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ADA Accommodations
- Animals: Certified service animals or service animals in training for guests with disabilities are welcome at Homewood Field. All animals must remain on a leash or harness at all times.
- Parking: Disabled parking is available on a first come first serve basis at the Homewood parking lot between the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame and the stadium off of University Parkway. Vehicles must display a proper tag for access. A person with a disability must be in the vehicle. Cost to park will be equivalent to the lowest parking fee used on that day, typically $5-10.
- A drop off zone for those with disabilities is located on Goodnow Dr. off of University Parkway in front of the Athletic Center.
- Restrooms: Once inside the stadium, accessible stalls are located underneath the press box and in Schelle Pavilion.
- Seating: Patrons with disabilities are able to view our games from field level in front of the bleacher seating areas.
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the stadium. University security, staff or contracted officers will confiscate any prohibited beverages and have been asked to search any bags of permitted size.
ATM's
An ATM is located inside the Ralph O'Connor Recreation Center.
Bags
Beginning with the 2020 Men's Lacrosse Season, Johns Hopkins has instituted a new bag policy. A visual PDF of the policy can be found here.
Complete updated stadium policies can be found here.
Banners and Signage
Derogatory or profane signs, banners, clothing items & language are prohibited in the stadium. Signs affixed to sticks will not be allowed into the stadium.
Blue Jays Unlimited
Blue Jays Unlimited (BJU) is comprised of a group of volunteer alumni, friends and staff dedicated to support and promote the athletics programs at Johns Hopkins University. BJU is committed to providing support for annual fund raising and recognition activities for intercollegiate athletics. Money raised by BJU is used to enhance the Hopkins experience for all student-athletes. For more information about how you can impact the athletes, please contact the office at bju@jhu.eduor by calling 410-516-6132.
Box office
On game day, General Will Call is located at the main tickets booths in Schelle Pavilion on University Parkway. Will call opens 60 minutes prior to face off on game day and will remain open until 7 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. A valid ID is required when picking up tickets.
Home and visiting player will call is located at the Homewood parking lot entrance, near the old US Lacrosse Hall of Fame. These booths will open 60 minutes prior to face off on game day and will remain open until the end of the 1st quarter. A valid ID is required when you are picking up tickets.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online at the following link: http://hopkinslacrosse.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event_listings.asp.
Individual game tickets will also be available on game days at Schelle Pavilion off of University Parkway. Ticket booths will open 60 minutes prior to face off.
For more information on ticket sales, you can call the Johns Hopkins Athletics Front Office at 410-516-7490.
Johns Hopkins Faculty & Staff Tickets
If you are a Johns Hopkins Faculty or staff member, you are eligible to receive a free general admission ticket for you and a guest on a regular season game day. To pick up your tickets, proceed to the General Will Call Window, located at Schelle Pavilion off of University Parkway. A valid Johns Hopkins ID must be shown.
Johns Hopkins Homewood Students
All Johns Hopkins students receive free entry into regular season Men's Lacrosse Games. To enter Homewood Field, Homewood Students should proceed to the Cordish Lacrosse entrance, located off of the Athletic Circle. Students must show their valid "ticket" on the Blue Jay Rewards App to enter. To download Blue Jay Rewards, simply search "Blue Jay Rewards" in the android or apple app store. When creating an account, use the Johns Hopkins email address for your ticket to appear.
Johns Hopkins Students, not located on Homewood
All Johns Hopkins students located outside of the Homewood Campus receive free entry into regular season Men's Lacrosse Games. To enter Homewood Field, proceed to the General Will Call window, located at Schelle Pavilion off of University Parkway. A valid Johns Hopkins ID must be shown.
Broadcasts
Most Johns Hopkins Men's Lacrosse Games can be seen on ESPNU. Check out the following link for more details http://www.hopkinssports.com/sports/m-lacros/sched/jhop-m-lacros-sched.html
Buses
No charter buses are permitted to park on campus on game days. Only visiting team buses and Johns Hopkins Athletics sponsored buses are permitted to stage on campus.
