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Holmes Center
Full name	George M. Holmes Convocation Center
Location	111 Rivers Street; Boone, North Carolina 28608
Coordinates	36°12′38″N 81°40′33″W / 36.210624°N 81.675952°W
Owner	Appalachian State University
Operator	Appalachian State University
Capacity	8,325
Surface	Hardwood
Construction
Broke ground	December 5, 1997
Opened	September 6, 2000
Construction cost	$29 million; ($51.3 million in 2023 dollars)
Architect	Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
Structural engineer	Walter P Moore
General contractor	Metric Construction Company
Tenants
	Appalachian State Mountaineers (NCAA); Basketball (2000–present); Volleyball (2000–present); Indoor Track and Field (2000–present); High Country Grizzlies (NAL/AAL) (2017–2018)

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The George M. Holmes Convocation Center (namely referred to as the Holmes Center) is an 8,325-seat multipurpose arena in Boone, North Carolina, United States, on the campus of Appalachian State University. The convocation center is named for George M. Holmes, a 1954 graduate and member of the North Carolina General Assembly. The arena itself is named for Seby Jones. It was built in 2000 and is home to four athletic teams: Appalachian State Mountaineers men's basketball, Appalachian State Mountaineers women's basketball, volleyball, and indoor track and field. The inaugural event was a men's basketball game held on November 17, 2000 between the Mountaineers and the Tar Heels of North Carolina. The facility replaced Varsity Gymnasium. The George M. Holmes Convocation Center’s mission is to provide facilities for the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science and to support the academic processes of Appalachian State University. Serving as a multipurpose for the northwestern region of North Carolina, the center supports university sponsored events, such as commencement and college fair. Cultural events, concerts, trade shows, athletic events and other public assembly activities are also a part of the center’s programming.

In 2017 and 2018, it was home to the High Country Grizzlies, a professional indoor football team.

Features

Standing at the end of Rivers Street, the 200,840-square-foot (18,659 m²) structure houses the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, and includes a multipurpose arena for community and cultural events, graduation and convocation ceremonies, trade shows, concerts, and athletic events.

The 8,325-seat arena has HLES offices, classrooms, laboratories, team areas and retractable seating.

A 300-meter directional Mondo track circles the upper concourse and is used by the indoor track and field teams for both practice and competition.

Student seating is located at midcourt for both volleyball, and behind the end line for basketball.

Notable events

The facility was opened with a celebration followed by a men’s basketball contest between Appalachian and North Carolina.
In 2010 and 2019, the Appalachian State Mountaineers women's basketball team hosted won the championship games of Women's Basketball Invitational tournanment.
Rap trio Migos performed on April 5, 2018. After the concert, members of the tour were arrested after the Boone Police Department found 420 grams of marijuana, 26 ounces of codeine, and Xanax. None of the three rappers were in the vehicle or charged.^[5]
The Holmes Center has hosted concerts by Lil Wayne, The Avett Brothers, The 1975, Migos, Kesha, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys, Taking Back Sunday, All American Rejects, Yes, Eric Church, Bob Dylan, Blake Shelton, Dave Matthews, Trey Anastasio, and Widespread Panic.^[6]
On December 3, 2023, an Appalachian State men's basketball game against Auburn University drew 7,037 fans. The Mountaineers won 69-64 against Bruce Pearl's Auburn Tigers. This was the team's first-ever win over a high-major opponent in the Holmes Center and first home win against a high-major opponent since 1993 when they defeated Nebraska in Varsity Gym. At the time, this win was only the third game ever played in front of 7,000 fans in the Holmes Center with the other games being the facility's opening contest against UNC and a 2009 game against Davidson that featured Stephen Curry.^[7]

References

^ "Holmes Convocation Center Turns 10". Appalachian State University. November 10, 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
^ "Arenas". Walter P Moore. Archived from the original on July 8, 2000. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
^ Bennett, John T. (November 14, 2000). "Holmes Center Roof Springs a Leak". The Appalachian. Walter P Moore. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
^ Wilkerson, Brant. "Three arrested after Migos tour bus pulled over in Boone". Greensboro News and Record. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
^ "George M. Holmes Convocation Center Boone Concert Setlists". setlist.fm. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
^ "App State Cements Signature Win in Front of Sellout Crowd". App State Sports. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

External links

[1] "Holmes Convocation Center Turns 10". Appalachian State University. November 10, 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2014.

[inflation-US-2] 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.

[3] "Arenas". Walter P Moore. Archived from the original on July 8, 2000. Retrieved November 10, 2013.

