BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2019 ATHLETIC …

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BEAUFORT COUNTY

SCHOOL DISTRICT

2019 ATHLETIC

FACILITIES

ASSESSMENT

MARCH 2019

District Office

2900 Mink Point Boulevard, Beaufort, SC 29902

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 4

DISTRICT SPORTS BY SCHOOL 5

OVERALL ATHLETIC FACILITIES ASSESSMENT 8

CONDITION ASSESSMENTS 16

MIDDLE SCHOOLS’ ATHLETIC FACILITIES’ ASSESSMENTS 20

BEAUFORT MIDDLE SCHOOL (BMS) 21

BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (BLMS) 23

HILTON HEAD ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL (HHIMS) 24

LADY’S ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL (LIMS) 25

H.E. McCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (HEMMS) 26

RIVER RIDGE ACADEMY (RRA) 27

ROBERT SMALLS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (RSIA) 28

WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL (WBMS) 29

HIGH SCHOOLS’ ATHLETIC FACILITIES’ ASSESSMENTS 30

BATTERY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL (BCHS) 31

BEAUFORT HIGH SCHOOL (BHS) 33

BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL (BLHS) 35

HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL (HHIHS) 37

MAY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL (MRHS) 39

WHALE BRANCH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (WBECHS) 41

ATHLETIC ASSESSMENT CONCLUSION 43

APPENDIX 46

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction and Purpose

Beaufort County School District (BCSD) educates about 22,000 students in South Carolina’s second-fastest-growing county. The demand for high performing student-athletes has been increasing, and with the increasing number of performing athletes, the quality of facilities must be able to give the student-athletes the facilities they need to compete against athletes across the nation. The BCSD has recognized the challenges of meeting the basic standards of athletic facilities and is working to equalize the quality of facilities across all schools in the district. McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture (MPS) was retained to evaluate all of the School District’s High School and Middle School athletic facilities for guiding decision-making for developing a strategy to make all school facilities equal. The Athletic Assessment will help set priorities on how to improve existing athletic facilities as well as identifying the need for additional capacity to support equity and growth. Process

The MPS team began the assessment by taking inventory of all the athletic facilities at the middle and high schools in the Beaufort County School District. The assessment was performed through on-site evaluations and analysis of data collected by the MPS team with the assistance of BCSD Staff. The outcome desired by BCSD is a working Athletic Assessment to outline the needs and improvement areas for the district athletic facilities. The goal of this assessment is to maintain the same high standards of quality and endurance for the best performance of the student-athletes. The assessment involved on-site review by MPS of all existing fields that were performed to evaluate the current conditions, functionality, special features, and capital improvement needs. Current maintenance standards, as well as standard high school and middle school facility requirements, were used to complete the assessment. A detailed inventory of the facilities was created including an allocation process for determining the equivalent field count based on multiple uses of facilities. The following pages detail each segment of the athletic complexes in regards to the National Federation of State High Schools Associations (NFHS). The following report presents a summary of findings and analysis.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

FACILITIES DEPARTMENT ATHLETIC DIRECTORS

HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND STAFF COACHES

DISTRICT SPORTS BY SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

SPORTS

SPORT BMS BLMS HHIMS LIMS HEMMS RRA RSIA WBMS

BASEBALL * * * * * * * *

BASKETBALL * * * * * * * *

CHEER * * * * * *

CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL * * * * * * * *

GOLF

LACROSSE

SOCCER * * * * * * * *

SOFTBALL * * * * * *

SWIM

TENNIS

TRACK & FIELD * * * * * * * *

VOLLEYBALL * * * * * * * *

WRESTLING * * * * *

FACILITIES

FACILITY BMS BLMS HHIMS LIMS HEMMS RRA RSIA WBMS

BASEBALL FIELD *S * * * * * *S

DUGOUTS * * *S

PRESSBOX * * *S

CONCESSIONS * * *S

RESTROOMS * * *S

PARKING * *S *S

GYMNASIUM * * *S * * * * *S

LOCKER ROOMS * * *S * *S

FOOTBALL FIELD *S *S *S *S *S *S

LOCKER ROOMS *S *S *S *S

CONCESSIONS *S *S *S

RESTROOMS *S *S *S

PRACTICE FIELD *S *S *S

STORAGE (INTERIOR) * * *S *S

STORAGE (EXTERIOR) * * *S *S

SOCCER FIELD *S *S *S *S *S *S

SOFTBALL FIELD *S *S * * *S

DUGOUTS *S * *S

TENNIS COURTS * *

TRACK * * * * *

WEIGHT ROOM *S *S = SHARED BETWEEN ONE OR MORE SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOLS

SPORTS

SPORT BCHS BHS BLHS HHIHS MRHS WBECHS

BASEBALL * * * * * *

BASKETBALL * * * * * *

CHEER * * * * * *

CROSS COUNTRY * * * * *

FOOTBALL * * * * * *

GOLF * * * * *

LACROSSE * * * *

SOCCER * * * * * *

SOFTBALL * * * * * *

SWIM * * * * *

TENNIS * * * * * *

TRACK & FIELD * * * * * *

VOLLEYBALL * * * * * *

WRESTLING * * * * * *

FACILITIES

FACILITY BCHS BHS BLHS HHIHS MRHS WBECHS

BASEBALL FIELD * * * * * *

DUGOUTS * * * * * *

PRESSBOX * * * * * *

CONCESSIONS * * * * * *

RESTROOMS * * * * * *

PARKING * * * * * *

GYMNASIUM *S *S *S *S *S *S

LOCKER ROOMS *S *S *S *S *S *S

FOOTBALL FIELD *S *S *S *S *S *S

LOCKER ROOMS *S *S *S *S *S *S

CONCESSIONS *S *S *S *S *S *S

RESTROOMS *S *S *S *S *S *S

PRACTICE FIELD *S *S *S *S *S *S

STORAGE (INTERIOR) *S *S *S *S *S *S

STORAGE (EXTERIOR) *S *S *S *S *S *S

SOCCER FIELD *S *S *S *S *S *S

SOFTBALL FIELD * * * * * *

DUGOUTS * * * * * *

TENNIS COURTS * * * * * *

TRACK * * * * * *

WEIGHT ROOM * * * * * * *S = SHARED BETWEEN ONE OR MORE SPORTS

OVERALL ATHLETIC FACILITIES ASSESSMENT

OVERALL ATHLETIC FACILITIES ASSESSMENT

The following are findings that represent most of the facilities. The standards and requirements in this assessment developed with MPS professional sports design experience, and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is the body that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the United States.

