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The William I Jacobs Recreational Complex

In the fall of 2005 American University athletics unveiled a new home for its nationally-ranked field hockey team and women's lacrosse team, when the William I Jacobs Recreational Complex was opened.

The Hoyas first called it home in the fall of 2010 practicing there and playing all home games at the facility just minutes from the Georgetown campus.

The state-of-the-art facility features an Astroturf playing surface, a brand new softball diamond and two outdoor sand volleyball courts.

Features of the William I Jacobs Recreational Complex:

A brand new Astroturf 12 playing surface
State-of-the-art Daktronics scoreboard
Advanced watering system that will provide irrigation and keep the field wet during matches and practice
Scorers/Press area with a full compliment of electronics support including wireless internet

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BY CAR

From northeast of Washington, D.C.
Follow Interstate 95 south to Interstate 495, the Capital Beltway. Follow Interstate 495 west toward Silver Spring. See "From Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway)," below.

From south or west of Washington (Norfolk, Richmond, Charlottesville)


Follow Interstate 95 north or Interstate 66 east to Interstate 495, the Capital Beltway. See "From Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway)," below.

From northwest of Washington, (western Pennsylvania, western Maryland),


Follow Interstate 270 south. Where Interstate 270 divides, follow the right-hand branch toward northern Virginia (not towards Washington). Merge with Interstate 495, the Capital Beltway, and soon afterwards take exit 39, River Road. See "From Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway)," below.

From Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway)


Take exit 39 and carefully follow the signs for River Road (Maryland route 190) south toward Washington. Continue south on River Road to the fifth traffic light. Turn right onto Goldsboro Road (Maryland route 614). At the first traffic light, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue (Maryland route 396). Continue on Massachusetts Avenue for about two miles, past the first traffic circle (Westmoreland Circle). About one mile further on (at the fourth traffic light), you will make a right turn into the Glover Gate entrance of The American University. As you enter into the University you will see the Abbey Joel Butler Pavilion and to your right is the Sports Center/Bender Arena. You can park in the parking garage for contests beginning after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, and anytime on the weekends. For contests starting before 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, visiting fans should park in the Nebraska Ave. parking lot across from campus.

BY BUS OR METRO

From Union Station, National Airport, or downtown Washington: Washington's Metro subway trains run Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight; Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to midnight. The closest Metro stop to The American University is Tenleytown/AU (also called Tenley Circle) on the Red Line. Metro buses run regularly from Tenley Circle to American's campus, less than a mile away. Metro can give you information on specific routes and timetables for buses and subways. Call its information service at (202) 637-7000.