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Columbus Civic Center 400 Fourth Street

Columbus, Georgia 31901

Since opening in July 1996, the Columbus Civic Center has set a new standard for sports

and entertainment facilities throughout the Southeast region. From its unique

architecture and state-of-the-art amenities, the Columbus Civic Center has become an

up and coming sports and entertainment venue.

Inside, the facility offers the finest amenities including a 360 degree concourse, 23,000

square feet of flat floor space, and an additional 5,000 square feet of hospitality suites.

The arena is home to two professional sports franchises: the South Professional

Hockey League's Columbus Cottonmouths and the Southern Indoor Football

League's Columbus Lions. The Columbus Civic Center has over 300 event days per

year, to include basketball, hockey, arena football, concerts, ice shows, conferences and

conventions. In the last year, the arena has hosted memorable events such as: Disney

on Ice, Shrine Circus, Cirque Dreams, The Gaithers, Monster Trucks, PBR

Professional Bull Riding, Tyler Perry, Comedian Jeff Dunham, Taylor Swift,

Gary Allan, Montgomery Gentry, Dierks Bentley, Buckcherry, TI, Mixed

Martial Arts, The Greater Columbus Fair and more.


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Main Phone: (706) 653-4482

Event Phone: (706) 653-4472

Administrative Office: (706) 653-4841

Administrative Fax: (706) 653-4481

Box Office: (706) 653-4460

www.ColumbusCivicCenter.org

[email protected] (706) 225-4840

cell: (706) 580-7344


cell: (706) 304-5578


cell: (706) 464-3952



cell: (706) 304-5500



cell: (706) 326-3350

amoorecolumbusga.org (706) 225-4844

Director

Jon Dorman

Operations Manager

Brian Giffin

Marketing Manager

Robin Wallace

Finance Manager

Jennifer McVay

Box Office Manager

Lisa Thomas-Cutts

Asst. Box Office Manager

Nixon Patterson

Event Coordinator

Art Thomason

Event Coordinator

Al Moore cell: (706) 587-1308

(706) 577-1061Food & Beverage CoordinatorCharles Benjamin

[email protected]


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The Columbus Civic Center has 77 handicap seats, 2 elevators, and restroom

facilities.

Lighting

There are 10 Xenon Super Troopers Spotlights located at the top of the arena.

Rigging (End and Center Stage Configurations)

The Grid is 15’x13’1’’ and is incorporated into the bottom chord of the roof trusses. The

Clearance from floor to the bottom chord is 57ft. There are 73 rigging points. Each point

can hold a maximum of 2,500 lbs. The total capacity of the rigging system is 182,500

lbs.

Dressing Rooms

There are 5 large, air-conditioned carpeted dressing rooms with 20 showers and 16

toilets. The dimensions are 32x15. Phones are available in all dressing rooms. The

distance from the stage to the dressing room area is approximately 96 ft. There are 2

carpeted Star dressing rooms with a shower and toilet. Plus 1 Star dressing room with a

private toilet and sink only. The dimensions are 14x12. There are 2 production/media

rooms approximately 10x12 and 15x15.

Load-In

There is one loading dock with a leveling plate. The distance to the center of the arena is

80 ft. The distance from the exterior door to the interior door is approximately 58ft.

The loading area is approximately 60x40. The exterior and interior roll-up doors are

approximately 16x14.

Power

Show Power Northeast-3- 100 amp, 3 phase fused disconnects. Service voltage is

120/208 volt.

Show Power Northwest- 3-100amp, 3 phase fused disconnects, Service voltage is

120/208 volt.

Show Power South- (2 services at 120/208 volts) (1) 1-400amp, 3 phase fused

disconnects; 2-200 amp, 3 phase fused disconnects (2) 2-100 amp, 3 phase fused

disconnects.

TV Mobile Truck Power (2 services at 120/208 volts) (1) 2-150 amp, 3 phase

fused disconnects (2) 2-300 amp, 3 phase fused disconnects.

Parking (fenced & secured)

The truck staging area is located outside the loading dock and is approximately 55’ wide

x 160’ long. Bus parking is located east of the Civic Center with parking for 17 buses.

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Bus parking is also available in the loading dock area. There are 4,424 paved parking

spaces for the South Commons Park. Approximately 2/3 of those spaces are designated

for the Civic Center.

