Maverick Activities Center
How did this project get started?
UT Arlington students voted in favor of the Student Life Initiative referendum in April 2005. Behind this referendum was the desire to enhance the sense of tradition and pride on the UT Arlington campus. The Activities Building Renovation and Expansion will provide new and improved recreational, activity and wellness space as well as a community hub. UT Arlington students and the entire Maverick community will heavily utilize the new venue, providing equipment and facilities competitive with other colleges and universities around the country.
Will the Activities Building shut down during the construction process?
No. The Activities Building will remain functional during the construction process. Various areas will be closed at different times, but the Campus Recreation staff will do its best to relocate activity areas in order to continue to provide services, programs and events. Academic classes will continue to meet. For more information, contact Allyson Weitz at 817-272-3277.
When will the new fee structure begin?
Students will not have to pay anything until the new facilities are open and operational. The flat fee of $75 will be included in your semester tuition.
What does the current Activity Building have? What will be included in the new building?
The current Activity Building has the following:
- Racquetball courts
- Volleyball courts
- Table tennis
- Badminton courts
- Basketball courts
- Indoor track
- Locker/shower facilities
- Lounge
- 35+ Pieces of cardio equipment, some with individual televisions
- 9,000 Square feet of free and circuit weights
The NEW building, The Maverick Activities Center (MAC), a $34.5 million recreation facility, will be approximately 190,000 square feet and will include:
- 20,000 Square foot weight and fitness room (80+ pieces of cardio equipment, 3 circuit training units, free weight training area)
- 4 Multipurpose rooms — yoga, martial arts, aerobics, and more
- 5 Indoor basketball courts
- 8 Volleyball courts
- Indoor soccer gymnasium
- 2 Indoor tracks — 1/16 mile and 1/9 mile
- 6 Racquetball courts
- 10 Badminton courts
- Game room and table tennis
- Social corridor with group seating, activity viewing, and more
- Internet café with Starbucks (wired and wireless Internet connections)
- Men's and women's health club style locker rooms
- Wellness resource center
- Conference rooms
- Membership services
- Convenient parking
- And more
When will the construction be completed?
The construction will begin in September 2006. The entire process will be completed in 2 phases over the course of the next 2 years. It is anticipated that the new facility will be fully completed by February 2008!
Building Groundbreaking: October 2006! Phase 1 new construction completion ribbon-cutting: September 18, 2007.
Phase 2 renovation completion grand opening: February 2008.
