Crenshaw Memorial Stadium
Encyclopedia
J.H. Crenshaw Memorial Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium
in unincorporated
Harris County
located northeast of Houston, Texas. The stadium is owned and operated by Sheldon Independent School District
and is composed of a track and field which are used for various sports. The stadium is situated in the space between C.E. King Middle School and C.E. King High School
and is shared by both schools, in addition to Michael R. Null Middle School.
The field is used for football
during the first semester of the school year, and for soccer during the second half. Track and field athletics also use the stadium for competitive running
, jumping
, and throwing.
It is mainly used for hosting University Interscholastic League
athletic competitions against rival school districts in the region.
passed a $97 million bond which included plans for new restrooms, ticket booths, and concession stands
. In 2004 the stadium renovations were completed, resulting in improved access for handicapped persons. The bleachers kept the original -beam
design, but the metallic stands were replaced with concrete ones which allowed for less restrictive seating space.
In 2010, the stadium was once again updated to include professional grade track and field materials. The track was widened to 8 tracks and the surface was replaced with a 13mm thick synthetic surface composed of the Conipur SW system from BASF
. In addition, the field grass was replaced with Desso D-Vision artificial turf
. The home side bleachers also upgraded to include 22 inch wide theatre seats. The theatre seats are reserved for football season ticket buyers, those who make a one-time lifetime payment, and those who pay an extra fee at admission. The scoreboard was also upgraded to include a video board with action replay ability.
Multi-purpose stadium
Multi-purpose stadiums are a type of stadium designed in such a way as to be easily used by multiple sports. While any stadium could potentially host more than one sport, this concept usually refers to a specific design philosophy that stresses multi-functionality over specificity...
in unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
Harris County
Harris County, Texas
As of the 2010 Census, the population of the county was 4,092,459, White Americans made up 56.6% of Harris County's population; non-Hispanic whites represented 33.0% of the population. Black Americans made up 18.9% of the population. Native Americans made up 0.7% of Harris County's population...
located northeast of Houston, Texas. The stadium is owned and operated by Sheldon Independent School District
Sheldon Independent School District
Sheldon Independent School District is a public school district in unincorporated northeast Harris County, Texas .Sheldon ISD serves the Sheldon CDP, as well as several subdivisions and communities that lie in Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Unincorporated areas include Beaumont Place,...
and is composed of a track and field which are used for various sports. The stadium is situated in the space between C.E. King Middle School and C.E. King High School
C.E. King High School
C.E. King High School is a secondary school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States and serves grades 9 through 12. It is the only high school in the Sheldon Independent School District...
and is shared by both schools, in addition to Michael R. Null Middle School.
The field is used for football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
during the first semester of the school year, and for soccer during the second half. Track and field athletics also use the stadium for competitive running
Running
Running is a means of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. It is simply defined in athletics terms as a gait in which at regular points during the running cycle both feet are off the ground...
, jumping
Jumping
Jumping or leaping is a form of locomotion or movement in which an organism or non-living mechanical system propels itself through the air along a ballistic trajectory...
, and throwing.
It is mainly used for hosting University Interscholastic League
University Interscholastic League
The University Interscholastic League is an organization that creates rules for and administers almost all athletic, music, and academic contests for public primary and secondary schools in the American state of Texas....
athletic competitions against rival school districts in the region.
History
The stadium was built in 1971 between C.E. King Middle school and C.E. King high school. In 1999, voters in Sheldon ISDSheldon Independent School District
Sheldon Independent School District is a public school district in unincorporated northeast Harris County, Texas .Sheldon ISD serves the Sheldon CDP, as well as several subdivisions and communities that lie in Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Unincorporated areas include Beaumont Place,...
passed a $97 million bond which included plans for new restrooms, ticket booths, and concession stands
Concession stand
A concession stand , snack kiosk or snack bar is the term used to refer to a place where patrons can purchase snacks or food at a cinema, fair, stadium, or other entertainment venue. Some events or venues contract out the right to sell food to third parties...
. In 2004 the stadium renovations were completed, resulting in improved access for handicapped persons. The bleachers kept the original -beam
I-beam
-beams, also known as H-beams, W-beams , rolled steel joist , or double-T are beams with an - or H-shaped cross-section. The horizontal elements of the "" are flanges, while the vertical element is the web...
design, but the metallic stands were replaced with concrete ones which allowed for less restrictive seating space.
In 2010, the stadium was once again updated to include professional grade track and field materials. The track was widened to 8 tracks and the surface was replaced with a 13mm thick synthetic surface composed of the Conipur SW system from BASF
BASF
BASF SE is the largest chemical company in the world and is headquartered in Germany. BASF originally stood for Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik . Today, the four letters are a registered trademark and the company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, and Zurich Stock...
. In addition, the field grass was replaced with Desso D-Vision artificial turf
Artificial turf
Artificial turf is a surface manufactured from synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well...
. The home side bleachers also upgraded to include 22 inch wide theatre seats. The theatre seats are reserved for football season ticket buyers, those who make a one-time lifetime payment, and those who pay an extra fee at admission. The scoreboard was also upgraded to include a video board with action replay ability.