Old Dominion University Fieldhouse

Old Dominion University Fieldhouse

Location	4700 Powhatan Ave Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Owner	Old Dominion University
Operator	Old Dominion University
Capacity	5,200
Construction
Built	1970
Opened	1970
Closed	2002
Demolished	2006
Tenants
Old Dominion Monarchs (NCAA) 1970–1977, 1990–2002

Norfolk

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Location in Virginia

Old Dominion University Fieldhouse was a 5,200-seat multi-purpose

The Monarchs played the majority of their home games in the arena from 1970 to 1977, before moving full-time to the Norfolk Scope from 1977 to 1990. The team returned to the Fieldhouse on a part-time basis in 1990, and played the majority of its season on-campus during the 2001–02 season, the last before moving into the Constant Center.

In

The venue hosted the Virginia Squires of the American Basketball Association (ABA) for some games in the 1970–71 season.^[4] The Squires had played the previous season in Washington, D.C. as the Washington Caps, and the first two seasons in California as the Oakland Oaks.

Entertainment

With a stage at one end, the Fieldhouse also hosted concerts, including Frank Zappa on April 22, 1980. In 2006, Tim Nolan set a world record at the venue, juggling eleven balls.^[5]

Demolished

The Fieldhouse was demolished 18 years ago in 2006 and in its footprint is the ODU Recreation and Wellness Center, a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m²) multi-level fitness center. It has multiple gymnasiums and racquetball courts, an indoor track, pool, indoor climbing wall, and facilities for equipment rentals.^[6]

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