Where We Play - Constant Convocation Center
Ted Constant Convocation Center
The Ted Constant Convocation Center, an 8,600 seat facility is the new home
for the Old Dominion University basketball programs. Athletic Director Jim
Jarrett says, "The ability to provide our student-athletes and fans with a
state-of-the art, on campus basketball venue is the best statement the
University can make regarding the priority placed on our basketball
program. The excitement of a facility with the potential for great
atmosphere and quality fan amenities that depicts the great tradition of
Old Dominion University athletics is unparalleled in our program's
history."
Building Location
Hampton Boulevard, across from the Batten Arts and Letters Building. The
Center is the cornerstone for the planned 67-acre University Village that
will feature shopping centers, restaurants, a variety of retail shops,
research labs and residents.
Number of Seats
The center has 8,600 fixed seats, including a super box with mini-suite for
entertaining 40 to 60 guests and club level priority seating. In addition,
there are sixteen suites with 12 seats each in the private concourse level
and 85 barrier free seats with 85 companion seats in the facility. When
seating is added on the floor, capacity will be about 10,000.
Flexibility
The bowl has been designed to allow "downsizing" for a variety of
University events ranging in size from 1,500 to 2,000 attendees and up.
Retractable seating will allow for events such as concerts, lectures and
commencements.
Technology
The Center has state-of-the-art audio and video technlogy that includes a
jumbo four-sided video scoreboard, four LED message boards, a video wall in
the lobby and 46 closed-circuit television monitors throughout the arena.
Parking Facilities
A 1,400-car garage is located adjacent to the facility to the south, and a
shuttle bus system will transport people from a variety of campus locations
to Center events.
