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in dollars) | architect = | former_names = | tenants = George Washington Colonials (Basketball, volleyball & gymnastics) Washington Kastles | seating_capacity = 5,000}} The Charles E. Smith Center is a 5,000-seat multipurpose arena in the United States' capital, Washington, D.C. 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. Starting in July 2014, it has also been the home of the World TeamTennis Washington Kastles. It 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 $43 million update and expansion of the Smith Center began in February 2008, due in part to a $10 million gift from the family of Charles E. Smith.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Colonial Cable April 2008 )〕 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 Colonial's Club *new scoreboards *A new exterior design *A new entranceway *A new ticket booth ==References== 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Charles E. Smith Center」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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