Recreation for everyone Recreation for everyone…

April  7  2008 April  7, 2008

Eli Lechter, Dan Cornelius, Tristan Sather, David Nimmer, and many others

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility Wisconsin Union Mission:

Hoofer Mission:

“Making lifetime connections to the campus Making lifetime connections to the campus,   one person at a time.”

“To create opportunities to experience the  To create opportunities to experience the  outdoors”

Values: Respect – Appeals to all people Relationships – A group activity building trust Leadership –Employees/ volunteers and users Learning – Lifelong learning challenge Performance – Sustainable, because climbing  is still growing

Vision: To be the heart and soul of a great university

Purpose: p Promote the education of members in outdoor  activities; Providing and developing leadership,  instruction, programs, services, and  d equipment;

Values: l Fun Learning Leadership Community  History 

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility Project History: • A 21st century standard for college 

unions and the campus • Student survey with 23% of the 

vote, substantiated in current survey • Addresses unmet needs of student 

and campus • An urban center providing

entertainment, recreation and food including sports pub, coffee house and climbing wall • A true t h home ffor SOAR creating ti

positive first impressions

Union South Movie theater Coffeehouse 24-hour study lounges Wireless computer usage Climbing Wall Small Grocery Store Bank / Credit Union Convenience Store Post office or mailing center Outdoor open areas Fine as is Copy center Event ticket service Video / DVD store Sports Bar Patios / Outdoor seating Drug store Nightclub / dance club Games Room Office supply store Casual entertainment space Music store Additional social lounge areas Outdoor performance venue Unscheduled meeting spaces

32% 28% 26% 24% 23% 22% 21% 20% 20% 18% 18% 17% 1 % 17% 17% 16% 16% 15% 15% 14% 13% 13% 13% 12% 11% 10%

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility Should  Union  South  Have  a  Climbing  Facility?  Advantages: d Destination • Attracts people both for climbing and even more for spectators A   l  b h f   li bi   d     f  

Leadership and Team Building • Our Union has a strong tradition in social education and leadership training Our Union has a strong tradition in social education and leadership training,   climbing is an excellent proven tool

Outreach • Climbing is an activity that will be utilized by multiple departments and groups        (ALPS, Kinesiology, Boy Scouts, Hoofers,)

Aesthetics • A climbing wall can be an excellent visual focal point, activating the union’s interior

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility Should  Union  South  Have  a  Climbing  Facility?  Concerns: Cost • Climbing facilities are a sizable initial investment, and require staffing and  g , q g maintenance

Popularity • Will the facility be popular enough to be an effective use of space?

Longevity • In 30 years will the space still be popular and if not how do we address that?

Conflict • Will it conflict with other spaces in the Union?

Access • Is controlling hours of operation and entry?

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility CLIMBING TRENDs: Climbing, both indoor and outdoor, has  Climbing  both indoor and outdoor  has  been expanding as sport over the last 50  years.

Universities: •Hundreds across the country H d d    th   t • 6 in the UW system

Private Gyms:

Liability:

• 7 in Wisconsin

• Injury is 3 times less likely than  traditional physical education activities 

• Thousands across the country

(JOPERD)

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY: •Ryan Hammes: manager  R  H     •40 people per day (8,000 on campus),  •late afternoon, evenings, and weekends,  •In main entry to Rec. center •10 top rope routes, 3 lead routes, 1 

bouldering area •No issues with misuse and vandalism •35ft tall.  f ll •5‐6 special events each month

Recommendations: Smallest size  R d ti  S ll   i   possible, restricts number of users

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility BOSTON UNIVERSITY: • Interactive webcam to watch climbers • Center atrium at entry to Rec. center • 10 top rope routes, 5 bouldering areas, 

45ft tall • Offer 20 summer climbing classes and 

family climbing

Recommendations: Lacks lead climbing  p g, g g and repelling, good bouldering  opportunities, and good visibility

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY: •Multi‐level Spire and traverse/ bouldering 

areas •40ft tall, f ll •8 routes, 6 bouldering stations •Special events, annual competitions, and  p , p ,

regular 2‐hour classes

Recommendations: Good use of limited  R d ti  G d    f li it d  space, texture limits versatility, multi‐level  allows for repelling, has teaching space

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility WISCONSIN UNIVERSITIES: UW‐Stevens Point 28 ft. high, 2300 sq. ft. wall, with 15 top rope belay  stations and up to 8 lead routes UW‐La Crosse Built in 1996, 35‐40 climbers per day, 1800 waivers  signed this year so far, open 5‐10pm.  Becoming more  popular  very crowded popular, very crowded UW‐Eau Claire Adventure Based Experiential Educators, Inc. (ABEE),  Wi Wisconsin company at the forefront wall standards.  i     t th  f f t  ll  t d d   UW‐Superior UW‐Green Bay UW‐Stout

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Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility OPTION 1: COMPLETE FACILITY COMPLETE FACILITY: •2000‐4000 sq. ft. footprint, 45 ft tall  •Fully visible  •Integrated with food, showers, and 

locker facilities •Retail and rental space •Teaching and prep. space adjacent for 

events and classes •Office space and desk for service, 

(direct visibility, ideally OPO)

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility OPTION 2: Engaging Facility: g g g y • 750‐2000 sq. ft footprint, 30ft tall  •Adjacent meeting space Adj   i   •Lockers, showers, food in close 

proximity • Rental Desk

N t I l d d Not Included: • Sufficient climbing space •Retail

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility OPTION 3: Tucked Away: y • 600‐750 sq. ft footprint, 13‐30ft tall,   • Adjacent meeting space Adj   i   • Along the interior side or corner

Not Included: • Sufficient climbing space • Retail • Visibility • No food, beverage, showers in close 

proximity

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility OPTION 4: Single Route/ No Facility: g y • Single spire / bouldering feature • 100‐500 sq. ft footprint 100 500 sq  ft footprint • Few return climbers, no versatility in 

climbing

Recommendation: Does not meet  Union’s or Hoofer’s goals

Wisconsin Union Climbing Facility South Campus Union Climbing  Facility Overall Recommendation: It is recommended that the Wisconsin  Union Design Committee vote to include a climbing facility in the new South  Campus Union. Additionally, it is recommended that the  Wisconsin Union Design Committee  resolve to allot a space of no less than  1000 square feet on the Broad Scope  Program Model to a climbing facility and  necessary administrative/lounge space.