Box Office

The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 10 AM-6 PM. There are 5 windows and 1 will

call window.

Staging (Stageright)

Maximum stage size is 40’x76’. There is 100 ft of skirting/ 60 ft of steel barricade

available and 3 sets of stairs.

Scoreboard

There is one Daktronics System. It is a four-sided, center hung board with multi-sport

display for basketball, hockey, boxing, etc.

Restrooms

There are 5 Women’s restrooms, 5 Men’s restrooms, and 4 Family restrooms.

Pay Phones

There are no pay phones in the building.

ATM

There are three ATMs in the building located on both levels of the arena concourse.

Hospitality Rooms

There are 3 hospitality rooms available for rent.

• Coweta Room has 1,500 sq. feet and can accommodate 175 people in a social

setting, 85 people seated.

• Chattahochee Room has 2,000 sq. feet and can accommodate 250 people in a

social setting, 130 people seated.

• Oglethorpe Room has 1,500 sq. feet and can accommodate 175 people in a social

setting, 85 people seated.

Catering

For food and beverage related inquiries, please contact Food & Beverage Coordinator,

Charles Benjamin (706) 577-1061 email: [email protected].



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Shipping Address

400 4th Street Columbus, Georgia 31901

Concessions

There are 6 concession stands and various portable outlets located on both floors

throughout the concourse.

SEATING:

[ Disclaimer: These capacities are estimates and can change based on

sightline kills and various promoter/building holds.]

Basketball

Fixed Seating 7,242

Hospitality Fixed Seating 32

Handicapped Seating 77

Telescopic Seating 1,352

Total 8,724

Hockey

Fixed Seating 7,242



Telescopic Seating 232

Total 7,604

Circus

Fixed Seating 7,242




Total 7,604

Wrestling

Fixed Seating 7,242



Total 7,372


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End Stage Concert

Fixed Seating 7,242



Portable Seating 1,641

Total 9,917

Center Stage Concert

Fixed Seating 7,242


Telescopic Seating 1,304

Portable Seating 1,322


Total 9,998

Main Floor Size

Wall to Wall- 217’ x 107’

Hockey- 200’ x 85’

Basketball- 113’ x 60’ (For regulation 94’ 50’ floor)

Circus- 200’ x 85’

Curtains

One Half House Curtain – Black

Wall-to-wall coverage and can be moved to accommodate a variety of events for

maximum exposure.

Concourse

(2) Merch. Locations (East/West Concourse)

Available Internet Speeds (Wired and Secured WiFi)

DSL (AT&T):

Download Speed: 1.4 mb

Upload Speed: 0.27 mb

Cable (Charter):

Download Speed: 33.28 mb

Upload Speed: 2.06 mb


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GENERAL ARENA FEES

Rent

Base rent of the building for an event is $2,000.00 or twelve percent (12%) of the

adjusted gross at the end of the show for the use of the arena, whichever is greatest.

Deposit

The Columbus Civic Center requires Lessee's to pay a non-refundable deposit equal to

$2,500.00. The deposit will be due upon the return of a signed Lease Agreement. In the

event of a cancelation, 100% of the deposit will be retained by facility.

Promotional Fees

A fifteen percent (15%) fee will apply to all advertising and promotional items, which

utilize the Columbus Civic Center's in-house advertising agency.

Box Office Transactions

A three percent (3%) surcharge will be billed to the Lessee for each electronic

(debit/credit card) transaction made within the Civic Center Box Office. Lessees of the

Columbus Civic Center will be required to pay a “facility fee” equal to $2.50 per ticket on

top of the advertised ticket price.

Pre-Settlement

One week prior to the engagement, a pre-settlement will be conducted to evaluate ticket

sales. If the lessor has not collected enough ticket sales to cover building expenses, the

lessee will be required to pay the outstanding balance at that time.

For additional booking inquiries, please contact Ross Horner (706) 225-4840.

