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The Indiana State University Athletic Department is excited to announce a new fundraising initiative for the Gibson Track & Field Complex. This initiative aims to raise $2 million to support Coach McNichols’ plan to have one of the best facilities in the midwestern United States. Initially installed in 2015, the current track surface has an expected lifespan of 10-12 years. As this timeframe comes to a close, Indiana State aims to resurface the nine-lane track with the state-of-the-art Beynon BSS 2000RE surface and add permanent lighting to enhance training flexibility and meet hosting capabilities. In honoring Coach McNichols’ legacy, Indiana State Athletics is committed to completing these key facility upgrades, which will provide Indiana State student-athletes with the best available resources, as well as securing Gibson Track and Field Complex’s place as one of the premier facilities in NCAA Track and Field.
A donor recognition wall will be displayed at the complex featuring supporters who provided financial contributions at the following levels:
Contributions made to this project can be given outright or pledged for up to five years in support of Indiana State student-athletes and Coach John McNichols' long-lasting legacy. For more information or to set up a multi-year pledge, please contact Associate Director of Athletics Tyson Baldwin at 812-241-2443 or Tyson.baldwin@indstate.edu.
"John McNichols changed the landscape of the Indiana State Track & Field and Cross-Country program into national prominence," Director of Athletics Nathan Christensen said. "John not only had an effect on our university and community, but most importantly, he positively impacted thousands of student-athletes during his tenure at Indiana State. It is an honor to place his name on the track at the Gibson Track & Field Complex perpetually and develop our complex."
A steering committee has been formed to advocate for and aid in the fundraising efforts for the upgrades to the John McNichols Memorial Track. Members of this committee include former track and field athletes Rich Porter ’77, Fred Crawford ’85, Dan Riley ’85, Christine Hill ’93, Angie Lansing ’98, Justin Kunz ’08, Coaches Angie and Jeff Martin, and community members Greg Gibson and Linda McNichols. Lead gifts from committee members have been made to begin the fundraising efforts.