Swisher Gymnasium Explained

Stadium Name:Swisher Gymnasium
Location:On Dolphin Drive east of intersection of University Oaks Drive and University Blvd North Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Built:[1]
Owner:Jacksonville University
Operator:Jacksonville University
Surface:Multi-surface
Tenants:Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball (1953 - 1969, 1999 - present)
Jacksonville Dolphins women's basketball (1999 - present)
Seating Capacity:1,360[2] [3]

Swisher Gymnasium is a 1,360-seat multi-purpose arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Built in 1953, it is currently the home to the Jacksonville University Dolphins men and women's basketball teams. Prior to the 2015–16 season, Jacksonville played its home games at both Swisher Gymnasium and the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.[4]

In addition to athletic contests, Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson addressed students in 1963 at the gymnasium. Swisher Gymnasium was also used for several concerts including Dionne Warwick (November 9, 1967), Billy Joel (March, 1975), and K.C. and the Sunshine Band (September 7, 1979). Swisher Gymnasium was also a contender as a site for one of the 2016 Presidential Debates, but was not selected as a finalist.[5] [6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Timeline. Jacksonville University. July 31, 2016.
  2. Web site: 2015–16 Men’s Basketball Quick Facts. Jacksonville University Athletics. July 31, 2016.
  3. Web site: Jeff Elliott. Swisher Gymnasium among priorities for JU athletic director Alex Ricker-Gilbert. The Florida Times-Union. July 31, 2016. June 1, 2016.
  4. Web site: Garry Smits. JU moves all home basketball games to on-campus Swisher Gym. The Florida Times-Union. July 31, 2016. August 27, 2015.
  5. Web site: Roger Weeder. JU vying to host presidential debate. USA Today. July 31, 2016. September 16, 2015.
  6. Web site: Rhema Thompson. Jacksonville University misses on bid to host 2016 presidential debate. The Florida Times-Union. July 31, 2016. September 23, 2015.