[cover] Brewer/Rothwell Renovation-Expansion Project [drawing of interior of expansion] [page 1] Brewer/Rothwell Renovation-Expansion Project The recreation facility illustrated in this brochure has been under study for many months by a Task Force which has included students, faculty and staff and a team of architects. This project involves both the renovating of existing space in Brewer and the constructing of new space. If approved, the expansion will be built west of Brewer into the parking lot and south into the tennis courts. The expanded and renovated space will be totally accessible to the handicapped. There will be two major entrances into the Brewer/Rothwell facility, one on the north and one on the west. A security I.D. system will be in place for the benefit of controlling access and improving safety. Why is the Brewer/Rothwell Renovation Expansion project being proposed? Rothwell was built in 1905 and was the first intercollegiate facility at UMC. Brewer was built in 1930 as a new improved intercollegiate facility and later was used for physical education classes and recreation/intramurals. In the past decade, because of the physical fitness trend and greater participation in recreation intramurals activities, the Brewer/ Rothwell facility has become overcrowded. According to national standards, the UMC Brewer/Rothwell facility cannot adequately accommodate the level of indoor participation at a campus the size of UMC. What would be included in the proposed facility? There would be seven additional universal courtsfor basketball/volleyball/badminton, six additional racquetball courts, an elevated one-sixth mile track, updated locker rooms with saunas, two air conditioned rooms totalling 10,000 square feet for weight machines, free weights, exercise and aerobics activities. [page 2] What would students gain from the expansion? increased program offerings open courts while building is open even if classes or intramurals are scheduled longer games in intramurals more equipment (i.e., free weights) better lighting and better air flow (some air conditioned areas) How would the facility be funded? The students would pay for the construction and renovation through an increase in the Student Activities Fee. It is proposed that the fee would be assessed for twenty years. Other users, such as faculty, staff, families and alumni would also pay a fee to use the facility. The cost to students based on our current knowledge of external factors such as bond market requirements and construction costs would be: PHASE I ... $10.00 per semester ... Construction Fall 1987-December 1988 PHASE II ... $20.00 per semester ... Upon opening January 1989-2009 Why are students being asked to fund the recreation facility? Limited state allocations to the University must be directed to academic programs and academic facilities. It is typical of most universities to borrow funds for recreation facilities and to repay the debt with student activity fees. Would this open more recreational space for students throughout the day? Yes. Currently the facility is used to teach Physical Education Classes. This would continue. However, since the expansion would be funded through student activity fees and not through a state appropriation, space will be designated throughout the day for recreational activity. [page 3] [plan of structure at court level] [caption] Court Level [plan of structure at track level] [caption] Track Level Key Black ... All New Construction A ... Arcade B ... New Basketball Courts C ... Existing Basketball Courts D ... Existing Racquetball Courts E ... Control F ... New Storage G ... Gallery Above H ... Updated Locker Rooms J ... Office K ... Proposed Future Walkway L ... New Racquetball Courts M ... Bleachers N ... 1/6 Running Track (above) O ... Mechanical P ... Exercise Room Q ... Weight Room R ... Stretching [plan of structure at gallery level] [caption] Gallery Level [page 4] Why build, can't Hearnes accommodate the recreational needs of students? Intercollegiate Athletics has priority for the use of Hearnes. Any use of the facility for open recreation is determined on a weekly basis and is subject to change. Because of the limited amount of time available the facility cannot accommodate the recreation/intramural program. Would there be recreational space available during the construction phase? The proposed schedule for renovation-expansion is as follows: Update locker rooms and add saunas Summer, 87 Construction of the addition (seven universal courts, three racquetball courts, elevated track) ... Fall 87-Winter, 88 (Brewer will be available) Brewer Renovation (addition of three racquetball courts, weight and exercise area) ... Summer & Fall, 88 (New addition available) Grand Opening ... Janurary, 89 There would be short periods of time when activity would be limited during the transition from one phase of construction to another. A student referendum sponsored by the Governments of the Student Body to determine student support for the proposal will be held November 12. This brochure is intended to inform all students about major facts concerning the proposal and refer those with further questions to appropriate sources. For more information or to request a program presentation, contact Recreation/ Intramural Office, 106 Rothwell, 882-2066. Architects drawings and an architects model of the proposed building may be seen in Brady Commons.