Gopher Sports Injury Recovery Suite Approved for Athletes Village

[Ignatius L Hoops]

https://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/2020-04/docket-bor-apr212020.pdf

Project approved by Board of Regents (description and plan starts on page 50.

1. Basis for Project The purpose of the project is to create a new recovery suite for all student athletes. Gopher Athletics sees a need for space that can facilitate different methods of body injury recovery and the promotion of physical and mental health. To continue the success of Gopher Athletics, including the football program, more progressive facilities for both current athletes and new recruits are an important addition to athletic support.

2. Scope of Project The Recovery Suite will be created by renovating approximately 1,400 sf of the existing second floor mezzanine in the Larson Football Performance Center within Athletes Village. Interior renovation of this mezzanine allows the University to maximize open floor space and amenities while introducing new program requirements: sauna room, float tank suites, sleep pod suite, and wellness recovery equipment. Project scope includes minimal demolition, and construction of new rooms and finishes.

3. Master Plan The project complies with the Twins Cities Campus Master Plan dated March 2009.

4. Environmental Issues This project has no anticipated environmental issues.

5. Cost Estimate Construction Cost $1,075,000
Non-Construction Cost $ 425,000
Total Project Cost $1,500,000

 

[fanfromthevalley]

Important to continue to note this is being funded by donors and that the recovery suite will be available for all student athletes. The major media tends to not highlight some of those parts of this story.