Stan Sheriff Center

Stan Sheriff Center has got to be the best-​maintained building in the UH system. Although it is 22 years old, it does not show its age at all, which is very unusual for a UH facility.
Parking is a breeze thanks to whoever had the brilliant idea of connecting it to the Lower Campus Parking Structure. Best place to park is on the 3^rd floor so that you don’t have to take any elevators or stairs to the entrance to SSC. The parking fee is currently $ 6 (waived if you have a UH parking pass).
There is a lot to choose from as far as food is concerned. But for me, just give me a tray of garlic fries and I’m set for the rest of the evening. :)
Whether you’re sitting on the lower level or upper level, every seat is a good one.
Go Warriors!

I gotta give it up to the University of Hawaii for building this wonderful arena! The Stan Sheriff Arena was named after a wonderful man named Stan Sheriff who was the Athletic Director for the University of Hawaii. Stan Sheriff was instrumental in lobbing for its construction of this wonderful arena, because prior to that, we only had «Klum Gym»…or I would call it when I was student there «Scum Gym».
Most volleyball games back in the dayz were played at Klum Gym, but the basketball games were played at the Blaisdell Center prior to the Stan Sheriff Arenas being built.
Over the years, I’ve been to the Stan Sheriff arena numerous times to check out UH basketball games, UH volleyball games, as well as watch the Los Angeles Lakers play here when they came to Hawaii for training (then have their exhibition games).
This past Saturday I was here for the UH Mens Volleyball game… and I would have to thank my gf — Jules Y. for hooking me up with da «tics»!
There is lots of parking in the covered garage parking lot (there is a fee to park in the lot), and getting into the arena was pretty easy.
They have concession stands where you can buy some food & snacks, it’s a bit pricey, but hey… they gotta make-​a-​money too! Lol!
GO BOWS!!!

Variety of food booths have a good choice for any cravings no matter what the venue.
Arena and surrounding area’s are kept clean, workers are friendly.
And now they have a bank of hawaii ATM located inside fronting the garlic fries booth (Gordon biersch) so even more convienent in case you need cash.

Wide variety of snacks, clean, and just a fun atmosphere. Love how they incorporate the kids in the festivities. It’s definitely a family event!

Yay! I’m a fan is right…
This arena beats out Aloha Stadium, all day, everyday.
Besides the organized parking flow going in, security directing you where you can and can’t go to park, and the vast amount of stalls, I do wish they would make it cheaper or offer some student discount for parking for those attending the game.
The food assortment has definitely increased since my younger days, as they only offered Chicken Strips and fries or hot dogs. Now, with all the different choices, the hard part is choosing what to get…
Garlic Fries, Hot Dogs, Teri Burgers, Breaded Chicken Burgers, Pizza (pepperoni only), Bambucha Nachos, Saimin, Edamame, Bentos, CPK Pasta, Campbells soup, Lemonade, and Dip & Dots, just to name a few worthy contenders.
Beer Selection… Besides your BASIC B*tch, they now have New castle, Kona Longboard, and for you picky drinkers, wine & Margaritas… yeah i don’t know about those margaritas… That’s just a personal, bias choice though.
Leaving this arena is where all good things must come to an end. Leaving the structure is a nightmare and a half. If you’re not a frequent attendee of games and wait till traffic dies or leave before the game is over, chances are you’ll be stuck in a pit of hell getting out. They now have police operating the traffic lights for traffic to move faster, sadly it doesn’t. If they actually just opened all entries of the parking, traffic would move more faster and also having the help of the officers extending out more towards university since everyone and their mama tries to get on the freeway.

Had a great time at the LA Lakers Training Camp and Preseason games against the Utah Jazz. Plan ahead. Lots of traffic on the way to the parking structure. After the game stay in your left lane exiting the campus area toward. The shuttle buses stop in the right lane and it can take an extra 15 to 30 minutes.

Came to the Sheriff to see the Lakers play.
The arena is impressive and is pretty nice for a college campus. The facilities are clean, seats comfortable and sound system was good.
The big screen had a few glitches and the picture was pixelating. That’s minor though.
I can’t comment on the parking as we took Über to and from the campus, which was a breeze.
The food options at the arena were interesting. Most places have a handful of options that repeat a few times around the circular arena. Here, there is a little bit of everything, with no repeats. There are printouts of food maps you can grab when walking in. This was the first time I saw something like this.
It was fun to walk around and see all of the different options, but it could also be a little humbug if you are on one end of the arena and want those garlic fries that are on the exact opposite end!
Another great bonus was the free wifi! I don’t know if it is free for everyone, but being a Time Warner Cable customer, I was automatically logged onto the wifi, which worked like a charm.

The Stan Sheriff Center at the University of Hawaii Manoa Campus, in Honolulu Hawaii. picture taken 10-​4-​2015 at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz basketball game. The Jazz won 90 to 71 in this great pre-​season opener game.
The Stan Sheriff Center is a great place to watch events. The parking is easy, but you should arrive early and try to park on the ground floor close to the exits to make it easier to get out during the rush.
The people are friendly (lots of Aloha spirit here) the food and drinks are big and at a good price for a venue like this. I enjoyed the garlic fries and the nachos. Pro basketball games like this one are rare here, but the U of H hosts lots of great sporting events here and its easy to get to and lots of family fun.
I highly recommend it for visitors to our island. The locals already know about this place, as you will see it is very popular with the locals. Come have fun and support our local U of H teams. Aloha from UtahJohn and family

This is one of the best sports venues in the state. A lot of fun, energy, and good food. Not to mention it’s cool in here. Music is engaging and makes the atmosphere exciting. I always enjoy coming here.

