Daemen University Athletics

Information For Visiting Teams & Spectators (Cross Country)

HEAD COACH DIRECTORY

Pete Gratien Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach 716-260-8947 pgratien@daemen.edu

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HOME VENUE: BASSETT PARK
Bassett Park has served as the venue for Daemen men's and women's cross country meets dating back to 2021.
LOCATION (359 KLEIN ROAD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221 // GOOGLE MAPS) The park is located near the intersection of Klein Road and Youngs Road, less than six miles from Daemen's Main Street campus.
BUS DROP OFF/PICK UP & PARKING The park's main entrance is off of Klein Road. There is ample parking available. 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 no locker rooms for competing teams at Bassett Park. Visiting teams may request locker rooms at Lumsden Gymnasium for pre- and 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 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 restrooms for teams are available on site.
SPECTATOR INFORMATION Please note that there is no bleacher seating available at Bassett Park. Spectators are encouraged to walk the course or bring their own chairs for viewing. Please be mindful of the running course and do not interfere with competing athletes. Restrooms for spectators are available on site. Tickets are not required for meets held at Bassett Park. Daemen home games are open to the general public at no charge.

HOME VENUE: KNOX FARM STATE PARK
Knox Farm State Park is the former country estate of Buffalo's renowned Knox Family. It is located adjacent to the historic village of East Aurora, birthplace of the Roycroft Arts & Crafts movement and former home of Millard Fillmore. The park's 633 acres are comprised of a variety of habitats, including 400 acres of grasslands (pastures and hayfields), and 100 acres of woodlands, ponds and several wetland areas.
LOCATION (437 BUFFALO ROAD, EAST AURORA, NY 14052 // GOOGLE MAPS) The park is located less than 20 miles from Daemen's Main Street campus.
BUS DROP OFF/PICK UP & PARKING The park's main entrance is off of Buffalo Road. There is ample parking available. 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 no locker rooms for competing teams at Knox Farm State Park. Visiting teams may request locker rooms at Lumsden Gymnasium for pre- and 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 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 restrooms for teams are available on site.
SPECTATOR INFORMATION Please note that there is no bleacher seating available at Knox Farm State Park. Spectators are encouraged to walk the course or bring their own chairs for viewing. Please be mindful of the running course and do not interfere with competing athletes. Restrooms for spectators are available on site. Tickets are not required for meets held at Knox Farm State Park. Daemen home games are open to the general public at no charge.