A New Track is on the Way

The Ball State University owned track that the Burris Track and Field team uses, is on its way to being renovated. While no major demolition has been done yet, the throwing cages have been disassembled. "For the throwers it's inconvenient because we have no real place to practice throwing discus," Burris junior thrower Jared Gambrel said. The exact plans for the new track are not yet definite, but boys coach David Harman has a pretty good idea of what's being done. "I haven't seen the actual plans, but from what I've been told it's being completely rearranged," he said. The general idea for the new track is that a soccer field will be put in towards the back, where the throwing cages once were. The homeless throwing cages will then be built in the center of the track, which will move the jumping pads to the outside near the current press box. The press box will be moved to the other side of the track and a new speaker system will be included. The remodeling of the track brings excitement to the coaches and athletes. "It's about time!" Burris junior runner Reilly Delk said. Coach Harman also has good opinions about the new track. "I can't wait to have a new track next year! I'm just sorry it couldn't be this year for the seniors," he said. Sophomore thrower Alex Leonhard has a slightly different opinion. "I'm kind of mad that they're tearing down the throwing cages. We're going to lose points that way, but at least it will be nice when it's done," she said.