Duke Tennis A-Z Guide - Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center
Alcohol
It is strictly prohibited to bring alcohol into Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. Individuals violating this policy are subject to ejection from the stadium.
ATM Machines
There are no ATM machines inside Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. The BT&T ATM is located just outside the south entrance doors of Cameron Indoor Stadium (Wallace Wade Stadium side) and will be accessible 24-7. The ATM only dispenses cash ($20 increments) and does not take deposits.
Banners and Signs
Banners and Signs are permitted inside Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center, however Duke reserves the right to prohibit or require the cessation of any display of a banner or sign that obstructs the view of other fans, obscures stadium signage, can be considered an advertisement, or is determined to be obscene, vulgar, indecent, inappropriate, or derogatory.
Bull City Connector
The Bull City Connector is a fare-free, hybrid-electric bus service that connects downtown Durham with the Duke University campus. The route provides direct access to Duke and includes stops along Main Street and Erwin Road. The service also includes a stop at Durham Station, the city's transportation hub with public bus service and within walking distance of the American Tobacco Campus and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Bull City Connector is also ideal for bicyclists, who can ride to a Connector stop and take their bike to campus by using a bike rack on the front of the bus.
The easiest way to get to games using the Bull City Connector is to get off at Duke Hospital South on Trent Road. Once you get off at Duke Hospital South, walk on the sidewalk down Flowers Drive. Cut up to the West Campus Quad. Walk all the way down the Quad until you reach Towerview Drive. Cross Towerview Drive and follow the sidewalk to the K-Ville sign and turn left. The Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center will be directly ahead. Click here for a map to show you where to go.
Camera Policy
Hand-held still cameras are permitted for personal use only. No cameras are permitted into the stadium with a lens longer than four (4) inches. Video cameras are permitted to be used during warm-ups only. Video cameras are prohibited from filming the match.
Concessions
A great variety of snacks and Coca-Cola products are available from the concession stand located in the upper level seating area of the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. Blue Devil Concessions operates the concession stands in Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. Concession stands will be open for select matches and stands are open 30 minutes prior to the start of the match.
Conduct
Duke Athletics expects all fans to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times before, during, and after the competition. We expect all fans to treat other fans, players, coaches and officials with courtesy. Please join us in creating a fun, safe, family atmosphere at Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center by not:
- Interfering with other guests’ ability to enjoy the game;
- Using/displaying foul or abusive language or gestures;
- Appearing to be intoxicated or in a diminished capacity;
- Entering the competition or restricted access areas;
- Smoking except in designated areas;
- Throwing objects onto the competition area or within the venue; or
- Otherwise being disorderly.
Dining
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Directions
Directions to Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center
Directions to Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center & Ambler Stadium
From NC 147 North
o Follow NC 147 North to exit 13 for West Chapel Hill Street
o Turn right at top of exit onto West Chapel Hill Street
o West Chapel Hill Street will become Duke University Road
o Turn right onto Wannamaker Drive at large iron gates
From NC 147 South
o Follow NC 147 South to exit 13 for West Chapel Hill Street
o Turn right at top of exit onto West Chapel Hill Street
o West Chapel Hill Street will become Duke University Road
o Turn right onto Wannamaker Drive at large iron gates
From I-85 North
o Follow I-85 North to exit 172 to merge onto NC 147 South toward Durham/Research
Triangle Park/Downtown
o Follow NC 147 South to exit 13 for West Chapel Hill Street
o Turn right at top of exit onto West Chapel Hill Street
o West Chapel Hill Street will become Duke University Road
o Turn right onto Wannamaker Drive at large iron gates
From I-85 South
o Follow I-85 South to exit 174A onto 15-501 South (Signs for US-70
BUS/Hillsborough Road/Chapel Hill)
o Follow 15-501 South to exit 107 for NC 751 (Duke Univ/West Campus)
o Turn left at bottom of exit onto NC 751 South
o Turn left onto Duke University Road
o Turn left onto Wannamaker Drive at large iron gates
From I-40 East
o Follow I-40 East to exit 192 and merge left onto I-85 North
o Follow I-85 North to exit 172 to merge onto NC 147 South toward Durham/Research
Triangle Park/Downtown
o Follow NC 147 South to exit 13 for West Chapel Hill Street
o Turn right at top of exit onto West Chapel Hill Street
o West Chapel Hill Street will become Duke University Road
o Turn right onto Wannamaker Drive at large iron gates
From I-40 West
o Follow I-40 West to exit 279B to merge onto NC 147 North toward Durham/Downtown
o Follow NC 147 North to exit 13 for West Chapel Hill Street
o Turn right at top of exit onto West Chapel Hill Street
o West Chapel Hill Street will become Duke University Road
o Turn right onto Wannamaker Drive at large iron gates
Emergency Medical Assistance
In case of emergency, call Duke Police at (919) 684-2444, 9-1-1, or contact the Match Day Manager located in the seating area behind court 1 of Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center.
Emergency Preparedness
• During any emergency inside the stadium, follow the directions of the PA announcer, event staff and emergency responders.
• Always designate a pre-determined location both inside and outside the stadium to meet friends and family in case you get separated or in the event of an emergency.
• Upon arriving at your seat location, first find the nearest exit and then locate an alternate exit in case of emergency.
• If you see or become aware of any activity that is unusual, suspicious or causes you concern, report the activity to the nearest police officer or event staff. Patrons may also tweet @Duke_GAMEDAY.
