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Duke Swimming & Diving A-Z Meet Day Guide
Free Admission
Duke home swimming and diving meets are free to the public. No tickets are necessary. Guests receive wristbands upon entry.
Doors Open
Doors open 60 minutes before the meet. General entry is through the Hall of Fame Lobby at Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion.
Parking
General public parking is available in Science Drive Garage. Parking is free for stand-alone meets. Event conflicts may affect parking locations and pricing.
Seating
General admission seating is first-come, first-served in the bleachers above the pool and diving well. Accessible seating is on the observation deck.
A–Z Guide
Accessibility Accommodations
Guests with special needs, questions or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations are encouraged to contact the Duke Disability Management System at (919) 668-1267. Disability coordinators can assist in making arrangements and answering questions.
Accessible Parking & Drop-Off
Accessible parking and drop-off are available in the Card Lot off Towerview Road (GPS address: 320 Towerview Road). A state-issued accessible parking placard or license plate is required. One vehicle is permitted per placard.
Guests should speak to the parking attendant at the lot entrance for access and assistance. Parking is free for stand-alone meets.
Accessible Entrance
The accessible entrance is adjacent to the Card Lot at the Wilson Recreation Center main entrance. Guests should speak to the front desk attendant for access.
Once inside Wilson Recreation Center, turn left and follow the hallway toward the basketball courts to reach the elevator. Take the elevator to the second floor and enter Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion through the cardio area.
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating is available on the observation deck above the main pool. Folding chairs are available upon request for companion seating.
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible restrooms are located in the Hall of Fame Lobby. Directional signage is posted throughout the facility.
Service Animals
Duke Athletics welcomes trained service animals to Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion. A service animal is a dog individually trained to perform work or tasks for an individual with a disability, including physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disabilities.
- Service animals must remain under the handler's control at all times.
- Animals must be leashed or tethered unless doing so interferes with a trained task.
- Animals may not display aggression toward people or other animals.
- Animals may not bark, growl or whine unless trained to provide a warning to their handler.
- Animals may not solicit food or other items from the general public.
- The animal's work may not disrupt normal operations.
- Current rabies vaccination tags should be worn, or proof of vaccination must be available upon request.
Service animals violating these guidelines will be excluded from the facility.
Service Animals in Training
In North Carolina, service animals in training have the same access rights as trained service animals. They must wear identifying equipment, such as a collar and leash, harness or cape.
Service animals in training must remain under the handler's control, be housebroken and follow all behavioral requirements for trained service animals. Current rabies vaccination tags should be worn, or proof of vaccination provided upon request.
Trainers are liable for damage caused by the animal while on Duke University property. Animals violating these guidelines will be excluded from the facility.
Emotional Support Animals
Therapy dogs, emotional support dogs and companion dogs are not service animals under the ADA and are not permitted inside Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion.
Alcohol Policy
Bringing alcoholic beverages into Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion is strictly prohibited. Individuals violating this policy are subject to ejection from the facility.
ATM Location
There are no ATMs inside Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion. A Duke Federal Credit Union ATM is located on Tribull Plaza next to the Johnson Family Team Store and Duke Ticket Office.
The ATM dispenses cash in $20 increments and does not accept deposits.
Bag Policy
Bags of all sizes are permitted inside Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion. All personal items are subject to inspection and search by the Meet Manager before entry.
Unattended bags and personal items outside the pavilion may be removed or discarded. Duke University and Duke Athletics are not responsible for lost unattended items.
Banners & Signs
Banners and signs are permitted inside Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion. Duke reserves the right to prohibit or require the removal of signs that:
- Obstruct another guest's view.
- Obscure facility signage.
- Are considered advertisements.
- Contain obscene, vulgar, indecent, inappropriate or derogatory content.
Camera & Video Policy
Hand-held still cameras are permitted for personal use only. Cameras with lenses longer than four inches are prohibited.
Video cameras may be used during pre-meet activities and intermissions. Video cameras may not be used to film while the meet is underway.
