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New Track
In July 2010 the Board of Trustees of School District 68 voted to
allocate the remaining funds necessary to resurface the two tracks
and all jump and throw areas of Rotary Bowl. The $240, 000 project
was carried out by Tomko Sports Systems of Richmond BC along with
the facilities department of SD 68 throughout the month of September
and early October 2010. The re-surfacing entailed bringing both the
400 metre oval, 100 metre straight tracks, all jump runs and the
javelin and pole vault runs up to the industry recommended depth of
6mm of rubberized surface material on top of an existing 10mm. base.
In total, an area of 6005 square metres was re-surfaced. Mandatory
and improved line markings were re-done along with painting of all
curbs. In addition, the clubhouse was re-roofed and repairs both to
the track, a shot put area and to the grandstands were carried out.
Our renovated Rotary Bowl Stadium once again provides greater
Nanaimo with a track & field facility second to none in Western
Canada. The facility will be able to once again confidently host all
events sanctioned by BC Athletics. Performances will be considered
for records and our athletes will compete in the knowledge that
their facility meets all national and international athletics
standards.
As such, Rotary Bowl Stadium will be able to apply for and host
track and field competitions at the local, regional, provincial and
even national level bringing prestige and economic benefits to the
greater Nanaimo community.
The project was the culmination of over four years of fund raising
and promotional effort by the NTFC. It was realized through the
efforts of the NTFC and of our partners and supporters. Funding came
from a $100,000 allocation by our partner, School District 68, which
also supervised the project and provided all supplementary
maintenance work. With support from the City of Nanaimo a provincial
Community Connections Grant provided $60,000. The NTFC and its
supporters provided the remaining $80,000 cost of the project.
For a list of all our supporters please see our Support page.
Our Goals Achieved:
A premier track and field complex for greater Nanaimo
An optimum facility for athletic competition, fitness and recreation
An athletic facility capable of attracting regional, provincial,
Western Canadian and national track & field competitions
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