MULTI-PURPOSE PRACTICE FIELDS

Multi-purpose practice fields are in short supply across the District. The popularity of soccer and lacrosse are placing increased stresses on current facilities. These stresses can negatively affect a team’s performance and create safety issues for the student-athlete. Most districts across the state require that all AAAA & AAA schools have three official practice fields and AA & A schools to have a minimum of two official practice fields. The requirements for each site are: AAAA & AAA

• Minimum of 200,000 square feet of open, playable practice area per the following.

• Minimum of three fields, 360 feet long by 160 feet wide (plus 12-foot safety zones) • Crowned along field centerline where feasible at 1% grade (minimum), 1.5% preferred.

AA & A

• Minimum of 150,000 square feet of open, playable practice area per the following.

• Minimum of two fields, 360 feet long by 160 feet wide (plus 12-foot safety zones) • Crowned along field centerline where feasible at 1% grade (minimum), 1.5% preferred.

LIGHTING

Standard requirements for typical schools have one field lit for practice purposes. Having a lighted practice facility reduces the need to utilize the stadium field for evening practices. It also creates a potential site to host certain Junior Varsity and B-Team competitions, thus reducing additional stresses to the stadium field. The requirements for lighting a multi-purpose practice field are:

• Lighting for one practice field • Foot-candles = 50 maintained

There was no test performed in this part of the assessment to see which facilities hit target numbers.

STADIUM FACILITIES

FIELD DRAINAGE

Ideally, all playing fields need the installation of sub-surface drainage to their stadium fields. Moderate rain events (>0.5”) cause these surfaces to be unplayable for 24-48 hours. Substantial rainfall (>1”) can cause significant downtime and loss of scheduled contests. When scheduled events cannot be postponed, the result is significant turf loss. The district should get fields tested to evaluate if they meet drainage standards. The Education Specifications have requirements in terms of Grading/Drainage for the Stadium facilities. They are as follows:

• One percent grade (minimum) with a crown.

• Water must run to designated drainage areas off the playing surface and away from the stadium.

SCOREBOARDS

Every stadium should have a scoreboard. Eventually, a new modern scoreboard that has the following requirements for stadium scoreboards:

• LED fixed panel board • Must have two play clocks • Wireless

The estimated cost for a modern LED football stadium scoreboard is $20,000, plus labor.

BASEBALL FACILITIES

WARNING TRACKS

Not all district fields have a warning track. Warning tracks are playing surfaces located on the margins of the playing area to provide a warning to the player that he or she is approaching a hazard (commonly a fence) or out-of-bounds area. Below are the measurements within the requirements for a standard warning track. The specs are:

• Behind home plate –10’ wide • Sidelines –15’ wide • Outfield –15’ wide

FIELD DRAINAGE

Similar to the stadium fields, water needs removal from the playing surfaces. The baseball fields most of the schools currently do not meet these requirements. The ponding of water in the playing fields causes hazards for the athletes, and the uneven surfaces can potentially cause injuries. The maintenance of

these conditions causes unforeseen labor cost. The condition of each field reduces the team’s ability to practice and the school’s ability to generate revenue. SCOREBOARDS

All the schools still have “old bulb-type” scoreboards at their baseball facility. New standards for baseball scoreboards are:

• LED fixed panel board • Wireless

COVERED BATTING CAGE

Some schools are now requiring that one covered batting cages for each school. The cover allows for practice in inclement weather. The batting cage is for both the baseball and softball teams. The specification requirements are:

• Located near competition fields • (2) cages minimum • Concrete floor covered with artificial turf • Power for lighting and hitting machines • Permanent roof covering the entire area

CONCESSIONS/RESTROOMS

Good design practice recommends that each facility has a minimum of one concession stand to service both baseball and softball. Recommendations include the following:

• Concession stand shall be a minimum of 499 square feet including restrooms. • Major modifications to existing concession stand over 499 square feet must meet current building

codes. (OSF and IBC Codes) • Must meet OSF and IBC Codes

Currently, some stadiums use a central concession and restrooms for all field sporting events. A centralized stadium concession works well where all the fields are within close proximity. However, when the fields are more spread out and this creates potential code violations regarding attendance volume and restroom items proximities. The addition of permanent concessions and restrooms would alleviate code concerns and potentially increase concession revenue. OTHER STANDARD MISSING FROM SOME OF THE STADIUMS ARE:

• Fence windscreen (or windscreen, privacy screen) can provide help with wind blockage but also gives you a visual separation and background for your ballfield with team branding, sponsorship, or advertising potential. • Fence safety cap adds safety, reduce player injuries, increase visibility, and beautify any field. • Accessibility to parking, and additional parking • Dugout storage • Home and away bullpens

• Press Box • Solar Orientation - Ideally, you should try to keep the sun out of the batter’s line of sight. It is very

difficult, not to mention dangerous, for a batter to try to pick up a pitch when looking either directly or indirectly into the sun. In other words, it is best to keep the sun entirely behind the batter’s head, so it does not present a problem during play.

• Ample Seating

SOFTBALL FACILITIES

WARNING TRACKS

The specifications for softball warning tracks and baseball are identical, with regards to dimensions. There is not one warning track at a softball field within the District. SCOREBOARDS

All of the schools within the District still have “old bulb-type” scoreboards at their Softball facility. Requirements for softball scoreboards are:

• LED fixed panel board • Wireless

The cost for a modern LED softball scoreboard is $10,000. PRESS BOXES

If not shared a press box with baseball, most of the softball stadiums do not have one. These new standards implemented in other districts that each facility should have a press box meeting the following requirements:

• Raised behind home plate (4-person minimum) • Power, P.A. System and scoreboard controls • The minimum size of 499 square feet • Must meet OSF and IBC codes

The cost to construct a press box can vary depending upon specifics.

SEATING

Each softball class designation has a different seating capacity assigned. Requirements regarding seating capacity are:

• AAAA –250

• AAA –200 • AA –150 • A –100

The district is currently deficient at most of the schools.

OTHER ITEMS

• Fence windscreen (or windscreen, privacy screen) can provide help with wind blockage but also gives you a visual separation and background for your ballfield with team branding, sponsorship, or advertising potential.

