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Charles E. Smith Center has served as the home of the George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation for more than 30 years. The facilities primary use is for intercollegiate team practices and competitions, student club team practices, University and other special events. Additionally, the Center serves the neighboring Foggy Bottom community.

Activities available for approved members, alumni, and student athletes are basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, racquetball, squash, and recreational swimming. The aquatically-minded will enjoy the eight-lane, 25-yard pool which is also the home of the Colonials swimming and water polo teams. To find out if you are eligible for membership as well as learn more about accessible hours of operation please contact the Athletic Operations Office at 202-994-5480.

Charles E. Smith Center's main arena seats 5,000 spectators and is the home of GW men's and women's basketball, volleyball and gymnastics. Sports fans also have enjoyed the Virginia Slims women's professional tennis tournament, a USA vs. Cuba volleyball match and the USA women's basketball national team.

Popular artists such as the Beach Boys, Live, No Doubt, the Black-Eyed Peas, Ray Charles and Patti LaBelle have performed at Smith Center as well as comedians Bill Cosby, Dana Carvey, David Spade, Jay Leno, Jon Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld and the late George Carlin.

To learn more about Charles E. Smith Center or to schedule an event please contact the Athletic Operations Office at 202-994-5480.