Equipment Rental

Standard Stage (40' x 60') $600.00

Floor Conversion $1,500.00

Forklift $125.00 (per day)

Spotlights $75.00 (per show)

Tables $6.00 (round of 10)

Tables (8') $6.00

TV / VCR $50.00 (per day)

Podium $50.00 (per day)

Portable Sound / Handheld Mic $75.00 (per day)

Cordless Mic $75.00 (per day)


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Telephone $80.00 (per line)

DSL, Wi-Fi $300.00

Pipe and Drape $50.00 (per booth)

Arena Floor Carpeting $500.00

Half House Curtain $1,800.00

Load-In Day $1,000.00 (half rental day)

Personnel Rates

Check-In Door (T-Shirt)

AV Technician

$16.00

$20.00

Receptionist $11.00

Ticket Sellers $12.00

Ticket Seller Supervisor $16.00

Ticket Takers $12.00

Ushers $12.00

Head Usher $13.00

T-Shirt Security $16.00

AM T-Shirt Security $16.00

T-shirt Security Supervisor $18.00

Uniform Police $40.00

Uniform Police Supervisor $42.00

Fire Marshal $35.00

EMS Unit $125.00

Electrician $31.00

12 hr. Security $26.00

24 hr. Security $26.00

Sound / Spotlight Op. $16.00 (per quote)

Stagehand $16.00 (per quote)

Steward $25.00 (per quote)

Riggers up $35.00 (per quote)

Riggers down $35.00 (per quote)

Loaders $16.00 (per quote)

Runners $150.00 (per day)

Forklift Operator $16.00 (per quote)

Truss Spot Operator $25.00 (per quote)

Dresser $16.00

Housekeeping Crew $11.00


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Housekeeping Supervisor $13.00


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GENERAL HOSPITALITY SUITE RENTAL FEES

The Columbus Civic Center conference space can be reserved and leased no sooner

than sixty days (60) prior to the day of the event. Clients can place a hold on the date

until the contract date sixty days (60) prior to the day of the event, at which point the

held date will become a booked date. Management reserves the right to pre-empt your

event at any time to book all necessary space inside the arena, even up to the event

date. Reservations are subject to availability and may be refused at any time. If

management pre-empts your event, the deposit will be refunded in full.

Full Hospitality Suite

Floor Space: 3,500 square feet

Capacity: Seated 200 | Standing 400

Rental Rate: $500.00, plus labor suite & equipment

Two Suite Combo (Chattahoochee with Oglethorpe or Cowetta)




Oglethorpe or Cowetta Suite




Outdoor Patio / Deck Area

Floor Space: N/A square feet



Hospitality Suite Equipment Rental Rates

All equipment rates are based on one (1) day events from 7:00 AM through 11:59 PM.

Any use prior to 7:00 AM or after 11:59 PM will be charged $25.00 per hour. All

equipment is subject to availability, and rates are subject to change without notice.

Standard Stage (40' x 60') $600.00

Stage Extension (4' x 8' panel) $9.00

Risers (4' x 8' panel) $9.00 per panel

Dance Floor (per SQ. FT.) $12.00

Additional Tables (8') $6.00

Additional Chairs $1.00


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Table Skirting $3.00

Tablecloths $3.00

Easel $10.00 per day

Dry Erase Board $15.00 per day

Projection Screen $20.00 per day

Overhead Projector $50.00 per day

TV / VCR $50.00 per day

Flip Chart $20.00 per day

Podium $50.00 per day

Portable Sound / Handheld Mic $75.00 per day

Cordless Mic $75.00 per day

Telephone $80.00 per line

Pipe and Drape $50.00 per booth

Yellow Jackets $5.00 each

Electrical Outlet $10.00 each

Extension Cord $24.00 per cord

Hospitality Suite Labor Rates

All equipment rates are based on one (1) day events from 7:00 AM through 11:59 PM.

Any use prior to 7:00 AM or after 11:59 PM will be charged $25.00 per hour. All

equipment is subject to availability, and rates are subject to change without notice.

Check-In Door (T-Shirt)

AV Technician

$15.00

$20.00

Receptionist $11.00

T-Shirt Security $16.00

Uniform Police $40.00

Uniform Police Supervisor $42.00

Fire Marshal $35.00

EMS Unit $125.00

Electrician $31.00

12 hour Security $26.00

24 hour Security $26.00

Loaders $17.00 per quote

Runners $150.00 per day

Housekeeping $11.00

Housekeeping After Event $11.00


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HOURS OF OPERATION

The Columbus Civic Center Administrative Office is open from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00

p.m. Monday through Friday. Box Office hours are open from 10:00 a.m. through 6:00

p.m. Monday through Friday / Saturday & Sunday (event days) box office hours open at

1:00 p.m.

