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Arrival at Waikerie Community Sports Centre

Situated in Lawrie Terrace, the Waikerie Community Sports Centre is an extensive sports precinct over 8 hectares and includes playing fields used for hockey, cricket, soccer, athletics, softball, touch football and special functions. The fields are adjacent to 6 hard tennis courts, 2 netball/basketball courts, the grassed croquet courts, bowling club and swimming pool.

The Recreation Centre's exterior blends white and red corrugated iron with a brown brick façade. The car park has an accessible car parking space and there is a step-free concrete path from the car park to the entrance. Along the path there is shaded seating on the right and further along on the left is the female change room.

A structure with a red corrugated iron and brown brick exterior stands in the center. Prominent facility signage in bold white letters is displayed. The car park directly adjoins the building, hosting a variety of cars in different models and colours. To the right is a stretch of green grass bordered by concrete bollards. On the left, a road sign indicates "Reduce Speed Now,". The concrete road has white line markings.
A building with a red corrugated iron and brown brick facade. Bold white letters form the prominent facility signage. The adjacent concrete car park accommodates three cars of various models and colours, with designated accessible parking on the right, marked by blue wheelchairs and white diagonal lines. To the right of the building is a shaded area and an expanse of green grass.
A structure with a red corrugated iron and brown brick exterior stands centrally. Prominent facility signage in bold white letters is displayed. The adjacent concrete car park accommodates three cars of various models and colours, with designated accessible parking on the right, marked by blue wheelchairs and white diagonal lines. To the right of the building is a shaded area with picnic tables, and beyond lies an expanse of green grass. A substantial tree is visible further in.
A building with a red corrugated iron and brown brick facade stands centrally. To the left, a shaded area features picnic tables. On the right, a shaded pathway leads to the entrance, and a brick path veers right between the grass. Tall light posts are visible, and a black chain fence surrounds the tennis court.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Crunching gravel
  2. Cheering & yelling
  3. Vehicle sounds
  4. Birds chirping
  5. Sporting sounds (kicking balls)
Smell

Smells

  1. Cut grass
  2. Fresh, rural air
  3. Gum trees
  4. Sporting ointments (faint)
Touch

Feel

  1. Change in floor surfaces
  2. Excitement & anticipation
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Close proximity to others
  5. External weather conditions
Sight

Sight

  1. Red & white building
  2. Sporting fields
  3. Parked vehicles
  4. People playing sports
  5. People eating & drinking

Entrance at Waikerie Community Sports Centre

The entrance has step-free access with a manual glass door opening outward. Inside, the reception desk and kiosk is located on the left where there is an array of confectioneries, including sweets, chips, ice cream, and slushies available. Directly ahead is the Wellness Centre, accessible through a blue, outward-opening door.

To the right is a seating area featuring bright pink plastic chairs and wooden tables near the glass wall, allowing visitors to observe sports activities outside while having a snack.

A wide corridor from the right of the entrance leads towards the Stadium and Gymnasium, as well as the change rooms and bathrooms that include an accessible shower and toilet.

The entrance provides step-free access through a manual glass door opening outward. The right wall is entirely glass, while the left wall is made of brown brick. Informational and safety warning banners are affixed to the left wall. The ceiling features a corrugated design.
To the left is a glass door equipped with a black anti-slip mat. Two fire extinguishers are affixed to the wall along with a green exit sign. In the middle, the reception/kiosk displays brochures and a small Christmas tree on the counter. Adjacent is a blue door. To the right is a larger blue glass door. A flatscreen is mounted on the right wall, and a CCTV is affixed to the ceiling. A free standing banner stands on the right. The low ceiling is white with LED lights, the floor has grey tiles
To the right is the glass door equipped with a black anti-slippery mat. Two fire extinguishers are affixed to the wall along with a green exit sign. Movable plastic tables and chairs in yellow and red are positioned on the right near the glass wall. A section of the tennis court outside is visible. On the left is a fire hose reel mounted to the wall. The low ceiling is white with LED lights, and the floor has grey tiles with a granite design.
To the right is a floor-to-ceiling glass window allowing a view of the outside. Movable plastic chairs and wooden tables are arranged near the window. On the left is a fire hose reel mounted to the wall along with picture frames. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall. A free-standing signage stood underneath. A sanitizer dispenser is placed in the middle. The low ceiling is white with LED lights, and the floor has grey tiles with a granite design.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Squeaking shoes on vinyl floor
  2. Music
  3. Bouncing balls
  4. People talking & laughing
  5. Café sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Food & café aroma
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Body odours (close proximity)
  4. Controlled air environment
  5. Deodorants & fragrances (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Hungry & thirsty
  2. Change in floor surfaces
  3. Excitement & anticipation
  4. Elevated heart rate
  5. Change in temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Bright fluorescent lights
  2. Bright pink chairs
  3. Food & drinks for sale
  4. People eating & drinking
  5. People queuing

Sports Stadium at Waikerie Community Sports Centre

To access the Sports Stadium, turn right from the entrance and then turn left down a corridor. On the left, stairs lead upward to the second gymnasium while further down the corridor and on the right is the entrance to the Sports Stadium. A short aluminium ramp covers an approximate 10cm stepped entry to the stadium.

