Preliminary Program subject to change
Issues in Planning Sport and Recreation Facilities
StructureCouncil on Facilities and Equipment
DescriptionThis workshop addresses issues in planning sport/recreation facilities for the 21st Century. It consists of five parts: (1) Assessment of Athletic Flooring Alternatives: wood, synthetic, rubber? Determining which floor is best for you; (2) Green Design for Sport Facilities: Comparing initial/lifecycle costs of equipment, materials and systems; (3) ADA Compliant Facilities: 10 simple, low-cost things you can do to modify existing facilities to approach ADA compliance; (4) Using a "Think Table": Ensuring important issues are not overlooked in the planning process; and (5) Basics for designing/developing facilities for the martial arts with emphasis on retrofitting older facilities to be used for combative activities.
Issues in Planning Sport and Recreation Facilities for the 21st Century
Todd Seidler, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, Bradley J. Cardinal, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, Bernie Goldfine, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA and John J. Miller, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Developing the Martial Arts Facility-Utilizing Your Strengths
Michael G. Hypes, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY and Jason M. Winkle, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness