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HomeMy WebLinkAbout540Folder of photographs, floorplans and a written history of the Art Thomspon arena, researched and compiled by S. Diamond, as a study poject, April, 1974. r. jac SLfl+ia6. P5O6dtim ± MEW §4*jkrA a\ ��• � '� "The Art Thompson Arena A facility Study By: S. Diamond For: Mr. D. Popple Date Due: April 15, 1974 Course: Special Facilities" "Index History Refrigeration Equipment Shape and size Adaptability Special Design Features Defects Design Features 1. Indoor surface materials 2. Lighting and heating 3. Aesthetic appearance 4. Parking and related facilities 5. Construction materials used 6. Material endurance Administration Includes 1. Price of facility Rental 2. Annual Budget —gross revenue -gross expense 3. Public Relations Program 4. Number of Employees 5. Insurance 6. Concession Control 7. Maintenance Schedule . Appendix 1. Site Plan 2. Elevations 3. Main Floor Plan and Drainage 4. Mezzanne Floor Plan 5. Room Finish Schedule 6. Door Schedule 7. Lighting Acknowledgements I would sincerly like to express my gratitude at this time, to Mr. Foley without who's help I would have been unable to compile this paper and for the time he took to discuss the business with me. " "History The Art Thompson Arena located in the town of Pickering, in the region of Durham, is a private enterprize. Originally six men interested in minor hockey wanted to build an arena. Meetings were arranged and finally four of these men decided to enter into partnership. In 1967 they bought the 6 acre site and arranged a mortgage. Action did not take place until 1971. By this time the land had appreciated and the company had sufficient equity to obtain a bank loan to finance the arena. There were three main areas of consideration financial, legal, and construction. During 1967, they registered as a legal corporation. A problem with zoning occurred. The land was not designated as commercial property. A letter from the bank confirmed the seriousness of this matter and a request for re-zoning was made. The local government had to send this request to the Ontario Municipal Board. This took time but eventually the request was granted. Before actual construction could begin they surveyed many arenas and kept abreast of the hockey scene. Every attempt was made to incorporate the most modern equipment. They held small meetings and had big plans. Arrangements for finance projections were made and finally a letter of " "-2- intent from the bank was sent. The men had convinced the bank that they had sufficient backing and were capable of success. Each of these men were involved in the contracting business and therefore had a pooling of resources in choosing the tenders. They contacted many architects in southern Ontario but found that they did not specialize in arenas. They found contractors had the most experience in building arenas in the area, knew the mistakes they had made and were able to correct them afterwards. Contractors brought their proposals. They kept the building within the limits of its purpose and in 1972 a letter of intent was sent obligating them to Roxson Contractors. The ice machinery which will be discussed later in this paper, was under separate contract. The building was completed in 1972 and later that year plans for expansion for two twelve month sheets were underway. A double sized arena must operate an average of 155 hours per week within the metro area to break even. This is nearly seventy-eight hours per week for each pad. Considering that the prime hours are from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. you can only count on five hours per day, five nights per week. This gives up a total of twenty-five hours per week. There are fifteen prime hours per weekend bringing your total ice rental to forty hours per sheet times two equals eighty hours. What this means is that " "-3- your profit depends on how well you can sell your slow ice time. The plant is designed so that there is no need for engineers. It contains the most up to date equipment in the world and is totally automated. By law, the requirements for a refrigerator operator are dropped in their case. " "-4- Refrigeration Equipment The first refrigeration plant consisted basically of 100 hp and two 30 hp compressors, an evaporator condensor, and brine cooler at a rated capacity of 107.4 tons of refrigeration when cooling 1300 USGPM of 1.2 specific gravity brine 20 F to 18 F. This allowed for one eight month ice surface and one twelve month ice surface. In order to maintain the year round