James Madison University (JMU) is a comprehensive public institution in Harrisonburg, Virginia, that is part of the statewide system of public higher education in the Commonwealth. The university offers program on the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student. JMU’s current enrollment is approximately 22,000 full and part-time students. The university employs approximately 4,000 faculty and staff. Further information about the University may be found at the following website: http://www.jmu.edu. JMU ATHLETICS: The university sponsors an 18-sport intercollegiate athletics program that competes at the Division I level of the Sun Belt Conference. JMU is also affiliated with the Mid-American Conference as well as the American Athletic Conference, and with the Eastern College Athletic Conference. As a member of the Sun Belt Conference, James Madison athletic competitions appear on the ESPN family of networks, with most contests appearing on the ESPN+ streaming platform via JMU Sports Network coverage. Select games, primarily in football and basketball, can appear on the ESPN family of linear networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU). JMU has men’s athletic programs in baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, and tennis. For women, the university offers programs in basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AT CAMPUS EVENTS: JMU has a contract with Emergency Training Systems (EMS) – for campus event emergency medical services that will terminate on July 19, 2025. This contract provided emergency medical support services for the following JMU events: all home football (6-9 dates annually); men’s and women’s basketball games (approximately 30 games total) including all post-season opportunities; select special athletic events; Conference & NCAA post-season events for all sports hosted on campus (e.g. VHSL Track Championship, SBC Track and Field Championship); major university events such as winter and spring commencements; and other select events (e.g. University Program Board Concert and other events where crowd or risk warrants coverage). Event emergency medical support was provided at different service levels dictated by a number of factors such as expected attendance, the nature of events and associated risk, visibility, and environmental/weather factors. The level of service needed for each event was determined by JMU Event Operations, Sports Medicine, and Public Safety in consultation with the Contractor. ATHLETIC VENUES: Bridgeforth Stadium: Bridgeforth Stadium seats approximately 25,000 and is used for Football Games, VHSL Football Championship, and other special events. The stadium has a fully functional command center (unified command structure) with representatives from all key stakeholders including the Emergency Medical Services Provider, two (2) first aid rooms, six (6) levels, and frequently mobilized EMS roaming patron areas as well as two (2) or three (3) EMS vehicles on-site. Atlantic Union Bank Center The Atlantic Union Bank Center (AUBC) is the home of JMU Men’s and Women’s Basketball. This arena seats 8,500 patrons and is used to host not only basketball game and tournaments, but also commencement ceremonies, concerts, banquets, and a variety of special events. This building is two levels: event level and concourse level. The AUBC has a fully functional command center in the building and a first aid room on the concourse level.
