Built in 1972 through the generosity of the E. Claiborne Robins family, the Robins Center is heralded as one of the finest facilities of its kind in America. After renovations and the addition of courtside seating, the facility now holds a 9,071 capacity.
The superbly maintained sports complex houses the University's athletic squads and serves as the showplace for University of Richmond basketball. Continued renovations of the facility have made it an even more appealing venue for spectators and the student body. A permanent maple floor, adorned with the Spiders word mark, was installed in 2003.
Recently, the men's and women's locker rooms were modernized and upgraded with state-of-the art amenities. Two years ago, a basketball suite, which serves as the home of the men and women's basketball team, was added. The suite contains individual offices for each coach and showcases a plush recruiting room and film area. A new scoreboard and sound system were installed for the 2006-07 season.
In addition to sporting and recreational activities, the Robins Center yearly serves as the site for Richmond's commencement exercises and also provides a forum for countless other educational and cultural events.
In fact, the eyes of the world were focused on the Robins Center in 1992, as one of that year's Presidential debates was held in the Center's main arena.
ROBINS CENTER HIGHTLIGHTS
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Directions to the Robins Center
From the West:
From I-64
Take Exit 183/Glenside Drive south. Continue south on Glenside Drive to the fourth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for .8 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (approximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). Bear right at the bottom of the hill at the brick University of Richmond entrance sign. The Robins Center and First Market Stadium (soccer, track) are on the immediate left. Pitt Field (baseball) is located next to the large parking lot adjacent to the Robins Center.
From US 60 (Midlothian Turnpike)
Turn left on State Route 147 (Huguenot Road) and continue approximately eight miles to Three Chopt Road. Turn left on Three Chopt Road. Turn left on Towana Drive (approximately .5 mile after turning onto Three Chopt) and continue past the entrance to the academic campus. Turn left onto Boatwright Drive. The Robins Center and First Market Stadium (soccer, track) are on the immediate left. Pitt Field (baseball) is located next to the large parking lot adjacent to the Robins Center.
From the North:
From I-95 (Do not take I-295!)
Take Exit 79 off I-95 to I-64 west, continue west on I-64. Take Exit 183-A/Glenside Drive south. Continue south on Glenside Drive to the fifth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for .8 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (approximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). Bear right at the bottom of the hill at the brick University of Richmond entrance sign. The Robins Center and First Market Stadium (soccer, track) are on the immediate left. Pitt Field (baseball) is located next to the large parking lot adjacent to the Robins Center.
From the East:
From I-64
West on I-64. As you approach the city of Richmond, I-64 west merges with I-95 north. Take I-95 north to exit 79 back onto I-64 west. Take Exit 183-A/Glenside Drive south. Continue south on Glenside Drive to the fifth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for .8 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (approximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). Bear right at the bottom of the hill at the brick University of Richmond entrance sign. The Robins Center and First Market Stadium (soccer, track) are on the immediate left. Pitt Field (baseball) is located next to the large parking lot adjacent to the Robins Center.
From the South:
I-85 to I-95
Take Exit 79 off I-95 north to I-64 west, continue west on I-64. Take Exit 183-A/Glenside Drive south. Continue south on Glenside Drive to the fifth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for .8 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (approximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). Bear right at the bottom of the hill at the brick University of Richmond entrance sign. The Robins Center and First Market Stadium (soccer, track) are on the immediate left. Pitt Field (baseball) is located next to the large parking lot adjacent to the Robins Center.
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