Recreation and Sport Facility Management (Guest Lecture)

Question 1

2008 initial business case

Answer 1

no new facilities constructed since 1983, old and poorly maintained facilities exist, growing campus (30% growth), faculty instructional needs increasing

Question 2

2010 business case

Answer 2

no new facilities constructed since 1983, old and poorly maintained facilities exist, growing campus (39% growth), faculty instructional needs increasing, student wellness initiative

Question 3

Phase 1

Answer 3

social street

Question 4

Phase 2

Answer 4

Hanson Fitness and lifestyle centre

Question 5

Phase 3

Answer 5

wilson climbing centre

Question 6

Phase 4

Answer 6

Steward Centre (April 2016)

Question 7

Facility partners

Answer 7

SU, Grad Students Association, U of A, Donors Wilson and Hansen families, AB govt, Steadward centre

Question 8

Ongoing relationship

Answer 8

PAWSOC - PA and wellness strategic operating committee

Question 9

Gymnasium considerations

Answer 9

court dimensions, court spacing, natural light, casual seating, divider curtains, 12m clear height

Question 10

Track considerations

Answer 10

of lanes, inside lanes wider, fast and slow lanes, max radius, stretching area, light and views

Question 11

Multi activity centre considerations

Answer 11

soccer/floow hockey, rounded corners, inset goals, players area, 30ft clear height

Question 12

Spectator arenas considerations

Answer 12

flexible sizing, multi use (athletics, performance, recreation, support functions)

Question 13

Multipurpose room considerations

Answer 13

, size and storage, 12-15ft clear height, group fitness, wood floors, mirror on walls, exterior windows desirable

Question 14

Fitness room considerations

Answer 14

cardio, free weights, exercise machines, 12-15ft, rubber tile/carpet, control desk, stretching area, windows/mirros

Question 15

Cardio considerations

Answer 15

distributed are, cardio-theatre, adequate power

Question 16

Aquatic facility considerations

Answer 16

competition, diving bulkheads, therapy, spa

Question 17

Leisure/lifestyle considerations

Answer 17

water in motion, water depth/zero entry, water temperature, lap swimming, spa

Question 18

Racquetball/squash considerations

Answer 18

glass back wall, moveable back/side wall, casual seating, floor treatment

Question 19

Climbing wall considerations

Answer 19

length of wall, up to 75ft, 10ft landing area, recreation and classes, most walls have a high wall for lead climbing and low walls for bouldering

Question 20

Gymnastics considerations

Answer 20

sufficient runway length, provide equipment pits, adequate HVAC-chalk, safety

Question 21

Locker room considerations

Answer 21

of locker sizes, no doors at entry, non-slip flows, individual shower stalls, benches on locker base, grooming areas

Question 22

Meeting room considerations

Answer 22

or rooms, meetings/conferences, capacity, 12ft, carpet, video projection, kitchen facilities

Question 23

Lounge considerations

Answer 23

casual seating, ambience, interaction, plug ins

Question 24

Food service considerations

Answer 24

flexible/expansion, adjacent seating, provisions for cooking

Question 25

Retail/pro shop considerations

Answer 25

public zone, sports and convenience items, equipment issue in recreation zone

Question 26

Lobby, gallery considerations

Answer 26

sense of arrival, info counter, art, way finding, rec zone control point