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About Clarion University - Tippin Gym
Welcome to Tippin Gym, the main indoor athletic facility at Clarion University (now part of PennWest Clarion). This multi-purpose venue hosts basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and events in a space that seats roughly 2,486 spectators after the 2018–2019 renovation. While official public seating charts aren’t published, the main gym arrangement accommodates thousands of fans for NCAA and campus events. The attached natatorium adds versatility for aquatic events and related activities. Below you’ll find practical information to help you plan your visit, including seating context, parking, transit options, and nearby hotels and dining.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: main gym seating for 2,486 (renovation completed 2019; approximate 2,500 in other official materials).
- Address: Waldo S. Tippin Gymnasium, 840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214.
- Venue type: indoor multi-purpose athletic facility (basketball, volleyball, wrestling) with an attached natatorium.
- Seating chart: no official public seating chart published; main gym seating is ~2,486; third-party seating charts exist (e.g., TicketIQ, TickPick).
- Parking: on-campus parking; Lot 11 across Greenville Ave from Tippin Gym; Lot 12 behind Marwick-Boyd; Lot 14 & 16 near Rec Center; parking rules apply.
- Transit: Clarion Area Transit (CAT) and PennWest Clarion/MMVTA bus routes serve the campus; PWCL stops include Tippin area.
- Nearby hotels: Microtel Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, Motel 6/Studio 6, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, MainStay Suites (near Clarion).
- Notable events hosted: NCAA athletic events (basketball/volleyball/wrestling), historical rock/concert events, and events like the 2019 volleyball season opening after renovation; 2024 Sports Hall of Fame events have been held in Tippin.
- Renovation/renaming: renovated 2018–2019 with LEED certification in 2023; campus now branded as PennWest Clarion, though the gym keeps the Tippin name.