(VALLEJO, CA 鈥� October 11, 2014) 鈥� Cal Maritime's new Physical Education and Aquatics
Center has opened, replacing Mayo Hall which was built in 1945. The old gym was constructed
to accommodate a student population of 200. These days Cal Maritime has 1200 students.
A ribbon cutting for the new facility was held October 11 during Homecoming festivities
on campus. Positioned near the entrance to Cal Maritime where Maritime Academy Drive
meets Sonoma Boulevard, the new facility 鈥� the exterior of which features Cal Maritime's
distinctive compass rose logo 鈥� is visible from Interstate 80. Construction began
in the spring of 2013.
"This building tells a story," said Cal Maritime President Thomas Cropper. "It's
a story of passion, and we have a chance to write the next chapter."
The 76,000 square foot center addresses a shortage of space for the Academy's physical
education and licensing programs, as well as many of the school's athletics programs.
Its features 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 635
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
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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.