| The Charles E. Smith Athletic Center | |
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| Location | 600 22nd St NW Washington, DC 20052 |
| Opened | December 6, 1975 |
| Owner | George Washington University |
| Operator | George Washington University |
| Construction cost | $5 million |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Tenants | |
| George Washington Colonials (Basketball, volleyball & gymnastics) |
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The Charles E. Smith Athletic Center is a 5,000-seat multipurpose arena in Washington D.C.. It is home to the George Washington University Colonials men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the university's swimming, water polo, gymnastics, and volleyball teams. It is located on the main George Washington campus in Foggy Bottom, on the block bounded by 22nd and 23rd and F and G Streets NW. The arena also has hosted concerts and includes practice courts, a swimming pool, a weight room, and athletic department offices.
The building was named for Charles E. Smith, who was a university trustee and Chairman of the Committee on University Development at the time.
Beginning in February 2008, a $43 million update and expansion of the Smith Center is under way, due in part to a $10 million gift from the family of Charles E. Smith.[1] Renovations were finished before the start of the 2010-2011 Basketball season. Improvements include:
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