Tennis Visitor's Guide
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Founded: 1865
Enrollment: 6,849
Nickname: Mountain Hawks
Colors: Brown and White
Affiliation: NCAA D-I
Conference: Patriot League
Home Venue: Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts
Playing Surface: Hard Court
Seating Capacity: 100+ / Standing Room
President: Joseph J. Helble
Dean of Athletics: Jeremy Gibson
Staff Directory
Please visit https://lehighsports.com/staff-directory for a full listing of the Lehigh University Athletics Staff Directory.
ADA Accessibility and Accomodations
Lewis Tennis Center and Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts are both handicap accessible.
ADA accessible parking is located in front of the Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts. There are handicap accessible spots closest to the Lewis Tennis Center.
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol is prohibited at the Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts.
Animals
Service animals and service animals in training are the only animals permitted at Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts. All other animals are prohibited at Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts.
Area Hospitality
Click the links below for a list of local lodging and dining options:
ATM
There is NO ATM machine at Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts.
Bag Checks
Patrons are encouraged to limit the number of items they bring into Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts. Bags larger than 12” x 12” x 10” are not permitted with the exception of child care bags.
Campus Connector
Buses run between the Asa Packer campus and Goodman Campus on their regular schedule. Please visit https://bus.lehigh.edu/ for more information.
Concessions
There are no concessions sold at Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts.
Directions to Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts
Printable Driving Directions: https://www1.lehigh.edu/about/maps-directions/goodman-directions
GPS Address: Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts, 128 Goodman Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Drones
Lehigh University does not permit the use of drones at Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts.
Emergency Situations
In the event of an emergency, public address announcements will be made with instructions and the Event Staff will assist in directing patrons to appropriate actions.
Entrances
The entrance for all patrons is located on the East side of Lewis Tennis Center and the South side of the Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts. Tickets or valid Lehigh ID are not required to enter the venues for Lehigh tennis matches.
Fan Assistance Information
For fan assistance please report to your nearest venue staff.
First Aid
There are trainers on site should attention be needed.
Group Ticket Sales and Promotions
Lehigh does not sell tickets for tennis. For group promotions or fan experiences (i.e. youth teams and groups) contact Ryan Dilts ryd223@lehigh.edu 610-758-3769.
Lost and Found
All found items and claims of lost items will be in the lobby area during the match and then taken to the Lewis Tennis Center front desk post-match. To check if an item was turned in please call 610-758-3770.
Media
All media and press pass requests should be made at least ten days in advance through the Lehigh University Sports Media Relations Office. Any accommodations for radio or television coverage should also be made through the Sports Media Relations Office. Any scheduled post-match press conference would take place at Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts immediately following the match. Visiting team players and head coach may be asked to participate.
Merchandise
The official online store of Lehigh University Athletics Merchandise is located at: https://lehighgear.com
Multimedia/Wed Broadcasts
Web Broadcast: Lehigh University will not provide streaming of tennis matches.
Parking
- All match day parking for spectators (visitors, parents, friends, and alumni) is in the Stabler Arena Parking Lots, Lewis Tennis Center Parking Lot, or Baseball Parking Lot (given there is no baseball contest that same day).
- Spectators must park in a legal parking space or in designated areas as directed by parking attendants. Do not block exit ways or fire lanes.
- Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Patrons are not permitted to save spaces for future arrivals.
- No parking is permitted along Goodman Drive or on the roadway between the Lewis Tennis Center and Legacy Park.
- All parking is subject to change as directed by event staff.
- Any illegally parked vehicles are subject to be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
- Please lock your vehicle. Lehigh Athletics is not responsible for fire, theft, damage and/or loss of the vehicle or any content.
Prohibited Items
The following items are not permitted at Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts: air horns (or other noisemakers), alcohol, animals (except service animals), beverage containers, coolers, drones, electronic cigarettes, tobacco, firearms or weapons of any kind, fireworks, food and beverage (with the exception of child care), and laser pointers.
Re-Entry
Re-Entry is permitted at Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts.
Restrooms
Located inside the Lewis Tennis Center in the lobby. There are also restrooms located at the parking lot of Legacy Park.
Rideshare
Uber, Lyft, or Taxi vehicles will be encouraged to pick up and drop off passengers at curb in front of Stabler Arena near the flag poles, located to the North of Legacy Park. For any patrons utilizing these services, the patron should direct the driver to Goodman Campus.
Signs
Handheld signs in good taste are permitted at Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts provided they do not interfere with the view of another guest. Signs which are obscene, potentially offensive to others, or which will block views of other guests are prohibited at Lewis Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts.
Sportsmanship
Lehigh University and the Patriot League promote good sporting behavior by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators. We encourage everyone to actively support all participants of the match and ask that you express your enthusiasm in a respectful and sporting-like manner. Please note that the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages (and use of tobacco) also are prohibited. Spectators are not allowed on the playing surface at any time. Our events management staff has the responsibility to enforce this policy and may choose to eject fans that do not comply.
