Nutter Field House

The University of Kentucky Athletics Department is at the forefront of college athletics in terms of indoor practice facilities. In this area, UK boasts the Nutter Field House, an $8.5 million climate-controlled structure that is used for winter conditioning and indoor track and field meets. The facility features an artificial turf football playing field of 108,000 square feet, surrounded by a six-lane, 290-meter track.

One of the most unique features of this 132,000 square foot, multi-million dollar showcase is the electronic netting system. The system allows for different combinations of sports to practice safely and simultaneously by dividing the playing field into multiple practice areas.

In 1996, the facility hosted the Southeastern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships and will once again host the event in 2001. One of the most competitive and prestigious track and field events in the nation presents some of the best athletes in the country and the world.