FAN COURTESY

Improper conduct (including profane or abusive language and throwing objects) may

result in ejection from the building. We reserve the right to refuse entry into the facility

to anyone.

SPECIAL NEEDS

The Columbus Civic Center is proud to offer full access to our patrons with special

needs. In addition to offering up to 77 handicap seats for all of our events, the Columbus

Civic Center also offers special needs restrooms and elevators.

If you require further accommodations, please feel free to contact our administrative

offices prior to your visit at (706) 653-4482.

ELEVATORS

The patron elevator is located near the Sports Hall of Fame, next to the concession stand

in the northwest corner of the arena level.

FIRST AID LOCATION

The first aid station is located inside the arena in the southeast corner behind Section

112.

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED)

The Columbus Civic Center has an AED located in the Administration Office conference

room, located on east side of the main floor.

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES (ATM)

The Columbus Civic Center provides patrons with access to three (3) ATMs located in

the Lobby, Southwest Concourse and Southeast Concourse.

SMOKING AREA

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the Columbus Civic Center. A designated smoking

section is available outside the south entrance doors on the second level concourse.


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LOST AND FOUND

All found items are turned into the Administrative Office located in the northeast corner

of the arena level. For all inquiries, please call (706) 653-4482.

CAMERA POLICY

Restrictions on the use of still cameras vary by event. The event promoter or artist

dictates whether still cameras are allowed. Please call in advance to get additional

camera-policy information prior to a specific show at (706) 653-4482. Video and

recording equipment of any kind are strictly prohibited.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following items are prohibited from being brought into the Columbus Civic Center:

Weapons of any kind

Fireworks

Illegal drugs

Outside food and beverage of any kind

Bottles, cans and/or coolers

Audio or recording equipment of any kind

Laser Pointers, aerosol cans and noise makers

Back packs or any other oversized bags

All bags are subject to search.


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Radio Advertising

Clear Channel Radio

WAGH 101.3 Urban A 25-54

WBFA 98.3 Main Stream Urban

WVRK 102.9 Album Oriented Rock

WDAK 540 News Talk

WHAL 1460 Sports Talk

WGSY 100.1 Adult Contemporary

WSHE-AM 1270 Southern Gospel

WSTH 106.1 Country

WAGH 101.3 Urban A 25-54

Davis Broadcasting

WFXE 104.9 Urban Contemporary

WOKS 1340 Gospel / Rhythm & Blues

WIOL 95.3 HOT AC

WKZJ

WEAM

92.7

100.7

Urban Adult Contemporary

Inspirational Urban Adult Contemporary

PMB Broadcasting

WCGQ 107.3 Top 40

WKCN 99.3 Country

WRLD 95.3 Classic Hits

WRCG AM 1420 News Talk

WBOJ 103.7 Contemporary Christian


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Television Advertising

WXTX Fox Yes

WTVM ABC Yes

WRBL CBS Yes / Limited

WLTZ NBC Yes / Limited

Knology Cable N/A

Mediacom Cable N/A

Phenix Cable Cable N/A

Print Advertising

Ledger-Enquirer 64,000 Daily

Fort Benning Bayonet 26,000 Weekly (Military)

Phenix Citizen 18,000 Weekly

Columbus & The Valley N/A Monthly

Columbus Times N/A Weekly

Courier/Eco Latino N/A Bi-Weekly

Playgrounds Magazine N/A Monthly

CSU Saber N/A Weekly (College)

Auburn U Plainsmen N/A Weekly (College)

Outdoor Advertising

CBS Outdoor Large Boards, Small Boards

Bell Media Digital Boards


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Hotel Accomodations

Columbus Marriott

800 Front Avenue

Columbus, GA 31901

(706) 324-1800

www.marriott.com

Candlewood Suites

3389 Victory Drive

Columbus, GA 31903

(706) 683-9900

www.ichotelsgroup.com

Columbus Hampton Inn – North

7390 Bear Lane

Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 256-2222

www.hamptoninn.com

Holiday Inn North

2800 Manchester Expressway

Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 324-0231

www.holidayinn.com

Suburban Extended Stay

3662 Victory Drive

Columbus, GA 31903

(706) 687-7515

www.choicehotels.com

Hassel Free Reservations

Don’t spend hours searching for accommodations for your stay. Let the Columbus Civic

Center staff assist you in working with the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau to

review a listing of accommodations, availability and needs. We will assist you in

handling all the details.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/csgmc-columbus-marriott/

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hotel/csgvd?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/cw/1/en/hotelsearchresults

http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=JSBRACKF1GB0KCSGBJNM22Q?ctyhocn=CSGNOHX


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Social Media

Popular social media outlets including: Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare are

frequently used to maximize exposure for each and every event.

