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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
Berston Field House First at Four
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
$1M Genesee County contribution puts Berston project $2M closer to fundraising goal
Berston Field House Press Conference
$1M Genesee County contribution puts Berston project $2M closer to fundraising goal

$1M Genesee County contribution puts Berston project $2M closer to fundraising goal

mlive.com | Boosters of Berston Field House are getting $1 million from Genesee County for their major renovation and expansion of the 101-year-old Flint landmark, a gift that will double…
February 16, 2024 Read More
We Are Flint: Berston Field House looks toward next 100 years, grounded in mission
Berston Field House Boxing Class
We Are Flint: Berston Field House looks toward next 100 years, grounded in mission

We Are Flint: Berston Field House looks toward next 100 years, grounded in mission

mlive.com | In the basement of Berston Field House, through a door and into a room that’s coated in purple and yellow, there’s an old Ringside clock. Black paint has…
January 8, 2024 Read More
Gov. Whitmer joins in Berston groundbreaking as fundraising drive gets new boost
Berston Field House Groundbreaking
Gov. Whitmer joins in Berston groundbreaking as fundraising drive gets new boost

Gov. Whitmer joins in Berston groundbreaking as fundraising drive gets new boost

mlive.com | Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined in a groundbreaking ceremony at Berston Field House on Wednesday, Oct. 25, and two key funders gave new commitments to help ensure the completion…
October 26, 2023 Read More
Berston breaks ground for new expansion, with community looking forward to next 100 years
Gover Gretchen Whitmer Speaking at groundbreaking at Berston.
Berston breaks ground for new expansion, with community looking forward to next 100 years

Berston breaks ground for new expansion, with community looking forward to next 100 years

The Flint Courier | Speakers and attendees of the Berston Next100 Groundbreaking were thrilled to see shovels in the ground as they anxiously anticipate a $30 million expansion to Berston…
October 26, 2023 Read More
Berston Field House groundbreaking starts $30 million expansion
ABC12 Groundbreaking News Coverage
Berston Field House groundbreaking starts $30 million expansion

Berston Field House groundbreaking starts $30 million expansion

WJRT ABC12 | The expansion of the 100-year-old community center on Saginaw Street on Flint's north side will include an all-new gymnasium with basketball courts and an elevated track in…
October 25, 2023 Read More
Mott Foundation buys into massive improvements at Berston Field House with $10M grant
Berston Field House Exterior
Mott Foundation buys into massive improvements at Berston Field House with $10M grant

Mott Foundation buys into massive improvements at Berston Field House with $10M grant

mlive.com | Berston Field House, where some of Flint’s best athletes honed their skills, is in line to get a massive makeover, and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is prepared…
November 8, 2022 Read More
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