In 2015, the City of Mitchell voters approved the construction of an $8 million-dollar indoor aquatic center. The new Recreation Center completed in July 2018 includes an indoor aquatic center, basketball courts, weight room, cardio room, locker room, racquetball courts, fitness on request, adult classes, and free consultation with fitness coordinator and towel service. In […]
Located on the campus of Indiana University (IU), the Indiana Athletics Excellence is a state-of-the-art facility that provides a home for the Excellence Academy program, which is one of the most innovative and effective personal development programs in all intercollegiate athletics. The $48 million, 66,600 sq. ft. facility encloses the south end zone of Memorial […]
Regis Jesuit High School, the alma mater of Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin, was ready to replace their aging lap pool. As conversation began, Regis High School retained Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a feasibility study that would evaluate potential pool concepts. The team at Counsilman-Hunsaker met with representatives from Regis, including teachers, coaches, and administration, to understand […]
The City of Fife retained Helix Design Group in collaboration with Counsilman-Hunsaker to explore site, facility and cost options for expanding their existing aquatic center. The expansion would maximize opportunities for competitive swimming, exercise, water sports, leisure and school district needs. The feasibility study began with a needs assessment that included; meeting with stakeholders to […]
After being retained to renovate the indoor pool located at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center, the University of Memphis was concerned with the operational cost associated with running an indoor competition pool. Counsilman-Hunsaker was retained to provide an operational analysis that would compare the current cost of operation to that of the proposed renovation. […]
HOK commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a swimming pool assessment for the Reily Center at Tulane University. The natatorium facility program includes an indoor stretch 50-meter competition pool with a single movable bulkhead, one 1-meter and one 3-meter springboard dive stands. The pool is utilized by multiple users including the Women’s Swim and Dive team, Club […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted to conduct an Annual Lifeguard Operations Assessment, through Counsilman-Hunsaker’s CHAMP™ service program, the sole authorized licensee of the American Red Cross’ Aquatic Examiner Services program. A CHAMP™ Examiner reviewed the facility layout and zone coverage, placement of emergency equipment and staffing, and the facility’s communication system and emergency procedures. Counsilman-Hunsaker also evaluated […]
Counsilman-Hunsaker was retained by Perkins+Will to provide aquatics expertise for a new indoor recreation and aquatics center. A 50-meter aquatic center was explored as a possible partnership between the City of Bettendorf and two local school districts. Counsilman-Hunsaker reviewed conceptual and space plans and provided input on operational expenses and revenue
A main theme that runs throughout the majority of serious aquatic incidents that involve children is the lack of parental supervision at the time of the incident. And, though it seems like something rather simple, getting parents to properly supervise their children proves to be one of the most difficult tasks that waterpark operators face. […]
Parks and Recreation professionals are leaders. Some lead an entire department as a director; others lead a division as a superintendent and some lead a recreation center or parks crew as a supervisor. Leaders provide vision, goal setting, communication, encouragement, team building, discipline and recognition for those they lead. And, if they effectively do this, […]
