Case Studies: Saint Michael's

Project Overview

Client: Saint Michael’s College Dublin Secondary School

Location: Saint Michael’s College Sports Complex, Dublin, Ireland

Industry: Secondary School Sports and Physical Development

Project Summary

Saint Michael’s College Dublin Secondary School, a respected institution with a strong focus on student well-being and athletic development, engaged us to design and supply a high-performance gym facility in their sports complex. The primary objective was to create a space that would support students’ physical education and athletic programs, with an emphasis on strength, conditioning, and safe training practices. The completed gym provides students with a professionally designed environment equipped with versatile, durable equipment tailored to the needs of adolescent athletes.

Planning and Preparation

The project began with a comprehensive consultation process to understand Saint Michael’s College’s vision and goals for their students. We conducted a detailed assessment of the available space, focusing on designing a layout that would maximise functionality, safety, and accessibility.

Key design considerations included:

1. Youth-Focused Customisation: Equipment was selected and arranged with the specific needs and safety requirements of secondary school students in mind. Adjustability and accessibility were key factors in our equipment choices, ensuring that students of various ages and abilities could safely use the facility.

2. Branded Aesthetic: Branded nameplates featuring the Saint Michael’s College logo were added to key equipment pieces, creating a unified, professional appearance that instills pride and school spirit among students.

3. Efficient Space Utilisation: To maximise the gym’s potential, we used a custom rig with integrated storage that keeps equipment organised and frees up floor space for functional and group activities.

Our planning approach ensured that the facility would meet Saint Michael’s College’s educational and athletic needs, creating a motivating space where students can safely build fitness and physical skills.

Installation Process

The installation was organised to minimise disruption to the school’s daily activities, working in coordination with the Saint Michael’s administration and facilities team. We followed a phased installation approach, with careful adherence to health and safety guidelines suitable for a school environment.

Key Phases:

1. Delivery and Inspection: All equipment, including custom rigs and storage units, was delivered and thoroughly inspected to ensure quality and readiness for installation.

2. Assembly and Layout: Equipment assembly followed the pre-planned layout, with attention to optimising floor space and providing safe, accessible pathways throughout the facility. Key branded elements were strategically positioned to foster school pride and create a welcoming, inspiring atmosphere for students.

This careful installation approach resulted in a well-organised, safe, and high-performance facility that supports a wide range of physical activities.

Equipment

The facility was equipped with versatile, durable equipment that meets the demands of a secondary school environment. Our partnerships with leading equipment manufacturers allowed us to provide Saint Michael’s College with high-quality machines designed for safe, effective youth training. We included functional training tools and core equipment to foster foundational strength, agility, and endurance for students across different sports.

Key Pieces:

  • Exigo Six Bay Rig – A robust option tailored for safe, strength training.
  • Exigo Adjustable Glute Ham Developer – Promotes core strength and injury prevention while being adjustable for different student heights.
  • Exigo Adjustable Benches – Provide flexibility for a range of exercises, accommodating the varied fitness levels of students.
  • Exigo Prone Row – Supports the body in a face-down position to enable safe, targeted rowing exercises that strengthen the upper back, shoulders, and arms while minimizing strain on the lower back.
  • Exigo Leg Press – Builds lower body strength by targeting the quads, glutes, and hamstrings through a controlled pressing motion.

Each piece was chosen to support the specific physical development needs of young rugby athletes, encouraging safe and comprehensive training.

Outcome

The new gym at Saint Michael’s College Dublin Secondary School was completed on time, with excellent feedback from students and staff. The incorporation of school-branded elements and carefully selected equipment has created a professional and motivating atmosphere that aligns with the school’s educational and athletic goals. School administrators expressed high satisfaction with the efficient installation process and the quality of the facility, which now serves as a flagship part of Saint Michael’s College’s commitment to fostering student fitness and well-being.

This new facility provides Saint Michael’s College Dublin students with a safe, functional, and inspiring space that supports their physical education curriculum and extracurricular athletic programs, helping to build a foundation for lifelong fitness and healthy habits.

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