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Category: Events

Dance Marathon – Cancelled

This event has been CANCELLED per Dance Marathon. For a full update, please visit Dance Marathon’s Twitter page.

Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is an annual 26.2 hour event benefiting the patients of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Each year, more than 800 students stay awake and on their feet to raise money and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. In the 25 years of Dance Marathon at UF’s existence, more than $21.5 million has been donated, making it the most successful student-run philanthropy in the southeastern United States. In 2019, DM at UF raised a record $3,230,025.23 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, our local CMN Hospital.

  • 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.

Gymnastics vs Texas Woman’s – Cancelled

This Event has been SUSPENDED. Per the SEC, all events set to take place from March 12 – March 30 have been suspended. Please check with FloridaGators.com for more information on the decision.

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 1 and 2 will be open for the General Public. Gate 3 will be open for UF Students only.
  • 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 at Gate 1.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage. Access to the garage is available from the 2nd avenue lot entrance only. Patrons with ADA parking placards may park anywhere in the lot and enter from either entrance. Overflow parking is available at the Commuter Lot, located half a mile south of the O’Connell Center on Gale Lemerand Drive. A complimentary shuttle service will run from the Commuter Lot beginning at 5:30pm. Please check this post closer to the date of the meet for a detailed map showing each location available. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Katsu Challenge

Doors: 8:00am

Registrations must be received by 11:59pm on February 24th for the t-shirt. Late registration will be accepted thru Thursday, March 5th. There will not be onsite registration.

For more information go to the Katsu Dojo Facebook page.

Host: Gainesville Sports Commission

Additional Information

  • 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.
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the North lot and garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Additional Information: For additional information on the event and registration, please follow the link to the Katsu Dojo website.

Gymnastics vs Alabama

Arrive early for our annual Link to Pink Gymnastics Meet!

Doors open at 4:30pm for this early 5:45pm meet. The Gators are excited to host SEC rival Alabama!

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 1 and 2 will be open for the General Public. Gate 3 will be open for UF Students only.
  • 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 at Gate 1
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage. Access to the garage is available from the 2nd avenue lot entrance only. Patrons with ADA parking placards may park anywhere in the lot and enter from either entrance. Overflow parking is available at the Commuter Lot, located half a mile south of the O’Connell Center on Gale Lemerand Drive. A complimentary shuttle service will run from the Commuter Lot beginning at 4:30pm. Please check this post closer to the date of the meet for a detailed map showing each location available. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Gymnastics vs Denver & Iowa State

Come support your Florida Gators as they take on both Denver and Iowa State at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center!

Doors: 5:30pm

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 1 and 2 will be open for the General Public. Gate 3 will be open for UF Students only.
  • 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 at Gate 1
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage. Access to the garage is available from the 2nd avenue lot entrance only. Patrons with ADA parking placards may park anywhere in the lot and enter from either entrance. Overflow parking is available at the Commuter Lot, located half a mile south of the O’Connell Center on Gale Lemerand Drive. A complimentary shuttle service will run from the Commuter Lot beginning at 6pm. Please check this post closer to the date of the meet for a detailed map showing each location available. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

SGP Presents Tory Lanez

Doors: 6:30pm

UF Student Government productions is bringing Tory Lanez to Exatech Arena to perform for Black History Month.

UF Students will have the opportunity to purchase tickets before they go on-sale to the general public. These student tickets will be made available at the University Box Office on February 4th at 10:00am. Students will be able to purchase up to 4 tickets with their valid Gator1 ID (Only 1 ID allowed per person).

The general public on-sale will begin at 12:00pm on February 6th. At that time, tickets will go on-sale at the University Box Office as well as ticketmaster.com.

Additional Information

  • 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 »

Gymnastics vs LSU

Our Number 2 Ranked Gators are back home to take on the Number 8 LSU Tigers! Both teams snagged the regular season SEC title in 2019, so this match up is sure to be exciting! Go Gators!

Doors: 6:00pm

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 1 and 2 will be open for the General Public. Gate 3 will be open for UF Students only.
  • 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 at Gate 1
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage. Access to the garage is available from the 2nd avenue lot entrance only. Patrons with ADA parking placards may park anywhere in the lot and enter from either entrance. Overflow parking is available at the Commuter Lot, located half a mile south of the O’Connell Center on Gale Lemerand Drive. A complimentary shuttle service will run from the Commuter Lot beginning at 6pm. Please check this post closer to the date of the meet for a detailed map showing each location available. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

CAREER SHOWCASE

Non-technical day: Tuesday, Jan. 21st @9AM

Calling all Gators hoping to enter fields like accounting, health care, communications, education, sales, and retail.

Technical day: Wednesday, JaN. 22nd @9AM

This day is for Gators in computer science, engineering, information systems, research, and other technical fields! Wherever your interests lie, there’s a variety of employers from diverse industries who have come to the University of Florida to network with students just like you.

Wherever your interests lie, there’s a variety of employers from diverse industries who have come to the University of Florida to network with students just like you. For more information, including resources to prepare, go to: https://career.ufl.edu/students/events-and-programs/career-showcase/

Additional Information

  • Gates: Entrance is located at Gate 3.
  • 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 now allowed.
  • Concession Information: Available throughout locations on concourse level.
  • Parking: Parking restrictions are lifted beginning at 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday. It is open parking past 3:30 pm on these days. 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. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here
  • Prohibited Items: Please see the above security link.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Swim and Dive vs Auburn

Location: Natatorium (Pool)
Doors: 4:30pm on 1/24 and 9:30am on 1/25

Senior Day is on the 25th! Presentation starts at 10:15am.
Ticketing: This is a non-ticketed event

The Auburn Tigers come to town to face off against your Florida Gators.

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 2 will be open for the General Public.
  • Security: Patrons will be asked to walk through metal detectors upon entry into the building. See all the Security Policies listed HERE
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • 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: Available at Gate 2
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center garage
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

FHSAA HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020

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.
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 – Parking will be available in the North Lawn as well as 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/