Tucson Convention Center
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The Tucson Convention Center (TCC), previously named the Tucson Community Center, is a large multi-purpose convention center located in Tucson, Arizona. Built in 1971, the location includes a 9,275-seat indoor arena, two performing arts venues, and 205,000 square feet of meeting space. The center hosts a variety of events including the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, WWE wrestling, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, music concerts, monster truck shows, and many other smaller events.
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[edit] Future Expansion
[edit] Arena
Garfield Traub Development LLC and team have recently been selected to develop the new 12,000-seat multi-purpose arena and event center for the city of Tucson, AZ. The facility will be used for minor-league hockey, concerts, family events, equestrian shows, and other activities. The arena is proposed for a site located in downtown Tucson as part of the city's redevelopment of its Civic Plaza and the Rio Nuevo Redevelopment District. Plans for the area include the expansion of the city's existing convention center, a new headquarters hotel, the University of Arizona Science Center, and a new symphony hall.[1]
The current arena is outdated and operates at a 3 million dollar deficit every year. In 2005, a feasibility study was performed, revealing that this project is possible. Although the construction could cost upwards of 60 million dollars, supporters claim that the new arena would add significantly to the Rio Nuevo downtown redevelopment project. Currently, most performances in Arizona are held in Phoenix because of the larger facilities.[2]
[edit] Other
Along with the new arena, over 4,000 parking spaces would be added to the grounds around the TCC as well as ten new meeting rooms able to accommodate up to 1,000 people.
[edit] Ice Hockey
[edit] Arizona Icecats
The University of Arizona Icecats hockey team currently plays in the TCC arena and is the primary tenant at this time. Although associated with the college, the team receives no funding directly from the school. The hockey team is a Division 1 member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association. Leo Golembiewski has been the head coach for the last 27 years, leading the team to 21 straight national tournaments with eight final four appearances and one national championship.
[edit] Past Minor League Teams
- Tucson Mavericks, Central Hockey League (1975-76)
- Tucson Icemen, Southwest Hockey League (1976-77)
- Tucson Rustlers, Professional Hockey League (1978-79)
- Tucson Gila Monsters, West Coast Hockey League (1997-99)
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[edit] References
- ^ New Tucson Downtown Arena. Retrieved on 2007-01-30.
- ^ Study: City can support new 12,500-seat arena. Retrieved on 2006-09-07.
