the Worcester Gazette, and Sports Illustrated. However, the WPI Athletic Department reaffirmed its decision and the Omniturf surface remained for its expected lifetime of 10-12 years. life The stadium underwent a major renovation before the 1997 season consisting of the installation of a new AstroTurf 12 playing surfacing and the resurfacing of the track. Ten years later in 2007, the stadium had another major renovation which included a new FieldTurf playing surface, new bleachers (decreasing capacity to 2,000) and press box on the west side of the field, a new scoreboard, and a new field lighting system. Additionally in 2007, the eight-lane track was resurfaced and named after longtime track and field coach, Merl M. Norcross, during a dedication ceremony during Homecoming. In the summer of 2015 the field was resurfaced again with FieldTurf. References College football venues WPI Engineers football American football venues in Massachusetts Sports venues completed in 1914 1914 establishments in Massachusetts