Gymnasium
The Ernst Community Gymnasium can host games, tournaments, athletic contests, craft shows, cooking and computer shows. Bleachers are located on the left side of the gym and seat up to 250 people.
If a stage is needed in the gymnasium, we can provide you with (16) 4' x 8' stage sections with heights of 8" x 16" x 24" x 32".
The gymnasium is only available for rent Friday after 2 p.m. through Sunday until 11:30 p.m. Some exceptions can be made to this policy if you book your event six months in advance.
To obtain a rental application, please contact Debbie Deegan at ddeegan@nvcc.edu or 703.323.3159.
The gymnasium has a VersaTurf 360 urethane synthetic surface (appropriate non-marking footwear is required). In addition, the gymnasium has:
- One full basketball court
- Two volleyball courts
- Two fencing courts
- Seven double electrical outlets
- Two telephone jacks
- Two fire extinguishers
- One water fountain
- The gym can be booked during the week on a limited basis
Dimensions and Pricing
Seating Capacity
Gymnasium seating capacity
| On bleachers |
225–250 seats |
| With chairs* |
1,500 seats |
*Ernst Community Cultural Center will not provide chairs.
Dimensions
Gymnasium dimensions
| Total area |
11,738 square feet |
| Length |
106 feet |
| Width (bleachers in) |
104 feet |
| Width (bleachers out) |
98 feet |
| Height |
22 feet |
Pricing
The Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center is in the process of updating all pricing. To obtain a quote, please call 703-323-3159.
