A PROPOSED THREE-STOREY SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL CENTER RENOVATION

OF SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY GYMNASIUM, DUMAGUETE CITY

A TECHNICAL REPORT

SUBMITTED TO
ASSISTANT PROF. JENNIFER EVE SOLITANA
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND LITERATURE
SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY

SUBMITTED BY
LOIS T. OLLADAS
CHRISTIAN JOSEPH ASCURA
MACK MECKO ALCANTARA
SEVIE JOHN B. PANDAY

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

 CERTIFICATION OF CONSULTANT
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Dear Ms. Solitana,

This certifies that this project proposal by Lois Olladas, Christian Joseph Ascura, Mack

Mecko Alcantara, and Sevie Panday entitled “Three-Storey Sports and Recreational Center”

meets the standards of engineering and architecture in accordance to the National Building Code

of the Philippines, ACI Building Code and the National Structural Code of the Philippines 2015.

Given this 28th day of September 2019.

Sincerely,

ARCH. JOSELITO P. CARO

Project Consultant
 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
______________________________________________________________________________

Assistant Prof. Jennifer Eve A. Solitana

Instructor
Department of English and Literature
Silliman University
Dumaguete City

Dear Ms. Solitana,

In fulfillment of the requirements in our technical writing course, we gratefully present to

you our project proposal, “Three-Storey Sports and Recreational Center,” which will provide a

renewed version of Silliman University’ Gymnasium, Dumaguete City. Furthermore, this project

will give the Sillimanians a proper place to exercise their talents with the use of new facilities

and engage more in Sports-related activities. This will also provide the Staff with adequate

equipment and resources to let them perform their tasks efficiently. We humbly wish that this

project proposal will meet your high standards of approval.

Sincerely,

______________________ ______________________
Lois T. Olladas Christian Joseph Ascura
BS Civil Engineering IV BS Civil Engineering IV

______________________ ______________________
Mack Mecko Alcantara Sevie Panday
BS Mechanical Engineering BS Mechanical Engineering
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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For his invaluable service and wisdom, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to

our project consultant, Arch. Lito Pimentel for providing us the detailed plan and cost estimation

for this proposal.

For welcoming us in every visit we had for consultation and guidance in our project

proposal, we would like to acknowledge the Silliman University Buildings and Grounds for

doing so.

For patiently entertaining us in every visit we had for questions and confirmations in our

project proposal, we would like to thank the Silliman University Athletics Department for doing

so.

And lastly, for His great love, guidance and wisdom in the completion of this project, our

sincerest gratitude to our Lord Jesus Christ for being with us all throughout.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER PAGE

Certification of Consultant

Letter of Transmittal

Acknowledgments

Table of Contents

Abstract

I. Introduction

A. Background of the Study

B. Statement of the Problem

C. Solution to the problem

D. Significance of the Study

E. Scope and Limitation

F. Objectives of the Study

G. Definition of Terms

II. Review of Related Literature and Studies

A. Related Literature

B. Related Study

C. Existing Product
III. Methodology

A. List of Materials

B. Information and Architectural Design Stage

C. Development Stage

D. Implementation Stage

IV. Project Schedule

V. Project Cost

A. Cost of Details

VI. Conclusion and Recommendation

VII. Bibliography

VIII. Appendices
 ABSTRACT

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The Silliman University Gymnasium has always been the place where students and Staff

of Silliman University gather and have their P.E. classes. Over the years, this gymnasium served

its purpose well. Thousands of ballgames and racket sports have been played in the said

gymnasium. With advancing infrastructure and designs, together with the growing population of

students enrolling in Silliman University, the gym may not be able to cope with the needs and

demands of the people. It is with this reason that the proponents of this project propose to have

the gymnasium renovated into a three-storey Sports and Recreational Center. This will enhance

the Silliman experience and provide added and upgraded facilities available for public use. It will

also accommodate a larger number of people and will give Silliman a fresh new look. Also, the

