The Charles E. Smith Center is a 5,000-seat multipurpose arena in the United States' capital, Washington, D.C. Opened on November 17, 1975, 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. From 2014 to 2018, it was the home of the Washington Kastles of World TeamTennis. Smith Center also became the temporary home of the Washington Mystics as they made a run at a WNBA Championship in 2018. Smith Center 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. A 43millionupdateandexpansionoftheSmithCenterbeganinFebruary2008,dueinparttoa43 million update and expansion of the Smith Center began in February 2008, due in part to a 43millionupdateandexpansionoftheSmithCenterbeganinFebruary2008,dueinparttoa10 million gift from the family of Charles E. Smith. Renovations were finished before the start of the 2010-2011 Basketball season. Improvements include: * New team locker rooms * A new seating chart for students and Athletic Director's Club members * The Colonials Club * New scoreboards * A new exterior design * A new entranceway * A new ticket booth On September 11, 2018, the Smith Center's Jumbotron collapsed onto the court below while undergoing maintenance. No one was injured in the incident, possibly due to the Jumbotron's already-lowered position before the fall. (en)
찰스 E. 스미스 센터(Charles E. Smith Center)는 미국 워싱턴 D.C에 위치한 실내 경기장이다. WNBA 워싱턴 미스틱스의 2018년 플레이오프 때 홈경기장으로 사용했다. (ko)
찰스 E. 스미스 센터(Charles E. Smith Center)는 미국 워싱턴 D.C에 위치한 실내 경기장이다. WNBA 워싱턴 미스틱스의 2018년 플레이오프 때 홈경기장으로 사용했다. (ko)
The Charles E. Smith Center is a 5,000-seat multipurpose arena in the United States' capital, Washington, D.C. Opened on November 17, 1975, 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. From 2014 to 2018, it was the home of the Washington Kastles of World TeamTennis. Smith Center also became the temporary home of the Washington Mystics as they made a run at a WNBA Championship in 2018. Smith Center 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. (en)