[4] Bennett, John T. (November 14, 2000). "Holmes Center Roof Springs a Leak". The Appalachian. Walter P Moore. Retrieved February 18, 2012.

[5] Wilkerson, Brant. "Three arrested after Migos tour bus pulled over in Boone". Greensboro News and Record. Retrieved 6 June 2022.

[6] "George M. Holmes Convocation Center Boone Concert Setlists". setlist.fm. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[7] "App State Cements Signature Win in Front of Sellout Crowd". App State Sports. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

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+| stadium_name        = Holmes Center
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+| fullname            = [[George M. Holmes]] Convocation Center
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+| location            = 111 Rivers Street<br>[[Boone, North Carolina]] 28608
-| closed           =
+| coordinates         = {{coord|36.210624|-81.675952|display=inline,title|format=dms}}
-| demolished       =
+| broke_ground        = December 5, 1997<ref>{{cite web |title=Holmes Convocation Center Turns 10|url=http://www.news.appstate.edu/2010/11/10/holmes-convocation-center-turns-10/|publisher=Appalachian State University|date=November 10, 2010|access-date=February 7, 2014}}</ref>
-| owner            = [[Appalachian State University]]
-| operator         = [[Appalachian State University]]
+| built               =
-| surface          = Hardwood
+| opened              = September 6, 2000
+| closed              =
-| construction_cost= $25.6 million<br>(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|25600000|2000}}}} in {{CURRENTYEAR}} dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
+| demolished          =
-| architect        = Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc., [[Chapel Hill, North Carolina|Chapel Hill]], NC
+| owner               = [[Appalachian State University]]
-| former_names     =
+| operator            = [[Appalachian State University]]
-| tenants          = [[Appalachian State Mountaineers]] ([[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]])<br> [[Appalachian State Mountaineers men's basketball|Basketball]] (2000–present)<br> Volleyball (2000–present)<br> Indoor Track and Field (2000–present)
+| surface             = Hardwood
-| seating_capacity  = 8,325
+| construction_cost   = $29 million<br>(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|29000000|2000}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US}} dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
+| architect           = Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc.
+| structural engineer = [[Walter P Moore Engineers and Consultants|Walter P Moore]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Arenas|url=http://www.walterpmoore.com/proj2_2.htm|publisher=Walter P Moore|access-date=November 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000708022900/http://www.walterpmoore.com/proj2_2.htm|archive-date=July 8, 2000}}</ref>
+| general_contractor  = Metric Construction Company<ref>{{cite news |title=Holmes Center Roof Springs a Leak|first=John T.|last=Bennett|url=http://theapp.appstate.edu/archives_00-01/00-11-14/news.htm|newspaper=The Appalachian|location=Walter P Moore|date=November 14, 2000|access-date=February 18, 2012}}</ref>
+| former_names        =
+| tenants             = [[Appalachian State Mountaineers]] ([[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]])<br>[[Appalachian State Mountaineers men's basketball|Basketball]] (2000–present)<br>Volleyball (2000–present)<br> Indoor Track and Field (2000–present)<br>[[High Country Grizzlies]] ([[National Arena League|NAL]]/[[American Arena League|AAL]]) (2017–2018)
+| seating_capacity    = 8,325
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-The '''George M. Holmes Convocation Center''' (usually referred to as the '''Holmes Center''' or '''The Holmes Dome''') is a 8,325-seat multi-purpose [[arena]] in [[Boone, North Carolina]]. The convocation center is named for [[George M. Holmes]], a 1954 graduate and member of the [[North Carolina General Assembly]]. The arena itself is named for Seby Jones. It was built in 2000 and is home to the [[Appalachian State University|Appalachian State]] [[Appalachian State Mountaineers|Mountaineers]] [[Appalachian State Mountaineers men's basketball|men's]] and women's [[basketball]] teams. The inaugural event was a men's basketball game held on November 17, 2000 between the Mountaineers and the [[North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball|Tar Heels]] of [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|North Carolina]]. The facility replaced [[Varsity Gymnasium]].The George M. Holmes Convocation Center’s Mission is to provide facilities for the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science and to support the academic processes of Appalachian State University. Serving as a multi-purpose for the northwestern region of North Carolina, the center will support university sponsored events, such as, commencement and college fair. Cultural events, concerts, trade shows, athletic events and other public assembly activities will also be a part of the center’s programming.The cornerstone of the Appalachian State University campus is the George M. Holmes Convocation Center. Containing Seby Jones Arena, the facility serves as the home of Mountaineer volleyball as well as the men’s and women’s basketball programs and indoor track and field squads.
+The '''George M. Holmes Convocation Center''' (namely referred to as the '''Holmes Center''') is an 8,325-seat multipurpose [[arena]] in [[Boone, North Carolina]], United States, on the campus of [[Appalachian State University]]. The convocation center is named for [[George M. Holmes]], a 1954 graduate and member of the [[North Carolina General Assembly]]. The arena itself is named for Seby Jones. It was built in 2000 and is home to four [[Appalachian State Mountaineers|athletic teams]]: [[Appalachian State Mountaineers men's basketball]], [[Appalachian State Mountaineers women's basketball]], volleyball, and indoor track and field. The inaugural event was a men's basketball game held on November 17, 2000 between the Mountaineers and the [[North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball|Tar Heels]] of [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|North Carolina]]. The facility replaced [[Varsity Gymnasium]]. The George M. Holmes Convocation Center’s mission is to provide facilities for the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science and to support the academic processes of Appalachian State University. Serving as a multipurpose for the northwestern region of North Carolina, the center supports university sponsored events, such as commencement and college fair. Cultural events, concerts, trade shows, athletic events and other public assembly activities are also a part of the center’s programming.
