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| fullname = Kimmel Arena<br |
| fullname = Kimmel Arena<br>(North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness) |
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| location = [[Asheville, North Carolina|Asheville]], [[North Carolina]] |
| location = [[Asheville, North Carolina|Asheville]], [[North Carolina]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|35.618|-82.568|display=title}} |
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| broke_ground = April 30, 2008<ref>http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/citizen_times/access/1711442941.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+30%2C+2008&author=NANCI+BOMPEY&pub=Asheville+Citizen+-+Times&desc=Groundbreaking+held+for+%2442M+UNCA+health+center&pqatl=google</ref> |
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| broke_ground = 2008 |
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| opened = 2011 |
| opened = November 7, 2011 |
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| owner = [[University of North Carolina at Asheville]] |
| owner = [[University of North Carolina at Asheville]] |
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| operator = [[University of North Carolina at Asheville]] |
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| surface = [[Hardwood]] |
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| construction_cost = $7 million<ref>http://theashevilletribune.com/new-kimmel-facilities-complement-rising-program-p1296-129.htm</ref> |
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| architect = Bowers, Ellis and Watson<br>[[Populous (company)|Populous]] |
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| general_contractor = Shelco Inc.<ref>http://www.unca.edu/news-events/news/2011/4/sherrill-dedication</ref> |
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| capacity = 3,400 |
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| tenants = [[UNC Asheville Bulldogs]] (2011-present) |
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'''Kimmel Arena''' is the home of the UNC Asheville Bulldogs [[basketball]] and [[volleyball]] programs. It is a 3,400-seat arena located on the campus of the [[University of North Carolina at Asheville]] in [[Asheville, North Carolina|Asheville]], [[North Carolina]]. Kimmel Arena, named for local businessman Joe Kimmel, is part of the much larger North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness, which is a {{convert|133,500|sqft|m2|sing=on}} facility. The arena held its first games, both exhibitions, on |
'''Kimmel Arena''' is the home of the UNC Asheville Bulldogs [[basketball]] and [[volleyball]] programs. It is a 3,400-seat arena located on the campus of the [[University of North Carolina at Asheville]] in [[Asheville, North Carolina|Asheville]], [[North Carolina]]. Kimmel Arena, named for local businessman Joe Kimmel, is part of the much larger North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness, which is a {{convert|133,500|sqft|m2|sing=on}} facility. The arena held its first games, both exhibitions, on November 7, 2011 and formally opened November 13, 2011, as UNC Asheville hosted the [[University of North Carolina]] [[North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball|Tar Heels]]. It replaces the [[Justice Center]] as UNCA's home court, but the latter will remain as a training facility and physical education complex. |
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* [http://www.unca.edu/construction/Health.html Official website] |
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* [http://www.uncabulldogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19200&KEY=&ATCLID=3725413 Official website] |
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{{University of North Carolina at Asheville}} |
{{University of North Carolina at Asheville}} |
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Revision as of 23:58, 21 January 2012
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| Full name | Kimmel Arena (North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness) |
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| Location | Asheville, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35°37′05″N 82°34′05″W / 35.618°N 82.568°W |
| Owner | University of North Carolina at Asheville |
| Operator | University of North Carolina at Asheville |
| Capacity | 3,400 |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | April 30, 2008[1] |
| Opened | November 7, 2011 |
| Construction cost | $7 million[2] |
| Architect | Bowers, Ellis and Watson Populous |
| General contractor | Shelco Inc.[3] |
| Tenants | |
| UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2011-present) | |
Kimmel Arena is the home of the UNC Asheville Bulldogs basketball and volleyball programs. It is a 3,400-seat arena located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina. Kimmel Arena, named for local businessman Joe Kimmel, is part of the much larger North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness, which is a 133,500-square-foot (12,400 m2) facility. The arena held its first games, both exhibitions, on November 7, 2011 and formally opened November 13, 2011, as UNC Asheville hosted the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. It replaces the Justice Center as UNCA's home court, but the latter will remain as a training facility and physical education complex.
References
- ^ http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/citizen_times/access/1711442941.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+30%2C+2008&author=NANCI+BOMPEY&pub=Asheville+Citizen+-+Times&desc=Groundbreaking+held+for+%2442M+UNCA+health+center&pqatl=google
- ^ http://theashevilletribune.com/new-kimmel-facilities-complement-rising-program-p1296-129.htm
- ^ http://www.unca.edu/news-events/news/2011/4/sherrill-dedication
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