Tuesday, May 8, 2007
construction
Student recreation center expansion set to begin
The first phase of an expansion to the Student Recreation and Fitness Center is expected to begin next Monday.
An expansion to the north end of the recreation center will provide two basketball courts and two synthetic surface courts.
Mary Chappell, director of recreation services, said the synthetic courts allow students to do things inside they can’t do now. The synthetic courts allow for students to play indoor hockey or soccer.
The expansion also includes an extension to the indoor track, making it one-fourth mile around. Two additional racquetball courts will be added, along with an expanded free weight area.
Chappell said the expanded free weight area would take over the current martial arts studio. The new martial arts studio would be added near the new courts.
The recreation center will also feature a Full Swing golf course on the upstairs floor. The virtual golf allows students to choose what course to play.
Chappell said the transition during the expansion would be seamless.
The recreation center will remain open during the construction.
Money to fund the expansion came from the sale of seats in Allen Fieldhouse by the Athletics Department.
— Ashlee Kieler
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