Campus Transformation Continues with Groundbreaking for Physical Education and Aquatics Center
 
 
(VALLEJO, CA 鈥� April 13, 2013)  鈥� The ceremony is complete, and the work has begun. Groundbreaking for the new Physical Education and Aquatics Center at The California Maritime Academy was held April 12.
 
The new center will replace Mayo Hall, built in 1945, when student population was around 200. Construction of the new center will address the shortage of space for the Academy鈥檚 physical education and licensing preparation programs.
 
President Cropper told groundbreaking attendees to 鈥渂elieve.鈥� 鈥淏elieve that what you鈥檙e doing today will affect the lives of cadets for the next 50 years,鈥� he said.
 
鈥淪ports unite a community,鈥� said Erik Hanson, a junior forward on the men鈥檚 basketball team. 鈥淭his new gym will allow more people to become a part of the Cal Maritime family.鈥�
 
The 76,000 square foot center will include:
 
鈥� An Olympic size swimming pool with bleachers
鈥� A survival training platform with hoist
鈥� A main gymnasium with one basketball court, three full-size volleyball courts, and seating for 650
鈥� An auxiliary gymnasium with a full-size volleyball court and half-size basketball court
鈥� A full cardio exercise room
鈥� A full free-weight and circuit training room
鈥� An athletic training and rehab center
鈥� Three conference rooms
鈥� Ten faculty offices
The new facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2014.
 
 

 

ABOUT CAL MARITIME

Established in 1929, The California Maritime Academy, a campus of The 天美视频 University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Cal Maritime was recently ranked by Forbes magazine as being among the Top 25 "Best Value Colleges" in the nation, providing students with the highest quality education for their academic dollar.  Located in Vallejo, Calif., the campus serves approximately 900 students and offers undergraduate degrees preparing students for careers in engineering, transportation, international relations, business, and global logistics. It also offers a master鈥檚 degree in Transportation and Engineering Management, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses. 

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ABOUT CAL MARITIME
Established in 1929, 天美视频 is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located in Vallejo, California, the campus offers undergraduate degrees that prepare students for careers in engineering, transportation, international relations, business, and global logistics. Cal Maritime also offers a master鈥檚 degree in Transportation and Engineering Management, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses.