Softball 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: Leadership Park
Playing Surface: Dirt/Clay infield, natural grass outfield
Seating Capacity: 280+ Grandstand seats
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
Both sides of the bleachers at Leadership Park are ADA accessible with ramps.
ADA accessible parking is located in the Cundey Varsity House parking lot.
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol is prohibited at Leadership Park.
Animals
Service animals and service animals in training are the only animals permitted in Leadership Park. All other animals are prohibited in Leadership Park.
Area Hospitality
Click the links below for a list of local lodging and dining options:
ATM
There is NO ATM machine at Leadership Park.
Bag Checks
Patrons are encouraged to limit the number of items they bring into Leadership Park. 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 Leadership Park.
Directions to Leadership Park
Printable Driving Directions: https://www1.lehigh.edu/about/maps-directions/goodman-directions
GPS Address: Leadership Park, 135 Goodman Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Drones
Lehigh University does not permit the use of drones at Leadership Park.
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 to the North and West of Leadership Park. Tickets or valid Lehigh ID are not required to enter the venue for Lehigh softball games.
Fan Assistance Information
For fan assistance please report to your nearest venue staff.
First Aid
Please contact Game Operations Manager for first aid needs. There are trainers on site should attention be needed.
Group Ticket Sales and Promotions
Lehigh does not sell tickets for softball. 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 Press Box area during the game and then taken to the Stabler Arena main office post-game. To check if an item was turned in please call 610-758-3770.
Media
Credentials:
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.
Interviews:
All interview requests from non-school affiliated media should be made through a member of the Lehigh Sports Communications staff or a sports information staff member from the school whose coach or student athlete you wish to speak with, if present.
Photography:
Photography will be permitted in designated areas. Photographers must remain in the designated photo areas while shooting games.
Merchandise
The official online store of Lehigh University Athletics Merchandise is located at: https://lehighgear.com
Multimedia/Wed Broadcasts
Web Broadcast: Lehigh University will stream most home games to ESPN+.
Parking
- All game day parking for spectators (visitors, parents, friends, and alumni) is in the Stabler Arena Parking Lots. Spectator parking may be permitted in the Cundey Varsity House parking lot as availability allows. Cundey Varsity House lot is mostly reserved for Lehigh University Student-Athletes, Coaches, and game officials only.
- ADA accessible parking is located in the Cundey Varsity House parking lot.
- 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 Rauch Fieldhouse and Stabler Arena.
- 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 in Leadership Park: 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 Leadership Park.
Restrooms
Located near the main walkway to Leadership Park is a set of Men's and Women's restrooms.
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 East of Leadership Park. For any patrons utilizing these services, the patron should direct the driver to Goodman Campus.
Signs
Handheld signs in good taste are permitted in Leadership Park 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 in Leadership Park.
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 game 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 field 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 Mistele Family Pavilion is designated for the use of Athletic Department teams and participants. This pavilion has been made possible by gifts from parents 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. Wind/rain curtains are available for use for inclement weather. Please return them to their storage position when finished using the Pavilion.
- Prior to the game; parents can drop off food and beverages [NON-ALCOHOLIC] as conditions warrant. Fire lanes prohibit any parking adjacent to the Mistele Family Pavilion. Parents and spectators should park in the Stabler Parking or Cundey Varsity House lots.
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at the Mistele Family 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 game 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 game and then join the post-game 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 area. 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 softball events as softball events are not ticketed.
Visiting Team Information
PARKING - All team vehicle parking will be available in the Stabler Arena parking lots. A locker room attendant will direct your team vehicle to the appropriate location. All parking is subject to change as directed by event staff.
LOCKER FACILITIES - Located in Goodman Stadium House. The facility will be open 1½ hours prior to game time. A locker room attendant will direct your team to the appropriate room. 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 an 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.
Dug Outs - The home team dug-out is the 1st base side; visiting team dug-out is the 3rd base side.
TAILGATES & RECEPTIONS - See Tailgating Information listed above on this page for detailed guidelines and regulations for pre and /or post game gatherings.
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