ice surface that was needed after one year's operation on both rinks, new equipment had to be installed. The new plant consists of two 50 hp six cylinder ammonia compressors, an evaporator condensor, and a tube brine cooler. It has a rated capacity of 72 tons of refrigeration when cooling 850 USGPM of 1.2 specific gravity brine from 20 F to 18 F at 10 F evaporating temperature. The total new compressor plant has a total of 172.4 tons of refrigeration. The former refrigeration plant and the new plan are cross connected on the brine side only with the ammonia side operating as a separate ammonia brine balance charge system. The original cost of the equipment was $67,500 the addition to the system was $26,660 making a total cost of $94,160 for refrigeration of the Twin pad arena. " "-5- Size and Shape Dimensions: The building itself is 210' long x 20' eave height. The snow load is 34 lbs, per square foot on the roof and the wind load is 20 lbs. per square foot. These meet the requirements of the ""National Building Code of Canada"" and the Ontario Department of Labour. The wall paneling is bonderized after galvanizing then coated with a factory applied bake-on finish in a choice of ten colours. Wall paneling is attached to secondary structural steel members with colour matched nylon head fasteners. The wall paneling at the front elevation extends to the eave height only, above a concrete ledge block wall. The wall paneling at the rear and sides extend down to a concrete block wall 10' high. The building contains two arenas each official size, 85' x 190'. Between the two arenas on the main level are dressing rooms, offices, proshop, skate sharpening and in the north arena a large spectator gallery with bleachers capable of seating about 3,000. On the second floor is an office two galleries, washrooms, lounge and concession. " "-6- Adaptability The structure is strictly designed for ice because of sand floors. Concrete floors are approximately another $80,000. Economically there is no way they could find another sport to collect the equal revenue of ice. They looked into indoor tennis and entertainment but they did not find higher revenue potentialities. At the moment it is single purpose but in future it is possible to convert the north arena into tennis courts by adding the special concrete flooring. It is not feasible to do so at this time however. " "-7- Special Design Features A sound system for each rink was installed and consists of the following: Two center columns each containing eight inch speakers model C860 from Radio Speakers of Canada and each is capable of 11 watts audio. Each speaker has its own 70 volt line transformer and each column is wired for 32 watts. Total power of the rink is 64 watts. The columns are over the blue lines in the center of the ice. All material in the columns are weatherproofed. A microphone may be taken onto the ice for presentations without getting feedback. There is 360 disbursements with no feedback because of the way the speakers are mounted. The amplifier is a TOA TA 248 110 watt PA amplifier with a five line speaker selector and am/fm tuner. The advantage of this amplifier is that one can drive both rinks at the same time yet with a moment's notice the two may be separated. Simply push two buttons and turn the other amplifier on to achieve the separation. A tape recorder or record player may be used with either. Each amplifier has three microphone inputs plus an all call button which will override everything else. The intercom system is very simple in design and easy to operate. They require a minimum of maintenance and can be installed in stages if so desired. The price per phone is $46.50 and one power supply is needed for the whole system. The price of this is $40.00. " "-8- The budget for this sound system was as follows: 4 center columns @ $125.00---------- $ 500.00 2 TOA TA 248 amplifiers @ $377.05--------- 754.10 3 Astatic Model 810 microphones @ $89.95---------- 254.85 5 speakers in cafeteria @ $17.50-------- 87.50 1000' cable @ $45.00m--------- 45.00 500' microphone cable @ $140.00m--------- 70.00 --------- $1,711.45 Labour @ 40 manhours --------- .....400.00 ---------- $2,111.45 " "-9- Defects There are no major defects in light of the building's intended purpose. Mr. Foley stated that long range plans may include increasing the number of showers. There are also thoughts of turning the utility room into a pub. Mr. Foley further pointed out that most curlers, baseball fans, and horsetrack betters go to drink and socialize and a high revenue is made in the