Part 1 – Examine the flooring and surfaces in the BGSU Ice Arena (locker rooms, hall ways, lobby, lounge, walls, ceilings, etc.) for their efficiency based on projected use of the facility and recommendations in Sawyer, Chapter 8.
As stated in Audrey Bunn’s assesment of the facility the flooring is sufficient for the uses of the facility. However, with the renovation, there were many recommendations made my the administration that were looked over. Having the skaters (of any kind) able to walk around the facility, in all rooms, is essential. With the flooring they have now, this is possible. Within the locker rooms and team personal areas, the facility has used appropriate flooring and wall coverings to provide a safe and useful area for users. The lounge allows teams and administration to gather in an appropriate setting, and the hallway allows large amounts of people to enter the building. These rooms have been created and designed (now and with future renovations) to accomodate larger groups.
Part 2 – What is your overall impression of the BGSU Ice Arena? Does it meet the needs of BGSU and the Bowling Green community or are other updates necessary?
My overall impression of the BGSU Ice Arena was not good. I am in complete agreeance with Brooke Chernisky and her blog when she states that it needs renovations and updates. Currently, I believe it does meet the needs of BGSU and the BG community, however, updates are necessary in order to compete with existing and future facilities. Now that the STROH Center is almost done, and the Sebo Center is across the field, the Ice Arena looks very poor and greatly lacking life. Updates will be necessary in the future in order to survive within the two communities.