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Construction Update: Building the Future Berston is Well Underway!
Construction Update: Building the Future Berston is Well Underway!

Construction Update: Building the Future Berston is Well Underway!

Exciting progress is underway on the interior of our new 57,000-square-foot addition! This expansion will feature basketball courts and an elevated track, enhancing our recreational offerings.
December 11, 2024 Read More
Construction Update: Paving the Way for Progress!
Construction Update: Paving the Way for Progress!

Construction Update: Paving the Way for Progress!

The new Berston Field House building is well on its way. Construction photos from mid-September 2024 show the impressive new building almost fully enclosed as winter approaches.
November 22, 2024 Read More
Construction Update: New Field House Taking Shape
Construction Update: New Field House Taking Shape

Construction Update: New Field House Taking Shape

The new Berston Field House building is well on its way. Construction photos from mid-September 2024 show the impressive new building almost fully enclosed as winter approaches.
September 25, 2024 Read More
Arts, Cultural Organizations to Offer Fall Programs for Genesee County Students
Arts, Cultural Organizations to Offer Fall Programs for Genesee County Students

Arts, Cultural Organizations to Offer Fall Programs for Genesee County Students

The Flint Courier | Genesee County arts and cultural organizations are encouraging local caregivers and educators to take advantage of unique fall programming for children as the new school year…
September 13, 2024 Read More
Shields proud to support fellow Flint native Holmes Jr. in Thursday boxing event
Shields proud to support fellow Flint native Holmes Jr. in Thursday boxing event

Shields proud to support fellow Flint native Holmes Jr. in Thursday boxing event

WJRT ABC12 | Holmes Jr. will put his undefeated record on the line against Cuban boxer Hugo Noriega (10-2-0, 5 KOs) in the main event of the BIG TIME BOXING…
September 11, 2024 Read More
Meet Our New Executive Director Event
Meet Our New Executive Director Event

Meet Our New Executive Director Event

The event featured remarks and a question and answer session with our new executive director, James Avery, along with an opportunity to hear about and view the construction progress of…
August 10, 2024 Read More
Claressa Shields gets front row seat to upcoming opponent’s workout
Claressa Shields visits Berston Field House
Claressa Shields gets front row seat to upcoming opponent’s workout

Claressa Shields gets front row seat to upcoming opponent’s workout

WJRT ABC12 | Claressa Shields was back where it all started Wednesday afternoon at the Berston Field house. She reminisced about training in her old gym and all the memories…
July 24, 2024 Read More
Commissioner James Avery becomes new executive director of Berston Field House
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Commissioner James Avery becomes new executive director of Berston Field House

Commissioner James Avery becomes new executive director of Berston Field House

WJRT ABC12 | In 2022, Berston's long-time executive director, Bryant Nolden, passed away suddenly. This week, James Avery was named as Nolden's successor. Avery is also the chair of the…
June 19, 2024 Read More
Genesee County commissioner named new executive director of Berston Field House
Berston Field House New Director
Genesee County commissioner named new executive director of Berston Field House

Genesee County commissioner named new executive director of Berston Field House

mlive.com | James Avery will take the place of Valerie Horton, who led Berston in an interim role following the death of former executive director Bryant “BB” Nolden.
May 1, 2024 Read More
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