Longwood University Joan Perry Brock Center

Overview

The new 3,000 seat Joan Perry Brock Center is opening in the summer of 2023. The arena will be home to Longwood men’s and women’s basketball programs as well as host university events, concerts, and other activities.  Brock’s $15 million gift is the largest in history for Longwood University and ushers both Longwood basketball programs into the next phase of their Division I growth while also spearheading the construction of a venue with immeasurable potential for the university and the Farmville community. In the fall of 2022 Longwood selected CENTERS to manage the state-of-the-art venue.

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Facility Facts

  • Location: Farmville, VA
  • Opening: 2023
  • Term: 2022 Present
  • Size: 72,000 GSF
  • Cost: $40M
  • Program Components:
    • 3,000 Seat Arena
    • Suites + Hospitality Area
    • Concession, box office, merchandise store
    • Locker Rooms / Green Rooms
    • Hall of Fame
    • Outdoor Plaza

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Now Hiring, General Manager

We are actively hiring for a General Manager for Longwood University.

The General Manager (GM) reports to CENTERS’ Vice President of Operations and serves as the senior site staff member for Longwood University. The GM will be part of the new facility opening planning team and be responsible for overall operations of the facility, booking and scheduling of events, building and equipment repairs or replacements, and capital improvement planning on behalf of the client. They are responsible for managing the arena, events, budget, and site operating team to client needs and CENTERS standards.

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Largest Donor Gift in School History