No. 3: Lack of gym Space
The lack of gym space in Aitkin High School has caused quite the uproar among students athletes. Aitkin has only two gyms to share amongst several sports teams, while many surrounding us have 3 gyms. This lack of gym space decreases the number of practices and time practiced for each sport. While most of the surrounding areas have up to two-hour practices, Aitkin's practices often range from one and a half hour of practice to an hour of practice.
The Aitkin All Starz are often forced to practice in the hallways or the cafeteria area. “The cafeteria is not quite a large enough space for the dance team and the concrete floors are dangerous for our athletes,” head dance coach Kate Schmaltz said. “We see a lot of injuries to ankles, knees, and hips and we have to be very cautious about the training plans we compile for our athletes.”
Even after several attempts to address the gym space issue, such as a referendum in 2015 to build a new facility, it remains unresolved. It is a huge problem that is affecting Aitkin’s student-athletes and many feel the issue needs a solution as soon as possible since these athletes work hard to be successful in their sport and deserve to have gym space to ensure that success.
The Aitkin All Starz are often forced to practice in the hallways or the cafeteria area. “The cafeteria is not quite a large enough space for the dance team and the concrete floors are dangerous for our athletes,” head dance coach Kate Schmaltz said. “We see a lot of injuries to ankles, knees, and hips and we have to be very cautious about the training plans we compile for our athletes.”
Even after several attempts to address the gym space issue, such as a referendum in 2015 to build a new facility, it remains unresolved. It is a huge problem that is affecting Aitkin’s student-athletes and many feel the issue needs a solution as soon as possible since these athletes work hard to be successful in their sport and deserve to have gym space to ensure that success.
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