• Fence safety cap adds safety, reduce player injuries, increase visibility, and beautify any field. • Accessibility to parking, and additional parking • Dugout storage • Concessions are typically not provided at this level of softball stadiums unless it is central to other

field sports. • Solar Orientation - Ideally, you should try to keep the sun out of the batter’s line of sight. It is very

difficult, not to mention dangerous, for a batter to try to pick up a pitch when looking either directly or indirectly into the sun. In other words, it is best to keep the sun entirely behind the batter’s head, so it does not present a problem during play.

TENNIS FACILITIES

WINDSCREENS

Windscreens are required to surround the entire length of the tennis court fencing. As of this assessment, none of the schools with tennis courts meet this requirement. The cost for each school depends on the length of the screening required. SEATING

The minimum seating requirements for all schools should be 100-person capacity.

TRACK & FIELD FACILITIES

POLE VAULT

No pole vault runways are at the majority of the facilities. The specification requirements for pole vault are:

• One runway minimum (preferably not crossing prevailing winds) • Runway length –40 meters • Concrete pad for the mats • Surface –Basement structural spray (min.)

Building a pole vault runway and landing area for the four schools would be estimated at$80,000. DISCUS/HAMMER THROW

Typical high school requirements for discus and hammer throw events are:

• One NFHS approved discus/hammer cage and dedicated landing sector.

CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT

FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENTS This facility condition assessment conducted in February of 2019. Each site was visited, photographed and documented based on existing conditions. The conditions were then assigned a grade with a condition classification of color and terminology as:

Great Condition No attention needed for 10 + years

Good Condition Needs attention within 4 - 9 years

Fair Condition Needs attention within 2 - 3 years

Poor Condition Needs attention within 0 - 1 year

Adequate No Count attention needed for 10 + years

Not Adequate Count needs immediate attention within 0 - 2 years

MULTI-PURPOSE PRACTICE FIELDS

*gray indicates non-existence

MIDDLE SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOLS

BMS BLMS HHIMS LIMS HEMMS RRA RSIA WBMS BCHS BHS BLHS HHIHS MRHS WBECHS

Turf

Fencing

Grading/Drainage

Irrigation

Lighting/Electrical

Scoreboard

Seating

AVERAGE POOR POOR GREAT POOR FAIR POOR POOR POOR GOOD FAIR FAIR GREAT GOOD FAIR

STADIUM FACILITIES



BMS BLMS HHIMS LIMS HEMMS RRA RSIA WBMS BCHS BHS BLHS HHHS MRHS WECBHS

Turf

Fencing

Grading/Drainage

Irrigation

Lighting/Electrical

Scoreboard

Seating

Goal Post

Press Box

Concessions/ RR

Field House

AVERAGE POOR GOOD NA FAIR NA GOOD POOR POOR POOR GOOD FAIR GREAT GREAT GOOD

BASEBALL FACILITIES



BMS BLMS HHMS LIMS HEMMS RRA RSIA WBMS BCHS BHS BLHS HHIHS MRHS WBECHS

Backstop

Orientation NW

Perimeter Fence

Turf Condition

Warning Track

Dugouts

Dugout Seats

Grading/Drainage

Irrigation

Lighting/Electrical

Scoreboard

Batting Cage

Bullpens

Seating

Press Box

Concessions/ RR

Foul Poles

AVERAGE POOR NA GREAT NA GOOD POOR POOR POOR GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT FAIR

SOFTBALL FACILITIES



BMS BLMS HHMS LIMS HEMMS RRA RSIA WBMS BCHS BHS BLHS HHIHS MRHS WBECHS

Backstop

Orientation NW

Perimeter Fence

Turf Condition

Warning Track

Dugouts

Dugout Seats

Grading/Drainage

Irrigation

Lighting/Electrical

Scoreboard

Batting Cage

Bullpens

Seating

Press Box

Concessions/ RR

Foul Poles

AVERAGE POOR GREAT GREAT NA GOOD POOR POOR POOR GOOD GREAT GOOD GREAT FAIR

TENNIS FACILITIES



BMS BLMS HHIMS LIMS HEMM

S RRA RSIA WBMS BCHS BHS BLHS HHIHS MRHS WBECHS

6 Courts 5 5

Orientation NW

Fencing

Windscreen

Lighting/Electrical

Scoreboard

Seating

Practice Court

AVERAGE GREAT GOOD POOR POOR GOOD GOOD GREAT GOOD POOR

TRACK & FIELD FACILITIES



BMS BLMS HHIMS LIMS HEMMS RRA RSIA WBMS BCHS BHS BLHS HHIHS MRHS WBECHS

Track

High Jump

Long/Triple Jump

Discus/Hammer

Shot Put

Pole Vault

Fencing

Grading/Drainage

AVERAGE POOR GREAT GREAT FAIR GREAT POOR FAIR GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT

GYMNASIUM



BMS BLMS HHIMS LIMS HEMMS RRA RSIA WBMS BAHS BHS BLHS HHIHS MRHS WBECHS

Court

Scoreboard

Lighting

Seating

Wall Pads

Locker Rooms

Training Room

Athletic Storage

Concessions

Restrooms

Sound System

Weight Room

AVERAGE FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR FAIR POOR FAIR GOOD GOOD GREAT GREAT

MIDDLE SCHOOLS’ ATHLETIC FACILITIES’

ASSESSMENTS

BEAUFORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

BUILT: 1959 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: 2001 SIZE:? # OF STUDENTS: 480

BASEBALL STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 150

ADA Access Poor Condition. Not accessible

Press Box Poor Condition. This is not a press box

The field is in Good Condition.

Dugouts are in Great Condition. Appear to be newly constructed in the past year or two.

Spectator Seating is in Good Condition.

Concessions are in Poor Condition. Need new equipment and minor finishes.

Restrooms Poor Condition. None available for this facility.

Field Lighting Poor Condition. Unable to observe operation during walk-thru.

Fencing was in Poor Condition. No security fencing around the perimeter. Safety issue. Some fencing and gates are rusted.

Batting Cage is in Poor Condition. None constructed

Equipment Storage is Not Adequate. None constructed.

Score Board Good Condition Current scoreboard is being replaced.

Bullpen Poor Condition There is an area designated as bullpen but is not designed to function as one.

No emergency vehicle access to the field.

No Irrigation.

BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM

SEATING CAPACITY: 1800 Spectator Seating is in Fair Condition. The

telescoping seating is dated.

Score Boards Good Condition

Coaches Offices Fair Condition. There are not enough offices to accommodate the number of coaches.

Ticket Office Poor Condition. There is none.

