The loading dock can be entered from the Westview Drive entrance, which is located to the east of the Convocation Center. The loading dock has the following specifications:
Two visiting team locker rooms, each equipped with carpet, 16 full lockers and full shower and restroom amenities.
Two officials locker rooms, each equipped with four full lockers and full shower and restroom amenities.
Media Room A, a 33' x 17' carpeted room capable of seating up to 60 theater style. This room is ideal for production or food service location.
Media Room B, a 12' x 15' carpeted room adjacent to Media Room A. Ideal for a production office or small meeting room.
Equipped with a total of 1,000 amps of show power, the Convocation Center has the capability of utilizing both cam locks and pig tail connections. The following configurations are available:
The Convocation Center is also equipped with two 200 amp 480 volt service (with portable transformer) for trade shows. This setup also includes the appropriate cord sets and boxes for trade show booths.
Capable of a maximum size of 64' x 40', the Convocation Center's SICO Roll-N-Set Portable System is comprised of the following:
Capable of being operated from four locations in the facility (security room backstage, house left rear control room, and remote from center court via lap top computer) the Convocation Center's computer controlled lighting system is comprised of the following:
The system also includes follow spot towers, which are located in each corner, near the catwalk and in the upper rear corners. The distance from the stage is approximately 120' and the vertical distance from the floor is 56'. Followspots may also be operated from Stadium Club Balcony at center-stage front of house.
The Convocation Center has a fully dispersed sound system designed for public address. The system has EV cabinets hung from the catwalk in a uniform pattern throughout the main arena. The Convocation Center also has a hard-wired Telex system with 10 intercom and beltpack units. Locations are throughout the arena including courtside, catwalk and backstage.
Also in compliance with ADA, the Convocation Center is equipped with Telex Hearing Assistance Receivers.
The steel height in the facility is 76' 1" to the high steel and 47' 9" to the low steel. A rigging grid is located above the catwalk on the south end of the facility (above the end stage configuration) and is accessible from the catwalk. The capacity of the grid is 40,000 pounds, distributed. The grid is also equipped with both a vertical and horizontal fall arrest system.
| Space | Dimensions | Square Footage |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Floor (with seats retracted) | 170' x 120' | 20,000 sqf |
| Arena Floor (without seats retracted) | 131' x 79' | 10,000 sqf |
| Stadium Club | * Capacity up to 75 people * | (can be divided into three smaller rooms) |
| Atrium | 66' x 103' | 7,000 sqf |
For addtional information regarding the Convocation Center's general amenities, please call the Operations Supervisor, Dave Keller, at 734.487.6476 or e-mail him at dave.keller@emich.edu