Code of conduct
The NCAA and Johns Hopkins University promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site. Consumption of alcohol and tobacco products is strictly prohibited.
Cordish Lacrosse Center
The Cordish Lacrosse Center (CLC) is the home of the Johns Hopkins men's and women's lacrosse teams. Located at the end of Homewood Field opposite the scoreboard, the CLC is open during regular business hours (Monday-Friday / 9 am - 5 pm). The building is not open on the weekends or after 5 pm and there is no public access to the CLC during home lacrosse games.
Emergency inside stadium
For any emergency, including medical emergencies, while inside the stadium, notify the nearest security officer, usher or first aid staff member, located next to the Cordish Lacrosse Center. First Aid is located between the Cordish Lacrosse Center and Schelle Pavilion.
Evacuation
In the event of an emergency, stadium staff will utilize the public address system to inform patrons of the situation and any instructions as applicable. All exits and emergency exits in the stadium are clearly marked.
In the case of lightening, teams will be directed to exit the field and all guests will be asked to leave the bleachers and return to their vehicles or seek shelter under Schelle Pavilion. Access is not permitted inside the Athletic Center.
Field access
Only authorized persons with proper credentials are allowed on the field. Fans entering the field area without proper credentials are subject to removal from the stadium. Credentials for field access are not available for purchase.
First Aid/EMS
EMS is located next to the Cordish Lacrosse Center. If you are in need of medical attention, please notify an usher or security officer. Stadium staff is trained to call for immediate response and assistance in emergency situations.
Food/Beverages
Patrons may not bring food or beverages, including alcoholic beverages, inside the stadium. Concession stands are located throughout the stadium and offer a variety of food and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages are not sold or permitted inside the stadium.
Game dates and times
Johns Hopkins Lacrosse game dates and times are subject to change. In the event a game date or time change should occur, the information will be immediately posted on www.hopkinssports.com and will be communicated through the local media.
Game Programs
Game programs are available for purchase during Hopkins Lacrosse home games at the center gate of Schelle Pavilion and near our concession stand at the scoreboard end of the field. Cash only please, as credit cards are not accepted.
Hotels
Johns Hopkins encourages our fans to support our hotel partners when in town for games. Below is contact information for special Hopkins rates.
- Inn at the Colonnade - (Across from Homewood Field) - 410-235-5400
- Lord Baltimore Hotel - (Downtown Baltimore) - 410-539-8400
- Radisson Hotel Baltimore - (Downtown Baltimore - 410-752-1100
Junior Jays
Junior Jays is the official kids club of Johns Hopkins Athletics. The club is open to all Blue Jay fans, up through the 8
th grade*, and provides an opportunity for young Johns Hopkins fans to be actively involved with the Blue Jay Men's and Women's Lacrosse teams.
A Junior Jays membership comes with many benefits, including one youth ticket to all Blue Jay Men's Lacrosse home games**, an official club t-shirt, $10 in Blue Jay Bucks, an exclusive Under Armour discount, priority reservations for all group experience and birthday party packages, and special in-game activities/promotions! For parents who are season ticket holders, Junior Jays provides a great way for your kids to join you at the games!
If you are a JHU faculty/staff member, ask us about a special discount for your Junior Jays!
Lost and found
Any items lost or found at Hopkins Lacrosse games should be turned into or can be found at the Ralph O'Connor Recreation Center main desk.
Lost tickets
Lost tickets should be reported to the Hopkins Athletics Ticket Office. Ticket replacement policies vary. To contact the ticket office, please call 410516-7492.
Mascot
Jay, the Blue Jay makes several appearances at Hopkins lacrosse. Be sure to be on the lookout while at Homewood Field for photo opportunities!
Merchandise Booth
Our bookstore will be onsite offering a selection of Johns Hopkins Blue Jay and Hopkins Lacrosse gear. Items will include sweatshirts, hats, t-shirts, jackets and much more.
Noisemakers
Johns Hopkins University and NCAA rules prohibit artificial noisemakers from being brought inside the stadium. This includes, but is not limited to, all horns (including air horns), cow bells and whistles. Prohibited items will be confiscated.
