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Parking Information for Duke Dog Reading Day
2/17/2016 10:07:00 AM | Men's Basketball
On Saturday, February 20, James Madison men's basketball hosts Delaware in a 4 p.m. contest for the second Duke Dog Reading Day of the 2015-16 season. The Dukes defeated the Blue Hens earlier this season, 73-63, on the road as junior guard Jackson Kent tallied his first double-double.
High-volume traffic is expected for the game. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, allowing extra time for parking and entry into the JMU Convocation Center prior to the game. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
PARKING (parking map)
Only men's basketball parking pass holders may access the reserved Convo lots (Convo A, B, C, D), beginning at 1:00 p.m. General parking for the men's basketball game will be available in designated campus lots (Convo F, Festival C11 & C12, R10, P, G). Those general parking lots closest to the JMU Convocation Center will fill quickly.Â
Very limited parking is available in Convo F lot, fans should plan to utilize the parking available in C11, C12 and R10, with shuttles running from those lots beginning at 2 p.m. and ending one hour after the game is completed. Lot R10 is located off Port Republic Road adjacent to the northbound I-81 exit with shuttle service departing from the front of the lot. Lots C11 and C12 are located near the JMU Festival Conference and Student Center with shuttle service departing from the bus stop across from the Festival Conference Center. Â
Parking for individuals with an accessible hangtag or license plate is available in the Convo G lot with shuttle service beginning at 2 p.m. to the Convocation Center. Patrons with a reserved parking pass and an accessible hangtag or license plate can access the limited accessible parking in the Convo R lot.
Additional parking is also available in G Lot and P Lot, located on campus off Bluestone Drive. There is no shuttle service from these lots, but the JMU Convocation Center is easily accessed via Duke Dog Alley. Please click here to see a map of campus for locations of these additional lots.
TICKETS (order tickets)
If you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets for Saturday's game, please contact the JMU Athletics Ticket Office at 540-568-3853 or purchase them online at JMUTickets.com.
DUKE DOG READING DAY
Sunday is the second Duke Dog Reading Day of three scheduled for this season (two for women's basketball, one for men's basketball). Students in pre-Kindergarten to fifth grade from 39 schools participated in the program and received tickets to the game after meeting their reading requirements. Each ticket allows entry to the game for the participant and two guests. For more information, please visit DukeDogReading.com.
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