• Emergency vehicles may be present in and around the stadium. Please do not obstruct the path of travel of a fire truck or emergency vehicle or interfere with any of their operations. Vehicles blocking emergency vehicles, exits, or traffic in general are subject to being towed at the owner's expense. Please do not obstruct any exits or exit pathways.
• Monitor the weather prior to the game. Take the necessary precautions to protect your family and friends should severe weather be encountered before, during, or after the game. In the event of inclement weather during the game, please be prepared to evacuate the stadium and return to your car.
Entertainment
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Food and Beverage
Outside food and beverage are permitted inside Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. Please throw away trash and recycling in the appropriate receptacles.
Doors (Entrance into stadium)
All doors to the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center will open 60 minutes prior to the start of the match. Patrons with purses, bags, and strollers are subject to searches. There are doors located on the lower level on the north side by the outdoor practice courts and on the upper level on the south side by the Blue Zone parking area.
Guest Services
If you are in need of assistance or information, please ask for the Match Day Manager located in the seating area behind court 1.
Hotels
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Lost and Found
If any article is lost or found in the stadium, please inquire about or report the item to the Match Day Manager located in the seating area behind court 1. Items turned in during the game will be dropped off to the Match Day Manager. All lost and found items not picked up prior to the end of the match will be available for pick-up the following business day by calling 919-684-1785 to inquire about lost item(s).
Merchandise
The Duke Nike Team Store located on West Campus in Card Gym (adjacent to Cameron Indoor Stadium) is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Operational, Parking, and Tailgating Information
Operational Information:
For more information on Duke Tennis Match days, please visit the official website of Duke Athletics – www.GoDuke.com/gameday. Special game day parking alerts and information will be available on the main game day page under Alerts. You can sign-up for operational, parking, and traffic updates via Twitter – www.Twitter.com/Duke_GAMEDAY
Parking Disclaimer:
Duke University assumes no responsibility for loss through fire, theft, collision, or otherwise to the car or contents. Vehicles are parked at Owner's Risk. Please lock your vehicle.
Parking Emergency Information:
In case of emergency please dial 9-1-1 for Durham County or 919-684-2444 for Duke Police Emergency Dispatch. Duke Police will be the primary responder on-campus for emergency calls. Durham Police will be the primary responder off-campus for emergency calls. If an emergency occurs and authorities are contacted, please designate someone in your party to help direct emergency personnel to the emergency location.
Parking Information:
Free General Public Parking is available for all matches in the Blue Zone Lot located on Wannamaker Drive. Access to the Blue Zone parking area is located off of Duke University Road. The parking area will be open beginning 1.5 hours prior to the match starting. The lot will close 1.5 hours after the start of the match.
To exit the parking area, fans will go the opposite way on Wannamaker Drive from the direction they entered the parking area. They will exit through the parking arm located at the traffic circle at the intersection of Towerview Drive and Wannamaker Drive.
No parking is allowed in unmarked spaces, on landscaped areas, or in Coaches’ Parking Lot (see Duke Tennis Parking Map. Vehicles parking in these areas will be ticketed and towed.
Link to Duke Tennis Indoor Facility and Parking Map
Persons with Disabilities Parking:
Persons with disabilities parking is available in Blue Zone Parking lots closest to the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. Please have your valid state-issued handicap parking pass displayed from your rearview mirror at all times while your car is parked. If you would like to coordinate handicap parking ahead of time, please contact Bob Weiseman at (267) 864-6234 prior to arrival.
Persons w/ disabilities, Elderly or injured guests can drop-off and pick-up at the upper level south entrance of the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center, but must return the vehicle to the Blue Zone Parking Lot for parking.
Tailgating:
Tailgating is permitted in the Blue Zone Lot. Tents, tables, tarps or canopies ARE NOT permitted if they impede foot or vehicular traffic or if they extend into additional parking space.
All pets (including dogs) are prohibited inside Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. (Exception: Service animals are allowed to assist those with disabilities)
Programs
Game programs are available for free on a first come, first serve basis in the seating area behind court 1.
Prohibited Items
For the safety and game day experience of all fans, the following items are prohibited from entering the stadium:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Artificial noisemakers
- Balloons
- Balls and Frisbees
- Coolers and Containers (ice chests or other like containers)
- Items obstructing sightlines of other fans
- Pets (except service animals)
- Outside chairs (lounge chairs, folding chairs, etc.)
- Shoes with wheels (wheelies)
- Laser Pointers
- Cameras w/lens over 4 inches
- Hazardous Materials
- Weapons
Restrooms
Restrooms in the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center open at the same time as the doors open. Men’s and Women’s Restrooms are located behind courts 1 and 2 on the lower level below the seating area. The restrooms can be accessed by using the stairs on the north side of the seating area.
Safety and Security
All Items Subject to Search
All purses, bags and strollers are permitted into Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. However, all bags and strollers are subject to search by stadium officials.
Visit the Match Day manager located behind Court 1 in the seating area.
Persons with Disabilities Seating:
Persons with disabilities seating is available on the upper level next to the bleachers. If you are in need of assistance or information, please ask for the Match Day Manager located in the upper level seating area or contact Bob Weiseman at (267) 864-6234 prior to arrival.
Smoking is not allowed in the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. Smoking is permitted outside of the tennis center.
Social Media
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Stadium Map
Streaming Video
Fans can catch LIVE streaming video for all tennis matches world-wide on the internet at Duke Inside Access.
Ticket Info
All Duke home tennis events at Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center are free to the public and no tickets are necessary.
Travel
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Umbrellas
Umbrellas are permitted inside the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. For the courtesy and safety of all fans we ask that umbrellas not be opened anywhere inside Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center.
