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Directions to Berman Field (Robert J. Kane Sports Complex)
Berman Field is a part of the Robert J. Kane Sports Complex. The natural turf soccer field measures 118 yards by 74 yards and sits inside the track oval. The field conforms to NCAA and National Federation of State High School Association rules and regulations.
The field is flat, with vertical drainage and automatic irrigation systems. The design includes a soil mix of eight parts sand, one part top soil and one part bio-solid compost. This system can divert 5-10 inches of rain per hour away from the playing surface. A mixture of 30 percent perennial rye and 70 percent Kentucky bluegrass has been used to create the turf. This mixture was selected for its sod-forming capabilities, as well as its adaptability to close mowing for soccer.
In August of 2000, the bleachers and lights were completed, allowing over 1,000 Big Red fans to pack Berman Field to watch their beloved soccer teams in action.
The field was named in honor of the late Charles F. Berman ‘49. Described as a flashy and fiery center forward on the historic Cornell soccer team of 1948, Berman was probably the major reason that Cornell soccer reached national prominence that year.
