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'''Dodge Physical Fitness Center'''
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The '''Marcellus Hartley Dodge Physical Fitness Center''' is the Morningside campus's primary recreational fitness facility. Located underground in the northern part of campus, the facility was originally built in response to the failure to construct the [[History_of_the_Morningside_Heights_campus#The_Morningside_Park_Gymnasium|Morningside Park Gymnasium]] in the 1960's. It was recently renovated.
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Many students go here for the first time to complete their [[physical education requirement|phys ed]] classes.
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== Hours of operation ==
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'''Academic Year'''<br>
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Mon - Thu 6 a.m. to Midnight<br>
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Fri 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br>
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Sat 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br>
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Sun 10 a.m. to Midnight<br>
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'''Winter Intersession, Spring Break and Summer Session'''<br>
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Mon - Thu 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br>
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Fri 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br>
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Sat Noon to 5 p.m.<br>
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Sun Noon to 7 p.m.<br>
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'''Facility Closed'''<br>
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May 14, 2007 - May 20, 2007
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== Facilities ==
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* [[Levien Gym|Francis S. Levien Gymnasium]]
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** Multipurpose hardwood floor gymnasium featuring three NCAA regulation basketball courts
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** Configurable for other sports including indoor soccer and volleyball
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* Univeristy Gym (Blue Gym)
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** Multipurpose athletics gymnasium with mondo rubberized performance surface
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** Configurable for basketball, soccer, volleyball and badminton
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* Percy Uris pool
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** Eight-lane 25-yard swimming pool with diving well
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** Utilized for recreational swim and instructional classes
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* Tri-Level physical fitness center
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** Three-story open area cardio-fitness and strength training facility
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** State-of-the-art machines include treadmills, elliptical trainers, steppers and selectorized weight training systems
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* Indoor running track
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** One hundred sixty meter running track with competitive banked turns and mondo rubberized performance surface
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* Squash and handball courts
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** Eleven American-size courts suitable for squash, racquetball, paddleball and handball
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* Men and women's locker rooms
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** Changing rooms with full showers and restroom facilities
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** Scandinavian sauna available in both men and women’s locker rooms
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Dodge also houses the Athletics department offices, and a number of training facilities for varsity teams, including the Fencing Room, and the Aldo T. "Buff" Donelli Strength Room.
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== Tips and notes ==
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* Best time to go?
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* Sign up for [[Intramural Sports]] or [[Club Sports]] if just working out isn't enough.
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* Squash Courts can be reserved for 45 minute blocks. Just call Dodge ahead of time.
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cuathletics/recreation_facility/Levien_current.htm?DB_OEM_ID=9600 Levien Gym Schedule for the current week]
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*[http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cuathletics/recreation_facility/University_current.htm?DB_OEM_ID=9600 Blue Gym Schedule for the current week]
  
 
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Revision as of 00:03, 18 March 2007

Photo taken by Flickr user jasonhe and released under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 license.

The Marcellus Hartley Dodge Physical Fitness Center is the Morningside campus's primary recreational fitness facility. Located underground in the northern part of campus, the facility was originally built in response to the failure to construct the Morningside Park Gymnasium in the 1960's. It was recently renovated.

Many students go here for the first time to complete their phys ed classes.

Hours of operation

Academic Year
Mon - Thu 6 a.m. to Midnight
Fri 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sun 10 a.m. to Midnight
Winter Intersession, Spring Break and Summer Session
Mon - Thu 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fri 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat Noon to 5 p.m.
Sun Noon to 7 p.m.
Facility Closed
May 14, 2007 - May 20, 2007

Facilities

  • Francis S. Levien Gymnasium
    • Multipurpose hardwood floor gymnasium featuring three NCAA regulation basketball courts
    • Configurable for other sports including indoor soccer and volleyball
  • Univeristy Gym (Blue Gym)
    • Multipurpose athletics gymnasium with mondo rubberized performance surface
    • Configurable for basketball, soccer, volleyball and badminton
  • Percy Uris pool
    • Eight-lane 25-yard swimming pool with diving well
    • Utilized for recreational swim and instructional classes
  • Tri-Level physical fitness center
    • Three-story open area cardio-fitness and strength training facility
    • State-of-the-art machines include treadmills, elliptical trainers, steppers and selectorized weight training systems
  • Indoor running track
    • One hundred sixty meter running track with competitive banked turns and mondo rubberized performance surface
  • Squash and handball courts
    • Eleven American-size courts suitable for squash, racquetball, paddleball and handball
  • Men and women's locker rooms
    • Changing rooms with full showers and restroom facilities
    • Scandinavian sauna available in both men and women’s locker rooms

Dodge also houses the Athletics department offices, and a number of training facilities for varsity teams, including the Fencing Room, and the Aldo T. "Buff" Donelli Strength Room.

Tips and notes

  • Best time to go?
  • Sign up for Intramural Sports or Club Sports if just working out isn't enough.
  • Squash Courts can be reserved for 45 minute blocks. Just call Dodge ahead of time.

External links

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