Concessions Fair Condition

Sound System Fair Condition

Locker Rooms Good Condition. Minor updating might be needed

Storage Not Adequate. Need more storage for athletics over physical education.

FOOTBALL STADIUM

SEATING CAPACITY: 1500 ADA Access Fair Condition. Old construction. Few upgrades made to help, but more needed.

Press Box is in Poor Condition. Needs redesign and upgraded.

PA System Poor Condition Need upgrading.

The field is in Poor Condition. Noticeable drainage issues. It is shared with soccer and Lacrosse.

Spectator Seating is in Poor Condition. While these are concrete stadium seating, they are dated, and standards have changed since they were constructed.

Concessions are in Poor Condition. Shared by Track & Field and Soccer.

Locker rooms Poor Condition. Need to be upgraded.

Restrooms Poor Condition. Need to be upgraded. Not ADA accessible. It is shared by Track & Field and Soccer.

Storage Poor Condition. Not enough enclosed storage and open storage underneath stadium seating are not ideal being open to the elements and inviting to theft — no doors on storage creating unsafe environments and vandalism.

Scoreboard Poor Condition Does not appear to be structurally sound and wear and tear is highly visible with rust and fading.

Field Lighting Poor Condition. There is no lighting.

Fencing Fair Condition. Fencing does not appear to be broken but warped and dated.

TRACK AND FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: 100 Running surface Fair Condition Noticeable wear will need repair soon.

Field events Poor Condition. Grass growing through high jump pad, long and triple jump need upgrading to surfaces and sand pits.

It is shared with Football. See football for additional notes.

SOCCER

SEATING CAPACITY: 2500 See Football Stadium SOFTBALL

SEATING CAPACITY: 100

ADA Access Poor Condition. Not accessible.

Press Box is in Poor Condition. None constructed.


Dugouts are in Great Condition. Appear to be newly constructed in the past year or two.

Spectator Seating is in Fair Condition. Seating is okay, but the access to the seating needs to be redesigned.

Concessions Poor Condition. Small shelter setup between baseball and softball that consistently gets vandalized and broken into.

Restrooms Poor Condition. None installed.

Field Lighting is in Poor Condition. None installed.

Fencing Poor Condition. There is a temporary rope fencing installed in the outfield.

Equipment Storage is Not Adequate. Shared at football stadium nothing close to the field.

No emergency vehicle access to the field.

No Irrigation.

WEIGHT ROOM

Fair Condition. Minor refreshing and newer equipment is needed for safety.

WRESTLING

Good Condition Shares space with gym

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VOLLEYBALL

Good Condition Shares space with gym

End Assessment

BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILT: NA LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: NA SIZE: NA # OF STUDENTS: NA

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: ADA Access Great Condition. Press Box Great Condition.

The field is in Great Condition

Dugouts are in Great Condition.

Spectator Seating is in Great Condition. Adequate.

Concessions are in Great Condition.

Restrooms Great Condition.

Field Lighting None

Fencing was in Great Condition.

Batting Cage is in Great Condition.

Equipment Storage is Adequate.

Score Board Great Condition BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM SEATING CAPACITY: Spectator Seating is in Great Condition. The



Coaches Offices Great Condition. There are not enough offices to accommodate the number of coaches.

Ticket Office Great Condition. There is none.

Concessions Great Condition

Sound System Great Condition

Locker Rooms Good Condition. Storage Adequate. FOOTBALL STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: ADA Access Great Condition.

Press Box is in Great Condition.

PA System Great Condition

The field is in Great Condition.

Spectator Seating is in Great Condition.

Concessions are in Great Condition.

Locker rooms Great Condition. Restrooms Great Condition.

Storage Great Condition.

Scoreboard Great Condition

Field Lighting Great Condition.

Fencing Great Condition.

TRACK AND FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: 100 Running surface Great Condition

Field events Great Condition. Share facilities with Football. See section for more information.

SOCCER Share facilities with Football. See section for more information.

WRESTLING Good Condition Shares space with gym

.

VOLLEYBALL Good Condition Shares space with gym

End Assessment

HILTON HEAD ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILT: NA LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: NA SIZE: NA # OF STUDENTS: NA

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: Practice on fields at school but play their games at high school Share facilities with High School. See HHI High School section for more information.

BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM SEATING CAPACITY: Spectator Seating is in Great Condition. The



Coaches Offices Great Condition. There are not enough offices to accommodate the number of coaches.

Ticket Office Great Condition. There is none.

Concessions Great Condition

Sound System Great Condition

Locker Rooms Good Condition. Storage Adequate. FOOTBALL STADIUM Share facilities with High School. See HHI High School section for more information.

TRACK AND FIELD Share facilities with High School. See HHI High School section for more information.

SOCCER SEATING CAPACITY: 2500 Share facilities with High School. See HHI High School section for more information.

WRESTLING Good Condition Shares space with gym

.

VOLLEYBALL Good Condition Shares space with gym

End Assessment

LADY’S ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILT: 1984 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: NA SIZE: NA # OF STUDENTS: 540 BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL STADIUMS None on campus

BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM SEATING CAPACITY: Spectator Seating is in Good Condition. The


Score Boards Good Condition.

Coaches Offices Poor Condition There is not enough office space and the location of the office for gym teacher is not ideal to visually monitor activity from office.

Concessions None

Sound System Good Condition.

Locker Rooms Poor Condition. Sewer smells are intolerable and need to be addressed.

Storage Adequate

FOOTBALL STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: ADA Access Good Condition.

Press Box None

Ticket Booth None

Irrigation None

PA System None

The field is in Fair Condition. Very sandy soils not ideal for playing football and soccer games.

Spectator Seating is in Fair Condition. Consider adding seats in the near future.

Concessions are in Good Condition.

Locker rooms Good Condition. Restrooms Good Condition.

Storage Fair Condition. Shipping container used for field storage.

Scoreboard Good Condition

Field Lighting None

Fencing Fair Condition. Paint has chipped and worn completely off on portions of the fencing.

TRACK AND FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: 100 Running surface Poor Condition Will need to be resurfaced very soon. Worn spots all over track. Field events Good Condition. Share facilities with Football. See section for more information.

SOCCER

Share facilities with Football. See section for more information.

WRESTLING Share Gymnasium. See section for more information.

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WEIGHT ROOM Poor Condition This room was a storage that

was converted into a weight room by adding equipment. The room is not designed to handle strength training and conditioning.

