2021 Quinnipiac Athletics Visitors Guide
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
275 MOUNT CARMEL AVENUE
HAMDEN, CT 06518
www.gobobcats.com
To all visiting teams:
On behalf of Quinnipiac Athletics, I welcome you to Quinnipiac University and hope to to make your visit as pleasant as possible.This visitor's guide serves as an information resource for your upcoming visit to Quinnipiac. All information pertaining to Quinnipiac Athletics is listed on this page, which can be accessed for future reference on gobobcats.com under the Athletics dropdown menu accessible by the site's banner.
Please refer to this guide if you may have any questions regarding your visit to Quinnipiac University and Hamden, Connecticut.
If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Andrew Castagnola | Associate Athletic Director for Operations
Department of Athletics & Recreation
Quinnipiac University | QU.edu | qubobcats.com
203-582-5274
SPECTATOR POLICY:
Quinnipiac Athletics will welcome back fans and operate at full capacity when teams return to competition for the 2021-22 academic year. All spectators, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear masks indoors at all times. Masks may be briefly removed when actively eating or drinking. Physical distancing between parties is encouraged if space allows. Please be aware that competing student-athletes and some gameday officials may be unmasked during events as part of their duties.
With everyone's safety in mind, Quinnipiac Athletics will continue to work with university leadership, public health experts, and government officials to provide a safe environment and fan experience. If conditions change, an update to the spectator policy will be announced.
Quinnipiac University Athletics
Quinnipiac's Department of Athletics & Recreation is composed of 21 varsity sports teams including seven men's teams (baseball, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer and tennis) and 14 women's teams (acrobatics & tumbling, basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field and volleyball). Quinnipiac joined the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in 2012-13 for all sports except field hockey, acrobatics & tumbling, women's rugby and men's and women's ice hockey. Field hockey completed its first season as members of the BIG EAST Conference in 2016. Acrobatics & Tumbling is a member of the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) while women's rugby is a member of the newly-formed National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA). Men's and women's ice hockey compete as members of ECAC Hockey.
In addition, Quinnipiac also offers multiple intramural opportunities for Quinnipiac's 10,000 students. For more information, please visit www.gobobcats.com. Follow Quinnipiac Athletics www.facebook.com/quathletics, and also on Twitter and Instagram, @QUAthletics.
Medical Numbers
Athletic Center Training Room: (203) 582-8408
Doctors and Health Care Providers Numbers:
Yale New Haven Med. Center: (203) 688-4242
Yale New Haven Med. Center ER: (203) 688-2222
Madi-Quick Walk-in Med Center: (203) 634-1520
Student Health Center: x8742
Dr. Robert Henry, Internal O: (203) 288-2550 fax:(203) 281-7714 P: (203) 390-0042
CT Orthopedic Specialists O:(203) 407-3500
Dr. David Cohen O: (203) 407-3518 (Regina, secretary - C: (203) 668-6810 fax: (203) 407-4244
Mon: (203) 882-3373 Tues: (203) 407-3518 Wed: (203) 483-2509 Thurs: (203) 265-1800 Fri: (203) 795-4784
Southern CT ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Michael Willett O: (203) 624-2689 (Josephine, secretary) Cheshire: (203) 271-1444
St. Raphael Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Trauma
Dr. John Bonadies O: (203) 789-3501 Private O: (203) 776-4677 P: (203) 789-3000
Family Dentistry of Hamden O: (203) 248-0072
Dr. Howard Charney
Dr. Ken Fratarcangeli
Whitney Imaging O: (203) 288-3068
Local Restaurants
Eli’s Restaurant Group - The preferred off-campus restaurants of Quinnipiac University Athletics
Eli’s On Whitney - 2392 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, Conn.
Eli’s Brick Oven Pizza - 2402 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, Conn.
Roost - 2308 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, Conn.
Eli’s On the Hill - 624 W Main Street, Branford, Conn.
Eli’s Tavern - 21 Daniel Street, Milford, Conn.
Eli’s Orange - 285 Boston Post Road, Orange, Conn.
