UTech, Jamaica 2016-17 Annual Report

University of Technology, Jamaica ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Page 85 Excellence Through Knowledge Table 2 below provides a breakdown of the number of applications received and processed for the Sports Facilities for the period April 2016 - March 2017. Table 2 Applications processed -Internal and External users There were eight (8) cancellations and two (2) events that were not approved. The threat of Hurricane Matthew last year resulted in some of the cancellations. Sport Facilities Revenue For the period under review, the department earned $3,382,940 in revenue from the rental of the Sports Facilities. There were eight (8) cancellations of events. Table 3 shows the breakdown of revenue for the current and previous periods. Table 3 Sports Facility Revenue COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS 2016 Rio Olympics Eight Student Athletes were selected to represent Jamaica in track and field at the 2016 Olympic Games along with Coach Paul Francis. Table 4 details their achievement: Facility Type No. of applications processed for facility No. of internal applications No. of External applications Auditorium 95 61 34* Swimming Pool 41 6 35 Playing fields & courts 49 43 6 Total 184 110 75 Facility Type 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 Auditorium $3,467,250 $3,280,250 $ 2,260,500 Swimming pool $812,890 $891,550 $791,940 Playing fields/court $199,500 $182,800 $330,500 Total $4,479,640 $4,354,600 $3,382,940.0