The Fieldhouse
The John & Carolyn Sonnentag Fieldhouse is an 84,000sf multipurpose indoor facility with a 120yd turf field, batting cages, equipment, and amenities to accommodate a variety of sports for UW-Eau Claire Athletics, intramural and clubs sports, and outside sporting events.
We welcome all events to take place in our fieldhouse whether it's a sporting event, birthday party, or camp, we can help you along the way to ensure a successful event!
Amenities
- Ample Space (84,000 Sq Ft)
- 3 Scoreboards
- Audio Capabilities
- Diverse Field Set Up
- Wireless Internet Access
- On-Site Catering (in lobby)
Types of Events
Although we welcome many different events into our facility, our fieldhouse is great for;
- Softball Games / Practice
- Baseball Practice
- Soccer Games / Practice
- Sporting Camps
- Lacrosse Games / Practice
- Football Practice
- Birthday Parties
- Fundraisers
How do I reserve space?
We look forward to hosting your event!
First step is to fill out our rental request form with as much information as you can so we can get you an accurate quote for your event.
Have a quick question? You can contact Steve, Associate Director of Events and Facilities, at kirksj@uwec.edu
Food and Beverage
Although we do not permit food and beverage on our field, we do offer catering in our lobby outside of the fieldhouse.
When filling out your rental request form, please indicate that you would like to discuss food and beverage options and our Director and Food and Beverage will be with you shortly!
Fieldhouse Policies
- University programming and scheduled events take priority over informal use. Sonnentag staff will provide informal use times to the best of their ability.
- Only tennis shoes, turf shoes, or molded cleats are allowed. No metal or removable cleats are permitted. Cleats must be removed before re-entering the rest of the facility.
- During open play, the field should be shared with other users in a safe manner.
- Water in a non-breakable, spill-proof container is the only beverage allowed.
- Food including, but not limited to, gum and sunflower seeds is prohibited.
- Smoking, smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes, vapes, juuls, alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs are not permitted in any area of the Sonnentag Center. Facility rentals may be permitted to consume alcoholic beverages and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Weapons and firearms are prohibited.
- Inappropriate/vulgar language and behavior is prohibited.
- Fighting and rough play are prohibited.
- Field house equipment must remain in the field house.
- Spitting is prohibited at all times.
- The use of tape or other marking materials is prohibited on the field and/or walls.
- All trash must be discarded into the proper receptacles.
- Sonnentag Staff have final authority on policies and procedures.
Open Hours Schedule
As a member of our Center for Health and Wellbeing, we are excited to give you free access to our fieldhouse during scheduled open hours.
Hours are determined by current events in the fieldhouse.
Fieldhouse Policies
Take a moment to check out our Fieldhouse policies so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable time.