POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – The James J. McCann Center continues its renovation and expansion with an expected completion date during the fall of 2019.
 
Check out the video above to see a behind the scenes look at the renovations and updates.

This project is being supported by a generous gift from The James J. McCann Charitable Trust, which issued a $2 million grant to support the replacement and significant expansion of the auxiliary gym and fitness center in the James J. McCann Recreation Center.
 
The renovated McCann Center will enhance the experience, and meet fitness and recreational needs for all students on campus. New features will include:

• Nearly 8,000-square foot weight room for varsity athletes, with refueling station and multiple lane 40-yard turf track
• Over 7,600-square foot fitness center for all students, with treatment space for partnership with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program
  • Fitness center includes secondary entrance for game day to allow students a dedicated entrance when traffic around building increases
• Two full size basketball courts for intramural and club sport activities
• Second story walking track
• Multipurpose space with an indoor turf area
• Multipurpose rooms for fitness, dance, yoga, and academic classes with hardwood floors. Will also serve as reception space
• Café/lounge with space for concessions on arena game days
• Renovated locker room space to accommodate varsity student-athletes with team rooms and shared lounges
• Apparel shop to enhance and grow the Marist brand
• Expanded ticket office with multiple box office windows for will call and ticket sales on game days and throughout the year 

You can track the progress of the project here as the Marist Athletics Department and Red Fox Network provide complete coverage of the work.