| The Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in downtown Orlando gave reason for CSC is create a branch here in 1987, working the groundbreaking of the Orlando Arena (now Amway Arena) which would be home to the NBA Franchise, the Orlando Magic for their inaugural season. The Orlando Centroplex consisted of many venues aside of the Arena including the Expo Centre, Tinker Field, Bob Carr Performing Arts Center and Florida Citrus Bowl. One of the largest security events in CSC Orlando history was the 1994 FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament, held at the Florida Citrus Bowl with a sellout crowd of 61,219. Today CSC Orlando has grown to work with clients and operate in venues such as: University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin “The Swamp” Stadium, University of Central Florida Arena, UCF Bright House Network Stadium, Universal Studios, Hard Rock Live, and the Orange County Convention Center to name a few. |
CSC Orlando Venues Information:
Bright House Networks Stadium: "The grand facility located in the heart of UCF's new north section of campus is still the nation's newest college football venue, Bright House Networks Stadium. Home for the UCF Knights football program, Bright House Networks Stadium sprawls over 25 acres, seats 45,301 and serves as the crown jewel of the schools' burgeoning Athletics Village." CSC provides security, ushering and ticket taking services at the stadium. CSC works under the direction of Sr. Associate AD David Hansen, Associate AD Joe Simon and Director of Event Operations Tom Snyder.
UCF Arena: "The UCF Arena is the largest live entertainment and sports facility in East Orlando. The facility features a seating capacity of over 10,000 and amenities including 16 luxury suites, two loge boxes and club seating with lounge access. The facility has drastically changed the face of live entertainment in Central Florida offering a diverse lineup of shows including world famous entertainers, beloved family shows and special events rivaling any venue in the country." The Arena is managed by Global Spectrum and CSC provides security and event staff services to the Arena under the direction of General Manager Lexie Boone and Assistant General Manager Ron Rideout.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: Also known as “The Swamp,” is widely recognized as one of, if not the toughest, environments for a visiting team in all of college football. Several facelifts after the stadium’s original construction in 1930 have made Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium the state-of-the-art facility you see at today’s game. Without a bad seat in the house, "The Swamp" ranks as the largest stadium in the state of Florida. The Gators’ average attendance last season of 90,544 ranked ninth in the country." CSC provides Security and Event Staff services to the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Hard Rock Live Orlando: a 3,000-capacity concert venue located at Universal Studios, showcases music from national acts to emerging artists. Hard Rock Live and the 1000-seat Hard Rock Cafe Orlando-which is also perfect for live music-are situated in a 140,000-square-foot building designed as a retro interpretation of the Roman Coliseum. It opened and held its first concert-Glenn Frey/Joe Walsh-on January 29, 1999. The Grand Opening celebration was on March 12, 1999 with Elton John.” CSC provides Security services to the Hard Rock Live.
Orange County Convention Center: CSS is now a listed security vendor for the OCCC. The award-winning venue is located in the heart of Downtown Orange County and only 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. The OCCC provides a multitude of event options in two beautiful facilities – the West Building and the North/South Building together offering the following features:
• 2.1 Million-square feet of exhibition space
• Two 92,000-square foot general assembly areas
• 74 meeting rooms/235 breakouts
• A 200-seat Chapin Theater
• The 62,000-square foot multi-purpose Valencia Room
• Three full-service restaurants/8 food courts
• Three Business Centers
• In-house electric, plumbing, rigging and technical services, plus wireless mobility throughout the complex
• On-site parking for 6,227
• Three Covered loading docks/173 truck bays
• Surrounded by 113,000 hotel rooms
Central Florida Fairgrounds: The Central Florida Fairgrounds offers a variety of spaces available for rental. Their facilities are able to accommodate nearly any event:
• 87 Acres set in a park atmosphere on the lakefront
• 8,000 free parking spaces
• 65,000-square feet AC/Heated exhibit space
• RV Rally Specialists – the most accessible location in Central Florida
• 750 camping spaces with water & limited electric
• 50 camping spaces with water & full electric
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CSC is the world leader in crowd management and guest services for the entertainment and sporting event industries. With more than 44 years of experience, CSC has garnered a loyal and esteemed client base, including more than 100 stadiums and arenas, over 90 universities and colleges, more than 20 convention centers, and numerous clients in the MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, and NASCAR. CSC also provides services for the world’s most prestigious special events, including College Bowl Games, Final Four Tournaments, US Open Tennis, 29 Super Bowls, 7 Olympic Game, 4 Presidential Inaugurations, 2 Papal Visits, and 2 FIFA World Cups. CSC operates more than 45 branch locations throughout the United States and Canada.