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A speaker on stage at a full SNKR Ball gala inside The Skills Center

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Host it at The Skills Center.

Galas for 400, tournaments on three courts, workshops for 20. One building in East Tampa, 125 parking spaces, rates up front.

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Spaces and rates.

Hourly rates as published by The Skills Center. confirm current rates

SpaceHoldsMon to ThuFri to Sun
Multisport event space400 seated dinner, 500 theatre$400/hr$400/hr
Gymnasium, per court3 full courts or 9 pickleball$125/hr$175/hr
Multipurpose room50 classroom style$250/hr$400/hr
Health Hub60$200/hr$350/hr
Academic Cafeconfirm$150/hr$200/hr
Covered outdoor plaza75 reception style$150/hr$200/hr
Training room20 classroom style$50/hr$100/hr

Gym: 2 hour minimum. Multisport space: 4 hour minimum. Included: water fountain, Wi-Fi for the host, on-site parking for 125.

Round tables and a stage set for the SNKR Ball in the multisport space The gym floor during a tournament A tournament awards ceremony on the court Guests on the red carpet at the SNKR Ball The Skills Center building on North 22nd Street

Needed for launch: a photo day of every rentable space, empty and set up. photo shoot

Add what you need.

Staging, AV and furniture are on site. Ask for the preferred caterer list; Tampa Police security is required when alcohol is served.

  • Stage 16 x 24 ft with stairs$2,000
  • Projector, multisport space$500 each
  • Built-in screens, multisport space$450 each
  • Dedicated high speed Wi-Fi$150
  • Additional parking, groups 100+$150
  • Glass podium$100
  • Microphone kit$100
  • Projector, training rooms$100
  • Bleachers$50 each
  • TV monitor on wheels$50
  • Mobile podium$40
  • White board on wheels$25
  • Round table for 10 (48 available)$13
  • 6 ft rectangle table$10
  • Black folding chair (500 available)$4

Check a date.

Six questions. We'll reply with availability and a quote. The detailed rental agreement comes after.

Space
Preview only. On the live site this goes to facility management.

See it first.

Tours run twice a month. Pick a date and we'll walk you through every space.

Next tour dates the live form still lists Feb to Jul 2026

Request a tourCall the front desk
Can we serve food and alcohol?

Yes. Ask for the preferred caterer list. Alcohol requires Tampa Police security.

Is there parking?

125 on-site spaces are included. Extra parking for groups over 100 is $150.

Can we play pickleball?

Yes. The gym holds 9 pickleball courts.

Do you host tournaments?

Yes. Three full basketball or volleyball courts, plus bleachers.