Selfie sticks and drones are prohibited.
Code of Conduct
Duke Athletics expects all guests to conduct themselves appropriately before, during and after competition and to treat other guests, student-athletes, coaches and officials with courtesy and respect.
Guests should refrain from:
- Interfering with another guest's ability to enjoy the meet.
- Using or displaying foul or abusive language or gestures.
- Appearing intoxicated or in a diminished capacity.
- Entering competition or restricted-access areas.
- Throwing objects onto the competition area or elsewhere in the venue.
- Engaging in disorderly behavior.
Violators are subject to ejection and possible arrest. Guests observing inappropriate behavior should notify a Duke Athletics staff member.
For assistance, text DUKE, followed by your issue and location, to 919-808-5576. Message and data rates may apply.
Emergency Assistance & Preparedness
Emergency Medical Assistance
For first aid or emergency medical assistance, contact a Duke Athletics staff member or Duke Police at (919) 684-2444. For incidents outside the stadium, dial 911 to reach Durham Police.
Emergency Procedures
During an emergency inside Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion, follow instructions from the public address announcer, Duke Athletics staff and emergency responders.
- Establish predetermined meeting locations inside and outside the facility in case your group becomes separated.
- Upon arrival, locate the nearest exit and an alternate exit.
- Report unusual, suspicious or concerning activity to Duke Athletics staff.
- You may also text DUKE, followed by your issue and location, to 919-808-5576. Message and data rates may apply.
Emergency Exits
- Two sets of doors from the seating area to Wilson Recreation Center.
- Two sets of doors from the pool deck to Wilson Recreation Center.
- One set of doors from the observation deck to Wilson Recreation Center.
- One set of doors from the observation deck to the main lobby.
Emergency Vehicle Access
Do not obstruct fire trucks, emergency vehicles, designated fire lanes, facility exits, pedestrian routes or vehicle traffic.
Vehicles and objects such as tables, tents and tailgate equipment blocking access may be removed by officials. Vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense.
Duke Police Emergency Dispatch is the primary responder for on-campus emergencies. If emergency personnel are contacted, designate someone to direct responders to the location.
Entry & Admission
Admission
Duke home swimming and diving meets at Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion are free to the public. No tickets are necessary. Guests receive wristbands upon entry through the Hall of Fame Lobby doors.
Doors Open
All doors open 60 minutes before the start of the meet.
General Entrance
The Hall of Fame Lobby Main Entrance is the general entrance for all swimming and diving meets.
All personal items, including bags, purses and strollers, are subject to inspection and search before entry.
Accessible Entrance
Guests requiring accessible entry should use the Wilson Recreation Center main entrance adjacent to the Card Lot. Speak to the front desk attendant, turn left toward the basketball courts, take the elevator to the second floor and enter the pavilion through the cardio area.
Wilson Recreation Center Access
Meet guests may not use Wilson Recreation Center fitness equipment or gather in its fitness, gym or locker room areas. Guests violating Wilson Recreation Center policies are subject to ejection.
Food & Beverage
Outside food and beverages are permitted inside Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion.
Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the facility.
Guest Services
For assistance or information during a meet, ask for the Meet Manager on the observation deck on the west side of Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion.
Guests may also contact the nearest Duke Athletics staff member or text DUKE, followed by their issue and location, to 919-808-5576. Message and data rates may apply.
Lost & Found
Report lost or found items to a Duke Athletics staff member. Items will be brought to the concessions and merchandise sales table in the pool lobby.
Items not claimed by the end of the meet may be retrieved beginning the next business day by calling (919) 668-5658 or emailing duaa-gameops@duke.edu .
Unclaimed items will be discarded after 30 days.
Media & Pool Deck Access
Only Duke personnel and approved media members and photographers are permitted on the pool deck.
Media members and photographers must contact the Duke Sports Information office at least two days before the meet to confirm approval.
