Dance Marathon at UF is a yearlong effort involving community, hospitality and marketing events at local businesses that culminate in our Event each spring where students remain awake and on their feet for 26.2 hours to represent the hardships faced by children battling pediatric illness. DM at UF is one of the three founding Dance Marathon programs in the nation, and since our start we have raised more than $26 million for the miracle children at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, our local CMN hospital. Today, Dance Marathon at UF involves 21 Overall Directors, 526 Captains, 160 Emerging Leaders, 44 Sponsors, 5,926 Fundraisers, and over 54,348 total donations.

• Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
• Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
• Camera Policy: Cameras of all types are permitted.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is allowed for this event
• Concession Information: Not available for this event.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Parking: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• More Info: For more information on the event, please refer to the Dance Marathon website.

Howie Mandel is best know for his time spent as the executive producer and host of the game show “Deal or No Deal” and as a judge for a decade on NBC’s hit summer talent competition series, “America’s Got Talent.” Howie recently released his first solo special in 20 years “Howie Mandel Presents Howie Mandel at the Howie Mandel Comedy Club” on Showtime in January. In 2009, Mandel added author to his resume when he released his frank, funny and no-holds-barred memoir, “Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me.” The memoir revealed his ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD, and how it has shaped his life and career. He has also hosted his own syndicated talk show, “The Howie Mandel Show,” and continues to be a mainstay on the talk show circuit, as well as many stand up comedy shows each year throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Doors will open at 6 PM and the show will begin at 7 PM. Students with a valid Gator-1 ID will have free access to this show when they come to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center as soon as doors open on the day of the show! The format of this conversation will be a keynote presentation, followed by a 20 minute Q&A.

Additional Information

• Gates: Enter through Gate 1
• Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center parking garage, as well as the lot surrounding the garage.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

For more information on the event, please visit the ACCENT Speakers Bureau Event Page on Facebook.

PLEASE NOTE: UF Students can purchase 2 tickets with their Gator 1 ID at the O’Connell Center box office. Tickets will not be available for UF students on Ticketmaster.com.

Tickets for the general public are available at Ticketmaster.com

Additional Information

• Doors: 6:00pm
• Gates: Gate 1 will be open for the General Public.
• Camera Policy: No cameras are permitted for this event. Cell phone cameras are allowed.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
• Concession Information: Open at Gate 1
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
• Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage as well as the lot. Parking is first come, first serve and is lifted at 3:30 pm on the weekdays.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Tickets: Tickets will be available starting at 12:00pm on Tuesday, January 25th at the Gate 1 box office. Tickets will NOT be available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com.

Location: Exactech Arena
Doors (both days): 7:00am for competitors/athletes 8:00am for parents and patrons
Admission Information: $12.00 per patron – Gate 1 Box Office or on Ticketmaster.com. You will need to purchase a ticket for each day you attend. One ticket does not gain entry for both days.
Host: Gainesville Sports Commission and the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)

The Florida High School Athletic Association will be hosting their High School Competitive Cheerleading State Competitions in the Exactech Arena. Join us as these talented high school teams compete for the title of Florida State Champions!

• Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
• Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
• Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording are allowed for this event
• Concession Information: Available in Gate 1 lobby. ONLY COMPETITORS are allowed to bring in a water bottle, but NO other outside food or drinks will be permitted inside the building.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Parking – Free parking will be available on Flavet Field; please refer to the following MAP for directions. Parking is lifted in the O’Connell Center lot and Garage at 3:30pm each weekday
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• More Info: For more information on the event, please refer to the FHSAA Website.

For more events hosted by the Gainesville Sports Commission, please refer to their website at: https://www.gainesvillesportscommission.com/

Meet Information

• Meet Start: 6:45pm
• Doors: 5:30pm
• Gates: Gate 1, 2 and 3 will be open to the general public. Gate 3 will be the only entrance available for UF Students.
• Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
• Concession Information: Open throughout the concourse.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Prohibited Items: Please see above security link. All signs must be approved by the University Athletic Association and determined to promote positive sportsmanship.
• Parking: Parking will be first come, first served in the O’Connell Center parking garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center on the corner of Gale Lemerand and University Ave. The O’Connell Center flat lot is reserved for passholders only. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Meet Information

• Meet Start: 5:45pm
• Doors: 4:30pm
• Gates: Gate 1, 2 and 3 will be open to the general public. Gate 3 will be the only entrance available for UF Students.
• Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
• Concession Information: Open throughout the concourse.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Prohibited Items: Please see above security link. All signs must be approved by the University Athletic Association and determined to promote positive sportsmanship.
• Parking: Parking will be first come, first served in the O’Connell Center parking garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center on the corner of Gale Lemerand and University Ave. The O’Connell Center flat lot is reserved for passholders only. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »