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George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image
George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image
George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image
George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image
George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image
George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image
George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image
George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image
George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image
George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image
George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image
George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena Karpus Athletic Center 130 Miner Street Road Canton, NY The George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center is a donor-funded space to uplift our Division III student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The space includes an expansion of the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center for all student-athletes, as well as new locker rooms and team facilities for the field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and rowing teams. The Karpus Athletic Center is also home to the new Haehl Athletic Training and Treatment Center, the Riesenberger Players Lounge, the Dotty and John Hall Coaches Strategy Room, and the McGinn Video and Media Room. View full image

George W. Karpus '68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena

Located within the footprint of Appleton Arena, the George W. Karpus '68 Athletic Center is a state-of-the-art, 25,000-square-foot expansion dedicated to the success and development of St. Lawrence University’s Division III student-athletes. Officially dedicated in October 2024, this $11.5 million project provides elite-level training, strategy, and recovery spaces for our D-III programs.

Karpus serves as the primary home for Men's and Women's Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Softball, and Men's and Women's Rowing.

  • Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia '74 Strength and Conditioning Center:
    • A comprehensive expansion of our weight-training room, designed to provide our Division III programs with one of the premier facilities in the country.
  • Haehl Family Athletic Training and Treatment Center:
    • A dedicated space for injury prevention and recovery, featuring state-of-the-art equipment.
  • McGinn Video and Media Room:
    • A multi-purpose suite for game-film breakdown and team meetings.
  • Riesenberger Family Players Lounge:
    • A modern social hub where Saints can study, relax, and create moments that will define their student-athlete experience.
  • Dotty & John Hall Coaches Strategy Room:
    • A dedicated war room for coaching staffs to develop winning strategy and build for the now and the future.
  • Rowing Training Suite:
    • A massive facility featuring indoor rowing tanks.

The center is named in honor of George W. Karpus '68, whose lead gift transformed the vision of a Division III facility into a reality. This expansion not only elevates our competitive spirit but also benefits the entire campus by freeing up additional wellness space in the Stafford Fitness Center for all students and faculty.