Other Hamden Restaurants
Tonino's Pizza .....................3480 Whitney Ave...............................203-248-8846
Applebee's ..........................2400 Dixwell Avenue...........................203-288-8521
TGI Friday's ........................2335 Dixwell Avenue...........................203-407-0111
Primo Pizza ........................3000 Whitney Avenue..........................203-288-3200
Sergio's Restaurant.............3860 Whitney Ave...............................203-248-2564
Whitney Donut.....................2574 Whitney Ave...............................203-248-9097
North Haven
Outback Steakhouse .............345 Washington Avenue..................203-985-8282
Ruby Tuesday .....................150 Universal Drive............................203-239-1473
Hamden Area Hotels
Hamden
Clarion Hotel & Suites.... 2260 Whitney Avenue. .................203-288-3831
North Haven
Best Western Plus .............................201 Washington Avenue...............203-239-6700
Wallingford
Fairfield Inn Wallingford/New Haven .....................................100 Miles Dr., Wallingford, CT......................203-284-0001
Courtyard New Haven Wallingford……….600 Northrop rd. ………………….... 203-284-9400
Hilton Garden Inn ……………………….. 1181 Barnes rd. …………………..… 203-284-0000
New Haven
Premiere Hotel and Suites ...............3 Long Wharf Drive...................203-777-5337
Omni New Haven Hotel ....................155 Temple Street...................203-772-6664
Fairfield Inn ................................400 Sargent Drive ....................203-562-1111
Berlin
Hawthorne Inn Restaurant and Lodge ....2387-2421 Berlin Turnpike...........860-828-4181
Branford
Ramada Ltd. .................................3 Business Park ......................203-488-4991
Milford
Hampton Inn Milford .......................129 Plains Road .....................203-874-4400
Meriden
Hampton Inn ..................................10 Bee Street.........................203-235-5154
Sheraton Four Points ......................275 Research Pkwy...................203-238-2380
Orange
Courtyard by Marriott .....................136 Marsh Hill Road.........................844-349-6909
Directions To Quinnipiac University Field Hockey, Soccer, and Lacrosse Complex/ M&T Bank Arena
From Providence and east
Take I-95 to New Haven. Then take I-91 North to Exit 10 (Route 40). Follow Route 40 approximately three miles to its end (at Whitney Avenue). Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
From New York City and west
Take I-95 to New Haven. Then take I-91 North to Exit 10 (Route 40). Follow Route 40 approximately 3 miles to its end (at Whitney Avenue). Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
Alternately, you may take the Wilbur Cross (Merritt) Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 61. Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 3 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus..
From Hartford and east
Take the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 62. Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 3 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
From Northern New Jersey
Follow Route 287 over Tappan Zee Bridge to Exit 8. Follow Route 287 to Merritt Parkway (Exit 9N). Take the Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 61. Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 3 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
From Hartford, Boston, and Upper New England
Take I-91 South to Exit 10 (Route 40). Follow Route 40 approximately 3 miles to its end (at Whitney Avenue). Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
From western Connecticut and upper New York State
Take I-84 to Exit 26. At end of exit, bear right on Route 70 toward Cheshire. Continue on Route 70 to Route 10. Turn right on Route 10 and go about 7 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn left onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
Parking is in the main parking lot at 275 Mount Carmel Ave. Hamden CT 06518
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Andrew Castagnola at 203-582-5274
No alcohol, pets, coolers, Duffle bags, oversize bags, weapons, or smoking is allowed inside the Stadium.
To M&T Bank Arena
-- From I-91: Take exit 10 (Route 40 connector) to Route 10 North (Whitney Avenue). Go for 0.75 miles and make a left onto Sherman Avenue. The sports center is approx. 0.25 miles on the right, across from a hiking/bike trail and its parking lot.
-- From Rte. 15 (Merritt Parkway): Take exit 61, Route 10 North (Whitney Avenue). Go for 2.7 miles and turn left onto Sherman Avenue. The sports center is approx. 0.25 miles on the right across from a hiking/bike trail and its parking lot
Animal Policy
Spectator Policy:
Quinnipiac Athletics will welcome back fans and operate at full capacity when teams return to competition for the 2021-22 academic year. Masks will be optional for fully vaccinated fans. Non-vaccinated fans will be required to wear masks when indoors. With everyone's safety in mind, Quinnipiac Athletics will continue to work with university leadership, public health experts, and government officials to provide a safe environment and fan experience. If conditions change, an update to the spectator policy will be announced.
