Renovation of Sparks Field

The Bearcat Club serves as a support organization for Willamette University’s 20 NCAA Division III varsity programs. Gifts to the Bearcat Club provide annual support to supplement team operating budgets. The Bearcat Club strives to provide additional resources for Willamette Athletics programs to ensure all student-athletes receive quality athletic experiences.

Phase One(Completed September 2005)

• Replace natural grass field with FieldTurf™ synthetic grass system
  • widen current field dimensions
  • install drainage system
• Installation of Musco lighting system
  • competition level lighting
• Replace scoreboard

Phase Two (Funding: private donations $2,200,000)

• Permanent, covered seating structure
• seating capacity of 1,500 - 2,000
• enclosed press box
• team and officials' meeting rooms
• storage areas
• concessions stand