Merchandise & Team Store
The Johnson Family Nike Team Store is located in the Scott Family Athletics Performance Center on Tribull Plaza, between Cameron Indoor Stadium and Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Parking & Traffic
Meet parking is permitted only in designated Duke University parking lots.
General Public Parking
General public parking is available in Science Drive Garage (GPS address: 302 Science Drive).
For larger meets, parking is also available in the Grounds Lot, accessed from Frank Bassett Drive (GPS address: 147 Frank Bassett Drive).
Parking is free for stand-alone meets.
Accessible Parking & Drop-Off
Accessible parking and drop-off/pick-up are available in the Card Lot (GPS address: 320 Towerview Road), in front of Wilson Recreation Center.
A state-issued accessible parking placard or license plate is required. One vehicle is permitted per placard. Speak to the parking attendant for access and assistance. Parking is free for stand-alone meets.
Parking & Traffic Alerts
When swimming and diving meets coincide with other events or game days, parking locations may change and parking charges may apply. Meet-specific parking and traffic alerts will be posted on GoDuke.com before the meet.
Parking Emergencies
Contact Duke Police Emergency Dispatch at (919) 684-2444. Duke Police is the primary responder for on-campus emergencies. Designate someone to direct emergency personnel to the location if authorities are contacted.
Personal Pets & Service Animals
Personal pets are not permitted inside Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion.
Exceptions are made for trained service animals assisting guests with disabilities and service animals in training.
Therapy dogs, emotional support dogs and companion dogs are not considered service animals under the ADA and are not permitted.
See the Accessibility Accommodations section for complete service animal policies.
Programs & Heat Sheets
Digital programs are available for Duke Athletics events at GoDuke.com/Publications .
Heat sheets are not available.
Prohibited Items
For the safety and meet day experience of all guests, the following items are prohibited inside Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Artificial noisemakers
- Balloons, balls and Frisbees
- Cameras with lenses longer than four inches
- Drones and unmanned aircraft systems. See Duke's drone policies .
- Hazardous materials
- Items obstructing other guests' sightlines, including raised umbrellas
- Laser pointers
- Outside chairs
- Pets, except permitted service animals
- Selfie sticks
- Shoes with wheels
- Video cameras
- Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives
Duke University reserves the right to deny entry to any person or item. Prohibited items should be returned to your vehicle or discarded. All guests are subject to search before entering the facility.
Bags and personal items may not be left unattended outside Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion. Unattended items may be removed or discarded by officials. Duke University and Duke Athletics are not responsible for lost unattended items.
Restrooms
All restrooms are located in the Hall of Fame Lobby of Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion. Directional signage is posted throughout the facility.
Seating
General admission seating is available in the bleachers above the pool and diving well on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessible seating is available on the observation deck above the main pool. Folding chairs are available upon request for companion seating.
Smoking & Tobacco Policy
Duke University is a tobacco-free campus, including meet days at Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion.
The policy prohibits all tobacco-based products, including cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, chewing tobacco, snuff and electronic smoking devices such as e-cigarettes, vaping products and IQOS.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas are permitted inside Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion. For the courtesy and safety of all guests, umbrellas may not be opened anywhere inside the facility.
Wilson Recreation Center Access
Guests attending Duke swimming and diving meets may not use Wilson Recreation Center fitness equipment or gather in its fitness, gym or locker room areas.
Guests violating Wilson Recreation Center policies are subject to ejection from the meet.
Guests using the accessible entrance should follow the designated route through Wilson Recreation Center to Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion.
Need Assistance?
Meet Day Assistance
Contact the nearest Duke Athletics staff member or the Meet Manager on the observation deck on the west side of the pavilion.
Text DUKE, followed by your issue and location, to (919) 808-5576. Message and data rates may apply.
Emergency Assistance
Duke Police Emergency Dispatch: (919) 684-2444.
For emergencies outside the stadium, dial 911.
Lost & Found
Contact Duke Athletics staff during the meet. For next-business-day inquiries, call (919) 668-5658 or email duaa-gameops@duke.edu .
