These are exciting times at Laurentian Univesity. Development is evident throughout the campus and the Ben Avery Physical Education Centre is no exception. Now that the contracts are in place, I would like to share some of the details and time frames with you.
Recreation Centre Expansion
December 2008:
• Active Living Office has relocated to the first floor of the expansion;
• The Active living Office will be open for full service on Monday December 1;
• The Athletic Therapy Clinic will relocate on November 28 and re-open on December 1;
• Existing weight and cardio rooms will be closed December 3, 4 & 5;
• The Facility Control Centre will continue to provide service from the existing location;
• On December 6, the Facility Control Centre will begin operating from the new location;
• New training room and second floor will open Saturday December 6;
• New cardio equipment will be in place for Saturday December 6;
• New weight training equipment will arrive the first week of February 2009;
• Extended facility operating hours will come into effect on January 5, 2009;
• New facility membership pricing structures will come into effect on Monday December 8, 2008 (not applicable to full time LU students);
• Climbing walls will open sometime in January (more information to follow);
(Every effort will be made to minimize any inconveniences during this transition period that may affect our patrons.)
The entire fitness complex will now offer the following indoor facilities:
• 2 single gymnasium courts and 1 double gymnasium with spectator seating
• 50m swimming pool with 3 diving boards, 4 platforms, handicap lift and viewing gallery
• 200m four lane running track
• 2 squash courts
• 2 climbing walls featuring 8 routes with automatic belay hardware
• 1 training room housing the weight and cardio equipment
• Gender specific saunas
• General locker rooms
• Premium locker rooms
(All facilities, including the Ben Avery Building, will be fully-accessible for patrons and guests with mobility impairments or in a wheelchair.)
On December 6 access to the fitness facilities will be through the newly established entrance. To protect the privileges of our patrons, a proxy card access control system has been installed (full time Laurentian University students will be able to use their existing swipe card). The system will be phased in over the next few months. In the meantime, patrons are asked to show their membership or student card to the attendant to gain entry to the facilities. Your continued patience and cooperation would be greatly appreciated.
An official opening ceremony of the facility will be held early in the new year.
Please feel free to drop in and visit the new fitness facilities.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. You can also visit this website for updates and schedule interruptions.