Facebook.com/Columbus Civic Center | Twitter: @ColCivicCenter

Mobile Application

The Columbus Civic Center is one of the first arenas to have its very own mobile

application exclusive for smart phones operating on iOS and Andriod platforms. Our

app allows users to gain general information on upcoming events, obtain premium

mobile-only deals, enhance customer satisfaction, and increase overall event exposure.

This innovative advanced software features “push notifcation” technology delivering

instant communication with our patrons.

Marquee/ Signage Media

A state-of-the art marquee located at the intersection of Veterans Parkway & Victory

Drive displays up-to-date event information reaching thousands of drivers per -day. In

addition, 12 (twelve) highly visible flat screen monitors are featured throughought the

upper and lower councourse highlighting upcoming events for patrons 24/7.

Mailmanager

Columbus Civic Center uses Mailmanager; Ticketmaster’s high-impact solution to your

e-mail marketing needs. With over 30,000 addresses in our database, mass e-mails are

our most effective direct marketing technique which allows promoters to send out

customized, event specific e-mail campaigns promoting on-sales, pre-sales, and ticket

discounts.


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Quick Directions

From the North

Take I-85 South to I-185 South. Take I-185 South to exit #1B Victory Drive (US-

27 North). Turn right at end of ramp. Continue on Victory Drive (US-27 North).

At the intersection of Victory Drive and Veterans Parkway, the Columbus Civic

Center will be on your left. Turn left into the Columbus Civic Center parking lot.

From the South

Take US-27 North to Columbus. It will become Victory Drive. Continue on

Victory Drive towards Phenix City, AL. At the intersection of Victory Drive and

Veterans Parkway, the Columbus Civic Center will be on your left. Turn left into

the Columbus Civic Center parking lot.

From the East

Take US-80 West into Columbus. Continue on US-80 / J.R. Allen Parkway. Exit

onto Downtown Columbus / 2nd Ave. Continue on 2nd Ave until it intersects at

13th Street. Turn left onto 13th Street. Go to the second light and turn right onto

Veterans Parkway. Stay on Veterans Parkway and it will take you straight into the

Columbus Civic Center parking lot.

From the East (Alternate)

Take GA-404 West. Take Exit #24 for GA-96. At the end of ramp turn left onto

GA-96 West. Continue onto GA-22 West to GA-85 South. Turn left onto Veterans

Parkway. Stay on Veterans Parkway and it will take you straight into the

Columbus Civic Center parking lot.

From the West

Take I-85 North. Exit #62 onto US-280 East / US-431 South to Phenix City, AL.

Continue on US-280 East crossing the Chattahoochee River into Columbus. At

the intersection of Victory Drive and Veterans Parkway, the Columbus Civic

Center will be on your right. Turn right into the Columbus Civic Center parking

lot.


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FULL ARIEL VIEW OF ARENA PREMISES


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FACILITY PARKING MAP


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EVENT HALLWAY/ DRESSING ROOM LAYOUT


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ARENA CONCOURSE LAYOUT


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HOSPITALITY SUITE LAYOUT


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RIGGING PLOT


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END STAGE WITH HOCKEY KILLS


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END STAGE WITHOUT HOCKEY KILLS


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HALF HOUSE WITH HOCKEY KILLS


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HALF HOUSE WITHOUT HOCKEY KILLS


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MODIFIED THEATRE CONFIGURATION


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THEATER CONFIGURATION


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Columbus Civic Center FACT SHEET

Location: 400 Fourth Street | Columbus, GA 31901

Phone Number: (706) 653-4482

Fax Number: (706) 653-4481

Event Line: (706) 653-4472

Website: www.ColumbusCivicCenter.org

Architect: Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc.

General Contractors: Brasfield & Gorrie

Owner: City of Columbus

Arena Management: City of Columbus

Cost: As of July 1996: $33 million

Seating Capacities: 2,500 - 10,000

Parking: 4,434 spaces

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