Tailgating Policies
We are committed to creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all fans, both in our venues and in the parking lots you're responsible for your conduct
Quinnipiac event staff, parking staff, security staff and law-enforcement will enforce all policies. All guests belongings including vehicles are subject to search by staff. Persons visibly under the influence or impaired will not be admitted into the tailgate areas or the Quinnipiac Stadiums. Quinnipiac University reserves the right to alter and interpret regulations describe below.
Hours of operation
- Parking lot open 3 hours prior to competition
- Parking spaces are limited and tailgating must be confined to a small area behind each vehicle
- Traffic aisles and parking spaces cannot be blocked at any time. Spectators wishing to park together must enter lot at the same time.
- Box trucks are not permitted
- Upon departing, you are expected to clean up your parking spot. Bring trash bags with you to deposit of trash. Neatly tied trash bags can be left or taken two dumpsters located throughout the parking lot areas. Please refrain from leaving loose trash and litter in the parking areas.
Activities and equipment
The following items and activities are allowed in parking lot
- Gas grills with a maximum propane cylinder size of 20 lbs
- Single table pop-up tents and or tailgate chairs that do not block parking spots and or drive aisles.
The following items and activities are not allowed in parking lot
- -Consumption of alcohol beverages by persons even of legal drinking age is not permitted, in conformance with Connecticut state laws, Hamden ordinances, and university policies.
- Underage drinking
- Open fires fueled by charcoal, wood, or other combustible materials of any kind
- Amplified music
- Couches or other large furniture items
- No electric or gas generators
If your conduct endangers or disrupts the players coaches officials or other patrons The University reserve the right to remove you from the premises without a refund and with a potential loss of ticket privileges for future games.
275 MOUNT CARMEL AVENUE
HAMDEN, CT 06518
www.gobobcats.com
To all visiting teams:
On behalf of Quinnipiac Athletics, I welcome you to Quinnipiac University and hope to to make your visit as pleasant as possible.This visitor's guide serves as an information resource for your upcoming visit to Quinnipiac. All information pertaining to Quinnipiac Athletics is listed on this page, which can be accessed for future reference on gobobcats.com under the Athletics dropdown menu accessible by the site's banner.
Please refer to this guide if you may have any questions regarding your visit to Quinnipiac University and Hamden, Connecticut.
If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Andrew Castagnola | Associate Athletic Director for Operations
Department of Athletics & Recreation
Quinnipiac University | QU.edu | qubobcats.com
203-582-5274
SPECTATOR POLICY:
Quinnipiac Athletics will welcome back fans and operate at full capacity when teams return to competition for the 2021-22 academic year. All spectators, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear masks indoors at all times. Masks may be briefly removed when actively eating or drinking. Physical distancing between parties is encouraged if space allows. Please be aware that competing student-athletes and some gameday officials may be unmasked during events as part of their duties.
With everyone's safety in mind, Quinnipiac Athletics will continue to work with university leadership, public health experts, and government officials to provide a safe environment and fan experience. If conditions change, an update to the spectator policy will be announced.
Quinnipiac University Athletics
Quinnipiac's Department of Athletics & Recreation is composed of 21 varsity sports teams including seven men's teams (baseball, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer and tennis) and 14 women's teams (acrobatics & tumbling, basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field and volleyball). Quinnipiac joined the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in 2012-13 for all sports except field hockey, acrobatics & tumbling, women's rugby and men's and women's ice hockey. Field hockey completed its first season as members of the BIG EAST Conference in 2016. Acrobatics & Tumbling is a member of the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) while women's rugby is a member of the newly-formed National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA). Men's and women's ice hockey compete as members of ECAC Hockey.
In addition, Quinnipiac also offers multiple intramural opportunities for Quinnipiac's 10,000 students. For more information, please visit www.gobobcats.com. Follow Quinnipiac Athletics www.facebook.com/quathletics, and also on Twitter and Instagram, @QUAthletics.
Quick Facts
Location: Hamden, Conn.
