Wellness and Recreation Indoor Courts to Get Game-Changing Renovation

Typically teeming with activities from Health and Exercise Studies classes, club sports practices, intramural sports events and drop-in recreation, the multipurpose courts at the Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym are one of the most popular spaces in the facility. An original feature to the facility built in 1958, these storied courts will be completely replaced for the first time, revitalizing the long history of Carmichael Gym and providing a lasting improvement for future use.  

While they were well maintained over the last 60 years, having been sanded and refinished more than seven times (most recently in 2010), the courts have experienced heavy wear and tear, causing the original spring in the floor to fade over time. Work to remove the existing courts and replace them with a new wood flooring system will begin on Monday, Oct. 9 and continue through the remainder of the fall 2023 semester. 

While this project displaces many programs and activities during this time, this 12-week project will provide a 50-year solution to floors that have far outlived their life expectancy. The timing of the project following fall break also minimizes the impact to the academic classes hosted in this space. During this time, indoor courts 1, 8, 9, 10 and 11, as well as the outdoor basketball courts, will remain open for scheduled programming and drop-in recreation, and many activities will be relocated. Check out the open recreation schedule for details on alternate times and locations.

Wellness and Recreation appreciates your patience and understanding while we work to improve this shared and historic campus space.