Recreation and Sport Facility Management (Guest Lecture) Flashcards
2008 initial business case
no new facilities constructed since 1983, old and poorly maintained facilities exist, growing campus (30% growth), faculty instructional needs increasing
2010 business case
no new facilities constructed since 1983, old and poorly maintained facilities exist, growing campus (39% growth), faculty instructional needs increasing, student wellness initiative
Phase 1
social street
Phase 2
Hanson Fitness and lifestyle centre
Phase 3
wilson climbing centre
Phase 4
Steward Centre (April 2016)
Facility partners
SU, Grad Students Association, U of A, Donors Wilson and Hansen families, AB govt, Steadward centre
Ongoing relationship
PAWSOC - PA and wellness strategic operating committee
Gymnasium considerations
court dimensions, court spacing, natural light, casual seating, divider curtains, 12m clear height
Track considerations
of lanes, inside lanes wider, fast and slow lanes, max radius, stretching area, light and views
Multi activity centre considerations
soccer/floow hockey, rounded corners, inset goals, players area, 30ft clear height
Spectator arenas considerations
flexible sizing, multi use (athletics, performance, recreation, support functions)
Multipurpose room considerations
, size and storage, 12-15ft clear height, group fitness, wood floors, mirror on walls, exterior windows desirable
Fitness room considerations
cardio, free weights, exercise machines, 12-15ft, rubber tile/carpet, control desk, stretching area, windows/mirros
Cardio considerations
distributed are, cardio-theatre, adequate power
Aquatic facility considerations
competition, diving bulkheads, therapy, spa
Leisure/lifestyle considerations
water in motion, water depth/zero entry, water temperature, lap swimming, spa
Racquetball/squash considerations
glass back wall, moveable back/side wall, casual seating, floor treatment
Climbing wall considerations
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
Gymnastics considerations
sufficient runway length, provide equipment pits, adequate HVAC-chalk, safety
Locker room considerations
of locker sizes, no doors at entry, non-slip flows, individual shower stalls, benches on locker base, grooming areas
Meeting room considerations
or rooms, meetings/conferences, capacity, 12ft, carpet, video projection, kitchen facilities
Lounge considerations
casual seating, ambience, interaction, plug ins
Food service considerations
flexible/expansion, adjacent seating, provisions for cooking
Retail/pro shop considerations
public zone, sports and convenience items, equipment issue in recreation zone
Lobby, gallery considerations
sense of arrival, info counter, art, way finding, rec zone control point
