New Turf. New Era. Welcome to the New Sabine Field.
About this video
Norwich University completed a total synthetic turf replacement at Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium on its campus in Northfield, Vermont. Visual time-lapse footage documents the renovation project from turf removal in mid-May through sub-base preparation, surface installation, and field line painting in June, concluding with the finished stadium in August. The updated facility features new synthetic turf, custom end zones reading NORWICH and CADETS, the university shield emblem at midfield, and the university motto I WILL TRY along the sideline.
Key moments
[00:00:00] - Aerial view of Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium in Northfield, Vermont
[00:00:06] - Old turf removal and base stripping (May 14-15)
[00:00:12] - Heavy machinery sub-base grading and stone compaction (May 22)
[00:00:15] - Installation and unrolling of new synthetic turf carpet (June 13)
[00:00:18] - Hash marks, yard lines, and end zone turf installation (June 17-18)
[00:00:25] - Aerial view of completed Sabine Field facility (August)
[00:00:45] - Overhead view of midfield Norwich University shield and field markings
Key attributes
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Facility Name | Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium |
| Location | Norwich University campus, Northfield, Vermont |
| Project Scope | Full synthetic turf field replacement and surface renovation |
| Timeline | May 14 through August |
| Field Features | Maroon end zones ("NORWICH" and "CADETS"), 50-yard shield logo ("N 1819"), sideline motto ("I WILL TRY"), and surrounding athletic track |
View video transcript
Video title: New Turf. New Era. Welcome to the New Sabine Field.
[Audio Note: Public address stadium announcer audio mixed with a motivational athletic speech over driving background music.]
[00:00:00] Stadium Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Sabine Field as your Cadets will get to finally play their first home game of the season. Like to welcome you in here to Haynes Family Stadium, Sabine Field. Norwich looking to make history tonight on Sabine Field. We're starting to heat up here on Sabine Field.
[00:00:22] Motivational Speaker: Today's the day you attack and you keep attacking. The time you have on this Hill of ours, the opportunities you get to play together for something important to you are limited, and they're fleeting. And today's the day we will not lose. Today's the day you are unbeatable. Today is the day you win.
Sabine Field turf installation timeline
The video begins with an aerial drone view looking down over Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium in Northfield, Vermont, framed by the surrounding Green Mountains. Bold white text reading "SABINE FIELD" overlays the opening shot.
A time-lapse sequence captures the multi-phase turf replacement project across the summer months:
- May 14: Work begins with workers peeling back and stripping away the previous synthetic turf surface.
- May 15: The previous playing surface is fully removed, exposing the underlying black field base.
- May 22: Construction vehicles including excavators, wheel loaders, and compaction rollers grade and smooth the crushed stone sub-base.
- June 13: Installation crews begin laying brand-new green synthetic turf rolls across the prepared base.
- June 17: Line markings, yard numbers, and distinct maroon end zone sections are integrated into the surface.
- June 18: A specialized red tractor grooms the green synthetic turf and distributes infill material across the field.
- August: Drone visuals show the fully completed stadium layout, showcasing vibrant green turf, maroon end zones with white text, custom yard lines, goalposts, press box, and the surrounding running track.
The feature closes with dynamic aerial shots moving across the field and a direct overhead view of the 50-yard line, displaying the official Norwich University shield emblem with crossed sabers and founding year 1819, alongside the sideline phrase "I WILL TRY".
Questions this video helps answer
What updates were made to Sabine Field at Norwich University?
Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium underwent a complete synthetic turf surface replacement during the summer. The renovation included full removal of the existing field surface, sub-base leveling, installation of new high-performance synthetic turf, updated field lines, maroon end zones featuring block text for "NORWICH" and "CADETS", and the official Norwich University shield emblem painted at the 50-yard line.
When did the synthetic turf replacement take place at Sabine Field?
Construction on Sabine Field began on May 14 with the removal of the old playing surface. Sub-base preparation continued through May 22, surface laying and line installation took place throughout mid-June, and final field finishing was completed in August ahead of the fall home athletic season.
What athletic teams play at Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium?
Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium serves as the home venue for Norwich University varsity athletic teams, including football, men's and women's soccer, and men's and women's lacrosse, providing a modern home competition facility for the Norwich Cadets.
What special markings are featured on the new Sabine Field playing surface?
The new field design prominently displays the official Norwich University shield emblem featuring crossed sabers and the founding year 1819 at midfield. The end zones feature bold white lettering on maroon turf reading "NORWICH" and "CADETS", while the university's historic motto, "I WILL TRY", is embedded along the sideline boundary.