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Trends in Athletic Facilities

Moderator:R. Wayne Burrow Director of ChampionshipsNCAA

January 6, 2006


Panel Members:Morgan BurkeDirector of AthleticsPurdue University

Ann DrummieSenior AssociateBrailsford & Dunlavey

Michael EdwardsDirector of Campus RecreationGeorgia Tech University

Scott RadecicSenior PrincipalHOK Sport

January 6, 2006

Agenda

Timeline of Athletic Facilities

Role of Athletic Master Planning

Adaptive Reuse of Existing Facilities

Increasing Attention to the Design of Support Spaces

Increasing Complexities of Operating Paradigms

Question and Answer

NCAA Trends in Athletic Facilities January 6, 2006 page 5

Field House

Memorial Gym

Big Box

Experimental StructuresMulti-use:

Entertainment

Multi-use: Recreation

Dedicated Practice

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Role of Athletic Master Planning in Achieving Program GoalsMorgan Burke Athletics DirectorPurdue University

– In his 13th year as Athletics Director at Purdue.

– Burke and his staff have identified and addressed a number of facility priorities, upgrading practice and competition venues.

– Three high-visibility projects:

• The Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex• The Boilermaker Aquatic Center• Ross-Ade Stadium


Role of Athletic Master Planning in Achieving Program Goals– Created a Master Plan to provide a comprehensive strategy

for improvements to athletic facilities.

– Established a Master Plan committee to evaluate needs and establish goals.

– Established a seven-step process for the development of the Master Plan.

– End Result: established a comprehensive plan that is in concert with the University Master Plan.


Adaptive Reuse of Existing Facilities: Georgia Tech Case StudyMichael Edwards Director of Campus RecreationGeorgia Tech University– Has been involved in the event management aspects of over

40 national or international events including Division I NCAA Championships, World Championships, Pan American Games and three Olympic Games .

– Prior to his recent appointment as Director of Campus Recreation, he was the Director of Sports Facilities Planning and Management at Georgia Tech for the past 12 years.


Adaptive Reuse of Existing Facilities: Georgia Tech Case Study– The steps:

• Master Plan• 1996 Needs analysis• Developing partnerships• Architectural program• Funding the project• Delivery method


Adaptive Reuse of Existing Facilities: Georgia Tech Case Study– The result: Georgia Tech Campus Recreation

• 300,000 sq. ft.• 15,000 sq. ft. Fitness Center (25,000lbs.)• 6 basketball courts (flex to volleyball, badminton)• In-line hockey rink• 3 dance studios• 50 m. comp. pool\divingpool\2,000 seats• Leisure Pool (slide, hot tub, current channel)• Game room• 4 lane elevated running track• Café• Climbing Wall


Increasing Attention to the Design of Support SpacesScott Radecic Senior PrincipalHOK Sport– Graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in

architectural engineering.– 12 seasons with the NFL.– Joined HOK Sport in 1992, bringing with him a unique user

perspective in stadium design.– Has led the collegiate group at HOK Sport since 1998.


Increasing Attention to the Design of Support Spaces– Practice fields/Practice Space.

– Indoor Practice Facilities

– Sport Specific Training Facilities

– Olympic Sports- Locker & Training Area Improvements

– Stadium & Arena Revenue Generating Projects


Practice Fields/Practice Space

Pennsylvania State University Louis E. Lasch Training Facility

•Addition of practice fields/outdoor training space•Accommodate growing need for on field practice/training time•Relief for overused fields (artificial surfaces)•Eliminate early morning/late evening practice times•Shared use with intramurals/recreation

University of Central Florida Wayne DenschAthletic Sports Complex Master Plan


Indoor Practice Facilities

University of Houston Athletics/Alumni Facility University of Connecticut Burton Family Football Complex

•Accommodate growing need for on-field practice/training time•More convenient/sensitive to the student athlete schedule•In season/off season use•Schedule less dependent on inclement weather•Share with intramurals/recreation


Sport Specific Training Facilities

University of South Florida Student Athletic Training Center University of South Florida Student Athletic Training Center Study Room

•Facility as a recruiting tool•Need to centralize operations and optimize the time available for training/teaching the student athlete•Replace old/outdated facilities•Free up existing space for Olympic sport needs


Olympic Sport Facilities

Miami University Recreational Sports Center University of Rhode Island Boss Arena

•Facilities as recruiting tools•Need to centralize operations and optimize the time available for training/teaching the student athlete•Replace old/outdated facilities•Provisions for increasing areas devoted to all varsity programs


Revenue Generation

Pennsylvania State University Beaver Stadium Expansion/Renovation Mizzou Arena

•State/university appropriations to athletic department decreasing•Generate revenue now for future projects•Replace/renovate code/ADA deficient facilities•Provide modern amenities for fans/spectators•Premium seating amenities


Increasing Complexities of Operating ParadigmsAnn Drummie Senior AssociateBrailsford & Dunlavey– Is a trained architect and a licensed civil engineer with a

liberal arts degree.– Has assisted over 25 institutions through various stages of

feasibility assessment, facility planning, business planning, and the management of design and construction.

– Some recent clients include Butler University, Springfield College, Georgetown University, Central Washington University and the University of Maine.


Increasing Complexities of Operating Paradigms– Centralization/decentralization

– On/Off campus competition

– Dedicated/multiuse: circus, concerts, convocation

– In-house/Outsourced Arena management

– Partner Users: recreation, professional teams, academics, community


Question & Answer

– Please pass your index cards with questions written on them to Amanda.



– Last thoughts

– More questions, contact the panel members

– Thank you for attending

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