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Complex would feature four basketball courts, cater to other sports Dawson's selfie continued from p.46 Neale says 90 per cent of the facility's court time has already been requested by various associations, including some in Mississauga and even Brampton, though Neale says he has turned some away in order to accommodate as many different associations as possible. "This (facility) is not exclusive to basketball, but basketball is the hottest up-and-coming sport in Canada, with the Raptors on fire and the last two years all the NBA draft picks from Mississauga and Brampton," Neale says. "Everyone wants a piece of the action. Everyone thinks they can join the NBA now. It's a hot spot, and I want to nurture that drive." Neale says he began talking about the project with Town of Oakville officials last fall. A partnership with the Town was discussed, but Neale has chosen to make the sportsplex a completely private venture. He anticipates breaking ground this summer and completing the facility by the start of 2016. "We think it's terrific, and it would provide Oakville residents with another opportunity to have the active lifestyle we think is so valuable and important here in town," said Oakville mayor Rob Burton. "The question of partnering with him is something that came up. When he looked Paul Dawson didn't see it as that big of a deal, just a way to connect with a fan. The Oakville native, a defender for the National Lacrosse League's Rochester Knighthawks, had just sat down in the penalty box after a spirited fight with New England's Bill O'Brien during an Apr. 28 game when fan Erik Miles started banging on the glass. Dawson turned and, seeing that Miles leaning against the glass trying to take a selfie, posed for him. WROC-TV sports anchor/reporter Prescott Rossi captured the exchange between Miles and Dawson and played it on the newscast that night. Over the next 24 hours, the video and the photo went viral. The video was picked up by ESPN, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, Fox Sports and Bleacher Report. -- To view the video and find a link to the whole story, visit our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/HaltonSports 47 | Thursday, May 7, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com pose goes viral A rendering of the interior of a planned sports complex in southeast Oakville.| photo courtesy Mike Neale at the partnership agreement, the type of arrangements we have with the (Oakville Soccer Club), for example, it was not a direction he was comfortable with. He's very passionate about his idea, and I'm very happy to hear this entrepreneur is pushing forward." Other features of the sportsplex would include seating areas adjacent to each court, a third-floor strength and conditioning centre, an indoor track, offices available for rent by local sports organizations, and media booths where students could hone their broadcasting and filming skills by recording or even streaming games. "It will be inclusive to everybody," says Neale, who plans to install a wide variety of athlete silhouettes outside the building. "People will say `I belong there.' We would have seniors programs during the day, (where they are) able to walk around the track. A 5,000-square-foot gym. A bus for the facility could go to local schools to pick up kids and every day could be a different sport -- volleyball, dodgeball, floor hockey -- to put an after-school program together. We've already talked on the surface with other groups who would operate tutoring. A central area on the second floor with wi-fi where students can hang out in a great atmosphere and do their homework." THE GYM NAUTILUS Est. 1982 Convenient, clean, and friendly. We're Oakville's best kept secret! High quality weight training and Nautilus cardio equipment. Experienced and mature personal trainers. Carpeted, air conditioned with ample natural light from large windows. Free indoor parking. 4-Month Student Special $189 + HST 11 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, ON www.thegymnautilus.com 905-844-1610