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Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center

Coordinates: 42°21′31″N 71°05′45″W / 42.3587°N 71.0957°W / 42.3587; -71.0957
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Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center
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Exterior view of the center in 2008
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Interactive map of Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center
Full name
Al '51 & Barrie Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center
AddressCambridge, Massachusetts
United States
OwnerMIT
OperatorMIT Athletics
TypeSports venue
Current use
Squash
Swimming
Water polo
Construction
OpenedOctober 2002; 23 years ago (2002-10) [1]
Tenants
MIT Engineers (NCAA) teams:
Squash
Swimming
Water polo
Website
mitathletics.com/facilities

The Al and Barrie Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center (informally known as the "Z Center") is the central athletics facility at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 2002.[1] It is connected to Rockwell Cage, du Pont Gymnasium and the Johnson Athletic Center. MIT's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) administrative offices are also housed in the Z Center. It is 125,000 square feet (11,600 m2) designed by Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo & Associates.

Facilities include:

  • 50-meter lap pool
  • 25-yard instructional pool
  • Two fitness floors
  • Multi-activity court
  • 6 squash courts
  • Massage suite and stretching and exercise spaces

See also

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Architecture of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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