Shock of order moves Gávea
In addition to the cleaning, which is now in its sixth day, lawn drainage is being repaired and the basketball court floor is among the priority works.
By Danielle Rocha - GloboEsporte.com - in
While the athletes are working hard to get back into shape after the holidays, Flamengo's employees have also been working hard to get the clubhouse looking the way their new president wants. The shake-up of order at Gávea Stadium has reached its sixth day. This Wednesday, anyone walking around the club bumped into cleaning and painting crews. The deadline set by the 'sheriff' appointed by Patrícia Amorim to manage the work is 15 days.
"Today we're weeding the courts near the soccer field, painting the walls inside the clubhouse, maintaining the playground, cleaning the main hall, and replacing the lighting on the basketball court. We've already removed several truckloads of trash and debris that have been here since 2008," said Luis Claudio Cotta, the director in charge, who also enjoys being called "mayor" by employees.
In addition to the 35-person cleanup—some of them from a specialized cleaning company owned by Flamengo fans who didn't charge for the service—the basketball gym and soccer field are also being meticulously maintained. While the floodlights have been replaced, the poor flooring still needs attention. Later this week, a mortar will be installed so the basketball practice session can be held. The main team has been training at the Olympic Arena in Barra. The field, which according to Luis Claudio had clogged drainage, has already had the problem fixed.
"Replacing the court floor is among the priorities. We're also looking into the pool bleachers. I'm awaiting the results of the survey being conducted with members, but I imagine that renovations to the locker rooms and bathrooms are among the immediate projects they've suggested. The employees are motivated, and as I walk around the club, I think they feel monitored. But it all depends on the treatment and the example set," said Patrícia Amorim, who plans to sell advance tickets to members at a special ticket booth starting with the second round of the Rio State Championship.
"Today we're weeding the courts near the soccer field, painting the walls inside the clubhouse, maintaining the playground, cleaning the main hall, and replacing the lighting on the basketball court. We've already removed several truckloads of trash and debris that have been here since 2008," said Luis Claudio Cotta, the director in charge, who also enjoys being called "mayor" by employees.
In addition to the 35-person cleanup—some of them from a specialized cleaning company owned by Flamengo fans who didn't charge for the service—the basketball gym and soccer field are also being meticulously maintained. While the floodlights have been replaced, the poor flooring still needs attention. Later this week, a mortar will be installed so the basketball practice session can be held. The main team has been training at the Olympic Arena in Barra. The field, which according to Luis Claudio had clogged drainage, has already had the problem fixed.
"Replacing the court floor is among the priorities. We're also looking into the pool bleachers. I'm awaiting the results of the survey being conducted with members, but I imagine that renovations to the locker rooms and bathrooms are among the immediate projects they've suggested. The employees are motivated, and as I walk around the club, I think they feel monitored. But it all depends on the treatment and the example set," said Patrícia Amorim, who plans to sell advance tickets to members at a special ticket booth starting with the second round of the Rio State Championship.