MADISON, Wis. –  Wisconsin Athletics announced the naming of its indoor practice facility – the Kellner Family Athletic Center, in honor of Ted ('69) and Mary ('68) Kellner and their family on Thursday. 
 
The new facility, currently under construction by JP Cullen, represents the largest capital project in Wisconsin Athletics' history at a cost to build of $285M. 

"The University of Wisconsin-Madison has been such a major part of my family's life, teaching us lessons and allowing us to be part of something bigger than just sports," said Ted Kellner. "To now be able to make a life-changing impact on current and future student-athletes, who will be tomorrow's leaders in society – we couldn't be more proud to support and humbled by the honor."

All 23 varsity sports will utilize the Kellner Family Athletic Center, which will include a 120-yard indoor turf field, strength and conditioning center, 305 meter training track, student-athlete dining hall, sports medicine center, locker rooms, coaching offices and student-athlete well-being spaces. The facility is being built by JP Cullen adjacent to Camp Randall and the Stephen M. Bennett Student-Athlete Performance Center, where student-athletes receive academic advising, tutoring, career support, mental health services and post-graduate preparation.
 
"The Kellner Family Athletic Center is a transformative investment in the success and well-being of our student-athletes," said Wisconsin Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh. "Ted and Mary's lead gift has inspired hundreds of others to support the Building Champions campaign, with donors committing $90M toward our $100M fundraising goal.  We are thankful to every individual who is helping bring this program-changing facility to life."
 
For more on the Kellner Family Athletic Center and the Ted & Mary T. Kellner Matching Gift Program, visit: BadgersBuildingChampions.com.