Project CHK: Renovate the Varsity Locker Rooms

In the spirit of the UP Centennial, the College of Human Kinetics is also aiming to undergo it’s first student-initiated major renovation project since the College’s construction exactly 70 years ago.

Now, why should you even care?

UAAP Season 70 is fast approaching, and we want the UP to WIN. We’re not just talking about 1 or 2 varsity teams winning the Gold, we’re talking about getting as much wins as possible. These teams simply cannot train well if only 1 of their two faucets are working with running water. These teams cannot train well knowing that they won’t be able to enjoy a decent shower after their pamatay training. These teams cannot train well knowing that they’re going to retire to a smelly and cramped locker room.

Our athletes need more than just vague ideas of service and self-sacrifice. Our athletes need a concrete reason to give back to U.P.!

This is a major and groundbreaking project on a scale that the college has never seen before. The passions and efforts of the council have already garnered the assistance of 2 BA Interior Design graduates who were part of the Kalayaan Dormitory renovation (who have agreed to lend their talents in designing the 3D Models for the new Locker Rooms).

A new and upcoming organization, Run For Change has also pledged it’s support for the project by making it the beneficiary of it’s first cause-oriented race run on June 29, 2008.

We have also gained the attention of the UP Alumni members who are in the Quezon City Hall, most notably Councilor Dorothy “Doray” Delarmente who came into the college to visit the dilapidated Varsity Locker Rooms of the college (she was so moved by what she saw that she already agreed to donate to the project).

We are gaining much ground, but we still have a long road to travel. On behalf of the UP Varsity Athletes, I am asking for any support that anyone is willing to lend us. We are looking for anyone who is willing to solicit, market, donate, give contacts, or just pledge their support on this website! Spread the word to everyone you know! Any effort, no matter how big or small, is GREATLY APPRECIATED.

If anyone is interested about the project, we are inviting them to text ME (Rep. Yupingkun) at 09063001500.