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Steele Stadium


Steele Stadium / "Bullet" Wilson Field (Football)
Since 2004, Steele Stadium/"Bullet" Wilson Field has served as the home field for the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers Football Team. The facility, which can carry a capacity of 3,000 fans, has a fieldhouse which holds the locker rooms, coaches' offices, concession stand and restrooms. The surface is a synthetic field turf, which makes it more desirable to play on during any kind of weather.

On the visitor side above the stands houses the Press Box, for event staff, film crew, media and coaching staff. On the home side is grandstand seating with eight sky boxes available for alumni, sponsors, etc. to use. In addition to those are the President's Suite, Athletic Director's box and one for Campus Ministry.

On occasion during night games, the Panthers men's and women's soccer teams call Steele Stadium home during GMAC matches during the fall as well. The Owensboro Catholic Football and Soccer teams also compete at the facility.

Robert "Bullet" Wilson Field is named for former Kentucky Wesleyan Student-Athlete, Coach and Administrator. He served as the men's basketball, men's tennis, men's golf and baseball coach for the Panthers from 1942-59. He continued his career as the school's first Athletic Director until he retired in 1967.
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Panther Park (Baseball)
The Baseball program calls Panther Park home to all Kentucky Wesleyan College games. Panther Park was established in the early 1960's and the buildings around the park were built in 1983.

Press box renovations occurred in 1989. In 2003 the field was renovated with Bermuda grass, a new fence, scoreboard, dugouts, bleachers and chair backs, as well as new bullpens for pitchers.
Panther Park hosted the Babe Ruth World Series in 1989.

Panther Hitting Facility (Baseball/Softball)
The Panther hitting facility opened in 2009. The facility was formerly the theatre, which opened in the 1960's. Baseball primarily uses the facility the winter and during inclement weather in the fall/spring.
The Michael Horn family generously contributed to help have the outside of the facility painted, build locker rooms, cages and put in turf.
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The Owensboro Sportscenter (Men's & Women's Basketball)
The Owensboro Sportscenter, home of the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers men's and women's basketball teams, is the largest arena in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and the 15th largest in the nation (NCAA Division II), with a seating capacity of 5,002. The Sportscenter hosts concerts, sporting events, trade shows, conventions, meetings, and receptions.

Kentucky Wesleyan opened its playing career in the Sportscenter on February 26, 1951 before a full house against Centre College. The Panthers won 114-71. Nearly 20 NCAA regional championships have been staged at the Owensboro Sportscenter. Wesleyan annually ranks among the nation's top 10 teams in attendance.

Built in 1949, this historic facility hosts concerts, sporting events, trade shows, conventions, meetings, and receptions. The Sportscenter is the home of the 8-time Division II national champions Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers basketball team. The Men's and Women's teams play in the G-MAC Conference. The Sportscenter is also home to the Owensboro Catholic High School Aces boy's and girls' basketball teams.
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Woodward Health & Recreation Center / Jones Gym (Volleyball)
A dressing room for the volleyball program, in addition to the men's and women's basketball teams, are located at the HRC. A weight room provides the best equipment to ensure strength and flexibility. All student-athletes receive excellent care in treatment and prevention of injuries through modern sports medicine equipment in the athletic training room.

The HRC is named for LeRoy Woodward, a prominent figure in Owensboro. He was one of the founders of Owensboro radio, a sportswriter, a salesman, a city commissioner, a mayor, and the first president of Kiwanis Club, to name a few of his jobs.

Jones Gymnasium is named for Jim Jones, class of 1969, and his wife Sandy, as well as John Jones, 1967 alum, and his wife Sylvia Jones. The Center also houses our coaching staff and administration, in addition to classrooms, the All-American Club Conference Room and a practice gym for our athletic programs.
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Foster Field (Softball)
Foster field was established in 1982. KWC athletic officials and the facilities department used mops and grass killer to shape the diamond for the original field. In 2000, the softball field was reconstructed following damage from a tornado.

The field was named for 1969 Kentucky Wesleyan alum K. Wayne Foster and his wife Cathy in 2006. Mr. Foster was a trustee in 2003 and also from 2005-2008. It is located in front of Steele Stadium on campus.

Panther Field (Men's & Women's Soccer)
Panther Field was established in 1979 when the program was introduced as a varsity sport. The field served as part of a horse farm and is where the paddock stood. The original soccer field was located on The Quad from 1954-1974, which was the home for intramural and club sports during that time.
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Yellow Creek Park (Men's & Women's Cross Country)
Yellow Creek Park is a multi-faceted 152.5 acres of recreational and leisure challenges. The park has a softball complex, picnic shelters, nature trails, basketball courts, tennis courts, fishing, Spray Park, disc-golf course, and playground for the children.

In the park there are 2.57 miles of trails. The men's and women's cross country teams compete at Yellow Creek Park during their annual Fast Cats Classic, which bring in a showcase of collegiate talent around the region.
Pearl Club

The Pearl Club (Formerly "The Summitt")
The Pearl Club is located eight miles east of Owensboro, Kentucky. The Don Charles designed layout provides players of all levels a challenging and diverse experience. With bentgrass greens, five lakes and multiple teeing areas, the course can play from 5,500 yards up to 6,835 yards.

Kentucky Wesleyan Tennis Courts
KWC Tennis Courts were built in 1974 and belong to the City of Owensboro. The four tennis courts located on the campus of Kentucky Wesleyan College on Stadium Drive are City courts and are available for public use. This is the home to the Panthers Women's Tennis program.
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Moreland Park (Women's Tennis)
The Moreland Park Tennis Center consisting of 12 lighted tennis courts is open to the public, and is host to youth and adult tennis tournaments, as well as high school and college matches. The Moreland Park Tennis Center is also home to the Moreland Park Tennis Association and the National Junior Tennis League.