VARSITY LOCKER ROOM PROJECT

Rocky River High School Hockey Backers

RRHS HOCKEY BackersWho We Are: An organized group of high school parents and alumni who have come together to support RRHS hockey and Coach Cogan.

Objective: To provide facilities, equipment, budget and resources to put RRHS hockey on par with leading high school programs in the state of Ohio.

Our Goal: To support the RRHS teams with world class high school facilities that are on par with other RRHS sports facilities (football field, gym, locker rooms, etc.). First and foremost this means construction of a new locker room specifically for the high school team.

RRHS HOCKEY – CURRENT STATEOn Ice: Won the most games in school history in 2011-12. Final Four participant in 2012-13 for the first time since 1979. Ranked in the top 5 in the State of Ohio for much of last two seasons. Played in the most competitive hockey division in Ohio – the Red Division of the Greater Cleveland High School Hockey League. One of only 4 public schools to compete in the Red Division. RRHS boys enrollment is 1/2 to 1/3 that of the other public schools (Mentor, Strongsville, Shaker Heights, Hudson) . RRHS defeated all of the above mentioned teams last season. Defeated three privates schools, including #1 ranked St. Ignatius, to reach Final Four.Off Ice: Launched a JV team for the 2012-2013 season. All RRHS players volunteering on ice time to each and every youth team in the RRYH program.

CURRENT VARSITY LOCKER ROOM: The 18’x20’ locker room was designed for youth hockey teams. This means extremely tight conditions for high school players (approximately 35 Varsity and JV players). There is NO privacy – including from 6-7 year old Mite players and their parents. It is directly connected and shares a bathroom with the youth hockey teams. The high school players are separated from youth players and the public by plastic shower curtains hung by hooks. The players must also go into a public area before entering bathrooms and showers (see below). The coaches office is located outside of the locker room area (difficult to supervise). There is no storage for players to keep gear. Most players must take large, heavy, and damp hockey bags back and forth to rink. Less then half of players can keep their gear in two small storage facilities within rink.

CURRENT STORAGE ROOM CONDITIONS:

Storage Room #1:

The Downstairs storage room is 12’x 9‘ and is located on the opposite end of the ice rink. It holds about 6-8 hockey bags and gear which are not included in photos. There is poor air ventilation. Unhealthy environment for drying gear. Wet gear in tight space promotes growth of bacteria, mold, and staph.

CURRENT STORAGE ROOM CONDITIONS:

Storage Room #2:

The upstairs storage room is 12’x 9‘ and is located at the top of the bleachers with a very narrow entrance on the opposite end of the ice rink. It holds about 6-8 hockey bags and gear as well as additional gear that is not being used. There is poor air ventilation. Unhealthy environment for drying gear. Wet gear in tight space promotes growth of bacteria, mold, and staph.

RRHS HOCKEY NEEDS:

A dedicated locker room where players can safely keep their equipment that is separate from the youth teams.

Privacy from youth players and parents.

Healthy environment for drying of gear (bacteria/staph).

Space to support not only the Varsity team, but also the newly formed JV team.

A locker room that is on par with other RRHS and Rocky River city facilities – world class.

Locker Room Design:

Budgetary Estimate:

Initial budgetary estimate provided by David Heider of Oster Construction. Estimated budget based on initial estimates - $250,000. Based on 2400 square foot addition to existing facility. Estimate included on site review by mason, HVAC, electrical and plumbing contractors. Proposal is based on an architecturally aesthetic addition to the existing Hamilton Ice Arena facility.

Budgetary Detail:

Progress to Date: Mayor Bobst and the City have committed $75,000 to the project. They have also committed to provide the City owned land for use, move utilities and IT lines, perform tree removal, and prepare the ground for building. The City has also committed to taking a note for the up front costs of construction, so long additional funds are committed by RRCS. RRCS has committed support to the project, and met with Mayor and City Finance Director to work through how RRCS and the City can partner on costs, funding, etc.Architectural drawings are near completion such that they can be reviewed by City and RRCS. RRHS Hockey Backers to meet with RRCS Board on 6/20 to address questions and determine next steps.

FUNDING:How do we fund the locker room?

Private Funding - $35,000 committed to date. Anticipate $50,000 in total private funding by fall 2013.

The City and RRCS to provide additional funding to meet anticipated construction costs of $225-250K.

City to take note for initial construction costs, with RRCS providing funding over a period of several years (TBD).

Private funding to be provided to the City from RRHS Hockey Backers.

WE NEED YOUR HELP:

PIRATES

VARSITY LOCKER ROOM

THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER

ROCKY RIVER HIGH

SCHOOL

ROCKY RIVER HOCKEY

BOOSTERS CLUB

Next Steps:

Determine results of City and RRCS meeting week of 6/3. Agreement between the City and RRCS on how to move forward with funding. Architectural drawings to be completed, and authorized signature on expected construction costs. RRHS Hockey Backers to utilize Parks and Rec or RRYH 501 C3 in order to begin taking committed private funds. Begin the process of dealing with City required processes around building commission, zoning, etc.