Oklahoma State University Athletics
Jack DeBois Tennis Complex
February 16, 2009 | Cowboy Tennis
Jack DeBois Tennis Complex
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the popularity of tennis as a sport and as a recreational exercise had begun to rise. This increase resulted in more attention and support being given to varsity tennis at OSU for both the men and women's programs. In 1980, as a part of the Colvin Center Annex project, a contract for $147,900 was awarded to Oklahoma Industrial Company of Shawnee for the construction of eight tennis courts adjoining the Annex. The courts were covered with plexipave and lights were added to the courts a few months later at a cost of $30,000. With the continuing improvement of the men and women's varsity tennis teams, the need for adequate seating was becoming an issue. Coming to the aide of the tennis program, Duke and Catherine DeBois contributed $50,000 to help fund the seating project. Bids for permanent aluminum bleachers went out and in March of 1981 a contract with Stadiums Unlimited of Grinnell, Iowa, added a 1,000 fan seating area to the tennis courts and they are still utilized today by both the men's and women's teams.
Directions to Stillwater/Tennis Complex
The DeBois Tennis Complex is located on Farm Road just west of the Colvin Center off of Hall of Fame Avenue. The DuBois Tennis Complex can be accessed on Farm Road by either Cleveland or McFarland Road off of Hall of Fame Avenue.
From the south: Go north on Interstate 35 until you reach the exit for Highway 51. Go east on Highway 51 for approximately 15 miles until you reach Stillwater.
From the north: Go south on Interstate 35 until you reach the exit for Highway 51. Go east on Highway 51 for approximately 15 miles until you reach Stillwater.
From the east: Go west on the Cimarron Turnpike (Highway 412) until you see the signs for the "Stillwater Y." Take that exit and go south for approximately 10 miles. Take the exit for Highway 177, and go south on that road until you reach Stillwater.
From the west: Go east on the Cimarron Turnpike (Highway 412) until you see the signs for the "Stillwater Y." Take that exit and go south for approximately 10 miles. Take the exit for Highway 177, and go south on that road until you reach Stillwater.
Parking
Parking lots for event parking at the DeBois Tennis Complex are located off of Cleveland Road, McFarland Road and Farm Road. Additional parking is located across the street from the Colvin Center off Hall of Fame Avenue. Parking is free of charge.