athletes’ perks will be magnified and better than before. This project proposal includes site

descriptions, measurements, design specifications and plans, material costing or cost of details,

construction schedule, as well as the development, application and execution of the design

provided.
I. Introduction

A. Background of the Study

A Sillimanian’s passion for sports is immense. Whether as an athlete or just a

mere spectator, they crave for sports entertainment and sports achievements. The whole

school supports when a Sillimanian athlete or team is in the quest for success. It only

shows success in sports creates many opportunities, extracts an extensive range of fame

for the University, and also displays the heart of an athlete which integrates the heart of

students from that university. A university’s sports facility would tell us how much the

university is involved in sports.

Silliman, an institution where there is a variety of sports and activities would

immensely benefit from a new and improved sports facility. The current gym of the

university is not enough to cater the needs of the ever growing population in the campus.

The proponents see a potential for the current facility to cater more sports. So the project

proposes a renovation of the old gym to a Three-Storey Sports Facility.

B. Statement of the Problem

Silliman University Gymnasium, Silliman Campus, Dumaguete City is outdated

and does not satisfy the wants and demands of the students enrolled in the Institution.

This causes numerous problems not only to the students but also to the staff, coaches and

personnel making use of what the gymnasium can offer in exchange for their time, effort,

and services to Silliman University.

C. Solution to the Problem

Renovation of the Silliman University Gymnasium into a Three-Storey Sports

and Recreational Center provided with modern and unexampled upgraded facilities to

meet the needs of not only Sillimanians, but also visitors and guests, enhancing their

overall experience and culture as well.

D. Significance of the Study

This proposal is made for the new sports facility of Silliman University to

help improve the quality of sports in the university.

Benefiting the proposal are the various sectors as follows;

The Students

The direct recipients of the output of this proposal are the students of Silliman

University. The improvement of the sports facility would greatly be beneficial to the

students as the classrooms and activity areas for P.E. classes will improve. And events

like all university intramurals the new sports facility would cater more students as they

support their respective colleges

The Athletes

The proposal benefits the athletes, As athletes of the university they will have a

better place to practice and workout to condition their bodies. Practice schedules will not

be a problem since every sport will now have a dedicated court to its own.

The Teachers

The proposal will be very beneficial to the teachers, P.E. teachers in particular

since they will have new classrooms to teach in and offices to do their works. The new

facility will be able to cater classes of the same schedule of activities outside the

classrooms as the wider space gives them a freedom to do so.

The University

The proposal benefits the university as it can generate income if outside

organizations rent out the sport facility to hold their events as it has a wide space to cater

different kinds of events.

E. Scope and Limitation

The main focus of this project is to propose a Three-Storey Sports and

Recreational Center Renovation of the Silliman University Gymnasium for everyone,

especially students studying in the said Institution. This project assures that their

experience will not be affected but in fact improved and they need not worry of

security and safety measures since the location of the new facility will just be where

the old gymnasium stands. Also, this project benefits the Faculty and Staff of Silliman

University for they will have new offices and rooms in the said facility.

F. Objectives of the study

Following are the objectives of the study:

1. To improve the sports facilities of Silliman University.

2. To put most if not all the sports activities in one area.

3. To help athletes improve their skills by making all courts and equipments

follow the international standards in various sports.

G. Definition of Terms
II. Review of Related Literature and Studies

A. Related Literature

The success of any sports program depends largely on the quality and quantity of available

facilities and equipment. Working in a Sports Council with adequate indoor and outdoor

facilities, a teacher or coach finds implementing the program to be basically a procedural pursuit.

Instructors/Coaches, functioning under the frustrating constraints of limited resources on the

other hand, continually must employ insight and creativity to originate and develop additional

resources.

Availability of adequate sports facilities are necessary ingredients to successful sports and

that their absence negates proper development of sports program in Nigeria. Adequate sports

facilities enable programs and events to take place; the role of the facilities in assisting with

player development program appears more prominent and pertinent than the specific initiative

aimed at development or maintenance of sporting facilities themselves.

