Virtually all Daemen student-athletes utilize Lumsden Gymnasium in some capacity, and the facility serves as the home court for the men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams with a seating capacity for 1,000 spectators.
Named for Charles L. & Gloria B. Lumsden, the gymnasium has hosted several high-profile events over the years, including the World University Games and Empire State Games, as well as being a practice site for the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Lumsden Gymnasium has been the site of several East Coast Conference Championship events as well as the 2016 NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball East Regional and the 2021 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball East Regional. |
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
TICKET SALES
Please note that tickets are required for all home Daemen volleyball games and all ticket sales are conducted through Daemen's online ticketing system. No cash will be accepted on site.
STUDENT/FACULTY/STAFF TICKETS
All Daemen students, faculty and staff that present a Daemen Season Pass will be admitted to men's and women's volleyball games at no charge. Only current students, faculty and staff of Daemen University are eligible to receive a Daemen Season Pass.
PARKING
Spectators attending games at Lumsden Gymnasium should review the Daemen campus map and are encouraged to park in Lots A, D, M and N, as well as utilizing on-street parking available on both Main Street and Campus Drive. If using on-street parking along either Main Street or Campus Drive, please exercise caution at all times when entering and exiting your vehicle. Handicap parking is available in Lots C and E.
Spectators should enter the gymnasium through the front lobby doors (Main Street side of the building). Pathways and signage will lead you in front on the Visual & Performing Arts Center and the Research & Information Commons to the Athletic Facility entrance.
GATES OPEN
Lumsden Gymnasium opens 60 minutes prior to tip-off of all men's and women's volleyball games.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The NCAA, East Coast Conference and Daemen University promote a positive game environment and good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. We do not condone racist, sexist, homophobic or other discriminatory comments, profanities or intimidating actions on the basis of one's appearance, identity or for any other reason, directed at officials, spectators, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives. Any of these actions will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition. Also, consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages and the use of tobacco products are expressly prohibited. Be loud, be proud, be positive.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessibility is available on the court level. Please inquire with an usher or game day staff for seating location and request for companion folding chair if required.
PETS & SERVICE ANIMALS
Pets are not permitted inside Lumsden Gymnasium at any time. Service animals are permitted with proof of certification.
LUMSDEN GYM LOBBY SERVICES
- Ticket Sales & Digital Ticket Scanning
- Player Pass List (no pass lists for visiting teams)
- ATM
- Concessions Stand (all sales are by credit/debit card; no cash accepted on site)
MISCELLANEOUS
Lost & Found: Inquiries on lost and found items can be directed to the Lumsden Gymnasium reception desk located at the main entrance. Unclaimed items will be sent to the Campus Safety Office located at the John R. Yurtchuk Student Center.
Restrooms: Located in the gymnasium lobby.
Merchandise: Occasionally on sale during games at the concessions stand, dependent upon items in stock. Merchandise is always on sale via the Daemen Athletics Online Team Store.
No Smoking: Daemen University is a non-smoking campus. Smoking is prohibited at Lumsden Gymnasium and everywhere on campus.
Prohibited Items: Alcohol, Bottles, Artificial noise makers, firearms and other weapons are not permitted into the gymnasium.
Solicitation: The selling or solicitation of any item by anyone other than university authorized personnel in and around Lumsden Gymnasium, including parking lots is prohibited.
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