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- 3.6 acre (296,000 sq. ft.) building within a building
- More than 1,000 people can be simultaneously involved in 9 different recreational activities
- Used by the University of Florida for classes, intercollegiate sports, general recreation and other entertainment and athletic events
- Houses an Olympic-sized swimming pool, dance studio, gymnastics studio, martial arts room, free style weight room, Nautilus center, track, volleyball courts, practice basketball courts and a 12,000 seat main arena
- Seating Capacity:
- First Level Bleachers: 3,264
- Second Level Chairbacks: 4,965
- Third Level Chairbacks: 3, 631
- Disabled/Companion: 117
- Athletics:
- Men's Basketball: 11,697
- Women's Basketball: 11,409
- Volleyball: 11,409
- Gymnastics: 10,275
- Speaking Engagements:
- Half House (standard set): 3-4,000
- Full House: 7-8,000
- Banquets
- Up to 2,800 (may use folding chairs)
- 3 levels of seating surround the main arena floor which is 14.5 feet below ground level to take advantage of constant earth temperature
- 4 scoreboards and in-game statistics boards
- Retractable bleachers, basketball goals, stage, drop-in wooden basketball and volleyball floors
- Main arena floor and second level floor are made of synthetic substance that provides cushion for all athletes
- Level One: Chem-Turf
- Level Two: Mondo
- 1999: upgraded concessions, restrooms, entrance ways and added 2 Daktronics Scoreboards
- $10 million facelift in 2001 included replacing teflon roof with a permanent structure and upgraded sound and shutter lighting systems
- Theatrical grid supported by roof capable of holding up to 100,000 lbs.
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