Special Olympics** Alaska Jim Balamaci

Training Center

**Building History: **

The Jim Balamaci Training Facility is one of four Special Olympics programs in the United States to boast its own dedicated sports facility. Initially, the administrative and weight rooms were inaugurated in 2006 for public use. Then, in 2014, the remaining section of the building was unveiled, featuring an indoor track, a full-size basketball court, a spacious conference room, and locker rooms. Originally serving as the exclusive training venue for Special Olympics Alaska, in 2018, the facility underwent a renaming ceremony to become the Special Olympics Alaska Jim Balamaci Training Facility. This change honored the memory of Jim Balamaci, their late President/CEO, whose unwavering dedication spanning over 40 years laid the foundation for the existence of our training facility today.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Aaron Davis – Facility & Activities Manager

3200 Mountain View Dr. Anchorage, AK 99501

aaron@specialolympicsalaska.org 1-907-222-7625 (ext 611)

Special Olympics Alaska Jim Balamaci Training Center

This ultra-modern facility hosts sporting events, athletes, coaches’ training programs, volunteers, and is the headquarters for the Special Olympics Alaska statewide program. It also features a state-of-the-art weight training and fitness center with expert staff to help athletes meet sports and personal goals, as well as their physical health and wellness needs. Featured areas include:

20,000 Square Foot Gymnasium

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Basketball, indoor track, floor hockey, volleyball and other athletic competitions

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Showers and locker rooms

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Commercial kitchen for event functions

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Multi-purpose meeting areas and activity rooms

Facility Classrooms

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Space for athletes, coaches, volunteers, and family/support systems training

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For nutrition workshops, exercise and wellness programs, family home training exercise programs, coaches and volunteer training, and more

For Profit Organization Facility Request

Non Profit Organization Facility Request

Special Olympics Alaska Activities and Partners Facility Request

Facility Usage Policy

Fitness Center

Cardiovascular fitness

Strength Training

Flexibility

Endurance Training

Balance

Proprioception

Central Administration Center

Executive, staff and support offices

Reception area

Training rooms

Classrooms

Large and small conference rooms

Facility Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures

Ongoing Cleaning: **

Wipe handrails, phones, and door knobs throughout entire facility**

Ensure bathrooms are cleaned and stocked with supplies every day

Wipe down all common areas including reception desks

Clean kitchen thoroughly, wiping down all appliances, counters and table and chairs

Sweep the Gym and Track

Empty all trash throughout entire facility Vacuum high traffic areas

Refill sanitizer dispensers as needed

Sanitize handrails and equipment

Other – night cleaning crew will perform thorough cleaning of bathrooms and office spaces, mop and clean walkways and stairwells.

Before User Group Cleaning:**

Walk through facility to make sure area of use is clean prior to use**

Pull requested equipment

Ensure clean pens are stocked at reception areas

Spot Clean as needed

Screen Guests upon entrance to facility

After User Group Cleaning:**

Sanitize all used equipment

Clean handrails and door knobs

Spot mop floors as needed

Sweep the Gym and Track, clean the stairwells.

Check bathrooms for cleanliness

Put used towels in Washer immediately after use.