in Canada
StFX Stadium
StFX Stadium
Location in the Canada
Former namesOland Stadium
Location3020 Martha Dr
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
Coordinates45°37′00″N 61°59′42″W / 45.6166097°N 61.9949226°W / 45.6166097; -61.9949226
OwnerSt. Francis Xavier University
OperatorSt. Francis Xavier University
Capacity4,000
SurfaceFieldTurf (2009–present)
Construction
Opened1967
Renovated2018
Tenants
St. Francis Xavier X-Men and X-Women (U Sports)

The stadium features artificial field turf along with an eight-lane 400m rubberized track. The total seating capacity is over 4,000, including individual seating for 1,100, and features stadium lighting and perimeter fencing.[1][2]

History

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In 1965, Sidney Culverwell Oland and his company, Oland and Son Limited, made a contribution to Oland's alma mater, St. Francis Xavier University.[3] The contribution led to the university being able to construct a multi-purpose complex that was named the Oland Centre.[3]

Renovations

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In March 2017, the Government of Nova Scotia announced that they would contribute $1,000,000 to the renovations of Oland Stadium.[4] On July 31, 2017, the Government of Canada announced that $500,000 of federal funds were being invested into the stadium in order to improve economic growth.[5][4] The wooden bleachers were replaced with a combination of aluminum bench seating and plastic bucket seats.[2][6] In 2019, the varsity locker rooms were upgraded and replaced.[6]

Events

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The 2018 Special Olympics Canada National Summer Games were held July 31, 2018, to August 4, 2018, where the athletics competitions were held at StFX Stadium.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "STFX Stadium". St. Francis Xavier X-Men and X-Women. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Centaur Products". Centaur. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Fonds MS-4-135 - Oland and Son fonds". Dalhousie University. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Oland Stadium Upgrades – On the Edge of Your Seat Excitement". Government of Canada. July 31, 2017.
  5. ^ "STFX Stadium - Venue". St. Francis Xavier University. 3 May 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Board notes" (PDF). St. Francis Xavier University. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Antigonish 2018 Ready to Welcome the Country to Nova Scotia". Special Olympics Canada. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
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