bars. This would mean extending the utility room to create a canopy over the front entrance. There are drawbacks to this proposal such as rowdiness and profane language that must foe considered. The only problem that was obvious was the traffic control. There is no means of preventing a person paying for the south arena from viewing the north. If a Junior B game is playing and the Pickering Panthers charge to see the game, people from the other arena may watch the game for little or no fee. By putting outside curtains on the windows and checking tickets at the doors control would be assured. However, this involves the expense of curtains and additional staff. A simpler solution might be to rent the south ice for practices only and issue pass cards for those in the Practice. They would be allowed to see the remainder of the game if their practice was over. Only those with passes would be allowed in the building. " "-10- Indoor Surface Materials The floors are placed over granular beds topped with compacted sand and filled to provide a smooth, level, surface. I have provided a chart showing the Room Finish Schedule. This shows all surface materials used and where they were used. As Mr. Foley explained, there is still a great deal of painting to be done but it is not included in this year's budget. It is in the long range forecast. Similarily the parking lot is not entirely paved at the present date. " "-11- Lighting All fluorescent lamp ballasts are high power with rapid start for nominal circuit voltage of 120 volts, 60 cycle, with gold label automatic reset and all are standard cool white. The arena lamps are mercury vapour clear type. All of these lights can be seen on the lighting diagram found in this paper. All of these fixtures are grounded. There are forty foot candles at 12"" on the arena surface. Note: The ice is not painted white because figure skaters can't trace for patchwork. Although this aids the figure skaters the hockey players prefer painted ice so that illumination is increased. A solution might be to paint the north sheet and leave the south sheet clear. " "-12- Heating The heating is by hot water through the center core. Next year there are plans to put radiant electric heat over the stands on the north arena. This doesn't cause heat until it hits an object. Thus, the ice is not heated but the public are kept comfortable. The temperature of the spectators' gallery will never be too warm. If the temperature is kept cool enough people will want to ""warm up"" with a cup of coffee. " "-13- Aesthetic Appearance Indoors Outdoors The building is planned so that finishing of the building is over a four year period. Part of the interior has been painted. Completion of the painting program is planned to be this year. ""Within two years it will look much better"" stated Mr. Foley. Considering that the building was planned to be functional and not extravagant it meets its intended purpose. " "-1 4- Parking and Related Facilities When agreements for construction (with the town council) were made the arena was to have all the parking area paved. Further agreements have been negotiated to allow for completion of paving in the projected budgets. The two acres of parking in existence at the present time were valued at $29,000 in 1972. There are approximately two more acres to pave and installation of ten bus stalls is required by council. " "-15- Drainage and Foundation After soil tests were completed, drainage piping was installed at 20' centers at the base of the excavation connecting the collector pipe to the storm drainage system. The drainage pipe is 4"" in diameter with 4"" crushed stone around it. Granular ""B"" material back-filled the excavation after the drainage system and insulation was installed. Placed over the compacted fill was a 2"" rigid urethene board. Finally piping for the refrigeration unit was installed. " "-16- Material Endurance The building has life expectance of fifty to sixty years. The life of the steel support in the structure is far longer than the design of any new arena. A new roof is budgeted for every ten years. Mr. Foley explained that this depends on the location of your building for example, a roof near the ocean may last six years, while one in a high polution zone might last only five years. The Art Thompson Arena is Keeping up-to-date by replacing equipment and keeping the most modern machinery at hand. Using there procedures their products will remain in excellent condition. " "-17- Administration Because this is a privately run organization and the ice time is rented