VOLLEYBALL Share Gymnasium. See section for more information.

End Assessment

H.E. McCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILT: 1984 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: NA SIZE: NA # OF STUDENTS: 540 BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, TRACK & FIELD, SOCCER, AND SOFTBALL STADIUMS Share facilities with high school. See Bluffton High School section for more information.





Concessions None



Storage Adequate

WRESTLING AND VOLLEYBALL Share Gymnasium. See section for more information.

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WEIGHT ROOM None in school

End Assessment

RIVER RIDGE ACADEMY

BUILT: 2015 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: NA SIZE: NA # OF STUDENTS: 1250 BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, TRACK & FIELD, SOCCER, AND SOFTBALL STADIUMS Share facilities with high school. See Bluffton High School section for more information.





Concessions None



Storage Adequate

WRESTLING AND VOLLEYBALL Share Gymnasium. See section for more information.

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WEIGHT ROOM None in school

End Assessment

ROBERT SMALLS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY BUILT: 1979 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: NA SIZE: 18 ACRES # OF STUDENTS: 716

BASEBALL FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: 0 ADA Access Poor Condition

Press Box None

The field is in Fair Condition.

Dugouts None

Spectator Seating None

Concessions None

Restrooms None

Field Lighting None

Fencing Poor Condition

Batting Cage None

Equipment Storage None.

Score Board None

BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 650 Spectator Seating is in Good Condition.


Coaches Offices Fair Condition

Concessions Good Condition.


Locker Rooms Fair Condition

Storage Adequate. FOOTBALL AND SOCCER FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: 90 ADA Access Fair Condition

Press Box None


Spectator Seating Fair Condition

Concessions None

Locker rooms None

Restrooms None

Storage Fair Condition Shipping container used for storage.

Scoreboard None

Field Lighting None

Fencing Fair Condition Old and starting to rust

SOFTBALL FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: 0 ADA Access Poor Condition

Press Box None

Field is in Fair Condition.

Dugouts None

Spectator Seating None

Concessions None

Restrooms None

Field Lighting None


Batting Cage None

Equipment Storage None.

Score Board None

TRACK & FIELD Share facilities with Football. See section for more information.

WRESTLING AND VOLLEYBALL Share facilities Basketball. See section for more information.

End Assessment

WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

BUILT: 2000 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: Unknown SIZE: 52 # OF STUDENTS: 360

BASEBALL FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: 75 ADA Access Poor Condition

Press Box None

The field is in Poor Condition

Dugouts Poor Condition Bench with a roof. No equipment storage

Spectator Seating Fair Condition

Concessions None

Restrooms Fair Condition

Field Lighting None


Equipment Storage Fair Condition

Score Board None

BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 650 Spectator Seating is in Good Condition.


Coaches Offices Fair Condition

Concessions Good Condition.


Locker Rooms Fair Condition

Storage Adequate. FOOTBALL AND SOCCER FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: 90 ADA Access Fair Condition

Press Box None


Spectator Seating Fair Condition. More seating is needed.

Concessions None

Locker rooms None

Restrooms None

Storage Fair Condition Shipping container used for storage.

Scoreboard Fair Condition

Field Lighting Fair Condition

Fencing Poor Condition Old and starting to rust. Not fully enclosing field.

VOLLEYBALL Share facilities Basketball. See section for more information.

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HIGH SCHOOLS’ ATHLETIC FACILITIES’

ASSESSMENTS

BATTERY CREEK HIGH

SCHOOL

BUILT: 1987 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: NA SIZE: ? # OF STUDENTS: 726

BASEBALL STADIUM

SEATING CAPACITY: Unknown

ADA Access Fair Condition

Press Box Poor Condition. This is not a press box; it is a shelter. This should be torn down and adequate facility designed and constructed.

Field is in Poor Condition. Bad drainage issues. No standing water on day of walk-thru.

Dugouts are in Fair Condition. Need upgrades with new seating and painting. Needs proper bat and helmet equipment storage.

Spectator Seating is in Fair Condition. For a high school these are not good. They are sturdy and would not be classified as stadium seating.

Concessions are in Poor Condition. None available for this facility.

Restrooms Poor Condition. None available for this facility.

Field Lighting Good Condition. Unable to observe operation during walk-thru.

Fencing was in Poor Condition. Observed rusted fencing and gates.

Batting Cage is in Poor Condition. Need better netting and regrading to allow for flow of standing moisture in ground.

Equipment Storage is Not Adequate. There is a shipping container on site for storage.

Score Board Poor Condition Current scoreboard are being replaced.



SEATING CAPACITY: 1620 Spectator Seating is in Fair Condition. The

lower telescoping seats are too long when completely out.

Score Boards Poor Condition the two score boards do not sync.

Coaches Offices Not Adequate. There are not enough offices for to accommodate the number of coaches.


Concessions Poor Condition.

Sound System Fair Condition. Minor updating needed.

Locker Rooms Fair Condition. Minor updating can enhance overall conditions.


FOOTBALL STADIUM


ADA Access Good Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

Press Box is in Fair Condition. Structurally sound. Not large enough to accommodate Varsity Football games.

The field is in Good Condition. No noticeable drainage issues shared with soccer and Lacrosse.

Spectator Seating is in Good Condition. Structural sturdy aluminum bleachers that are Adequate to accommodate a larges game of the season.

Concessions are in Poor Condition. Needs major renovation and new equipment. They are shared by Track & Field and Soccer.

Locker rooms Poor Condition. Need to be upgraded. Lockers are too small for football players and equipment.

Restrooms are in Poor Condition. Need to be upgraded and shared by Track & Field and Soccer.

Storage Fair Conditions. More storage would be helpful.

Field Lighting is in Good Condition. Lights are new. Unable to observe operation during walk-thru.

Fencing was in Good Condition. Fencing around each facility to allow for individual sport safety and controlled access.

TENNIS

SEATING CAPACITY: 0

ADA Access Good Condition. Sidewalk access although there are no designated seating areas.

Fencing is in Good Condition. No wind screens installed.

Spectator Seating Poor Condition. None available.

Lighting Good Condition.

Overall Good Condition.

TRACK AND FIELD

SEATING CAPACITY: 100 ADA Access Good Condition. Sidewalk access although there are no designated seating areas.

Fencing is in Good Condition. No windscreens installed.

Spectator Seating is Adequate.


