MIL-HDBK-1037/8
(1) Provide easy access to patrons from entry and
locker rooms, flexibility of activities, good patron control and
adequate storage off court area.
(2) The gym equipment storage room(s) should be
adjacent to and directly accessible to the gym for equipment and
supplies used in gym activities.
i)
Special Requirements
(1) The walls in the gym should be constructed of
concrete or concrete masonry units.
(2) At a minimum, the wall areas immediately behind
the backboards should be padded for player safety and all other
walls considered for padding to protect patrons.
(3)
Consider acoustics in selection of materials and
(4) There must be adequate space designated to store
volleyball stanchions and net, scoreboard panels, court floor
covering and storage reels, tables and chairs, wrestling mats and
other exercise mats. Provide large double doors for entry.
Consider overhead storage systems for wrestling mats, court floor
covering, and court divider curtains.
j) Space Size (square meters (feet), occupancy, or unit
of equipment): Basketball courts must be minimum NCAA basketball
standards 28,651 mm by 15,240 mm (94 by 50 feet) with a minimum
3048 mm (10-foot) unobstructed safety zone area on all sides.
The size of a volleyball court is 9144 mm by 18,288 mm (30 by 60
feet) with a minimum 3048 mm (10-foot) unobstructed safety zone
area on all sides. Multiple basketball and volleyball courts
within the same facility are likely at the largest bases. In
this case, adjacent courts shall be separated by a minimum of
4877 mm (16 feet). There should be an overhead clearance free
from obstruction to a height of 8534 mm (28 feet 0 inch) measured
from the playing surface. Court markings shall be in accordance
with NCAA guidelines or other applicable national governing body
guidelines.
4.1.2
Fitness Area
a) Activity Description: This instructional and
informal sport area is necessary for variety and balance to the
regular exercise program. It shall be divided into four areas:
Warm-up/cool area, free weight section, circuit training machine
section and a cardiovascular equipment space.
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