Varsity Centre’s state-of-the-art stadium is getting even better this year, with construction underway for a new entryway pavilion and a throws area now complete.

The throws area, located on Trinity College field immediately south of Varsity Stadium, serves a dual purpose for U of T.  It offers Trinity College students a first-class playing field for recreational sports, while creating an IAAF-certified space for hammer, discus, shot put and javelin events.

Featuring a natural turf field, this facility greatly strengthens Varsity Centre’s ability to host national and international track and field events.  Its promise was first realized this spring, as Athletics Canada awarded the 2009 and 2010 Canadian Track and Field Championships to the University of Toronto.

The pavilion, located at the south end of Varsity Stadium, is currently under construction. When it is completed, it will serve as the main entrance for the stadium, winter dome and Varsity Arena.  Designed by Diamond + Schmitt Architects Inc., the building will also house football change rooms, multipurpose change and meeting rooms, a sports therapy room and Olympic lifting platforms.  Builder M.J. Dixon Construction Limited has broken ground, and the project is scheduled for completion by summer 2009.