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Here we are at Michie Stadium, the home of Army Football. Because of the view offered by its location overlooking the Hudson River and the campus below, Michie Stadium is known as one of the most scenic stadiums in the country, and, in fact, it was rated as Sports Illustrated's No. 3 sports venue of the 20th century.
Holleder Center
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You might say the Holleder Center is at the hub of Army Sports. The 131,000-square-foot building is located next to picturesque Michie Stadium and houses Tate Rink, a 2,650-seat arena that serves the Army Ice Hockey Team, and the 5,043-seat Christl Arena, the venue for the men's and women's basketball teams.
Foley and Kimsey Athletic Centers
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We are standing between Foley and Kimsey Athletic Centers. Foley Athletic Center is a massive, 77,000 square-foot structure that provides Army athletics teams with a modern climate controlled indoor practice facility. The facility houses a full 100-yard football playing field, complete with full 10-yard end zones and a five-yard buffer encircling the Field Turf playing surface. Kimsey Athletic Center serves as the home to Army football. The massive 120,000 square-foot, four story facility houses Army West Point's cutting-edge strength development and athletic training centers, spacious locker rooms, staff and media facilities, as well as the Blaik Gallery and Kenna Hall of Sports.
Esports
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The West Point Simulation Center delivers Modeling and Simulations training throughout the 47-month Cadet experience to support the development of Cadets. We incorporate military-grade simulation training to ensure every cadet is a master of his craft before ever leaving the classroom. Our eSports team uses the art and science of leadership and military strategy to create a tactical advantage on the digital battlefield. The skills learned here are essential to the West Point education and the success of our future Army leaders.
Lichtenberg Tennis Center
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Lichtenberg Tennis Center is one of the finest indoor tennis facilities in the nation; in fact, the facility received the "Outstanding Tennis Facility Award" from the United States Tennis Association. The seven-court arena features a sophisticated synthetic indoor hard-court surface; state-of-the-art lighting, locker facilities, coaches' offices, and meeting rooms; and an elevated spectator area that gives Army tennis fans a birds-eye view of all seven courts.
Arvin Center
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Here we are at the rock-climbing wall inside Arvin Gym. The Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center is a 495,000-square-foot, first-class physical development and fitness training facility. The center houses facilities used by the Department of Physical Education, Company Athletics intramural sports programs, and Competitive Club Sports. Arvin is also the primary facility for cadet fitness and recreational activities.
Arvin has two gymnasiums with 24 basketball courts and six volleyball courts. In addition to common features, like six racquetball courts, two swimming pools, a wrestling room, a free-weight room and an indoor track, the gym also has four combatives rooms, a military movement laboratory, a combat water-survival swim laboratory, three boxing rings, and a sports medicine complex, among other amenities.
Anderson Rugby Complex
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This is the Anderson Rugby Complex, a premier U.S. rugby facility that was 100 percent donor funded. The complex features home and away locker rooms, a weight-training facility, office space, a full-sized natural grass competition surface, and an artificial turf training pitch. The impact on the program has been profound; while rugby has been successful since it was first played at West Point in the 1960s, in recent years, both the men's and the women's teams have advanced to the National Rugby Championship Tournament.
North Dock Area
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The North Dock Area is another focal point for West Point Athletics.
Named for Medal of Honor recipient Richard Shea in 1958, Shea Stadium sits on the bank of the majestic Hudson River. This beautiful and modern track facility is home to the track and field program and the Army Sprint Football team.
Gillis Field House is a 3,500-seat, multi-purpose arena housing the Army's indoor track & field team and home to West Point Volleyball.
Our Softball Complex was recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as a regional award winner and includes dugouts, two bullpens, batting cages, a 500-seat grandstand, and fully-equipped press box.
Doubleday Field
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This is the historic Johnson Stadium at Doubleday Field, home of Army Baseball. It's regarded as one of the finest ballparks in the nation. Named for Abner Doubleday, West Point Class of 1842, the stadium seats 880 in fixed chair-back seats. Landscaping and site work around the facility were intentionally subdued so that the historic parade ground, known as "The Plain," would remain dominant, and a staff of dedicated groundskeepers grooms the natural playing surface year-round.
Clinton Soccer Field
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Malek Stadium overlooks Clinton Soccer Field, one of the top soccer facilities in the Patriot League and a favorite venue for visiting teams. Clinton Field has hosted five Patriot League Tournaments, two men's and four women's. Both the men's and women's soccer squads host early-season tournaments on a regular basis, which attracts some of the top teams in the Northeast and from around the country.
Malek Tennis Center
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Out-door Tennis Courts are located next to the Plain and are one of many sites used for our Company Athletics program. West Point's intra-collegiate sports program provides a competitive sport experience for every cadet. Athletics is an important part of the West Point educational program, cultivating mental toughness and a "never quit" attitude as company teams compete on "the fields of friendly strife." The title "Company Athletics" serves as a reminder that the program is committed to teaching the Army Values, cultivating the warrior ethos, and instilling pride in the military culture. This is much more than the typical "intramural" program experienced at civilian universities.
South Dock Area
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The South Dock area is the home of the West Point Crew Team. This is also a great launching point for water recreation equipment, available to cadets at the West Point MWR Center. Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs make it easy to have fun here at West Point, and at every Army installation across the country and abroad. Our convenient location in Hudson Valley, makes West Point the perfect place to enjoy nature or shoot to New York City for the weekend. One way to get down to Manhattan without the need for a car is to take the South Dock Ferry across the river to Garrison New York, and from there take a 40-minute train ride into either Grand Central or Penn Station.
MWR Golf Course
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Nestled in beautiful Hudson Valley, the West Point Golf Course offers an unforgettable golf experience. Our 18-hole course offers a mountain layout, with well-maintained terrain normally seen only at private clubs or high-end courses. Don't let the length fool you, this Robert Trent Jones designed course is a great challenge for all levels of golf. The West Point Golf Course is available to our cadets, faculty, and visitors. Golf is a favorite choice for our Lifetime Sport course. This course develops a foundation of skills in one of many recreational sports to encourage the pursuit of lifelong physical activity in every cadet.