Founded: 1929
Enrollment: 10,000 (undergraduate & graduate)
Nickname: Bobcats
Mascot: Boomer the Bobcat
Colors: Navy and Gold
Conferences: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, BIG EAST (Field Hockey), ECAC Hockey (M/W Ice Hockey), National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA), National Intercollegiate Rugby Assocaition (NIRA)
President: Judy Olian
Provost: Debra Liebowitz
Director of Athletics & Recreation: Greg Amodio
Athletic Department Phone Number: 203-582-5388
M&T Bank Arena Ticket Office Phone Number: 203-582-3905
| Greg Amodio | 203-582-8621 | greg.amodio@qu.edu |
| Director of Athletics & Recreation | ||
| Sarah Fraser | 203-582-8090 | sarah.fraser@qu.edu |
| Deputy Director of Athletics/SWA | ||
| Bill Mecca | 203-582-8624 | bill.mecca@qu.edu |
| Senior Associate Athletic Director | ||
| Shanna Kornachuk | 203-582-7332 | shanna.kornachuk@qu.edu |
| Senior Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Student Development | ||
| Alyssa Hyatt | 203-582-8577 | alyssa.hyatt@qu.edu |
| Associate Athletic Director, Business | ||
| Andrew Castagnola | 203-582-5274 | andrew.castagnola@qu.edu |
| Associate Athletic Director, Operations | ||
| Eric Grgurich | 203-582-8657 | eric.grgurich@qu.edu |
| Executive Director, M&T Bank Arena | ||
| Brijesh Patel | 203-582-3857 | brijesh.patel@qu.edu |
| Associate Athletic Director / Director of Athletic Performance | ||
| Nick Sczerbinski | 203-582-7655 | nicholas.sczerbinski@qu.edu |
| Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Communications | ||
| HEAD COACHES | ||
| John Delaney | 203-582-8966 | John.Delaney2@quinnipiac.edu |
| Baseball | ||
| Baker Dunleavy | 203-582-3784 | lori.landino@qu.edu |
| Men's Basketball | ||
| Tricia Fabbri | 203-582-5362 | lori.landino@qu.edu |
| Women's Basketball | ||
| Becca Main | 203-582-5319 | becca.main@qu.edu |
| Field Hockey | ||
| John O'Connor | 203-582-3911 | john.o'connor@qu.edu |
| Women's Golf | ||
| Cassandra Turner | 203-582-3294 | cassandra.turner@qu.edu |
| Women's Ice Hockey | ||
| Rand Pecknold | 203-582-5321 | rand.pecknold@qu.edu |
| Men's Ice Hockey | ||
| Tanya Kotowicz | 203-582-3730 | tanya.kotowicz@qu.edu |
| Women's Lacrosse | ||
| Mason Poli | 203-582-8139 | mason.poli@qu.edu |
| Men's Lacrosse | ||
| Dave Clarke | 203-582-5315 | david.clarke@qu.edu |
| Women's Soccer | ||
| Eric Da Costa | 203-582-5324 | eric.dacosta@qu.edu |
| Men's Soccer | ||
| Hillary Smith | 203-582-5316 | hillary.barrow@qu.edu |
| Softball | ||
| Paula Miller | 203-582-5322 | paula.miller@qu.edu |
| Men's & Women's Tennis | ||
| Carolyn Martin | 203-582-5314 | carolyn.robin@qu.edu |
| Director of Men's & Women's Cross-Country; Women's Track | ||
| Mary Ann Powers | 203-582-5325 | maryann.powers@qu.edu |
| Acrobatics & Tumbling | ||
| Becky Carlson | 203-582-3914 | rebecca.carlson@qu.edu |
| Women's Rugby | ||
| Kyle Robinson | 203-582-5313 | kyle.robinson@qu.edu |
| Women's Volleyball | ||
| Rich Marcello | 203-582-7783 | richard.marcello@qu.edu |
| Men's Cross-Country | ||
Medical Numbers
Athletic Center Training Room: (203) 582-8408
| Ernie Hallbach | 203-582-8589 | ernest.hallbach@qu.edu |
| Associate Athletic Director/Athletic Training | ||
| Jennifer Mead | 203-582-3627 | jennifer.mead@qu.edu |
| Associate Head Athletic Trainer | ||
| Dan Smith | 203-582-3778 | daniel.smith2@qu.edu |
| Senior Assistant Athletic Trainer | ||
| Adam Pallone | 203-582-8408 | adam.pallone@qu.edu |
| Associate Athletic Trainer | ||
| Sara MacDonough-Civitello | 203-582-8941 | sara.macdonough-civitello@qu.edu |
| Assistant Athletic Trainer | ||
| Carrie Gaydos | 203-582-3717 | carrie.gaydos@quedu |
| Assistant Athletic Trainer | ||
| Becky Mella | 203-582-3723 | rebecca.mella@qu.edu |
| Assistant Athletic Trainer | ||
| Dave Bartolotta Jr. | 203-582-6488 | david.bartolotta@qu.edu |
| Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Doctors and Health Care Providers Numbers:
Yale New Haven Med. Center: (203) 688-4242
Yale New Haven Med. Center ER: (203) 688-2222
Madi-Quick Walk-in Med Center: (203) 634-1520
Student Health Center: x8742
