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New Rec Center
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New Rec Center Circuit and Weight Room.
The current building, the Peter Stott Center, was built in 1965 when the student population was only 8,000. Currently, PSU has 25,000 students. In 2012 the University is forecasting 35,000 students. The current building does not meet space standards as set by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association space nor does it have full ADA compatibility. It is used by athletics, school of community health classes, student recreation, student organizations, rented to outside users, other academic classes, and more. With so many people competing for so little space, the building is over-crowded and over-booked and students, student clubs, and faculty/staff often can’t use it for their recreation needs. In addition, your student recreation program is the third priority user, behind PE classes and athletics, thus further limiting general student and campus opportunities. Some concrete examples might help. We have only one dance area on our entire campus and it is booked all-day every day (even by fencing), badminton gets played in squash courts, table tennis and crew practice in hallways, storage overflows into public space, volleyball and soccer play in racquetball courts... and more. A state-of-the-art recreational facility, dedicated to students first. The facility tentatively includes student group offices, meeting space, a three-court gymnasium, a 1/8 mile, three lane running track, a two-court synthetic floor gymnasium equipped with dasher boards for floor hockey and indoor soccer, a large cardiovascular and weight training facility, 3 multi-purpose group fitness suites, a 14,500 sq. ft. aquatic complex including a lap and leisure pool, and whirlpool spa, and new locker rooms. The facility would also include a retail area (earmarked to be student-run) with a large lounge area. Finally, it would also have a rock climbing and bouldering wall, gear rental, and possibly some space for bike maintenance. This facility would be open every day of the week for a total of 112 hours. There are many opportunities to determine what finally goes into the building... we are going through the planning stage over and over again to make sure that we meet what students want. Your voice will be heard. Total Building Construction is estimated at $32 million. Total Operational Costs is estimated at $2.2 million annually. The Student Recreation Fee would increase the overall fees paid by each student, each quarter, by approximately $56 - the current fee is $11 as part of your student fees. The fee would not start until the building opens. This breaks down to only $22 a month - or about $5.50 a week! By students coming together, we can create opportunities for every student to afford to get healthy and have fun. The good news now is that you will NOT have to pay before it opens Nope. Students will pay nothing more than the quarterly fee. On the current PCAT site, between 5th and 6th next to the Urban Center. Our dream plan would be to open the doors Fall Quarter 2007 - but depending on the process it could take as long as another year beyond that. Other unique features include: a student led advisory board, environmentally sustainable design and operations, student art, Oregon business preference in construction, full American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compatibility, possible space for a student-run business, and the creation of at least 40 new student jobs. All fee-paying PSU students will be able to use the facility for free. Faculty, Staff, and Alumni would be able to buy memberships. Guests would have to pay a guest fee. No. This recreation center is for ALL students. During times that are traditionally under-utilized, for instance summer quarter or between breaks, some of the facility might be rented out in order to bring in revenue so that the fee can be as low as possible. Classroom space is paid for with state dollars and is not affected by this proposal. The proposed facility would be funded, planned, and built by students. There will be parking. A two level underground parking structure with around 200 parking places.
Peter Stott Center Schedule - Summer Term 2006 Check out the building schedule - including the weight room, circuit room, and all courts.
For $12.50, a student can get a reserved basket in the locker room and be able to use the pool.
Faculty, Staff and Alumni must pay a quarterly fee.
More info...
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• Peter Stott Center • Room 102 • 503.725.5127 •
Campus Rec is subsidized by student fees.
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