Storage is Adequate

PRACTICE GYMNASIUM

SEATING CAPACITY: 100 Good Condition

PRACTICE FIELD

Fair Condition. Noticeable wear on grass. No irrigation.

SOCCER


See Football Stadium SOFTBALL SEATING CAPACITY: 100


Press Box is in Fair Condition. Structurally sound. It is shared with baseball. Proximity to either field is not ideal for sightlines.


Dugouts are in Good Condition

Spectator Seating is in Good Condition. Structural sturdy aluminum bleachers

that are Adequate to accommodate larges game of the season.

Concessions are in Fair Condition. Needs equipment and refreshing of paint. Used as partial storage for softball equipment.

Restrooms are in Fair Condition. Needs updates to fixtures and refreshing of paint.

Field Lighting is in Good Condition. Unable to observe operation during walk-thru.

Fencing was in Fair Condition

Batting Cage is in Fair Condition

Equipment Storage is Not Adequate. Concession is being used as partial storage.

WEIGHT ROOM

Good Condition. Minor improvements and new equipment can be done to maximize the use.

WRESTLING ROOM

Fair Condition There was a room created that is not located near other athletics including locker rooms. Athletes must walk through school to get from locker room to practice.

VOLLEYBALL

Good Condition Located in the gymnasium.

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BEAUFORT HIGH SCHOOL

BUILT: 2001 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: None SIZE: ? # OF STUDENTS: 1350


ADA Access Good Condition

Press Box Poor Condition. This is not a press box; it is a shelter. This should be torn down and adequate facility designed and constructed.

Field is in Poor Condition. Bad drainage issues. No standing water on day of walk-thru.

Dugouts are in Poor Condition. Need upgraded with new seating and painting. Needs proper bat and helmet equipment storage.

Spectator Seating is in Good Condition. For a high school these are not good. They are sturdy and would not be classified as stadium seating.

Concessions are in Fair Condition. Need new equipment and minor finishes.

Restrooms Fair Condition. None available for this facility.


Fencing was in Good Condition. Observed rusted fencing and gates.

Batting Cage is in Good Condition. Best and largest one in the district.

Equipment Storage is Not Adequate.

Score Board Good Condition Current scoreboard are being replaced.


BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 1800 Spectator Seating is in Fair Condition. The

telescoping seating is old and dated.


Coaches Offices Fair Condition. There are not enough offices for to accommodate the number of coaches.


Concessions Good Condition

Sound System Fair Condition. Needs updating.

Locker Rooms Good Condition. Minor updating maybe needed


FOOTBALL STADIUM



Press Box is in Good Condition. Structurally sound. Not large enough to accommodate Varsity Football games.

PA System Fair Condition Need upgrading.

The field is in Good Condition. No noticeable drainage issues. Field is shared with soccer and Lacrosse.


Concessions are in Great Condition. Shared by Track & Field and Soccer.

Locker rooms Fair Conditions. Need to be upgraded.

Restrooms are in Good Condition. Need to be upgraded and shared by Track & Field and Soccer.




TENNIS SEATING CAPACITY: 0

ADA Access Good Condition. Sidewalk access although there are no designated seating areas.


Spectator Seating Poor Condition. None available.


Overall Good Condition.

TRACK AND FIELD

SEATING CAPACITY: 100 ADA Access Good Condition. Sidewalk access although there are no designated seating areas.




Storage is Adequate

PRACTICE GYMNASIUM

SEATING CAPACITY: 100 Good Condition

PRACTICE FIELD

Fair Condition. Noticeable wear on grass. No

irrigation.

SOCCER


See Football Stadium SOFTBALL

SEATING CAPACITY: 100 ADA Access Good Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.





Concessions are in Fair Condition. Needs equipment and refreshing of paint. They are used as partial storage for softball equipment.





Equipment Storage is Not Adequate. The concession is being used as partial storage.

WEIGHT ROOM

Fair Condition. Small. Minor improvements and more space would allow for better use of training time and safety.

WRESTLING ROOM

Not Adequate There is no room available

.

VOLLEYBALL


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BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL

BUILT: 2003 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: NA SIZE: ? # OF STUDENTS: 1150


ADA Access Fair Condition. Access to designated seating and restrooms need to be updated.

Press Box is in Fair Condition. Structurally sound. Shared with softball. Proximity to either field is not ideal for sightlines.

Field is in Good Condition. No noticeable drainage issues. No standing water on day of walk-thru.

Dugouts are in Fair Condition. Need upgraded.


Concessions are in Fair Condition. Needs minor renovations.

Restrooms Fair Condition. Needs minor renovations.


Fencing was in Good Condition.




SEATING CAPACITY: 1100 Overall Fair Condition. Providing new lighting,

sound system, and painting will improve conditions.


Ticket Office There is none. Poor Condition. Tables are currently setup to collect admissions tickets causing congestion and safety issues at entry doors during game transitions.

Locker Rooms Fair Condition. Updating can enhance the overall conditions. Exhaust and fresh air system need to be evaluated to control mildew and odors smells.

FOOTBALL STADIUM


ADA Access Great Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

Press Box is in Good Condition. Structurally sound. Size Adequate. Needs minor renovations.

The field is in Good Condition. No noticeable drainage issues shared with soccer and Lacrosse.


Concessions are in Poor Condition. Shared by Track & Field and Soccer.

Locker rooms Fair Condition. Need to be upgraded.

Restrooms are in Poor Condition. Shared by Track & Field and Soccer.




LACROSSE SEATING CAPACITY: 2500 ADA Access Good Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

The field is in Good Condition. No noticeable drainage issues shared with soccer and football.

Spectator Seating Good Condition. Adequate amount.

Concessions are in Good Condition. Shared by football and Soccer.

Locker rooms Fair Condition. Need to be upgraded.

Restrooms are in Good Condition. Shared by football and Soccer.



Fencing is in Good Condition.

TENNIS


ADA Access Great Condition. Sidewalk access although there are no designated seating areas.

Fencing is in Great Condition. No wind screens installed.


Lighting Great Condition.

Overall Great Condition.

TRACK AND FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: 100 ADA Access Good Condition. Sidewalk access although there are no designated seating areas.




Storage is Adequate

PRACTICE GYMNASIUM


Great Condition

PRACTICE FIELD

Fair Condition. Noticeable wear on grass. No irrigation.

SOCCER


Good Condition See Football Stadium SOFTBALL






Spectator Seating is in Good Condition. Structural sturdy aluminum bleachers that are Adequate to accommodate larges game of the season.

