Joan Perry Brock Center
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| Address | 405 Spruce Street Farmville, VA |
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| Coordinates | 37°17′54″N 78°23′44″W / 37.29833°N 78.39556°W |
| Owner | Longwood University |
| Operator | CENTERS |
| Capacity | 3,000 (basketball)[8] |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 2021[1] |
| Opened | August 25, 2023[2] |
| Construction cost | $40 million[3][4] |
| Architect | RRMM and AECOM[6][7] |
| Builder | Skanska USA[5] |
| Tenants | |
| Longwood Lancers men's basketball (NCAA) (2023–present) Longwood Lancers women's basketball (NCAA) (2023–present) | |
The Joan Perry Brock Center is a 3,000-seat indoor multi-use arena and convocation center, located on the campus of Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. The arena is home to the university's men's and women's basketball programs, replacing Willett Hall.[9]
The arena is named after Joan Brock, a philanthropist and 1964 alum, who provided $15 million, the largest gift in Longwood University's history.[1][10] Like Willett Hall the basketball court is named after former Longwood basketball player Jerome Kersey, officially making the hardwood Jerome Kersey Court.[11][12]
Architecture/Design
[edit]The center was designed to reinforce the historical traditional Jeffersonian architecture and features the traditional campus palette of red brick and light colored trim, with a series of continuous arches of precast stone.[6] Elements like wood paneling and the student bleachers were influenced by the Palestra and Cameron Indoor Stadium.[13]
The arena features a removable grandstand to allow a stage for concerts and convocations. Premium seating includes the president's suite and unique opera boxes in each of the corners.[7]
Arena usage
[edit]Sports
[edit]The arena is the home court for both the men's and women's basketball programs at Longwood University, and held its first game on November 11, 2023.
Other events
[edit]The venue's first public event was a sold-out concert by Oliver Anthony.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Joan Perry Brock Center". Longwood University. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Bagent, Tyler. "Joan Perry Brock Center Opens To Fanfare, Pep Rally". The Rotunda. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ Kerkhoff, Blair (May 16, 2023). "UMKC hopes to build new on-campus arena for basketball, volleyball and other events". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ "Coming Soon: A sampling of sports venue projects scheduled to finish in 2023". Sports Business Journal. January 30, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ "Skanska to Provide Construction Management Oversight for Longwood University's New Joan Perry Brock Center". citybiz. October 28, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "Joan Perry Brock Center". Franck & Lohsen Architects. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "Longwood University: Joan Perry Brock Convocation Center". RRMM Architects. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "Joan Perry Brock Center". Longwood University. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Laukaitis, Tobi (November 10, 2023). "New 3,000-seat arena brings growth, pride to Farmville". Cardinal News. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ Laughrun, Alyson (April 10, 2019). "Longwood University receives largest donation in its history". WRIC. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Cook, Chris (November 25, 2016). "Longwood to Name Court in Honor of Jerome Kersey" (Press release). Longwood Lancers. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ "The Joan Perry Brock Center: Longwood Basketball's New Home". Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Swan Song: Longwood basketball says goodbye to Willett Hall". The Farmville Herald. February 23, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.