LEWISTOWN — Today is the first day for Mifflin County High School football players (and golf, too) to start fall practices, and the first time they will officially step onto the new field at the Husky Multi-Sports Complex.

The rest of the athletes and their squads – cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, soccer, girls tennis and girls volleyball – start on Monday, Aug. 11.

With the first games to follow in the coming weeks, Mifflin County School District officials will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, for the community to see the $18.5 million facilities project up close.

Admission is free and the public can tour facilities, including the main stadium in front of the high school, Kish Bank Field at Donald M. Chapman III Stadium which has nearly 4,300 seats; the field at the old Highland Park Elementary School, Marcal Paper Field with its eight-lane track; and Capouillez Field (baseball) and First Quality Field (softball), both with artificial turf infields.

“It is an incredible multi-sports facility that will be a source of pride for years to come,” Mifflin County High School Athletic Director Tish Maclay said. “We are very fortunate to have such a giving and supportive community.”

There are also plenty of other new sights to take in including the new Standard Steel Press Box, Geisinger Field House, Lake Dealerships Scoreboard and Del and Rose Guerrini and Clayton Homes concessions stands at Chapman Stadium.

At Marcal Paper Field, there is the Fleet Reps Fieldhouse and Standard Steel Scoreboard.

“They (visitors) can take a look at all fields but will not be permitted to be on the fields as we have teams practicing for preseason,” Maclay added. “Restrooms will be open but not team rooms.”

It’s an opportunity to get a glance now before the games count.