Concessions are in Fair Condition. Needs equipment and refreshi9ng of paint. Used as partial storage for softball equipment.






WEIGHTROOM

Good Condition

WRESTLING ROOM

Fair Condition There is a room dedicated to wrestling, but not adequate for training routines.

VOLLEYBALL


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HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL BUILT: 1983 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: 2002 SIZE: ? # OF STUDENTS: 1240

BASEBALL STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 300 ADA Access Fair Condition. Access to designated seating and restrooms need to be updated.

Press Box is in Fair Condition. Size is not ideal for the number of people that use it during a football game.

Field is in Good Condition. No noticeable drainage issues. No standing water on day of walk-thru.

Dugouts are in Poor Condition. Need upgraded.

Spectator Seating is in Good Condition.

Concessions are in Fair Condition. Needs updated equipment and minor renovations.

Restrooms Fair Condition. Needs renovation and more efficient plumbing fixtures.


Fencing was in Good Condition.



BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 1400 Overall Fair Condition. Being this is an older

school, it can be refreshed with new lighting, sound system, and update on painting.


Ticket Office There is none. Poor Condition. Tables are setup to collect admissions in not ideal setup to avoid line queuing congestion and safety at entry doors during game transitions.

Locker Rooms Fair Condition. Updating can enhance the overall conditions. Exhaust and fresh air system need to be

evaluated to control mildew and odors smells.

FOOTBALL STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 2000 ADA Access Great Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

Press Box is in Good Condition. Structurally sound. Size Adequate. Small and confined space is not ideal.

The field is in Good Condition. No noticeable drainage issues shared with soccer. There is no noticeable grass missing.


Concessions are in Good Condition. Shared by Track & Field and Soccer.

Locker rooms Fair Conditions. Need to be upgraded.

Restrooms are in Good Condition. Shared by Track & Field and Soccer.

Storage Fair Conditions. More storage would be helpful with three sports sharing.



LACROSSE STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 500 ADA Access Good Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

The field is in Good Condition — no noticeable drainage issues.

Spectator Seating Good Condition. Adequate amount.

Concessions Not Adequate. None available.

Restrooms Not Adequate. None available.

Storage Not Adequate. None available.


Fencing is in Good Condition.

TENNIS SEATING CAPACITY: 50 ADA Access Great Condition. Sidewalk access although there are no designated seating areas.

Fencing is in Great Condition. No wind screens installed.

Spectator Seating is Adequate. Lighting Great Condition. Overall Great Condition. Tennis courts are

owned and managed by the tennis center.

TRACK AND FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: 2000 See Football Stadium. Great Condition.

PRACTICE GYMNASIUM

SEATING CAPACITY: 100 Great Condition

PRACTICE FIELD Fair Condition. Noticeable wear on grass. No

irrigation.

SOCCER SEATING CAPACITY: 2000 Good Condition See Football Stadium SOFTBALL SEATING CAPACITY: 100 ADA Access Good Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

Press Box is in Fair Condition. Structurally sound. It is shared with softball. Proximity to either filed is not ideal for sightlines.


Dugouts are in Poor Condition. These are nothing but a bench with a roof — no equipment storage.


Concessions are in Fair Condition. Needs equipment and refreshi9ng of paint. Used as partial storage for softball equipment.






WEIGHTROOM Poor Condition For the number of sports, it could be larger and more equipment.

VOLLEYBALL Good Condition Located in the gymnasium.

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MAY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL BUILT: 2016 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: NA SIZE: ? # OF STUDENTS: ?

BASEBALL STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: ? Field is in Fair Condition. Drainage issues. Standing water during walk-thru on a clear sunny day.

ADA Access Great Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

Press Box is in Fair Condition. Size is not ideal for the number of people that use it during a football game.

Field is in Fair Condition. Noticeable drainage issues. Standing water on day of walk-thru.

Dugouts are in Great Condition.


Concessions are in Great Condition. Shared by all field sports.

Restrooms are in Great Condition. Shared by all field sports.

Field Lighting is in Great Condition. Unable to observe operation during walk-thru.


Batting Cage is in Great Condition

Equipment Storage is Adequate. Shared with Softball.

BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 1680 Overall Great Condition. Being this is a new school; the facilities are great.


Ticket Booth There is none. Poor Condition. Tables are setup to collect admissions in not ideal setup to avoid line queuing congestion and safety at entry doors during game transitions.

Locker Rooms Fair Condition. Sharing of the locker rooms with multiple sports and gym classes, are not ideal.

FOOTBALL STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 2500 ADA Access Great Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

Press Box is in Great Condition. Structurally sound. Size Not Adequate. Small and confined space is not ideal.

Field is in Great Condition. No noticeable drainage issues. Shared with soccer. There are no noticeable grass missing.

Spectator Seating is in Great Condition. Structural sturdy aluminum bleachers that are Adequate to accommodate a larges game of the season.

Concessions are in Great Condition. Shared by Track & Field and Soccer.

Restrooms are in Great Condition. Shared by Track & Field and Soccer.

Storage Fair Conditions. More storage would be helpful with three sports sharing.


Fencing was in Great Condition. Fencing around each facility to allow for individual sport safety and controlled access.

LACROSSE SEATING CAPACITY: ADA Access Great Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

The field is in Great Condition — no noticeable drainage issues.

Spectator Seating Not Adequate. Adequate amount.

Concessions Not Adequate. None available.

Restrooms Not Adequate. None available.

Storage Not Adequate. None available.



TENNIS SEATING CAPACITY: 0 ADA Access Fair Condition. Sidewalk access although there are no designated seating areas.

Fencing is in Fair Condition. No wind screens installed.

Spectator Seating is Not Adequate — none available during walk-thru. Lighting Great Condition. Overall Fair Condition. There are several other

accessories that are missing: Team benches, Waste receptacles, storage.

TRACK AND FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: See Football Stadium. Great Condition.

PRACTICE GYMNASIUM

Great Condition

PRACTICE FIELD Great Condition. Great access. Fenced in and

has lighting.

SOCCER STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: Good Condition See Football Stadium SOFTBALL SEATING CAPACITY: ADA Access Good Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

Press Box is in Good Condition. Structurally sound. It is shared with softball. Proximity to either filed is not ideal for sightlines.


Dugouts are in Good Condition — ideal setup for a high school.


Concessions are in Good Condition. Shared by all field sports.

Restrooms are in Good condition. They are shared by all field sports.


