The courts are officially staying put and they even mentioned keeping the lounge area open which feels like a total dream honestly. I really did not think they would actually listen to us but maybe they finally realized how much those glass walls mean to everyone who plays there every …
November 8, 2010
Final supporters
The present squash courts and lounge were constructed as part of the West Wing expansion of the Sport Complex around 1990. They were, themselves, made possible by a gift from Stuart Goldstein, a Stony Brook alumnus who was winner of the World Professional Squash Championship in 1978, and arguably one of the best athletes ever from Stony Brook. These six courts represent a unique asset for the University and community:
* They are in very good condition, and available all-year round.
* They are very well used, mainly during the evening hours, with players often queuing for their turn to play.
* Proposed conversion of one or two racquet-ball courts to squash would only perpetuate the problem.
* There are only a very small number of other squash courts in all of Suffolk County.
* The existing glass-backed courts, with balconies & lounge, should be a pride and joy of SBU.
* The game of squash itself provides one of the best cardiovascular workouts of any sport.
* The squash lounge is used as practice for dancing, martial arts, catered receptions and other functions.
There has been very little consultation with the faculty, staff, student and local communities concerning the impending demolition of the squash courts. As enthusiastic squash players, we urge the University to reconsider its plans, permitting both the new facility and the existing squash facility to flourish together.
Updates
October 27, 2010
I spent the last two mornings just reading through all the stories people are leaving in the comments and it actually makes me pretty emotional because these courts are obviously so much more than just four walls and a floor for everyone who goes there. I have been trying to get someone from the department to actually sit down and talk about why we have to lose the lounge too but they just keep sending these really vague emails that do not answer the actual points I am asking about.
October 27, 2010
I honestly never thought this would gain this much steam when I typed the first draft in my kitchen at midnight, but here we are and the ground feels like it is actually shifting. It is wild to think about how many people value these courts, especially since the university seems to have forgotten that they are more than just floor space for their new gym project.
Reached 100 supporters
October 27, 2010
6 Comments
Ridiculous. My friends and I use these every single week. Build the new gym somewhere else instead of ruining perfectly good courts.
Fix the floor in the other gym instead of wrecking the squash wing. Terrible planning.
We play here all the time. Always a wait for a court so clearly people want them to stay. DONT TEAR THEM DOWN!
Those courts are literally the only reason I go to that gym. Way better workout than staring at a treadmill for an hour.
So much for a university that cares about student health. Squash is a great sport and losing these courts would be a huge loss for all of us.
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The courts are officially staying put and they even mentioned keeping the lounge area open which feels like a total dream honestly. I really did not think they would actually listen to us but maybe they finally realized how much those glass walls mean to everyone who plays there every …
November 8, 2010
Final supporters
The present squash courts and lounge were constructed as part of the West Wing expansion of the Sport Complex around 1990. They were, themselves, made possible by a gift from Stuart Goldstein, a Stony Brook alumnus who was winner of the World Professional Squash Championship in 1978, and arguably one of the best athletes ever from Stony Brook. These six courts represent a unique asset for the University and community:
* They are in very good condition, and available all-year round.
* They are very well used, mainly during the evening hours, with players often queuing for their turn to play.
* Proposed conversion of one or two racquet-ball courts to squash would only perpetuate the problem.
* There are only a very small number of other squash courts in all of Suffolk County.
* The existing glass-backed courts, with balconies & lounge, should be a pride and joy of SBU.
* The game of squash itself provides one of the best cardiovascular workouts of any sport.
* The squash lounge is used as practice for dancing, martial arts, catered receptions and other functions.
There has been very little consultation with the faculty, staff, student and local communities concerning the impending demolition of the squash courts. As enthusiastic squash players, we urge the University to reconsider its plans, permitting both the new facility and the existing squash facility to flourish together.
Updates
October 27, 2010
I spent the last two mornings just reading through all the stories people are leaving in the comments and it actually makes me pretty emotional because these courts are obviously so much more than just four walls and a floor for everyone who goes there. I have been trying to get someone from the department to actually sit down and talk about why we have to lose the lounge too but they just keep sending these really vague emails that do not answer the actual points I am asking about.
October 27, 2010
I honestly never thought this would gain this much steam when I typed the first draft in my kitchen at midnight, but here we are and the ground feels like it is actually shifting. It is wild to think about how many people value these courts, especially since the university seems to have forgotten that they are more than just floor space for their new gym project.
Reached 100 supporters
October 27, 2010
6 Comments
Stony Brook has plenty of space. Tearing down historic courts that alumni paid for is a slap in the face to the donors and the players.
Ridiculous. My friends and I use these every single week. Build the new gym somewhere else instead of ruining perfectly good courts.
Fix the floor in the other gym instead of wrecking the squash wing. Terrible planning.
We play here all the time. Always a wait for a court so clearly people want them to stay. DONT TEAR THEM DOWN!
Those courts are literally the only reason I go to that gym. Way better workout than staring at a treadmill for an hour.
So much for a university that cares about student health. Squash is a great sport and losing these courts would be a huge loss for all of us.
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Stony Brook has plenty of space. Tearing down historic courts that alumni paid for is a slap in the face to the donors and the players.