BACKGROUND

Although the Recreation Center was built just 14 years ago, its popularity has quickly exceeded its capacity. Most recently the overcrowding at the Recreation Center has caused students frustration and disappointment. Rec Center users have had to be creative and flexible in planning their recreation activities around peak times of usage.

During winter and spring quarter 2007, members of ASI Student Government held discussions with various student groups regarding space issues within the Recreation Center. The response from students was an overwhelming support of a quarterly fee increase to expand the Recreation Center in its current location and upgrade the upper Sports Complex fields to include synthetic playing surfaces.

Students have expressed the need for more space to accommodate additional weights, cardiovascular machines, fitness classes and basketball courts. An expansion of the Rec Center would translate into less time waiting for machines and weights, more options for exercise classes, and new spaces (studios) for various club, dance and fitness activities.