With Nationwide and the Columbus Blue Jackets attempting to sell Nationwide Arena to Franklin County, another privately financed, single-tenant arena bites the dust. Given the financial problems with other similar facilities, we may see the end of private arenas. With Nationwide and the Columbus Blue Jackets attempting to sell Nationwide Arena to Franklin County, another […]
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Spat over insurance could derail AFL comeback
A deal between Arena Football League owners and the players could collapse after owners withdrew their offer to cover health-insurance coverage. A deal between Arena Football League owners and the players could collapse after owners withdrew their offer to cover health-insurance coverage . As you'll recall, the AFL shut down operations and has worked on […]
Fate of Arena Football League could be decided today
A plan that would outsource virtually all of the operations of the Arena Football League will be discussed by team owners today.Today could be an important day in the future of the Arena Football League, as team owners gather in Chicago to review the latest viability plan. It is a plan that would virtually outsource […]
Burnsville goes green with arena geothermal refrigeration systems
It is the newest trend in green arena design: using geothermal refrigeration systems to cool the ice and provide heat to other parts of the arena complex as well as adjoining buildings. Several arenas in Minnesota and Canada are using the technology to good effect, lowering energy and coolant consumption.It is the newest trend in […]
Wenatchee to consider litigation over Town Toyota Center management
The Wenatchee Public Facilities Board will discuss the Global Entertainment management of the arena.The Wenatchee Public Facilities Board will discuss the Global Entertainment management of Town Toyota Center during two meetings today. The first, an executive session scheduled for 1 p.m., will examine litigation options against Global Entertainment. The second public meeting will rexamine the managing and […]
Bank of Kentucky Center / Northern Kentucky Norsemen
Bank of Kentucky Center, home of Northern Kentucky Norsemen.Opened: 2008 Capacity: 9,400 for basketball, 10,500 for concerts Suites: 12 Budget: $68 million ($54 million from the state, $6 million in naming rights and $8 million from NKU) Architects: GBBN (Cincinnati) and 360 Architecture (Kansas City) Construction: Turner Management: SMG Website: bankofkentuckycenter.com Phone: 859-442-2652 Parking: Plenty […]
Cabarrus County grapples with arena deficits
North Carolina’s Cabarrus County is wondering why the six-year-old Cabarrus Arena and Events Center requires taxpayer subsidy despite holding 250 events per year.Cabarrus County commissioners are questioning why the six-year-old Cabarrus Arena and Events Center requires taxpayer subsidy despite holding 250 events per year. The issues are two-fold. First, when it was pitched to county […]
Turner ordered to pay $281 million in damages over canceled sale of teams
A judge upheld the jury decision to award $281 million in damages to Texas businessman David McDavid over the cancellation of the sale of the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers and lease to Philips Arena by Turner Broadcasting System.A judge upheld the jury decision to award $281 million in damages to Texas businessman David McDavid over […]
LA Avengers fold
If the Arena Football League comes back next season, it will be without the Los Angeles Avengers, one of the more successful franchises in the circuit.If the Arena Football League comes back next season, it will be without the Los Angeles Avengers, one of the more successful franchises in the circuit, as team officials announced […]
Goodbye Alltel Arena; hello Verizon Arena
Naming rights to the North Little Rock arena will change sometime in July when the corporate takeover is completed.Alltel Arena in North Little Rock will be getting a new name and new colors after the takeover of Alltel by Verizon takes place. The Alltel name will disappear, with Verizon Arena the new name. A move […]
Bloomington management deal refined
John Butler will buy out Mike Nelson and continue as the sole manager of Bloomington’s U.S Cellular Coliseum.John Butler will buy out Mike Nelson and continue as the sole manager of Bloomington’s U.S Cellular Coliseum. The management of the arena has been an issue since it launched; the Bloomington Prairie Thunder (USHL) has changed hands […]
Jackson seeks proposals for new downtown arena
Downtown Jackson Partners and the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District want to hear from arena construction and design firms.The folks in Jackson, Miss. want a new arena; they just want some guidance in how to procure one. That’s the message after a meeting yesterday between city officials, business leaders and architectural/design firms. The goal […]