Dr. Robert Henry, Internal O: (203) 288-2550 fax:(203) 281-7714 P: (203) 390-0042
CT Orthopedic Specialists O:(203) 407-3500
Dr. David Cohen O: (203) 407-3518 (Regina, secretary - C: (203) 668-6810 fax: (203) 407-4244
Mon: (203) 882-3373 Tues: (203) 407-3518 Wed: (203) 483-2509 Thurs: (203) 265-1800 Fri: (203) 795-4784
Southern CT ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Michael Willett O: (203) 624-2689 (Josephine, secretary) Cheshire: (203) 271-1444
St. Raphael Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Trauma
Dr. John Bonadies O: (203) 789-3501 Private O: (203) 776-4677 P: (203) 789-3000
Family Dentistry of Hamden O: (203) 248-0072
Dr. Howard Charney
Dr. Ken Fratarcangeli
Whitney Imaging O: (203) 288-3068
Local Restaurants
Eli’s Restaurant Group - The preferred off-campus restaurants of Quinnipiac University Athletics
Eli’s On Whitney - 2392 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, Conn.
Eli’s Brick Oven Pizza - 2402 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, Conn.
Roost - 2308 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, Conn.
Eli’s On the Hill - 624 W Main Street, Branford, Conn.
Eli’s Tavern - 21 Daniel Street, Milford, Conn.
Eli’s Orange - 285 Boston Post Road, Orange, Conn.
Other Hamden Restaurants
Tonino's Pizza .....................3480 Whitney Ave...............................203-248-8846
Applebee's ..........................2400 Dixwell Avenue...........................203-288-8521
TGI Friday's ........................2335 Dixwell Avenue...........................203-407-0111
Primo Pizza ........................3000 Whitney Avenue..........................203-288-3200
Sergio's Restaurant.............3860 Whitney Ave...............................203-248-2564
Whitney Donut.....................2574 Whitney Ave...............................203-248-9097
North Haven
Outback Steakhouse .............345 Washington Avenue..................203-985-8282
Ruby Tuesday .....................150 Universal Drive............................203-239-1473
Hamden Area Hotels
Hamden
Clarion Hotel & Suites.... 2260 Whitney Avenue. .................203-288-3831
North Haven
Best Western Plus .............................201 Washington Avenue...............203-239-6700
Wallingford
Fairfield Inn Wallingford/New Haven .....................................100 Miles Dr., Wallingford, CT......................203-284-0001
Courtyard New Haven Wallingford……….600 Northrop rd. ………………….... 203-284-9400
Hilton Garden Inn ……………………….. 1181 Barnes rd. …………………..… 203-284-0000
New Haven
Premiere Hotel and Suites ...............3 Long Wharf Drive...................203-777-5337
Omni New Haven Hotel ....................155 Temple Street...................203-772-6664
Fairfield Inn ................................400 Sargent Drive ....................203-562-1111
Berlin
Hawthorne Inn Restaurant and Lodge ....2387-2421 Berlin Turnpike...........860-828-4181
Branford
Ramada Ltd. .................................3 Business Park ......................203-488-4991
Milford
Hampton Inn Milford .......................129 Plains Road .....................203-874-4400
Meriden
Hampton Inn ..................................10 Bee Street.........................203-235-5154
Sheraton Four Points ......................275 Research Pkwy...................203-238-2380
Orange
Courtyard by Marriott .....................136 Marsh Hill Road.........................844-349-6909
Directions To Quinnipiac University Field Hockey, Soccer, and Lacrosse Complex/ M&T Bank Arena
From Providence and east
Take I-95 to New Haven. Then take I-91 North to Exit 10 (Route 40). Follow Route 40 approximately three miles to its end (at Whitney Avenue). Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
From New York City and west
Take I-95 to New Haven. Then take I-91 North to Exit 10 (Route 40). Follow Route 40 approximately 3 miles to its end (at Whitney Avenue). Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
Alternately, you may take the Wilbur Cross (Merritt) Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 61. Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 3 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus..