+In 2017 and 2018, it was home to the [[High Country Grizzlies]], a professional [[Indoor American football|indoor football]] team.
-Standing at the end of Rivers Street, the {{convert|200,840|sqft|m2|adj=on}} structure houses the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, and includes a multipurpose arena for community and cultural events, graduation and convocation ceremonies, trade shows, concerts, and athletic events.
+==Features==
-The athletics facilities on campus have long been considered among the finest in the Southern Conference. The constant emphasis placed on the maintenance and upgrading of these sites shows the institution’s dedication to its teams and student-athletes. Throughout the past several years there have been many additions and renovations to the athletic facilities, as well as academic buildings on campus, to help propel ASU into the 21st century.
+Standing at the end of Rivers Street, the {{convert|200,840|sqft|m2|adj=on}} structure houses the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, and includes a multipurpose arena for community and cultural events, graduation and convocation ceremonies, trade shows, concerts, and athletic events.
-The 8,325-seat arena is complete with HLES offices, classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, team areas and retractable seating for concerts, special events, volleyball and basketball competition and more.
+The 8,325-seat arena has HLES offices, classrooms, laboratories, team areas and retractable seating.
-A 300-meter state-of-the-art directional Mondo track circles the upper concourse and is used by the indoor track and field teams for both practice and competition.
+A 300-meter directional Mondo track circles the upper concourse and is used by the indoor track and field teams for both practice and competition.
+Student seating is located at midcourt for both volleyball, and behind the end line for basketball.
-The facility was opened with a celebration followed by a men’s basketball contest between Appalachian and North Carolina. With much anticipation, every seat was sold recording the first a pre-gameday sellout in school history for any sporting event. The athletics ticket office sold the full allotment of tickets for the inaugural contest in the Holmes Center 12 minutes after opening.
+==Notable events==
-The Appalachian student section is a priority. Student seating is located at midcourt for both volleyball and basketball.
+* The facility was opened with a celebration followed by a men’s basketball contest between Appalachian and [[North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball|North Carolina]].
+* In 2010 and 2019, the [[Appalachian State Mountaineers women's basketball | Appalachian State Mountaineers women's basketball team]]  hosted won the championship games of [[Women's Basketball Invitational]] tournanment.
-Public service, a cornerstone upon which Appalachian was founded, is the hallmark of two individuals who names will adorn the University’s convocation center.
+* Rap trio [[Migos]] performed on April 5, 2018. After the concert, members of the tour were arrested after the [[Boone, North Carolina|Boone]] Police Department found 420 grams of marijuana, 26 ounces of codeine, and Xanax. None of the three rappers were in the vehicle or charged.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilkerson |first1=Brant |title=Three arrested after Migos tour bus pulled over in Boone |url=https://greensboro.com/news/crime/three-arrested-after-migos-tour-bus-pulled-over-in-boone/article_8bdc4496-3967-11e8-8af2-17da1f30deb6.html |website=Greensboro News and Record |access-date=6 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
+* The Holmes Center has hosted concerts by [[Lil Wayne]], [[The Avett Brothers]], [[The 1975]], [[Migos]], [[Kesha]], [[Willie Nelson]], [[The Beach Boys]], [[Taking Back Sunday]], [[All American Rejects]], [[Yes (band)|Yes]], [[Eric Church]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[Blake Shelton]], [[Dave Matthews]],  [[Trey Anastasio]], and [[Widespread Panic]].<ref>{{cite web |title=George M. Holmes Convocation Center Boone Concert Setlists|url=https://www.setlist.fm/venue/george-m-holmes-convocation-center-boone-nc-usa-6bd246e2.html |website=setlist.fm|access-date=14 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
+* On December 3, 2023, an Appalachian State men's basketball game against [[Auburn Tigers men's basketball|Auburn University]] drew 7,037 fans. The Mountaineers won 69-64 against [[Bruce Pearl]]'s Auburn Tigers. This was the team's first-ever win over a high-major opponent in the Holmes Center and first home win against a high-major opponent since 1993 when they defeated Nebraska in Varsity Gym. At the time, this win was only the third game ever played in front of 7,000 fans in the Holmes Center with the other games being the facility's opening contest against UNC and a 2009 game against [[2008–09 Davidson Wildcats men's basketball team | Davidson]] that featured [[Stephen Curry]].<ref>{{cite web |title=App State Cements Signature Win in Front of Sellout Crowd |url=https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/12/3/mens-basketball-app-state-cements-signature-win-in-front-of-sellout-crowd.aspx |website=App State Sports|access-date=14 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
 [[Image:AppHolmesCenter1.jpg|thumb|Inside the Holmes Center]]
+==See also==
+* [[List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas]]
 ==References==
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+{{reflist|30em}}
 ==External links==
 * [http://www.theholmescenter.com Official site of the Holmes Center]
-* [https://admin.xosn.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1524715 Holmes Center at GoASU]
+* [http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1524715 Holmes Center at GoASU]
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v t e Appalachian State University
Located in: Boone, North Carolina
Academics	Center at Hickory Esse quam videri Hayes School of Music University of North Carolina System
Campus	AppalCart Beaver Field Brewer Stadium Holmes Center Lackey Field Observatory Soccer Stadium Varsity Gymnasium
Athletics	Appalachian Sports Network Baseball Softball Men's basketball Women's basketball Football Men's soccer Wrestling
Student life	Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Hot Hot Hot Marching Mountaineers WASU-FM
Founded: 1899 Students: 19,026 Endowment: 300.7 million

