Upcoming Event: Women's Golf versus Sea Best Intercollegiate on January 26, 2026
Women's Golf
vs Sea Best Intercollegiate
Duke Fencing A-Z Match Day Guide
Duke Athletics is committed to providing an accessible and welcoming environment at Wilson Recreation Center Gymnasium. For questions or accommodation requests prior to competition, please contact accessibility services at (919) 668-1267. On competition days, event staff will be available to assist.
- Accessible Parking: Available in the Card Lot (320 Towerview Road). An ADA placard or license plate is required. Parking is complimentary and opens two hours prior to competition.
- Accessible Drop-Off/Pick-Up: Located in the Card Lot.
- Accessible Entrances: All public entrances are accessible. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of competition.
- Accessible Seating: Available adjacent to the competition area on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Accessible Restrooms: Located inside Wilson Recreation Center near the entrance with directional signage posted.
The Benguinet Classic is free and open to the public. No ticket is required for entry.
Animal policies at Wilson Recreation Center Gymnasium follow Duke University regulations and ADA guidelines.
- Service Animals: Trained service animals assisting individuals with disabilities are permitted and must remain under handler control at all times. Animals must be leashed unless tethering interferes with task performance and must not disrupt operations.
- Service Animals in Training: Permitted in North Carolina with proper identification and vaccination documentation. Trainers are responsible for animal behavior and damage.
- Personal Pets and Emotional Support Animals: Not permitted inside the venue.
Alcohol is strictly prohibited inside Wilson Recreation Center Gymnasium. Violations may result in removal from the facility.
An ATM is located outside the Scott Family Athletics Performance Center next to the Ticket Office windows. The ATM dispenses $20 bills and does not accept deposits.
Bags are permitted inside Wilson Recreation Center Gymnasium and are subject to inspection upon entry. Unattended items may be removed or disposed of. Duke University and Duke Athletics are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Banners and signs are permitted provided they do not obstruct views, interfere with signage, display advertisements or political messages, or contain inappropriate language or imagery. Duke Athletics reserves the right to remove noncompliant items.
Hand-held still cameras are permitted for personal use only. Cameras with lenses longer than four inches and all video recording of competition are prohibited.
Concessions are not available inside the gymnasium. Outside food is not permitted. Beverages are allowed in sealable containers with secure lids.
Red Mango is located within Wilson Recreation Center. Guests must exit the gymnasium and sign in at the front desk before accessing the café. Standard re-entry procedures apply.
- Accessible Parking: Card Lot, 320 Towerview Road.
- General Public Parking: Science Drive Garage, 3100 Cameron Blvd.
- Parking Hours: Lots open two hours prior to competition.
- Pedestrian Routes: Sidewalks provide accessible routes from all designated parking areas.
Parking availability may be impacted by other campus events. Updates will be shared via Parking & Traffic Alerts.
In an emergency, contact the nearest Duke Athletics staff member or call Duke Police at (919) 684-2444. Dial 911 for urgent emergencies. Blue light phones are located near parking areas.
- Follow instructions from event staff, PA announcements, and emergency responders.
- Identify primary and alternate exits upon arrival.
- Establish an indoor and outdoor meeting location.
- Report suspicious activity to event staff or @Duke_GAMEDAY.
- Do not obstruct fire lanes or emergency access routes.
Spectators should enter through the doors facing Krzyzewskiville near the Sheffield Tennis Center. Doors open 30 minutes prior to competition. Re-entry is permitted, and bags are subject to inspection each time.
Duke Athletic Medicine staff are on site throughout the event. AEDs are located inside Wilson Recreation Center with posted signage.
Duke Athletics expects all guests to behave respectfully and responsibly. Disruptive behavior may result in removal.
- Interfering with others’ enjoyment
- Using abusive or threatening language
- Entering restricted areas
- Smoking or using tobacco products
- Throwing objects
Duke Athletics staff are available to assist guests. Event issues may also be reported via @Duke_GAMEDAY on X.
Lost items should be reported to event staff. Items may be claimed beginning the following Monday by contacting Duke Game Operations at (919) 668-5658 or duaa-gamedayops@duke.edu.
Merchandise is not sold inside the venue. Duke merchandise is available at the Johnson Family Team Store, the University Store at the Bryan Center, or online at shopdukeblue.com.
Artificial noisemakers are prohibited. Items that disrupt competition may be removed.
The following items are not permitted inside the venue:
- Alcohol
- Noisemakers
- Balloons
- Sports equipment
- Cameras with lenses over four inches
- Coolers
- Drones
- Weapons
- Outside food
Accessible restrooms are located near the entrance of Wilson Recreation Center Gymnasium with signage posted.
Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis in bleachers surrounding the competition area. Accessible seating is available at the end of each bleacher.
Duke University is a tobacco-free campus. All tobacco and vaping products are prohibited.
Umbrellas are permitted but must be stored safely and may not block aisles or walkways.
Free Wi-Fi is available on campus through the “GoDuke” network. Speeds may vary during events.
Only the gymnasium area is open to fencing spectators during competitions. Access to other areas of Wilson Recreation Center is limited to members with valid DukeCard access. Visitors may sign in at the front desk to access Red Mango.