out, there is no need for memberships. Summer hockey schools are run and memberships are needed for the hockey schools. I have included brochores of these schools on the following pages. " BRAD PARK SUMMER HOCKEY SCHOOL 1974 "A MESSAGE FROM BRAD In recent years there has been a rapid increase in the number of hockey schools in Canada and the United States. The teaching methods at these schools are as varied as the number of schools. And yet more and more parents are expressing dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the programmes at these schools. The parents would like to see more individual instruction in hockey skills for their boys. They are tired of seeing the disappointment in their son’s face because the advertised ‘star’ does not show up or attends only for a short autograph-session. The programme at our school has been specifically designed with these complaints in mind. We limit our class size to 35 boys only. Accordingly each boy can receive much more individual attention by our professional instructors. The instructors at our school are all professional athletes. I have chosen them specifically because they enjoy working with boys and have that rare ability to impart knowledge to the boys. Both myself and all my instructors will be on the ice every day to teach the boys. We hope to create a fun atmosphere at the school for each boy. Not only will he progress faster but for him hockey will still be fun. Professional Staff Brad Park Defence New York Rangers 1st Team all Star Steve Vickers Wing New York Rangers 1973 NHL Rookie of the Year Brad Selwood Defence New England whalers 1st Team all Star Terry Caffery Centre New England Whalers 1973 WHL Rookie of the Year Steve King Wings Toronto Toros WHL Jack Lynch Defence Detroit Red Wings NHL Ross Woodley Centre Richmond Robins American LEague " "ART THOMPSON ARENA Located on Bayly Street in Bay Ridges this is the heart of the Brad Park Hockey School. Built in October 1972 the Arena has 2 official size ice surfaces; spacious dressing rooms; an all glass enclosed lounge for spectators; and a cafeteria. The ice facilities at the arena are considered to be some of the finest. ADDITIONAL FEATURES OFF-ICE ACTIVITIES - Swimming, Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Basketball, Football and Volleyball. Remember although all these activites are fully supervised, participation is not required — we concentrate on hockey — these activities are for your enjoyment. BANKING SERVICE - Boys can deposit their spending money for the week with us and make withdrawals only as needed — prevents unnecessary losses. GIFT CERTIFICATES - Gift Certificates can be purchased for any week at the school — a perfect graduation or birthday present. PRO SHOP - Managed by Argosy Sports Ltd. whose stores are noted throughout the greater Toronto area. The Pro Shop features a full line of hockey equipment by all popular makers — Sherwood, CCM, Cooper, Bauer Lange and Jofa. MOVIES - SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT FILMS will be shown. We do not concentrate on instructional or lecture films off the ice — as your boy will learn faster if we actually show him on the ice. FOOD- Sandwiches, hot dishes and snacks are available daily at the cafeteria, at nominal costs — lunches may be brought from home if desired. " MAP <—TO TORONTO TRANSPORTATION BUSSING is included in the Dust of the Hockey Program and bosses will pick up and drop off each boy at his door. Thisservice Alan only be made available to those boys in the Metropolitan Toronto area, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. Outside of this area arrangements can he made for similar service but at nominal coat to each boy. great city Pilla still need castle If Page- he CHIP a- downes Only DATE OF BIRTN— AGE — HEPCHT— WEIGHT— POSITION PLAYETI IF YOU WISH TO BID IN SAME CROUP AS FRIEND STATE NAME HERE DATE OF Felt 22 to ads 25 dOe Y Olson pPATENOPNCE rtaay 10ie Y10 OlA9 as uA. A Cu.13e o10 rl ALP 29inAee.DO NOTE. Forts peva find $.. .. _.. which It 50% OF men Of NU rotor loo. The rove, You fie Onto at ITS of Anne, 11. Is For ol at center .change An The Suppece Are, that the Ard Few Nick" Alleal ... due, Go train transportation is only a minute s walk from the arena and A N A arrangements can be made to pick up and drop off each boy at the > ART Tx PPSON ARENA Pickering station at no cost, 0 APPLICATION FORM FOR OF FILERuse cu 4C E E. i>e.WNrsegiewaax it rer rho US Conned Ccnsnx Have IF hue newln[o great city Pilla still need castle If Page- he CHIP a- downes Only DATE OF BIRTN— AGE — HEPCHT— WEIGHT— POSITION PLAYETI IF YOU WISH TO BID IN SAME CROUP AS FRIEND STATE NAME HERE DATE OF Felt 22 to ads 25 dOe Y Olson pPATENOPNCE rtaay 10ie Y10 OlA9 as uA. A Cu.13e o10 rl ALP 29inAee.DO NOTE. Forts peva find $.. .. _.. which It 50% OF men Of NU rotor loo. The rove, You fie Onto at ITS of Anne, 11. Is For ol at center .change An The Suppece Are, that the Ard Few Nick" Alleal ... due, BRAD PARK SUMMLR I IOCKLY SCHOOL 112 PALMDALE DRIVE AGINCOURT, ONTARIO MIT3M AREA CODE 416491-2722 TO: Erj THE FRANK MILLER POWER SKATING SCHOOL (formerly Seneca Power Skating Schoo, AT THE ART THOMPSON ARENA 1474 GAYLY ST. PICKERING, ONTARIO 839-4425 "Instructors Frank Miller Paul Foley Dan Shearer Rick Clubbe Message We are now - ""The Frank Miller Power Skating School"". rather than Seneca Power Skating School. This is to avoid confusion with another school. Frank & 'His Boys' are still running our ""No Nonsence"". ""Hard Driving"". ""Repeat for Perfection"" type school. As before our emphasis is on the correctin of improper form and increasing technical skating skills. The 'good word' has spread about our little school, and because we limit our class size we unfortunately had to turn down many late applications for our 'March Break' session. If youare interested in your boy or girl attending a skating school where they will work and learn something send your application now." SCHEDULE& DATES SESSION N0.1 -MAY MAY-3-10-FRI. To MAY -4-11 -IU-25-SAT, A,M. SESSION NO.2 -NNE JUNE -1 -6 -15 -22 -R9 -SAT. AM. JUNE -J FRI,PM, SESSION N0.3 -JULY JULY -1 - S - MDN, 0.M. JULY -3-10 WED, PM, Ill 13 -SAT . AM, SESSION NO.4 - JULY JULY -15 -22 - MON. P.M. JULY -12-24- WED. P.M. JULY - 20 - 22 - SAT, A,M, SESSION NO. 5 -AUGUST AUGUST -3 -10 -SAT. AM. AUGUST - 5 - 12 -MON. P,M, AUGUST -i-14-WEO, EM. SESSION N0, 6 -AUGUST AUGUST - V - 24 _ SAT. A M. AUGUST -19-26 MON. PM. AUGUST - 21- 23 - WED. P M. TIMES AGE AN PIESSIONS Pat Will FEE -$20 PER SESSION DEPOSIT to BALANCE $10.00 ""It UP µda ll laJobal The wlmrve II be old no later N Make ca¢yue Oyaale lo', 5 RANK MILL E R POWER SKATING SCHOOL. APPLICATION FRANK MILLER POWER SKATING SCHOOL PHONE NO BIRTH CATE SESSION NO "E YOU WISH AGE INSURANCE All nutlmte will be truly v Beal uMer a Slanker IMunnte Poliry at no atltled tmt. EQUIPMENT Skates. selmen, glover and Obo, Dan$. PRO SHOP All your hockey needs can M plural at our own No Shop at a reduced rate. Skate helica in9 is always often at our Pro Shop. HEALTH CERTIFICATION In sigiinal misapplication the Parent dinountM1at the nor all Vessel mel holder and has m abratmal WAIVER AND CONSENT To all may Madrid, I, the undersigned the major or guardian of my day. daughter ward. herager author the Frank Miller Poen Sharing School or anyoneemaing fieir shelf, t seek aM names ,mmi l aid, M n tat y any wool by me afmassidem thus o widen injury that Trey lw sustained by me almemima dild, Ih rr, read aM ogee m you maday,. Daniel this_ day of 1974. TO "-20- Budget The initial cost of the building (not includint land) was $55,000- on a bank loan to be paid back at not less than $2,5OO-quaterly over a five year term. Statement of Income For the Year Ended December 31, 1973 Income--- Arena Rental--- ---216,000.00 Sales snack bar--- 66,000.00 pro shop--- 28,368.00 soft drinks--- 11,281.00 miscellaneous--- 3,030.00 108579.00--- 108,579.00 -----------------324,579.00 Less cost of Sales-- snack bar--- 33,499,00 pro shop--- 16,876.00 soft drinks --- 4,858.00 55,233,00--- 55,233.00 ---271,233.00 Gross Profit--- Expenses Advertising and promotion--- 3,709.00 Bank charges and Interest on Mort. --- 47,357.00 Building maintenance and supplies--- 16,993.00 Capital tax--- 1,325.00 Gar and travel--- 4,070.00 Employee Benifits--- 1,928.00 General Expenses--- 199.00 Heat, light and water--- 21,805.00 Ice maintenance arid supplies--- 2,034.00 Insurance--- 4,644.00 Legal and audit--- 2,868.00 Office supplies--- 670.00 Property and business tax--- 13,183.00 Rentals of Equipment--- 1,556.00 Maintenance of grounds--- 3,421.00 Remuneration: counsellors--- 3,421.00 management--- 15,860.00 office--- 9,034.00 rink--- 36,069.00 snack bar--- 8,992.00 store--- 4,089.00 telephone and telegraph--- 1,636.00 204,633.00--- 204,683.00 Gross Profit before depreciation--- ---66.550.O0 and taxes--- Depreciation annually (approx.)