Schools
Cheltenham High Sports Complex Officially Opens
The Cheltenham High School stadium underwent renovations over the past few years to add upgrades and increase seating capacity.
CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — After several years of renovations, the Cheltenham Sports Complex is officially open.
Last month, administrators, staff and students gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the complex at 500 Rices Mill Road in Wyncote.
During the ceremony, members of the school district's fall sports teams were introduced and there were performances by the Pep Band, Drum Line, and cheerleaders.
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The athletic stadium underwent a major upgrade that included a new synthetic turf field, expanded track, larger bleachers, and new facilities.
The project wasn't ready for the 2025 fall season due to delays.
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The upgrades included:
- An artificial turf field with an infiltration bed beneath
- A track expansion from six lanes to eight lanes to meet PIAA standards
- Sand pits for long jump and surfaces for high jump and pole vault
- New fencing for crowd control
- An expansion of bleachers to increase seating capacity to 2,916 seats for home and visiting crowds
- A new gatehouse that replaces the old one and features a new concession stand, and restrooms.
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