John J. Long, S.J. Center

Courts

Capacity:

  • Bleacher seating 
    • West
      • 750 with standard seating
      • 738 when disabled enabled 
    • East
      • 946 with standard seating
      • 934 when disabled enabled
  • 530 portable bleachers
  • 2,226 total bleacher seating with standard seating
  • 2,202 total bleacher seating when disabled enabled
  • 1,000 floor seating
  • 3,000 standing
  • 920 dining with dance floor and buffet/beverage tables
  • 220 dining in rear court behind the curtain buffet style

Recommended Events:

  • Sporting events and events requiring open space
  • Lectures and presentations
  • Dining events
  • Concerts and dancing

Set Up:  Submit a work order with diagram to Facilities Operations

Food Service:  Yes

Accessible:  Yes

Specifications:

  • Events are approved with first priority given to Physical Education classes and sport team practices and games
  • One regulation court (or can be used for three full courts shorter than regulations with 8 baskets)
  • Stage - 30 sections 4 ft. x 8 ft. each; 32" high
  • Risers -
    • 16 sections 4 ft. x 4 ft. each; 2 ft. high
    • 6 sections 4 ft. x 8 ft. each; 2 ft. high
  • Table/chair inventory is shared with events scheduled in the lobby and Byron Recreation Complex - additional can be ordered through a rental company
  • Chairs - 1,196 purple chairs & 100 blue Kreugar chairs
  • Tables -
    • 10 - 48" round
    • 23 - 60" round
    • 20 - 72" round
    • 4 - 6' long
    • 12 - 8' long
  • Ceiling fan ventilation
  • No stage lighting (supports are available in rear court)
  • Floor covering and removal requires 1 shift of staff preparation
  • Dimensions - 162' long x 139' wide (with curtain open)
  • Rear court can be scheduled separately and can be sectioned off by the curtain
  • Teleconferencing capable - contact the Technology Support Center to confirm connection at least one week in advance

Building Code:  JOH

Room Code:  206 (rear court only 206B)

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