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Show Sporfstocular Page 22 September 13. 1979 from balcony inside new Clearfield sports complex. New basketball floor is expected to be completed within a week or two. PICTURE IS TAKEN HERE plans, especially on the outside which will make up for the later than expected completion date. The new facility is without doubt one of the finest structures in the Clearfield area. Since June 12th of 1978, construction workers have labored on the project which is identical to the same facility being built at Bountiful High. The only difference between the Clearfield building and the one further south, is the color of brick. Where the present drivers education range is now, school board officials have plans to convert it into a student parking lot Parking will extend around the north side of the complex to facilitate parking for activities at the building. As one walks into the sports complex from the front doors, a large display of trophies in a finely finished trophy case is there to greet you. Presently workers are alying the floor for the basketball court. This project takes at least 20 woridng days to complete, a tedious project that requires a lot of time and patience. The floor boards are made from solid maple, an expensive comnodity Once the floor is completely laid, bleachers will be installed on the floor level with bleachers already installed on both balcony levels. A large Indoor track is situated on the upper level which is probably larger than most indoor tracks In this area. The basketball court, where the Falcons will begin their 19740 season, will run east and west with three additional smaller courts running north and south for gym classes and recreation play. All have glass backboards. Ite celling is painted with bright bhw, orange and yellow colors, hardly unnoticeable. On the upper level, in the north and southwest corners of the building, two regulation sited racquet ball courts have been constructed. Last Friday, workers were coating the inside walls with a special playing cover. , On the north side of the tower level, the new sports complex includes large public restrooms, a visitlting team" room, weight room, and a large sited wrestling room. Planners went so far as to include a room for game officials to dress and change in. ' Storage areas are plentiful throughout the structure and plans also Include the structure of batting cage nets to be constructed for the northern balcony. Clearfield coaches will be furnished with plenty of office space and their own personal shower rooms. Locker rooms and showers for gym classes will surround their offices. All of this space is included on die southern side of the tower level. Again storage rooms are amide in this area. This side also includes two or three team rooms, a taping room, special area for handicapped for showering, wash room, and equipment rooms. now-a-day- s. , |