Athletics Complex

Baptist University of Florida (BUF) launches a campaign to construct a new Athletics Complex dedicated to serving our baseball and softball programs.

Today’s students are facing a significant spiritual challenge in finding a community that actively champions their faith. On secular campuses, intense pressure to conform threatens to erode the core beliefs that once defined many young men and women. For student-athletes, these pressures are amplified, testing their convictions on and off the field. 

This Athletics Complex is a direct solution to this problem. More than just a sports facility, it cultivates an environment where spiritual formation thrives. This $900,000 project includes a 200-foot softball field and a 400-foot (center) baseball field, each accommodating 600 fans.  

A wooden pole barn structure with netting inside and rolled astroturf provides a makeshift batting cage

The pictures above show the grass field and pole barn structure on what was once “Heritage Village”. The buildings that once stood in this area were severely damaged during Hurricane Michael in 2018 and have since been demolished. The field is partially overgrown and a prime location for the future Baseball & Softball Athletics Complex.

Beyond the fields and stands, the complex equips our coaches and faculty to disciple, develop, and display the spirit of Christ through professional-level resources. 

  • A state-of-the-art Field House, Batting Cages, Field Lighting, and a Press Box will enable our coaches and faculty to continue to develop the skills and character of our student-athletes at a professional level.   

  • Beautiful, well-maintained grass fields, enhanced by professional-grade lighting for both the playing areas and surrounding facilities. 

  • Concessions and Bathrooms will provide a clean and comfortable space for family, fans, and the community. 

Your investment in this complex ensures that students at Baptist University of Florida will emerge as Christian leaders, boldly advancing God’s Kingdom and living out their calling with a steadfast purpose. This new complex will provide the platform for our student-athletes to display excellence and a passion for their faith to the world. By supporting this campaign, you are helping to build a legacy of leaders who are prepared to make a lasting impact for Christ. 

Please consider your role in this mission and join us in building a home for our future leaders. 

Decorative brick sign that reads "Heritage Village" on a weathered wooden sign
A field overgrown with tall grass and a pole barn structure in the distance with netting inside that is used for a batting cage