From Hartford and east
Take the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 62. Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 3 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
From Northern New Jersey
Follow Route 287 over Tappan Zee Bridge to Exit 8. Follow Route 287 to Merritt Parkway (Exit 9N). Take the Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 61. Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 3 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
From Hartford, Boston, and Upper New England
Take I-91 South to Exit 10 (Route 40). Follow Route 40 approximately 3 miles to its end (at Whitney Avenue). Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
From western Connecticut and upper New York State
Take I-84 to Exit 26. At end of exit, bear right on Route 70 toward Cheshire. Continue on Route 70 to Route 10. Turn right on Route 10 and go about 7 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn left onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
Parking is in the main parking lot at 275 Mount Carmel Ave. Hamden CT 06518
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Andrew Castagnola at 203-582-5274
No alcohol, pets, coolers, Duffle bags, oversize bags, weapons, or smoking is allowed inside the Stadium.
To M&T Bank Arena
-- From I-91: Take exit 10 (Route 40 connector) to Route 10 North (Whitney Avenue). Go for 0.75 miles and make a left onto Sherman Avenue. The sports center is approx. 0.25 miles on the right, across from a hiking/bike trail and its parking lot.
-- From Rte. 15 (Merritt Parkway): Take exit 61, Route 10 North (Whitney Avenue). Go for 2.7 miles and turn left onto Sherman Avenue. The sports center is approx. 0.25 miles on the right across from a hiking/bike trail and its parking lot
Animal Policy
Spectator Policy:
Quinnipiac Athletics will welcome back fans and operate at full capacity when teams return to competition for the 2021-22 academic year. Masks will be optional for fully vaccinated fans. Non-vaccinated fans will be required to wear masks when indoors. With everyone's safety in mind, Quinnipiac Athletics will continue to work with university leadership, public health experts, and government officials to provide a safe environment and fan experience. If conditions change, an update to the spectator policy will be announced.
Tailgating Policies
We are committed to creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all fans, both in our venues and in the parking lots you're responsible for your conduct
Quinnipiac event staff, parking staff, security staff and law-enforcement will enforce all policies. All guests belongings including vehicles are subject to search by staff. Persons visibly under the influence or impaired will not be admitted into the tailgate areas or the Quinnipiac Stadiums. Quinnipiac University reserves the right to alter and interpret regulations describe below.
Hours of operation
- Parking lot open 3 hours prior to competition
- Parking spaces are limited and tailgating must be confined to a small area behind each vehicle
- Traffic aisles and parking spaces cannot be blocked at any time. Spectators wishing to park together must enter lot at the same time.
- Box trucks are not permitted
- Upon departing, you are expected to clean up your parking spot. Bring trash bags with you to deposit of trash. Neatly tied trash bags can be left or taken two dumpsters located throughout the parking lot areas. Please refrain from leaving loose trash and litter in the parking areas.
Activities and equipment
The following items and activities are allowed in parking lot
- Gas grills with a maximum propane cylinder size of 20 lbs
- Single table pop-up tents and or tailgate chairs that do not block parking spots and or drive aisles.
The following items and activities are not allowed in parking lot
- -Consumption of alcohol beverages by persons even of legal drinking age is not permitted, in conformance with Connecticut state laws, Hamden ordinances, and university policies.
- Underage drinking
- Open fires fueled by charcoal, wood, or other combustible materials of any kind
- Amplified music
- Couches or other large furniture items
- No electric or gas generators
If your conduct endangers or disrupts the players coaches officials or other patrons The University reserve the right to remove you from the premises without a refund and with a potential loss of ticket privileges for future games.
