GMG.com volunteer effort to build a Sand Pit

mad dog · April 18, 2006

if there's a date for labor, let me know, and i'll be there if at all possible.

UNTLifer · April 18, 2006

First, I'd like to point out that the Texas Tech players look reckless and terribly gay in that picture.
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That's normal, not that there's anything wrong with that.

christen the facility with a beach volleyball match starring the UNT Dance Team.

Marv Albert: YES!

Texas Stranger · April 19, 2006

I'm thinking that with an athletic dorm full o' big, strong beneficiaries that labor should be the least of the hurdles. Just need to get a bunch of shovels, etc.

So, here's the first $ 100 pledge.

Sound_Man · April 19, 2006

I don't hink labor wil lbe a problem, cash wil lprobably take a bit to get drummed up, but the main thing is if this is really wanted/needed andif it has been approved. still waiting to hear from davidson

hope24 · April 20, 2006

Im good for some green as well...
does this have to be approved by the NCAA or the admin at the school? If so, I assume this would just be a formality. Probably an ignorant question, but I figure someone here knows about all these things...
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I would think any physical modifications of the campus (being state property) including digging a giant hole in it, would absolutely need approval.

bigrobdsp · April 20, 2006

I actually built one of these things behind our old fraternity house. it only took about a day and was a much easier project than I thought it was going to be. ours was for a sand volleyball pit and not a work out area, but I can only assume that these things can serve some purpose to sober people as well. the main problem we encountered years later was the synthetic fabric stuff that we put down below the sand comming up. we eventually pulled all of it up. we used french drains below the sand instead of a foot of gravel and that worked fine for drainage. the whole project cost us about $2k. the railroad ties that we surronded it with were donated, but they couldnt cost that much. if anyone wants to get with me and go over how we built ours just let me know. if I remember right Mhow2 and Mad hatter were both there helping with the volleyball pit so we should have a decent amount of experience on this job.

Sound_Man · April 20, 2006

Your price is probably pretty close to what i figured when you do the math that this is about 3 times the size of a standard volleyball court

TeachinTodd · April 24, 2006

I, too, can be counted on for some green and lots of sweat. Looking forward to helping out!

ParksAndRecRick · May 1, 2006

I have a good supplier of white sifted sand that we have been using in the parks on our volleyball courts for years. If there is any interest, please let me know.

Thanks,

ParksAndRecRick

adman · May 7, 2006

Any update on this project? I'd be happy to help, be it money or in kind donations.

Harry · May 10, 2006

I have received several emails from people that either want to help or donate money as well.

TeachinTodd · May 10, 2006

Maybe when/if this is about to happen, we could start a new thread for donation information, and pin it?

Harry · May 23, 2006

Unfortunately this project is going to be delayed for now. This is not due to anyone on our end. Thanks for everyone's willingness to help. We will keep you posted as to when we are able to get approval to get this project rolling again. GMG!