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Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center
The Home of Blackbirds Basketball

The Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center opened in January 2006. The $45 million, 112,000 square foot structure was the largest building project in Long Island University’s history. The WRAC features a 2,500-seat basketball arena, an NCAA regulation-size swimming pool and a state-of-the-art ?tness 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 ?oor for aqua therapy. The facility also serves as a venue for community civic and social events. For the past two years, the WRAC has hosted the VH1 Celebrity Hip-Hop Basketball Classic.

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