Genesis Convention Center Explained

Stadium Name:Genesis Convention Center
Location:1 Genesis Center Plaza Gary, Indiana
Built:1981
Owner:Gary, Indiana
Operator:Gary, Indiana
Opened:1981
Architect:Wendell Campbell
Tenants:Gary Steelheads (IBL/CBA/USBL/IBL) (2000 - 2008)
Gary Splash (IBA) (2010 - 2013[1])
Seating Capacity:Basketball

6,500

The Genesis Convention Center is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena located in Gary, Indiana, United States.[2] It was home to the Gary Splash of the Independent Basketball Association from 2010 to 2013.[1] It was also formerly home to the Gary Steelheads basketball team and had held the Miss USA pageant twice, in 2001 and 2002.

The venue was also a convention center, with a 24472square feet arena floor and a 49feet high ceiling. Attached to the arena is Indiana Hall, which was used as a theater and ballroom seating up to 1,200 for small concerts, plays, banquets and other special events.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Weekly Sports and Franchise Report . Oursportscentral.com . 8 August 2011. 2011-08-09.
  2. Web site: 'A business deal that did not work out': Gary reaches settlement agreement with Akyumen over failed development .