• 3200 Mountain View Dr. Anchorage, AK 99501
  • Toll Free (in Alaska): 1-888-499-7625
  • info@specialolympicsalaska.org
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Special Olympics
Alaska Jim Balamaci
Training Center

As of December 2022, Special Olympics Alaska has a revised Return to Activities protocol. The protocol will take into account COVID case rate in a given community, as well as the vaccination rate among participants.  

Please visit the COVID-19 Response Page for more detailed information on the Full Revised Return to Activities protocol for Special Olympics Alaska activities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Eddie Eccker – Community Programs Manager

 

3200 Mountain View Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99501


eddie@specialolympicsalaska.org
1-888-499-7625 (toll free in Alaska)
1-907-222-7625 (ext 610)
1-907-222-6200 (fax)

 

Special Olympics Alaska Jim Balamaci Training Center

This ultra-modern facility hosts sporting events, athletes, coaches’ training programs, volunteers, and is the headquarters for the Special Olympics Alaska statewide program. It also features a state-of-the-art weight training and fitness center with expert staff to help athletes meet sports and personal goals, as well as their physical health and wellness needs. Featured areas include:

20,000 Square Foot Gymnasium

Basketball, indoor track, floor hockey, volleyball and other athletic competitions Showers and locker rooms

Commercial kitchen for event functions

Multi-purpose meeting areas and activity rooms

Facility Classrooms

Space for athletes, coaches, volunteers, and family/support systems training For nutrition workshops, exercise and wellness programs, family home training exercise programs, coaches and volunteer training, and more

For Profit Organization_Facility Request

 

Non Profit Organization Facility Request

 

Special Olympics Alaska Activities and Partners Facility Request

 

Facility Usage Policy

Fitness Center

Cardiovascular fitness

Strength Training

Flexibility

Endurance Training

Balance

Proprioception

Central Administration Center

Executive, staff and support offices

Reception area

Training rooms

Classrooms

Large and small conference rooms

Facility Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures

Ongoing Cleaning: 

Wipe handrails, phones, and door knobs throughout entire facility

Ensure bathrooms are cleaned and stocked with supplies every day

Wipe down all common areas including reception desks

Clean kitchen thoroughly, wiping down all appliances, counters and table and chairs

Sweep the Gym and Track

Empty all trash throughout entire facility Vacuum high traffic areas

Refill sanitizer dispensers as needed

Sanitize handrails and equipment

Other – night cleaning crew will perform thorough cleaning of bathrooms and office spaces, mop and clean walkways and stairwells.

Before User Group Cleaning:

Walk through facility to make sure area of use is clean prior to use

Pull requested equipment

Ensure clean pens are stocked at reception areas

Spot Clean as needed

Screen Guests upon entrance to facility

After User Group Cleaning:

Sanitize all used equipment

Clean handrails and door knobs

Spot mop floors as needed

Sweep the Gym and Track, clean the stairwells.

Check bathrooms for cleanliness

Put used towels in Washer immediately after use.