The project, which F/CM began developing in late 2023, wrapped up construction in early April. Soon afterward, F/CM, its partners, and the greater UH community celebrated the court鈥檚 completion with a grand opening. Representatives from project partners Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the National Fitness Campaign attended the ribbon cutting ceremony alongside F/CM. The ceremony was completed with help from UH mascots Shasta and Sasha, as well as BlueCross Blue Shield鈥檚 mascot Blue Bear.
| Facilities/Construction Management (F/CM) proudly completed a new fitness court for the 91视频 in mid-spring. The outdoors facility is located next to The Quad, just south of the A. D. Bruce Religion Center (see map). |  |
Enhancing Campus Wellness
鈥淭he Fitness Court is intended to provide a free, accessible outdoor recreational and wellness space for students, faculty, and staff that promotes health, physical activity, and community engagement,鈥� said F/CM Project Manager Shaymaa Al Barghash.
鈥淭he court supports individual workouts, group fitness classes, and full-body circuit training through seven exercise zones, while also enhancing the campus environment as an outdoor public wellness amenity.鈥�
The court can host up to 48 users at one time. The Gym/Fitness Court side has space for up to 28 users, while the Yoga / Studio side can host about 20 users.
Looking to the Future
F/CM is currently planning to add a covering to the court to support usage on sunny days.
鈥淭here is something truly special about watching a project grow from an idea, to drawings, and finally into a real space on campus. As the Project Manager, seeing the Fitness Court come to life has been incredibly rewarding,鈥� said Al Barghash.
鈥淭he completed Fitness Court is more than a construction project; it is a lasting outdoor wellness space where students, faculty, and staff can move, connect, and take care of their well-being. Seeing it completed and ready to serve the campus community is a proud and meaningful moment for our team.鈥�
F/CM commends the department鈥檚 teamwork and our campus partners for coming together to support student wellness, one of the University鈥檚 top priorities. F/CM looks forward to seeing the UH community enjoy using the court and expresses thanks to all those who contributed.