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Becky Purser Director of Recreation

 

 

 

 
Mike Weglicki Assistant Director Facilities
Justin Cato Intramural & Youth camp coordinator
Daryel Gullett Facilities Coordinator
Jenny Johnson Budget Specialist
Donna Carlson Accounting Associate

Contact Front Desk:

(904) 620-2999
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UNF ARENA

The University of North Florida Arena completed in January 1993, is located on-campus on the Southside of Jacksonville, approximately 12 miles from the beaches. 

The $9.2 million, 5,800 – seat teaching gymnasium serves as site for graduation each semester, various concerts, campus, intramural programs, basketball tournaments and UNF Osprey varsity basketball and volleyball games. 

During a ten year period the Orlando Magic held their week long pre-season training camp and open scrimmage in the UNF Arena. 

arena building

 

HOURS OF OPERATION

Mon to Fri
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Schedule is subject to change with little or no advance notice

UNF Calendar

The UNF Arena houses the offices of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation & Intramural Sports.

The Arena is accessible by a covered walkway from the four-tier parking garage located across the street. 

The courtyard outside the Arena features inscribed bricks and the Osprey Fountain, unveiled at the 1994 Spring graduation.  The Arena is open for everyday use by students, faculty, staff and alumni with a valid ID

Rental Information Contact:

Becky Purser - (904) 620-1590

or Mike Weglicki - (904) 620-1510

Size:

115,000 Square Feet.

Seating:

6,300 total including seats on
gym floor 5,800 not including floor

Arena Floor:

23,405 square feet.  One
intercollegiate court which runs east-west or three regulation courts
which runs north - south Racquetball
Volleyball Courts: 4 @ 798 square feet each (one
suitable for squash)

 

Half Courts:

 

 2 @ 1,831 square feet each.  
Located  upstairs.  One serves as the aerobic/dance studio.
Rental Info:

Contact

Becky Purser at (904) 620-1590

or Mike Weglicki (904) 620-1510

 

 

 

 

Lockers: 
656 total men’s and women’s Lockers
Total Locker Rooms:
4 men’s and 4 women’s
Showers:
56 total men’s and women’s
Restrooms:
8 men’s and 8 women’s
Classroom

1 @ 721 Square Feet
1 @ 659 Square Feet

(Rooms can be made into one large classroom)

 rooms
Multi-Purpose Room
2,680 Square Feet
Training Room
615 Square Feet
Racquetball Courts
4 Racquetball courts are located downstairs in the main lobby area.
CONCESSION STANDS: 1 Upstairs; 1 Downstairs
 

Loading Dock:

Available

2,087 Square Feet

Scoreboard and Media Areas
 
INTRODUCTION
The UNF Arena is open for recreational use during posted operational hours by
currently enrolled students, full-time employees, alumni who purchase a facility
membership, and registered guests of those previously mentioned.

Usage Eligibility
All students, employees, alumni and guests must sign in on the “Arena Participant
Registration Form” at the Arena Information Desk and present the proper
identification in order to use the facilities.
UNF STUDENTS
UNF STUDENTS: Current, validated UNF ID card. Additionally, students are required
to complete a physical waiver and release of liability which can be updated on the
computer.
In order to receive this pass, you must show your UNF ID. To access facilities with your guest, present your pass and sign your guest in at the Arena desk. The UNF user, who is responsible for their guest, must accompany their guest. If the UNF user and their guest arrive after 5 PM, then they must go to the Aquatic Center and purchase a daily pass.
UNF EMPLOYEES
UNF EMPLOYEES: UNF employee ID card. ALUMNI/SPOUSES/FAMILIES: Alumni or their spouses and/or families may purchase a Facility Membership Card at the UNF Aquatic Center (904- 620-2854)
In order to receive this pass, you must show your UNF ID. To access facilities with your guest, present your pass and sign your guest in at the Arena desk. The UNF user, who is responsible for their guest, must accompany their guest. If the UNF user and their guest arrive after 5 PM, then they must go to the Aquatic Center and purchase a daily pass.
GUEST
An UNF user wishing to bring a guest may request (1) pass per day by
visiting the Recreation Office in the Arena between 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday and requesting a pass. - (904-620-2999)
In order to receive this pass, you must show your UNF ID. To access facilities with your guest, present your pass and sign your guest in at the Arena desk. The UNF user, who is responsible for their guest, must accompany their guest. If the UNF user and their guest arrive after 5 PM, then they must go to the Aquatic Center and purchase a daily pass.

 

 



  
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