On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Knothole Foundation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the new turf field ahead of the home opener for the Queens University softball team. Queens played host to North Carolina A&T State University in a doubleheader.
As part of the festivities, the Knothole Foundation welcomed Ericia Turner (Executive Director of Athletics for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools) to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Knothole Foundation co-founder Morris Madden sang the National Anthem.
A truly special day in West Charlotte!
A very special thanks to the following for helping make this turf project a reality:
-TowneBank
-Longleaf Fund
-Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation
-V3 Engineering
-John F. Smiekel Foundation
-Daspin & Aument, LLP
-AstroTurf
A special mention to our turf field consultant and contractor Mountain Elite and civil engineering services by Athletic Fields Consultants.
Also, thanks to architectural design by Architectural Unlimited and project management services by Kreuger construction corporation.
And, last but not least, thanks to Donnie Suttles, Jeff Sherer, and Jeff Clise!
Wednesday’s event was a major step forward into our Girls in Sports initiative. More details, including upcoming girls camps and clinics, coming soon. Stay tuned!
