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Flames Indoor Turf Field
Among the premier collegiate indoor training facilities of its kind in the Midwest, the Flames Indoor Turf Field covers 34,000 square feet and is one of the centerpiece facilities for UIC Athletics, located within the Physical Education Building on the UIC campus. The Flames Indoor Turf Field includes a turf baseball diamond and adjacent bullpen areas, with additional spacing for soccer pitches and other multi-sport training sessions. A netting system extends around the perimeter of the playing area.
The Flames Indoor Turf Field is part of an ongoing series of facility improvements by UIC Athletics during the past two decades. The most notable addition to date is Curtis Granderson Stadium, a $10 million state-of-the-art baseball venue that officially opened on April 17, 2014. Named for the UIC Hall of Famer and Major League Baseball outfielder Curtis Granderson, the facility won the Editor’s Choice award from Ballpark Digest and was named “One of the Best New Stadiums for 2014” by Stadium Magazine.
WHAT UIC HEAD COACHES ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FLAMES INDOOR TURF FIELD
Lynn Curylo, Softball Head Coach
"Our indoor facility is one of the best indoor training facilities for softball in the country. It allows our team to not only get better skill wise year round, but also to play full field scrimmages regardless of what the weather is like outside!"
Sean Phillips, Men's Soccer Head Coach
"One of the best times of year to train and improve our players is in the winter and spring months. Having an indoor surface of this size and quality allows us to maximize that training environment."
David Nikolic, Women's Soccer Head Coach
"The Flames Indoor Turf Field provides our soccer players with the opportunity to train all year round, in any weather, with the proper equipment and environment. Individual, small group and full team training can be accomplished on the turf in cleats. We are grateful for this space as it allows our players to improve at the highest rates possible."
GETTING TO THE FLAMES INDOOR TURF FIELD
From the South: Take Taylor Street/Roosevelt Road exit off of Interstate 90/94 (Dan Ryan Expressway) and turn left at first stoplight, which is Roosevelt Road. The Flames Indoor Turf Field is located just inside the Physical Education Building at 901 West Roosevelt Road, about two blocks west, once you exit the expressway. Parking is available across the street from the Physical Education Building.
From the North: Take Taylor Street/Roosevelt Road exit off of Interstate 90/94 (Kennedy Expressway). At the second stoplight, which is Roosevelt Road, turn right. The Flames Indoor Turf Field is located just inside the Physical Education Building at 901 West Roosevelt Road, about one block west, once you turn onto Roosevelt Road. Parking is available across the street from the Physical Education Building.
From the West: Take Racine Avenue exit off of Interstate 290 (Eisenhower Expressway). Turn right at Racine and immediately make a left onto Harrison Street. Take Harrison Street to Halsted Street and turn right. Take Halsted Street about half a mile to Roosevelt Road. At Roosevelt Road turn right. The Flames Indoor Turf Field is located just inside the Physical Education Building at 901 West Roosevelt Road, about one block west, once you turn onto Roosevelt Road. Parking is available across the street from the Physical Education Building.
From Downtown: Take the Ashland Avenue exit off of Interstate 290 (Eisenhower Expressway) and turn left onto Ashland. Take Ashland Avenue to Harrison Street and turn left. Take Harrison Street to Halsted Street and turn right. Take Halsted Street about half a mile to Roosevelt Road. At Roosevelt Road turn right. The Flames Indoor Turf Field is located just inside the Physical Education Building at 901 West Roosevelt Road, about one block west, once you turn onto Roosevelt Road. Parking is available across the street from the Physical Education Building.
