Pro-inspired spaces promote team spirit and community pride
Hockey players of all ages can look forward to gearing up in new "championship lifestyle” locker rooms at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre.
The locker rooms feature new decals, colours and designs, themed doors, and signage using branding and logos of the Belle River Junior Canadiens and Lakeshore Lightning.
“After a difficult few years for kids’ sports, we really wanted to do something that would bring players’ spirits up, get them excited to come to the rink, and make them feel special,” said Brad Hart, Executive Director of Player Development for the Belle River District Minor Hockey Association. “And you can see it in every age group. Players run down the hall and their eyes light up when they get to use the locker rooms.”
Originally proposed in early 2022, the Municipality worked with the Association to create a space that would be enjoyed by visitors and residents alike.
“We quickly recognized the opportunity to work closely with a local organization and enhance the experience of all of our visitors,” said Frank Jeney, Lakeshore’s Division Leader - Community Services. “The debut of these unique locker rooms will help the ATRC stand out as a premier recreation facility dedicated to serving our communities.”
The new locker rooms were made possible through the donation of materials and installation costs by Brochu Construction.
“There are so many coaches and volunteers who dedicate countless hours of their time to give kids the opportunity to play hockey,” said J.P. Brochu, owner of Brochu Construction. “I was born in Lakeshore and played hockey growing up, so I saw this project as a unique opportunity to give back to the community and support the Belle River Junior Canadiens and the Lakeshore Lightning.”
Brochu added that his crew members also donated their time to install the new locker room equipment.
View more images of the locker rooms online: ATRC Locker Room Upgrades.
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