ATHLETIC FACILITIES At The College of Wooster

Scot Center

The centerpiece for Wooster Athletics, the Scot Center opened in January 2012. This 123,000-square-foot facility includes four intramural courts for basketball, tennis, and volleyball; an NCAA regulation 200 meter running track; indoor long jump, triple jump and pole vault; a fitness center with a full array of circuit training stations, traditional as well as elliptical running machines, rowing machines, and free weights; locker rooms; batting cages and other equipment for indoor baseball practice; an indoor golf simulator; and athletic department offices and meeting rooms. Construction of the $30 million facility began in May 2010.

The Scot Center earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its sustainable and energy-efficient design and construction.The Scot Center is topped by a 20,000-square-foot solar array — the largest on any college facility in the country — that is generating power daily. The array produces 271,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, enough to fully power one of the college’s residence halls. You can view the energy saved here.

Armington Physical Education Center

Connected to the Scot Center, the Armington Physical Education Center (PEC as it is known on campus) contains three gymnasiums, including Timken Gymnasium, which is home for men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball, and Timken Natatorium. Additionally, the equipment room, training room, and some locker rooms are housed here.

Williams Fitness Center

The Ruth W. & A. Morris Williams, Jr. Fitness Center is a facility designed for students, emeriti, faculty, and staff. Inside you will have access to:

• Treadmills (13)
• Arc Trainers (5)
• Exercise bikes (4)
• Stairmasters (2)
• Rowers (2)
• Weight training rack (1)

Select machines are equipped with Personal Entertainment Monitors for connecting your mobile device.

In addition, the fitness center has two Concept2 rowers and the latest Cybex VR3 strength machines.

Rounding out the fully-stocked facility is a dedicated stretching area along with individual mats, stretch bands, stability balls, and medicine balls. There is also a well-stocked free weight area with both barbell and dumbbell weights, as well as a Smith Machine.

The area overlooks the Recreation Center Track and Courts in the Scot Center.

Swigart Strength Center

The John M. Swigart Strength Center, which completed its second renovation in January of 2012, is a fully equipped 4,000-square-foot facility for all students, faculty, staff, and emeriti. With the opening of the adjoining Ruth W. & A. Morris Williams, Jr. Fitness Center in the Scot Center, the Swigart Strength Center has been transformed into a venue for those looking for more weight lifting options. The room is equipped with 10 Pro Series Half Cages with designated drop zones, where Olympic lifts can be performed safely. There are 12 racks with iPads and Vitruve Training technology for student athlete use. There are also many other plate-loaded and pin-select machines, as well as utility benches, dumbbells (5-to-125 lbs.), resistance bands, medicine and stability balls, kettlebells, and jump boxes. It is closed to general student, faculty, and staff use.

Timken Gymnasium

Located inside Armington Physical Education Center (P.E.C.), Steve Moore Court at Timken Gymnasium is the home facility for men's and women's basketball as well as women's volleyball. It has a seating capacity of 2,614 - the second-largest of any North Coast Athletic Conference school. Many other events are held inside Timken Gymnasium, including summer camps and concerts.

Timken Natatorium

Located inside the P.E.C., the Timken Natatorium is home to the men's and women's swimming and diving teams. The six-lane, 25-yard pool is equipped with Colorado electronic timing, electronic pace clocks and maxiflex diving boards. The pool is also open to members of the College community for use during certain times of the week.

John P. Papp Stadium

John P. Papp Stadium is home to Fighting Scots football, men’s and women’s lacrosse, track and field and field hockey. The 4,500-seat facility received a new, all-season synthetic turf field (Andrew Turf Field) and lights in the summer of 2023. Carl Munson Track, which circles the field, was also refurbished. One of the unique aspects of the stadium is its location inside a natural bowl, which allows fans to sit along the hillside surrounding the field to watch the action.

Art Murray Field

Art Murray Field, named after Wooster's head baseball coach from 1924-1936, has been home to some of the best baseball in NCAA Div. III. It is equipped with an enclosed press box, two newer dugouts, and a recently installed turf infield.

Carl Dale Field

Carl Dale Field is home to Wooster's men's and women’s soccer teams. Its natural grass playing surface is well maintained and there is bleacher seating for approximately 1,000. The field is also surrounded by a small hillside that allows for excellent viewing.

Galpin Park

Located on the northwest corner of campus, the softball complex has been the home of the Wooster softball team since it returned to varsity status during the 2000 season. The facility is in excellent condition, having been refurbished in anticipation of the program's return. Along with new dugouts there is a modern scoreboard.

L.C. Boles Golf Course

L.C. Boles Golf Course is open to the public, as well as to members of The College of Wooster community. There is a driving range, practice putting green, a sand and chipping area, as well as a pro shop that provides a variety of golf equipment. Riding and pull carts are available for rent.

New Tennis Courts

12 new tennis courts have been constructed off the corner of E. Wayne Ave and Gasche St., next to Art Murray Field (baseball) and L.C. Boles Golf Course. The project was completed before the school year started in 2023 and is the new home for the men's and women's tennis teams.

Cross Country

The home course for The College of Wooster's cross country teams is L.C. Boles Memorial Golf Course, which is located at the east end of the campus. It is considered one of the most challenging courses in Ohio, due to its rolling, grassy hills. It is also spectator friendly.

Wooster Country Club

A course nearby campus, The College of Wooster men's and women's golf teams make use of the facility for tournaments and practice. The original nine on the golf course opened in 1903, making it one of the oldest courses in the United States. The front nine was built in 1974 which transformed Wooster Country Club into an 18-hole championship golf course.

Aspen Racquet Club

The College of Wooster men's and women's tennis teams play at the nearby Aspen Racquet Club during the colder months of the year. The Club opened its doors in January of 2018 and offers the highest quality programming in a state-of-the-art facility that spans 48,000 square feet. It has six indoor courts, tennis-specific LED lights, locker rooms, and a pro shop.

Chris Matthew Aquatic Center

The College of Wooster's midseason swimming and diving invitational is held each year at the Chris Matthew Aquatic Center and Ellen Shapiro Natatorium, located at the nearby Wooster High School. The facility features eight 25-yard lanes, a warmup and cooldown area, and is considered one of the fastest competition pools in Ohio.