--- 35, 000.00 " "—21— Public liability and Insurance There are three main areas of concern when considering insurance: 1. Finance 2.Public liability and 3.Protection against Damages. Finance: If net worthe is increasing must supply funding incase a partner dies. Here and agreement sets out terms. This takes into account their present value but earning aspect for the years to come are calculated by a formula. A buy and sell agreement is not only a big factor but a big expence for this company. That is why they carry insurance to fund the purchase. Public Liability: If you own something it is your ultimate responsibility no matter how many wavers you sign you have the responsibility for the purpose of business. That is why the arena is covered for up to 1 million dollars. Fire, Flood, and Damage: In this ease the arena is covered in the event that business is interrupted. This covers not only the loss of revenue while out of business, but also pays for appreciation during that time. " "-22- Public Relations Program: The Art Thompson Arena provides a service to the community that definitely increases public awareness of their program. When the slack hours were discovered, letters were sent to all the schools in the Durham Region School Board. The letters stated that the school would be allowed to use the arena at no charge. The only stipulation was that they bring the students around noon so that the concession could be opened and they could break even on the cost to open the building. The lights cost $10.00 per hour to operate and two women work in the concession so the building is not inexpensive to operate. It has been found that in the past an avetage of $1.00 per skater is made on the concession so if fifty people come $50.00 will be made. Another service is being made to a local dancing teacher. She wanted to rent a room to teach her ballet student a few hours per week. They make use of this room for only $5.00 per week. Again this proceedure is good public relations and makes people in the community more aware of the facility. As Mr. Foley stated, because it is a private organization they have to pay taxes that municipally operated facilities don't. In fact, they have receive grants. So, they as a private firm have to be competative and create a market by making good use of their public relations, offering better facilities, and competative prices. He also brought out an excellent point when he stated that he could not issue debentures when he needed the money " "-23- Employees The staff includes 27 people, thirteen of which are full time staff. All of which are employed by Mr. Folley. Chain of Command Board of Directors Arena Director Assistant Manager – Arena Manager -----------------Arena Manager Assistants --------------------1------2----------3------- Concession Manager Concession Assistant Rink Rate Clerical Staff Snack Bar Attendants " "-24- Concession Control Cost control cards are maintained to retain a perpetual inventory. At one time they were taking a daily physical inventory but that is now weekly because the control is excellent. Constant costs on everything are kept in order to arrive at a selling price. One trick used is to make popcorn after people arrive so they smell it. Salty-popcorn encourages people to buy drinks. In the kitchen they prepare their own pizza, ham and bacon on a kaizer, chilli, and rice krispie squares. The menue is varied so that regular customers don't get tired of the selection. They found that tastes vary in different areas. They tried certain products that worked in some areas that did not work in this area. " "-25- Maintenance Schedule Daily 1. Check oil daily all compressors 2. Check oil and add oil if necessary 3. Drain (A) oil from chillers (B) oil from bearing pots 4. Turn oil Filters all compressors every three hours 5. Check supply of oil—advise office if less than five gallons 6. Clean up any oil spills 7. Check tempurature of cooling waters all compressors report to office if abnormal 8. Check both head and back pressures on both systems Report to the office if abnormal 9. Check water flow and pressure 10. Check return tempurature, all compressors, report 11. Check tension belts visually. 12. Observe all plumbing and electrical conduit for excessive vibration 13. Check brine level both balance tanks 14. Check brine tempuratures 15. Check amonia level of both chillers 16. Check brine pressures of both systems, report 17. Sweep engine room 18. Use eyes, ears and nose to check for anything unusual " "-26- Weekly 1. Check specific gravity of brine 2. Check condensors and evaporators on roof—report 3. Wash engine room floor 4. Check all fuses 5. Cheek all bolts tying down equipment for being loose or showing signs of wear 6. Check grease fittings -brine punps- condensor fans 7. Check belts on condensor fans. "