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27 <br /> Regarding the survey's inquiry as to what if any additional facilities might help serve our <br /> group better, I would note that we believe that there are some additional <br /> improvements/equipment that the SportPlex should consider in the future: <br /> • Sound Pads: Although nobody expects acoustics to be a strong point in a pool area, we <br /> do feel that placement of some "sound pads" on the walls would greatly help absorb noise <br /> and improve acoustics in the natatorium. Furthermore, such noise reduction would <br /> probably drastically improve the quality of the existing sound system! <br /> • Starting Console ole Extension Cord: This piece of equipment would permit the Colorado <br /> Starting System to be moved down to the other end of the pool (for races that only consist <br /> of one length of the pool), while still having enough cord to reach the Colorado Timing <br /> Console. <br /> • Additional SW,-&rs for beneath Starting Blocks: We believe that additional speakers <br /> were utilized beneath the starting blocks at our most recent meet in March. Some of these <br /> speakers did not appear to work however. We would like to see the SportsPlex eventually <br /> acquire enough speakers that a speaker that could be placed beneath each starting block. <br /> • Starting Blocks for the Bulkhead: This is a long term suggestion, not something that <br /> needs to be pursued immediately. We believe however, that it would eventually be nice if <br /> starting blocks could be acquired for the bulkhead (for races that consist of one length of <br /> the pool). This improvement would certainly increase the range of meets that could be <br /> hosted at the SportsPlex. <br /> In summary, the Chapel Hill YMCA Swim Team has greatly enjoyed having the opportunity <br /> to work in coordination with the Triangle SporsPlex. Over the past two years we have seen <br /> many facility improvements. We believe that the SportsPlex's latest Colorado Timing System <br /> purchases have moved the facility to the "next level," clearly establishing it as one of the <br /> premier aquatic facilities in North Carolina. Furthermore, we believe that the present <br /> Aquatics Staff is an outstanding asset to the facility. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Robert G. Wilson, Jr. <br /> Swim Team Director <br /> (W) 919-968-2823 <br /> ✓cc: Mr. Rusty Kretz <br />