National Volleyball Center
Rochester, Minnesota

The $4.6 million National Volleyball Center opened in September 1998. The facility has hosted 134,854 players and spectators since opening in the fall of 1998. The Center is winning raves as one of the finest volleyball facilities in the world. It is unique in that it was built to the highest standards required by world-class volleyball players, with high ceilings, spacious off-court clearances, and a suspended wood floor.

To date, the NVC has hosted volleyball tournaments, practices, league games, youth camps and an increasing number of major college volleyball events. Other sports including basketball, indoor soccer, cheerleading, and high school physical education classes have also tested the new facility.
State Investment
$2.3 million (1996)

Current Financial Operation
Operated by the City of Rochester and the Rochester School District

Facility Specifications
36,000 square feet of playing surface
8 volleyball courts, 6 basketball courts
10,000 square feet in a mezzanine viewing area
30 foot ceiling

Estimated Economic Impact (1998-2000)
1998 (September-December only): $53,600
1999-2000: $586,000 (annual average: $293,000)
Total economic impact since opening (1998): $639,600

Estimated Users (1998-2000)
1998: 35,000
1999-2000: 99,854 (annual average: 49,927)
Total users since opening (1998): 134,854

Sports and Activities Served
Volleyball
Basketball
Badminton
Cheerleading
Indoor Soccer
Physical education activities at Century High School

Events Hosted (1998-2000)
USA Volleyball Central Zone Championships
Roadkill Classic
Rochester Volleyball Cup
NCAA Division II North Central Region Classic
Star of the North State Games
Nike Volleyball Camps
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association State Co-ed Tournament
Minnesota Community College Conference State Tournament

Economic Impact


For More Information
National Volleyball Center
2601 Viola Road NE Rochester, MN 55901
507.529.4199 507.529.4601 (fax)
E-mail: nvc@ci.rochester.mn.us
Web Site: http://www.ci.rochester.mn.us/park/Volleyball/volleyball.htm
Darla Heikes, Volleyball Coordinator
E-mail: nvc@ci.rochester.mn.us