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Waunakee gymnasts urge district to replace aging competition floor
Summary
Athletes and the gymnastics coach told the Waunakee Community School District facilities committee the team’s spring floor is past its life expectancy, creates safety and competition issues, and boosters have $15,000 available toward replacement.
Ashley Young, head coach of the Waunakee gymnastics team, and team captains asked the Waunakee Community School District facilities committee on an agenda item to approve purchase of a new spring floor.
Young told the committee the existing spring floor was purchased used in 2014 and “was already well worn.” Addie, a team captain, said, “This is not a want, this is a need. One that directly affects our safety, performance, and ability to continue participating in this sport at a competitive level.”
The students and coach told the committee the current floor is glue-bonded to foam, so it cannot be deep-cleaned, and that embedded wear has reduced cushioning. Addie said most spring floors…
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