University Recreation Center
- Location: Birmingham, AL
- Opened: May 2005
- Term: 2012– Present
- Size: 152,000 SF
- Cost: $24 M
CENTERS at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview
In 2005, the University of Alabama at Birmingham opened the $24 million University Recreation Center and operated it with an internal university department. By 2011, however, UAB identified the need to seek external management expertise to improve operational efficiencies and cost savings while still implementing innovative student-led programs and services. CENTERS was selected to comprehensively manage University Recreation and all programs and facilities. To ensure a smooth transition, a start-up team of executives, management, accounting, and human resources was deployed immediately upon notification. In addition, CENTERS’ staff trained all new and existing personnel, developed operating procedures and financial reporting tools, created a marketing plan, and improved financial protocols and the bottom line. In the fall of 2018, CENTERS opened a new $2.8M Intramural and Club Sports Field Complex which made a huge impact on the student experience for an urban campus.
Facility Facts
- 152,000 GSF
- 4-Court Gymnasium
- 4-lane Jogging Track
- 17,000 SF Fitness & Weight
- 4 Group Fitness Studios
- Functional Training Studio
- 4-lane lap pool with vortex, informal leisure pool, & river
- 3 Racquetball Courts
- 1 Racquetball/Squash Court
- Wellness Suite including Massage Therapy, Nutritionist and Instructional Kitchen
- Fitness Assessment Room
- Multi-Purpose Room
- Wet Classroom
- Outdoor Recreation
- Climbing & Bouldering Wall
- Game Room
- Athletic Training
