Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center
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Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center
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The largest building project in the Campus’ 78-year history, the $45 million, 112,000 square foot Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center opened in January 2006. Located on the Brooklyn campus at the corner of Ashland and DeKalb avenues, the Wellness Center is a hub of activity for student activities and athletic events.
The Blackbirds' men's basketball team christened the new home court with a 63-60 win over Sacred Heart on Jan. 26, 2006. The grand opening of the Wellness Center was for the LIU vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) men's basketball game on Feb. 27, 2006 - a 67-64 LIU victory.
The WRAC features a 2,500-seat arena, an NCAA regulation-size swimming pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center and weight room. In addition, two tennis courts and a running track sit atop the roof.
The WRAC also features a wellness center that is geared toward a growing Brooklyn community. Cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic therapy and asthma education services are available. The pool also features a hydraulic floor for aqua therapy.
The facility also serves as a venue for community civic and social events. The WRAC has also hosted the VH1 Celebrity Hip-Hop Basketball Classic and various local high school sporting events.
The first event in the WRAC was an LIU men's basketball win against Sacred Heart on Jan. 26, 2006.
LIU hosted the 2007-08 NEC Women's Basketball Championship in the WRAC.
The LIU volleyball team won back-to-back NEC Championships in the WRAC in 2006 and 2007.
The roof of the WRAC features two tennis courts and a running track.
LIU students have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center in the WRAC.
The Wellness Center features an NCAA-regulation pool.