Gym Equipment Archives - Page 6 of 16

Compact Gym Divider Tackles Smaller Spaces

by Terry Coffey | Jun 14, 2019 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

Designers of an Arizona-based gymnasium had included an elevated running track around the outside of the facility. There was a fold up divider in the center, and they also wanted some smaller dividers along the outsides of the track. Another recent project gym...

Pre-Planning Your Gym Project with Draper is the Smart Thing to Do

by Terry Coffey | Jun 4, 2019 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

There are many variables in athletic facility construction. Pre-planning is an important part of any gym construction project, especially on large, complex jobs. The importance of pre-planning was particularly evident on a recently-completed project at Phoenix,...

Four Ways to Get the Most Out of a Small Gym

by Terry Coffey | Apr 26, 2019 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

Smaller gymnasiums present unique planning and construction challenges. There’s a lot to fit in, and sometimes it can be a chore to find enough space for everything. Here are four ways to get the most out of the space in a small gym: Use ceiling-suspended...

Solar Control at the Final Four…and How Pre-Planning Can Save Money

by Terry Coffey | Apr 2, 2019 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Solar Control & Window Shades

The site for this year’s NCAA Division I Men’s Final Four spent $4.6 million to block natural daylight from entering the facility and interfering with television coverage. The U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is using heavy, grey curtains to hide one...

How to Go Above and Beyond Standards to Protect Athletes and Spectators

by Terry Coffey | Mar 22, 2019 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

Basketball backstops can weigh thousands of pounds. That’s a lot of weight hanging above your head in the gym. While there are no governing standards for suspending gymnasium equipment, the safety of athletes and spectators is our top priority. Here are five ways we...

Custom Gym Equipment Creates Multipurpose Sports Center

by Terry Coffey | Jan 4, 2019 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, International Update

Hurricane Katrina destroyed much of St. Bernard Parish’s 33-acre Val Riess Recreation Complex in Chalmette, Louisiana. Originally a soccer and softball complex, a multi-purpose building was added during the recovery from the hurricane that struck in 2005. For several...