FACILITY
Melching
Field at Conrad Park
One of the most picturesque, fan-friendly stadiums in the nation, Melching Field at Conrad Park will host the Atlantic Sun Championship for the seventh consecutive season. At a cost of $4.5 million, Melching Field was the result of a joint effort between Stetson University, DeLand Sports Redevelopment Association and the City of DeLand. Built on the same site as old Conrad Park, Melching Field opened on Feb. 12, 1999 as the Hatters defeated Louisville 4-3 before an overflow crowd of 2,874 fans. Hatter fans have flocked to Melching Field in record numbers. With over 200,000 fans since the stadium opened in 1999, Stetson is often ranked nationally among college baseball attendance leaders. Melching Field features permanent seating for 2,500 spectators with grass berms holding approximately 500 additional fans. Full-service concessions stands greet visitors upon their entrance to the park on Woodland Boulevard. The stadium is completely handicapped accessible and features excellent site lines from anywhere in the grandstand.
One of the most picturesque, fan-friendly stadiums in the nation, Melching Field at Conrad Park will host the Atlantic Sun Championship for the seventh consecutive season. At a cost of $4.5 million, Melching Field was the result of a joint effort between Stetson University, DeLand Sports Redevelopment Association and the City of DeLand. Built on the same site as old Conrad Park, Melching Field opened on Feb. 12, 1999 as the Hatters defeated Louisville 4-3 before an overflow crowd of 2,874 fans. Hatter fans have flocked to Melching Field in record numbers. With over 200,000 fans since the stadium opened in 1999, Stetson is often ranked nationally among college baseball attendance leaders. Melching Field features permanent seating for 2,500 spectators with grass berms holding approximately 500 additional fans. Full-service concessions stands greet visitors upon their entrance to the park on Woodland Boulevard. The stadium is completely handicapped accessible and features excellent site lines from anywhere in the grandstand.
TICKET INFORMATION
All-Tournament
passes will be $45.00 for reserved chair-back seats and $35.00 for general admission.
Single-day passes will be $15.00 for reserved chair-back seats and $10.00 for
general admission..
DIRECTIONS
From Orlando/Tampa (I-4 East)
Take the first DeLand Exit (114) and turn left on State Road 472. Travel approximately three miles and fork right onto Highway 17/92, which becomes Woodland Boulevard. Pass through five stop lights. Melching Field at Conrad Park will be on the right at the corner of Woodland and Hubbard.
From Jacksonville/Miami (1-95)
Take the Speedway Blvd. Exit (261 or 261B) and head west approximately 18 miles into DeLand. Turn left on Woodland Blvd. and continue south for approximately four miles, going through the Stetson campus and downtown DeLand. Melching Field at Conrad Park will be on the left at the corner of Woodland and Hubbard.
From Ocala (1-75)
Take Exit 358 and head east on State Road 326. Travel approximately 15 miles and turn left on State Road 40. Travel approximately 45 miles and turn right on US Highway 17 in Barberville. Travel approximately 15 miles into DeLand as highway 17 becomes Woodland Boulevard. Pass through the Stetson campus and downtown DeLand. Melching Field at Conrad Park will be on the left at the corner of Woodland and Hubbard.
Take the first DeLand Exit (114) and turn left on State Road 472. Travel approximately three miles and fork right onto Highway 17/92, which becomes Woodland Boulevard. Pass through five stop lights. Melching Field at Conrad Park will be on the right at the corner of Woodland and Hubbard.
From Jacksonville/Miami (1-95)
Take the Speedway Blvd. Exit (261 or 261B) and head west approximately 18 miles into DeLand. Turn left on Woodland Blvd. and continue south for approximately four miles, going through the Stetson campus and downtown DeLand. Melching Field at Conrad Park will be on the left at the corner of Woodland and Hubbard.
From Ocala (1-75)
Take Exit 358 and head east on State Road 326. Travel approximately 15 miles and turn left on State Road 40. Travel approximately 45 miles and turn right on US Highway 17 in Barberville. Travel approximately 15 miles into DeLand as highway 17 becomes Woodland Boulevard. Pass through the Stetson campus and downtown DeLand. Melching Field at Conrad Park will be on the left at the corner of Woodland and Hubbard.
MEDIA INFORMATION
Credentials
Media planning to cover the event should request credentials through the host institution by contacting Stetson Sports Information Director Dean Watson (dwatson@stetson.edu) at 386-822-8130.
Information
A game program featuring rosters and results for each participating team will be available as well as statistical packets with final regular season stats in addition to updated tournament and overall statistics daily during the championship.
Filing a Story
A media work room with high-speed internet will be made available throughout the tournament in the press box area. Box scores will be distributed to SIDs and media representatives following each game. Visiting SIDs may provide a post-game e-mail distribution list in advance of the tournament to A-Sun Director of Communications Eric Moyer, and they are responsible for writing their own game summaries.
Media planning to cover the event should request credentials through the host institution by contacting Stetson Sports Information Director Dean Watson (dwatson@stetson.edu) at 386-822-8130.
Information
A game program featuring rosters and results for each participating team will be available as well as statistical packets with final regular season stats in addition to updated tournament and overall statistics daily during the championship.
Filing a Story
A media work room with high-speed internet will be made available throughout the tournament in the press box area. Box scores will be distributed to SIDs and media representatives following each game. Visiting SIDs may provide a post-game e-mail distribution list in advance of the tournament to A-Sun Director of Communications Eric Moyer, and they are responsible for writing their own game summaries.
ACCOMODATIONS
Holiday Inn - Official Headquarters
Contact: Gail Quinteros (386-738-5200)
Holiday Inn Express - Orange City
Contact: Dena Scroggins (386-917-0004)
Comfort Inn
Contact: Heidi Adrien (386-736-3100)
University Inn
Contact: Hina Patell (386-734-5711)
