Schmidt-Bickle Athletic Complex

Fort Hays State University has unveiled plans for a new $6.5+ million athletic complex. The two-story facility will span nearly 20,000 square feet and will be an absolute game-changer for FHSU Athletics!

We are thankful for two generous $1.5 million lead gifts from the Schmidt Foundation and Don and Chris Bickle. Don and Chris Bickle are longtime donors of FHSU, as were the late Bob and Pat Schmidt. The two local couples were never afraid to dream big when it came to supporting student-athletes at Fort Hays State. Please join us in continuing to dream big! Additional fundraising for the athletic complex is underway and we hope that many of you are interested in making this project a reality. To learn how you can contribute, please contact Jared Schiel with the FHSU Foundation at 785-628-5755 or jschiel@fhsu.edu or Curtis Hammeke with FHSU Athletics at 785-628-4050 or chammeke@fhsu.edu.

Rendering of the Schmidt-Bickle Athletic Complex

"With the growth of our athletic department over the years, we have simply outgrown our current training facilities. A state-of-the-art building like this will better meet the physical needs and demands of Tiger Athletics. Our student-athletes make a commitment to Fort Hays State, and the new Schmidt-Bickle Athletic Complex will showcase the university’s commitment to keeping those students healthy while they compete." - Nate Hepner, Head Athletic Trainer for FHSU Athletics

For more information about the complex, visit https://foundation.fhsu.edu/athletic-complex