Daemen University Athletics

Information For Visiting Teams & Spectators (Soccer)

 

PRIMARY HOME VENUE: ROYAL PARK
Thanks to a comprehensive partnership between Daemen and the Town of Amherst, Royal Park is the primary site for the Daemen men's and women's soccer teams as of the 2025 season. This TOA property underwent a nearly $10 million improvement project, beginning in June 2024, and includes not only a synthetic turf soccer/lacrosse field with seating for 250 spectators, but also lighted tennis courts, pickleball courts, walking trail, playground and splash pad.
LOCATION (187 ROYAL PARKWAY WEST, AMHERST, NY 14221 // GOOGLE MAPS) Royal Park is located less than 2 miles from Daemen's Main Street campus.
BUS DROP OFF/PICK UP & SPECTATOR PARKING All vehicles coming to Daemen sporting events at Royal Park are encouraged to utilize South Forest Road and turn onto Queen Place which runs directly into the Royal Park parking lot. All team buses are required to enter the area this way. Visiting teams are asked to report any arrival/departure times to the Daemen Athletics operations/facilities staff so they may be prepared to greet and assist.
LOCKER ROOMS There are 2 locker rooms for competing teams located inside the Royal Park fieldhouse. Please note that for instances of doubleheaders, locker room space will be designated for Daemen teams only. In these instances, visiting teams are encouraged to arrive at the facility dressed and ready for the game; visiting teams  may request locker rooms at Lumsden Gymnasium for post-game purposes, however, availability of those spaces cannot be guaranteed as they are subject to other athletic events taking place on campus. If available, locker rooms on site will be reserved and available two hours prior to game time, the duration of the game and up to one hour after the game. Inside the locker room there will be a whiteboard with markers and lockers for your use. Please note that if your team chooses to shower after the game, NO towels will be provided. We ask each visiting team to be respectful of these spaces and to treat them as if they were their own.  Also, please note that public restrooms are available at west end of the Royal Park fieldhouse
SPECTATOR INFORMATION TICKET SALES Tickets are not required for regular season games played at Royal Park. Daemen home games are open to the general public at no charge. This policy does not apply to East Coast Conference and NCAA Championship events that may be held at the site.  GATES OPEN Royal Park opens for spectators 60 minutes prior to all scheduled game times. SEATING Royal Park includes bleacher seating for up to 250 spectators. Spectators may also stand along the field's fence line, on the opposite side of the team benches. Spectators are not permitted on the bench side of the field.  WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY Bleachers are wheelchair accessible. Please inquire with an usher or game day staff for seating location and request for assistance. CONCESSIONS Daemen Athletics is pleased to offer a concessions stand located at the east end of the Royal Park fieldhouse. Please note that all Daemen concessions are completely cashless. Payments may be made with a valid credit or debit card only.  SMOKING & ALCOHOL POLICY Royal Park is a smoke-free and alcohol-free facility. No tailgating is permitted. Those found to be in violation of this policy will be asked to leave the facility. PETS & SERVICE ANIMALS To maintain a safe and welcoming campus for all faculty, staff, students and visitors, the Daemen Division of Athletics has enacted a "No Pet" Policy at all campus athletics venues. No animals are permitted in within the confines of outdoor athletics facilities during any organized activity (including, but not limited to, athletic events, alumni gatherings, concerts, and intramural activities) in which students, spectators or guests are invited to gather. "Confines" includes viewing stands and any area that might be used by guests to observe or participate in the event.  While we appreciate that pets may provide comfort to many individuals, the risks of behavioral unpredictability, health concerns and disruption require the restriction of pets in these areas.  Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal has been trained to perform specific tasks to assist a person with a disability. It is important to note that these animals are working, and not pets. As you encounter service dogs, please refrain from distracting the animal by petting, calling, or feeding it.    Service dogs are permitted to accompany their handlers at Royal Park. Service animals must be under the control of their handlers either with a leash, harness, through voice or other signals, and are not required to wear vests.  MISCELLANEOUS  Lost & Found: Inquiries on lost and found items can be directed to the concessions stand. Unclaimed items will be sent to the Campus Safety Office located at the John R. Yurtchuk Student Center on Daemen's campus. Public Restrooms: Located at the west end of the Royal Park fieldhouse. 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. Prohibited Items: Alcohol, glass bottles, marijuana, artificial noise makers, firearms and other weapons are not permitted into Royal Park. Solicitation: The selling or solicitation of any item by anyone other than university authorized personnel in and around Royal Park, including parking lots is prohibited. Postgame meals for teams: may be arranged through the Daemen Athletics operations/facilities staff, however, use of the public pavilion outside the field is not permitted.

HEAD COACH DIRECTORY

		Bediako Swan Head Men's Soccer Coach 716-839-7254 bswan@daemen.edu		Full Men's Soccer Staff Directory
		Dan Dolan Head Women's Soccer Coach 716-566-7859 ddolan@daemen.edu		Full Women's Soccer Staff Directory

ADDITIONAL GAME DAY STAFFING

		Mike Miranto Sr. Associate Athletics Director, Communications & Operations 716-839-8385 mmiranto@daemen.edu For questions pertaining to visiting teams, spectators & ticket sales, officials
		Zach Morris Associate Athletic Trainer zmorris@daemen.edu Men's Soccer Athletic Trainer
		Alicia Loh Associate Athletic Trainer aloh@daemen.edu Women's Soccer Athletic Trainer
		Mary Margaret Johnson Director of Athletics Communications (716) 839-7698 mmjohnso@daemen.edu
		TBA Assistant Director of Athletics Communications (716) 839-7694 Men's/Women's Soccer Sports Information/Media Relations Contact
		Emily Bitka Game Operations Assistant (716) 839-7673 ebitka@daemen.edu Primary Game Administrator
		Nick Fruscio Game Operations Assistant nfruscio@daemen.edu Primary Game Administrator
		Jacob Mondel Operations Graduate Assistant jacob.mondel@daemen.edu Secondary Game Administrator