Parking
Public parking is available in the following campus garages on game days on a first come, first serve basis. Parking rates will vary from $8 - $15:
- San Martin Parking Garage (off of San Martin Drive at the San Martin Center) - Lot is always open. About a 5 minute walk to Homewood Field.
- 115 University Parkway Garage (corner of San Martin Drive and University Parkway) - Lot opens 2 hours prior to face off. About a 3 minute walk to Homewood Field.
- Homewood Parking Lot (off of University Parkway, next to stadium) - Parking reserved for Homewood Parking Lot pass holders. To inquire on how to purchase a pass for the Homewood Lot, contact Blue Jays Unlimited at 410-516-6132. Lot will open 2 hours prior to face off. About a 1 minute walk to Homewood Field.
- Space Telescope Garage (off of San Martin behind the Athletic Center) - For select home games only, lot opens 2 hours prior to face off. About a 5 minute walk to Homewood Field.
Tailgating is permitted in the above parking lots. All tailgates in University lots must be stopped 60 minutes after the conclusion of the game. For information on tailgating contact the Assistant AD for Operations at 410-516-5138.
Pets
Non-service animals are not allowed into Homewood Field on game days. Any spectator with a non-service animal will be denied entry into the stadium.
Post Season
For post season competition details please refer back to our website, www.hopkinssports.com for information regarding tickets, parking, game times, etc.
Prohibited items
The following items are prohibited and will not be allowed into Homewood Field. Should these items be found in the stadium, they will be confiscated.
- Alcohol, drugs, and tobacco are strictly prohibited including e-cigarettes.
- Pets are not permitted in or around Homewood Field with the exception of Service Dogs.
- Derogatory or profane signs, banners, clothing items, etc.
- Horns, cow bells, whistles or any artificial noisemakers or laser pointers.
- Signs on sticks or any sign bigger than 3'x2'.
- Lacrosse balls or any other type of ball that can be used as a projectile.
- Firearms, knives, fireworks or weapons of any kind.
- Bikes, skateboards, skates, and other related items.
- Outside food and beverage
- Any non-clear or oversized prohibited bag.
Re-entry policy
Re-entry is not permitted once ticket has been torn or hand stamped until after 7 minutes are left in the 3rd quarter.
The Athletic Center and Recreation Center are considered outside of the stadium. You may not enter or exit through the Athletic Center doors.
Seating
Homewood Field has an official seating capacity of 7,600. For all regular season games, sections 4-11 are considered the reserved section. Fans with a reserved seat will be assigned a specific seat. All other seats are general admission.
Security
Suspicious activity, disruptive patrons and guest-related problems should be reported to an usher or security officer immediately. Uncooperative patrons showing disregard for other patrons, the stadium or the teams may be ejected from the facility. Intoxicated fans will not be allowed into the stadium. An ejected patron will not be allowed to return for the remainder of the game. Re-entry by an ejected patron is grounds for arrest.
You and your belongings may be searched upon entry into the stadium. By tendering your ticket and entering the stadium, you consent to such searches and waive any related claims that you might have against Johns Hopkins University. If you elect not to consent to a search, you will not be allowed into the stadium.
To report an incident in your seating area, please notify the nearest usher or security officer at the entrance nearest to your seat.
Smoking policy
Smoking is not permitted at Homewood Field.
Solicitation
Johns Hopkins University does not permit unauthorized soliciting or collecting of contributions, vending, distribution of fliers or other promotional/advertising materials on University property.
Tailgating
Tailgating is permitted in parking areas surrounding Homewood Field once lots are open. All tailgating in University parking lots will end 60 minutes after the conclusion of the game. Tailgating is not permitted in the stadium.
Tailgating is not permitted in the Athletic Center.
If you have questions regarding tailgating, please contact our Assistant AD for Operations at 410-516-5138.
Water fountains
Water fountains are located under Schelle Pavilion and outside the Athletic Center.
Weapons
No weapons of any kind are permitted in Homewood Field, in the Newton White Athletic Center, or in any designated Johns Hopkins venue. This policy includes weapons used by off-duty law enforcement officers.