Fencing was in Fair Condition. Outfield fence is extremely close to the detention pond causing the fencing to not be properly supported.

Batting Cage is in Good Condition

Equipment Storage is Adequate. Shared with Baseball.

WEIGHTROOM Great Condition Located in the gymnasium.

WRESTLING ROOM Great Condition Has its own practice room located in the gymnasium.

VOLLEYBALL Great Condition Located in the gymnasium.

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WHALE BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL BUILT: 2010 LAST MAJOR RENOVATION: 2018 SIZE: # OF STUDENTS: 440

BASEBALL STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 150 ADA Access Good Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

Press Box is in Good Condition. Structurally sound. Shared with softball. Proximity to either filed is not ideal for sightlines.

Field is in Good Condition. No noticeable drainage issues; pitcher's mound needs to be redone. There are no noticeable grass missing.

Dugouts are in Fair Condition. Structurally sound. They lack the storage for baseball bats and hats. “Baseball style” team seating not installed.

Spectator Seating is in Good Condition. Structural sturdy aluminum bleachers that are Adequate to accommodate larges game of the season.


Restrooms are in Good condition. Shared by all field sports.


Fencing was in Good Condition. No noticeable rusting or damage.

Batting Cage is in Poor Condition needs replaced or major repair.

Equipment Storage is Not Adequate. There is a need to store equipment in the press box first level.

BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 1680 Newly constructed facility. All associated spaces

are in Great Condition. Shared with Volleyball and weight room.

FOOTBALL STADIUM

SEATING CAPACITY: 2500 ADA Access Good Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

Press Box is in Fair Condition. Structurally sound. Size Not Adequate. Small and confined space is not ideal.

The field is in Good Condition. No noticeable drainage issues shared with soccer. There is no noticeable grass missing.



Restrooms are in Good Condition. Shared by all field sports.

Storage Fair Conditions. Shared with other field sports and not enough.


Fencing was in Good Condition — no noticeable rusting or damage.

GOLF No facilities. Practice field used for practice. TENNIS SEATING CAPACITY: 0 ADA Access Fair Condition. Sidewalk access although there are no designated seating areas.

Fencing is in Fair Condition. No wind screens installed.

Spectator Seating is Poor Condition — none available during walk-thru. Lighting Poor Condition. There is none. Overall Poor Condition. There are several

other accessories that are missing: Team benches, Waste receptacles, Storage.

TRACK AND FIELD SEATING CAPACITY: 2500 See Football Stadium. Poor Condition. Noticeable wear and tear of track surface and lines. Field events are not in best layout for spectator viewing.

PRACTICE GYMNASIUM

The conversion from the main gymnasium to the

practice gym makes this facility Good Condition. Outside of refreshing of paint and court lines.

PRACTICE FIELD Open field in Poor Condition. It is not

designated for any sport. Not large enough to accommodate multiple sport use. No lighting. No Irrigation.

SOCCER STADIUM SEATING CAPACITY: 2500 Good Condition See Football Stadium

SOFTBALL ADA Access Good Condition. Access to designated seating and amenities appear to be Adequate.

Press Box is in Good Condition. Structurally sound. It is shared with softball. Proximity to either filed is not ideal for sightlines.

The field is in Fair Condition. Severe drainage at backstop fencing. Overflow water runoff continues through fencing onto sidewalks.

Dugouts are in Fair Condition. Structurally sound. They lack the storage for softball bats and hats. “Baseball style” team seating not installed.



Restrooms are in Good condition. They are shared by all field sports.


Fencing was in Good Condition — no noticeable rusting or damage.

Batting Cage is in Poor Condition needs replaced or major repair.

Equipment Storage is Not Adequate. There is a need to store equipment in the press box first level.

WEIGHTROOM Great Condition Located in newly constructed gymnasium facility.

VOLLEYBALL Great Condition Located in newly constructed gymnasium facility.

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ATHLETIC ASSESSMENT CONCLUSION

CONCLUSION In conclusion, this assessment looked at all athletic facilities throughout the district. The approach to this assessment was to look at 1) the sports provided at each middle and high school currently offered and 2) the existing facilities at these schools in the District, and The assessments evaluated both facility existence and their conditions. Currently, the existence of facilities and the level of quality in the facilities provided by BCSD are not equal. Highlighted in the assessment were areas that were most inconsistent in facilities. The type of athletic facilities ranged from newly designed and constructed schools to schools converted/remodeled from other schools. In touring the facilities, it was obvious that the newer facilities were noticeably better environments. Maintaining a new facility over a facility that is old and dated will leave just that; a facility that is neither new or old. The schools and their staff have made the individual athletic facilities work for years despite the aged conditions. To make facilities across the district equal in type and quality, making district-wide improvements is the right thing to do for the Beaufort County School District. Currently, there is a gap between the athletic facilities each school provides, and also a gap in what each school has to maintain yearly at both new and old athletic facilities. The funding will need to be identified to move forward, but this assessment helps identify priorities to improve the system as funding becomes available, along with addressing some operational, management, and marketing improvements. Find additional support data and information in the appendix.

APPENDIX

i. ORIENTATION DIAGRAM

ii. CAMPUS MAPS

iii. MIDDLE SCHOOL’S

BEAUFORT MIDDLE SCHOOL (BMS)

BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (BLMS)

H.E. McCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (HEMMS)

HILTON HEAD ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL (HHIMS)

LADY’S ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL (LIMS)

RIVER RIDGE ACADEMY (RRA)

ROBERT SMALLS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (RSIA)

WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL (WBMS)

iv. HIGH SCHOOL’S

BATTERY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL (BCHS)

BEAUFORT HIGH SCHOOL (BHS)

BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL (BLMS)

HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL (HHIHS)

MAY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL (MRHS)

WHALE BRANCH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (WBECHS)

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ORIENTATION OF OUTDOOR FACILITIES

Disclaimer The information in this guide is general in nature and cannot be relied upon as professional advice

concerning the design of, or marking out for, sporting facilities and playing areas. No assurance is given as to the accuracy of any information contained in this guide and readers should not rely on its accuracy.

Readers should obtain their own independent and professional advice in relation to their proposed sporting activity.

BEAUFORT MIDDLE SCHOOL (BMS)

BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (BLMS)

H.E. McCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (MMS)

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LADY’S ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL (LIMS)

RIVER RIDGE ACADEMY (RRA)

ROBERT SMALLS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (RSIA)

WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL (WBMS)

BATTERY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL (BAHS)

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