Sports programs are mainly concerned with movement and one important factor in the

conduct of successful sports program is the provision of adequate facilities, equipment and

supplies. Lack of those will greatly hinder even the most proficient coach. Provision of

equipment should be adequate and timely and that limitations imposed by those factors that

restrict the number and kinds of activities that may be performed in the sport program are

detrimental to sports development. Just as adequate facilities and equipment are needed for

effective institution and fulfillment of objectives in other discipline. So are they needed for the

successful teaching of sports and games.1

1
P. E. Ekuri. Standard Facilities and Equipment as Determinants of High Sports Performance of Cross River State at
National Sports Festival. May 21, 2018.
 Flexibility in Stadium design would give rise to great opportunities for the building typology.

Both in Poland and in the world big sport events are stimulating the development of city

infrastructure, building new sports facilities, communications routes and increase the

employment rate. They revive the regional economy. However they are connected with expenses

of several million of Euro. Therefore, it is increasingly important for the money to be spent on

construction of objects which will be exploited for a longer period of time without maintenance

related financial losses. Since building costs are only 20% of total costs of the object, the

remaining 80% are costs associated with the use, the renovation and maintaining of the building.2

Where courts are provided, an accessible route must connect each court. Accessible routes must

comply with all requirements, such as width and changes in level or surface, and must directly connect

both sides of the court. Players must not be required to traverse through another court to get to the other

side of their court. This is especially critical in sports like tennis, in which changing sides of the court is

part of the game. No additional accessibility guidelines apply once on the court.

Accessible routes must connect each area of sport activity. Areas of sport activities must comply with

all requirements, except that they are exempt from the requirement that surfaces must be stable, firm, and

slip resistant, and from the restrictions on carpets, grating, and changes in level. They are also exempt

from restrictions on protruding objects. These provisions are not required inside of the area of sport

activity since they may affect the fundamental nature of the sport or activity. For example, an accessible

route is required to connect to the boundary of a soccer field, but there is no requirement to change the

surface of a field to an accessible surface.3

2
M. KOŚMIEJA , J. PASŁA WSKI. FLEXIBLE DESIGNING OF LARGE SPORTS COMPLEX.2016.
3
Guide on Sports Facilities.U.S. Access Board 1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004-1111.
 The character of sports activity and sports industry, embodied in multidisciplinary and

interdisciplinary, demands a significantly higher degree of scientific and professional information than

before. This required management to increasingly and more systematically deal with the questions of

modern sports practice, which correspond to the realization of top sports scores. This is how special

areas of sports management emerged – management of sports facilities and management of

sports projects, which engage in: planning, drafting and funding of the construction and

daily operations of sports facilities, drafting and organization of training and business

processes, leading those activities and controlling a wide range of participants, processes and

sub-elements of these systems.4

A vibrant community recreation center can have a stabilizing effect on the lives of young

people. By providing safe and adequately equipped spaces for physical activities like dance,

martial arts, yoga, basketball, and other sports, community centers instill discipline, healthy

exercise habits, and teamwork. Community centers create the perfect setting for local mentorship

programs, providing guidance and leadership development for the youth of the community. The

role of community recreation centers is especially crucial for communities that lack the

necessary facilities to keep their children in safe environments. After school programs provide a

refuge for at-risk youth, helping to reduce crime rates, court costs, and other costs to the

community. A report from the University of Chicago, links afterschool programs, which can be

found in many recreation centers, with reduced drug use.

4
Ana Krsteska. Challenges of Sports Facilities and Projects Management in the XXI Century. Science & Practice,
Vol. 3, №2, 2013, pp. 59–77.
 Additionally, the National Recreation and Park Association reports that with 560 million

meals per years, parks and recreation organizations are the second largest food provider for

children behind schools.

Ensuring community youth have a healthy outlet for their creativity and energy is an

important step towards long-term community improvement. Discipline, self-esteem, and

leadership are all qualities that are fostered in youth-focused programs.