The floor is highly-varnished timber, creating glare from the skylights and fluorescent lighting and has markings in red, green, blue, and white to indicate areas for games.

Tiered seating is positioned on two sides of the stadium. Banners for various brands are affixed to the wall, with the local Waikerie basketball team banners' red and black colour scheme dominating the space.

On the right, a white brick wall hosts a defibrillator in a red wall-mounted box with informational instructions. The left wall holds three picture frames and light switches. A short aluminum ramp covers an approximately 10cm stepped entry to the stadium. Inside, the stadium features highly varnished timber flooring with markings for various ball games, and tiered seating is arranged on both sides. The ceiling exhibits exposed blue beams, and fluorescent lights. Banners encircle the area.
Within the stadium, the floor is highly varnished timber marked for various ball games, including a central "W." The ceiling features insulated foams, exposed blue beams, and fluorescent lights. Encircling the area are banners, predominantly black and red, displaying the local Waikerie basketball team. Red doors are situated at the left and right corners.
In the stadium, the floor is polished timber marked for various ball games. The ceiling has insulated foams, exposed blue beams, and fluorescent lights. Black and red banners displaying the local Waikerie basketball team encircle the area. Red doors are on the left, and another door is open on the right. A white bench and black plastic chairs are aligned on the left, while tiered seating is arranged on the right.
In the stadium, the floor is polished timber marked for various ball games. The pitched ceiling features insulated foams, exposed blue beams, and fluorescent lights. Black and red banners displaying the local Waikerie basketball team encircle the area. Red doors are situated on the right, with tiered seating on both sides of the court. A digital screen is affixed to the upper right-hand corner, and an audio speaker is positioned on the left.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Squeaky shoes on floor
  2. Loud thuds of basketballs
  3. Echoes
  4. Music
  5. Yelling & cheering
Smell

Smells

  1. Sporting ointments
  2. Body odours (close proximity)
  3. Controlled air environment
  4. Cleaning products (mild)
  5. Sanitisers
Touch

Feel

  1. Close proximity to others
  2. Excitement & anticipation
  3. Elevated heart rate
  4. Change in floor surfaces
  5. Elevated body temperature
Sight

Sight

  1. Glare & reflections
  2. Red, white & black features
  3. Signage & banners
  4. People playing games
  5. Spectators cheering

Gymnasium at Waikerie Community Sports Centre

The gym has two sections with the main gym down the corridor on the left, past the sports stadium and the second is accessible via stairs from the corridor. The entrance is a single inward-opening wooden door which leads into a room with exercise equipment including bench press, and weights directly ahead, with cardio machines further to the right.

There are wall-to-ceiling mirrors lining the left wall, whilst the walls to the right are painted blue and the floor is grey rubber tiles. The second gym upstairs has carpets and offers an outside view through floor-to-ceiling windows. The upstairs “Boot Camp” room is an open space for team training activities and can get loud with high intensity training sessions.

On the left is the reception next to a blue door. A free standing banner stands in the middle, accompanied by framed posters and a fire hose reel. To the right, a corridor leads to the Stadium, with pamphlets placed on the wall. A staircase with a ramp leads upstairs. In the corridor, there's a staircase in the middle, a fire exit sign, and posters on the left wall. The ceiling transitions from white outside to cream with a corrugated design in the corridor. A rubbish bin is placed on the right.
In the center of a cream brick wall, there's an inward-opening door. Weightlifting machines, including lat pulldown and press machines, are arranged. The floor is covered in black rubber tiles, and additional weights are displayed in a rack. The ceiling is entirely white with fluorescent lights. On the left, there's a floor-to-ceiling mirror.
To the right is a fuchsia counter table with hand sanitizers. On the left, weightlifting machines, lat pulldown machines, and smith machines are arranged. In the middle row, there are rowers, bench machines, and treadmills. Further in, the weights equipment, including barbells and kettlebells, are arranged on the left. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the left wall. The wall is white with blue accents, and the floor has grey rubber tiles.
A fuchsia counter table with hand sanitizers is placed on the middle wall, accompanied by a display rack for belongings. To the right is a lat pulldown machine, and in the middle row, a smith machine is positioned along with rowers, bench machines, and treadmills. Further in, additional machines are arranged. The ceiling is entirely white with a porous design, and the floor is covered in grey rubber tiles. Posters adorn the blue wall on the right, and the left wall is white.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Music
  2. Banging & clanging of gym equipment
  3. Grunting & groaning of gym attendees
  4. Instructions from coaches
  5. Whirring of fan
Smell

Smells

  1. Rubber flooring
  2. Cleaning products
  3. Body odours (close proximity)
  4. Sporting ointments (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Elevated heart rate
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Elevated body temperature
  4. Exhilaration
  5. Heavy breathing
Sight

Sight

  1. Bright lights
  2. Exercise equipment
  3. Bright colours
  4. People exercising
  5. People talking & laughing
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