Tailgating
Note: there are no indoor tailgating facilities available for any groups - Lehigh or Visiting
PARENTS, FRIENDS AND ALUMNI OF LEHIGH UNIVERSITY TAILGATES & RECEPTIONS:
The Peterson Pavilion was constructed primarily for the use of our tennis spectators but also as a gathering place for parents, friends and alumni of the Tennis program. This pavilion has been made possible by gifts from parents, friends and alumni.
- A tailgate is not to last for more than 1 ½ hours following the end of the competition.
- Pavilion users are responsible for set up and breakdown of all pre and post-game tailgates/receptions. Please leave the Pavilion as clean as you found it.
- Prior to the match, parents can drop off food and beverages [NON-ALCOHOLIC] as conditions warrant. Fire lanes prohibit any parking adjacent to the Peterson Pavilion. Parents and spectators should park in the Stabler or Lewis Tennis Center Parking lots.
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at the Peterson Pavilion. If the group wishes to consume alcohol, the reception is now classified as a tailgate and must take place in the parking lots. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are not permitted at any competition site due to Lehigh University, Patriot League and NCAA policy (only permitted in designated parking area.).
- Grilling (gas or charcoal) is permitted. Please be sure that hot coals are properly disposed and not placed in trash cans that are provided. Due to Bethlehem City fire regulations, portable grills must be at least 10ft from the Pavilion. Open fires are prohibited.
- Please use the trash & recycling cans provided.
- All athletes should use the locker room facilities immediately at the conclusion of their match and then join the post-game receptions.
- In the event of a medical emergency do not call 911, but call Lehigh Police 610-758-4200. For all non-medical emergencies, please see the Athletics Facilities and Event Staff member on duty at the game venue.
VISITING TEAM PARENTS AND FANS TAILGATES & RECEPTIONS:
- As with all tailgating at Lehigh, there are no indoor facilities available in the case of bad weather.
- A tailgate is not to last for more than 1 ½ hours following the end of the competition.
- All athletes should use the locker room facilities immediately at the conclusion of their match and then join the post-match receptions.
- The Rust Family Pavilion was constructed primarily for the use of our football alumni during the football season. It may serve as a site for visiting team tailgating as scheduling permits. Please note that there are no lights or power at the Rust Family Pavilion.
- If the Rust Family Pavilion is not available the remaining option is the general parking lots.
- Tailgating is permitted only in areas where the flow of traffic is not obstructed and must comply with parking regulations. Please limit your tailgate to the area immediately behind your vehicle. Please do not set tables, chairs or coolers up in adjacent parking spaces. No tents or awnings may be erected in parking spaces or in such a manner as to impede the flow of traffic. We ask for your cooperation since space can be at a premium.
- Alcoholic beverages are permitted in designated parking areas. Beer kegs and/or excessive quantities of alcohol (wine, spirits and/or beer) are not permitted in the parking areas. Consumption of alcohol by underage drinkers will not be tolerated. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are not permitted at any competition site due to Lehigh University, Patriot League, and NCAA policy.
- Grilling (gas or charcoal) is permitted. Please be sure that hot coals are properly disposed and not placed in trash cans that are provided. Due to Bethlehem City fire regulations, portable grills must be at least 10ft from the Pavilion. Open fires are prohibited.
- Please dispose of any trash, containers and food items in the appropriate trash or recycling containers which are provided throughout the grounds.
- In the event of a medical emergency do not call 911, but call Lehigh Police 610-758-4200. For all non-medical emergencies, please see the Athletics Facilities and Event Staff member on duty at the game venue.
Tickets/Comps
No tickets or comps are required for tennis events as tennis events are not ticketed.
Visiting Team Information
PARKING - All team vehicle parking will be available in the Stabler Arena
parking lots or Lewis Tennis Center lots. All parking is subject to change as directed by
event staff.
LOCKER FACILITIES - Located in Lewis Tennis Center. The facility will be open 1½
hours prior to match time. No locks or towels will be provided. Please have your team
shower and change directly following the end of the competition. The locker
facilities will be available for one hour after the event. Locker rooms are
available for team members and official travel party ONLY.
Sports Medicine Information -
https://lehighsports.com/documents/2019/9/4//LUSM_Visiting_Team_Letter_19_20.pdf?id=4366
Uniforms - Please contact LU coaching staff to coordinate uniforms.
VISITING TEAM QUESTIONNAIRE: Please complete this form one week prior to date of scheduled contest: https://lehighsports.com/sb_output.aspx?form=104
Weather Protocols & Policies
Lightning Policy
https://lehighsports.com/documents/2019/9/27//Lightning_Safety_Policy_Revised_Sep_19_for_web.doc?id=4395
Cold Weather Exposure
https://lehighsports.com/documents/2019/9/27//Cold_Exposure_Policy_Revised_Sep_19_for_web.doc?id=4394
Warm Weather/Heat Exposure