A quality recreation center is a valuable asset to any community. A well-run community

center serves as a thriving hub of activity for youth, families, senior citizens, civic organizations,

parks and recreation departments, and more. Unfortunately, in many cities, community centers

aren’t meeting the needs of the people around them. In some areas, no community center

currently exists.5

When choosing a site for your recreational facility, look for a piece of land that is as

building-ready as possible. The more time that has to be spent preparing the property for

construction – clearing away trees, grading, blasting rock – the more it will cost, which means

there will be less money for implementing your sports complex design.

It may seem fairly obvious, but the use of durable building materials in your sports complex

design will reduce long-term costs of maintaining your facility. Recreational complexes are high-

traffic, high-impact locations. If you don’t place an emphasis on using materials that can stand

up to the beating, then the remodeling and repairs will never end. One example is the use of

high-impact drywall in the construction of gyms and athletic courts, rather than the more

traditional cinder block building method. High-impact drywall is durable, easy to clean, and less

expensive than its cinder block counterpart.

5
Sports Advisory. The Positive Impact of Community Recreation Centers. March 9, 2016.
 Consider prefabricated steel in your sports complex design. A cost-effective, low-

maintenance solution, the use of prefabricated steel dramatically reduces construction time, and

it doesn’t have to be constantly repainted and updated every few years like other more traditional

construction materials. Since steel is fire resistant and not susceptible to weather, steel structures

often cost far less to insure. With flexible, modern designs, your building’s steel exterior can be

made to look like traditional siding or stone.

Utilities represent a significant expense in the day-to-day operations of a recreational facility,

and this is something to consider during the construction phase. The use of LED lighting in your

sports complex design can drastically reduce the monthly electric bill. LED bulbs consume less

energy and last longer. They provide instant lighting without producing as much heat as other

bulbs, which can help limit the cost associated with cooling an indoor sports facility. With

customizable intensity settings and dimming controls, LED lighting can be specifically tailored

to every situation. Once you have decided on a floor plan and building materials, stick with

them. The more changes you try to make to the process mid-stream, the more it will cost you and

the longer it will take to complete the project.6

Parking is one of the most important things you have to consider. Seriously: You cannot

overlook parking. Why? If you want to compete with other facilities for hosting lucrative

tournaments, you need to meet minimum parking per event criteria. Organizers hosting events

typically need anywhere from 50-100 spaces per field. They also worry about how far their

visitors have to walk from parking to the fields.

6
Sports Advisory. Five Design Tweaks to Help Save on Sports Facility Construction Costs. February 29, 2016.
 Another factor you have to consider when it comes to parking is liability if a car is struck by

a ball or other piece of equipment. Nets are a good idea for parking spaces next to baseball fields

especially, but it’s important to have signs that clearly state you are not responsible for any

damage or injury caused by game play.7

Sports facilities and stadium construction jobs offer owners the opportunity to use smart

construction methods. Structural considerations include choosing Tilt-Up construction, a method

The Korte Company developed that trims project timelines and boosts work site efficiency.

Owners can also incorporate green building principles which include using recycled materials

and energy-efficient windows, HVAC and water infrastructure. Enhance sustainability by

installing high-efficiency LED lights with motion sensors that activate lights only if an area is

being used. These techniques serve dual purposes of minimizing environmental impact while

cutting down on operations costs. Those savings can then be passed along to patrons, adding

even more value to a new venue.

Whether you have a rec center, sports complex or stadium construction project in mind, it’s

important to think diligently both inside and outside the project footprint. Be logical and

intelligent in interior design. Build smart with green materials and methods. And always think

about the partnerships you can build and the growth you can spur as a result of your project.8

B. Related Study

7
Sports/Clubs. 8 Things to Consider When Building a New Sports Complex. February 22, 2018.
8
The Korte Company. Stadium construction: Tips for owners before getting started. 2019.
C. Existing Product