v t e Appalachian State Mountaineers men's basketball
Venues	Broome-Kirke Gymnasium (1955–1968) Varsity Gymnasium (1968–2000) Holmes Center (2000–present)
People	Head coaches Statistical leaders
Seasons	List of seasons 1919–20 1920–21 1921–22 1922–23 1923–24 1924–25 1925–26 1927–28 1928–29 1929–30 1930–31 1931–32 1932–33 1933–34 1934–35 1935–36 1936–37 1937–38 1938–39 1939–40 1940–41 1941–42 1942–43 1943–44 1944–45 1945–46 1946–47 1947–48 1948–49 1949–50 1950–51 1951–52 1952–53 1953–54 1954–55 1955–56 1956–57 1957–58 1958–59 1959–60 1960–61 1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66 1966–67 1967–68 1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25

v t e NCAA Division I women's college volleyball venues in North Carolina
A-10	John M. Belk Arena (Davidson)
ACC	Cameron Indoor Stadium (Duke) Carmichael Arena (North Carolina) Reynolds Coliseum (NC State) Reynolds Gymnasium (Wake Forest)
The American	Dale F. Halton Arena (Charlotte) Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum (East Carolina)
Big South	Kimmel Arena (UNC Asheville) Millis Athletic Convocation Center (High Point) Paul Porter Arena (Gardner–Webb) Corbett Sports Center (North Carolina A&T)
CAA	John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center (Campbell) Schar Center (Elon) Hanover Hall (UNC Wilmington)
MEAC	McDougald–McLendon Arena (North Carolina Central)
SoCon	Fleming Gymnasium (UNC Greensboro) Ramsey Center (Western Carolina)
Sun Belt	Holmes Center (Appalachian State)

v t e Sports venues in Western North Carolina
Current	ASU Soccer Stadium (Boone) Beaver Field at Smith Stadium (Boone) Brevard Memorial Stadium (Brevard) E. J. Whitmire Stadium (Cullowhee) Holmes Center (Boone) Greenwood Baseball Field (Asheville) Harrah's Cherokee Center (Asheville) Hennon Stadium (Cullowhee) Hickory Motor Speedway (Hickory) Justice Center (Asheville) Kidd Brewer Stadium (Boone) Kimmel Arena (Asheville) L. P. Frans Stadium (Hickory) McCormick Field (Asheville) McNair Field (Forest City) Meares Stadium (Mars Hill) Memorial Stadium (Asheville) Moretz Stadium (Hickory) North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro) Ramsey Center (Cullowhee) Varsity Gymnasium (Boone)
Future	--
Defunct	Asheville-Weaverville Speedway (Asheville) College Field (Boone)