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Stan Sheriff Center is probably the smartest, best invested structure UH has ever built! I’ve come here for both graduations and more recently women’s volleyball. The parking situation in the evening is usually plentiful at $ 6 for the parking structure but you can always park on Dole & University after 5:30pm for free and walk over to get some exercise in!
You can buy tickets for events online or waive the processing fee and buy tickets at the booth as they rarely sell out. Every time I am here I get the nachos ($ 7) and garlic fries ($ 3.50) that’ll leave you smelling for at least 3 days! They unfortunately don’t regulate seating so many times you will find someone in your assigned seat but not to worry there’s plenty seats to go around.
The air condition is chilly, the volunteers/​fundraisers at the food vendors are friendly and all-​in-​all Stan Sheriff Center is an awesome place to watch the Rainbow Wahine’s WIN!

Been here many times but never checked in. I really like the venue: spacious yet full. It’s hard to describe but the layout works well. There are many choices for grindz but the popular items are garlic fries and nachos. The garlic hits your senses the minute you walk in. The prices are reasonable compared to Aloha Stadium.
And there is beer. 32 oz miller lite/​Bud lite for $ 8.50. Stella/​GB marzen $ 9.50. Not much to choose from but gets you there.
Parking is plenty. Lot is easy to access but gets busy leaving. But with patience, it does move.
4****

I went to the Stan Sheriff Center last night with my dad for a University of Hawaii Basketball game. I have been coming since I was a child so this definitely was not my first experience.
The Stan Sheriff Center is a large dome shaped arena that holds about 10k fans. They have UH Volleyball (women’s/men’s), UH Basketball (women’s/men’s) and various high school games etc. The parking is connect to the structure. They have both reserved and non-​reserved spots. I always just grab the $ 6 parking because we are not season ticket holders and go to games randomly.
The food/​drinks might be the bright spot about the stadium. Who else in the country allows beer to be sold at a collegiate game? I will tell you I have been to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, The Pit in New Mexico, Folsom Field/​Coors Event Center in Colorado, USC Football/​Basketball games and have never once had beer offered. This is unique for just a few stadiums around the country. I honestly believe they offer this because without it no one would show. Which brings me to the fans next.
The fan base for most games consists of alumni or Hawaii residence. For some reason the school can’t figure out how to get students at the games. Don’t get me wrong the old crowd can get loud in here, but that doesn’t make up for the lack of a student section. It’s more sad than anything.
Overall if you are looking for a fun night that involves sports head to the Stan Sheriff Center.

I love going to the Stan Sheriff Center not only because I get to visit my old stomping grounds but because I enjoy a good game. It’s always a pleasure to watch a UH Wahine Volleyball game and an occasional basketball game. Parking is usually never an issue, there’s a large parking structure and nearby lots all over the UH campus. Event parking is usually $ 6. They have multiple ticket booths and the staff is usually very polite and friendly.
What’s a ball game without food? Over the years, Stan Sheriff has stepped up their game by adding more food vendors. They have a pretty good variety going on. In addition to the normal pizza, beer, hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, saimin (a Hawaii staple), they have Dippin’ Dots, roasted macadamia nuts, tater tots, a dessert bar with obscenely large rice krispies treats (bigger than the size of my palm) and even dim sum. My favorite is the Bumbucha Nachos that go for $ 7.
The restrooms have a lot of stalls, they’re not the cleanest on game nights but they’re always stocked with all of the toiletries. Their large electronic scoreboard has four sides so the crowd can easily see what’s going on wherever they’re sitting. The bleachers are always clean and at each game I go to, they always have fun promos and challenges during the timeouts and half times. Not to mention, the giveaways from the game sponsors are always nice too.
I usually dread getting out of parking lots after large events but the Stan Sheriff does a really good job of preventing clusters in and out of the parking lot. They have lanes coned off and people guiding cars and helping the flow of traffic. The only traffic I usually wait in is the one trying to get onto the freeway. Other than that, leaving the parking lot has been pain free.
#LetsGoBows

My family and I have come to the Stan Sheriff Center on numerous occasions for sporting events (men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball), graduations, etc.
We’ve always liked the Stan Sheriff Center because it is large enough to seat a good size crowd, making sporting events energetic and fun. At the same time, it is small enough so you can’t get lost and making every seat a good seat.
There are numerous concession offerings around the center section. Gotta love the garlic fries!!!
We especially like the reentry policy (just get a stamp on your hand from one of the attendants). With restless toddlers, it is nice to be able to go outside to let them run around a bit (although we’re training them to be sports fans, right now, they could care less). The only bummer are the smokers that have stationed themselves outside as well :-(
Great, family-​friendly environment.

I’m showing my age because I remember when the Stan Sheriff Center was being built while I was a student at UH. One of my very first experiences at the «Stanley» was a Midnight Ohana game. My friends and I got nose bleed seats behind the net and had a great time cheering for the Men’s Basketball Team. Not much has changed since then because I still cheer for the Bows! I’ve been going to the Men’s Basketball games since Riley Wallace was head coach.
The Stanley is the perfect location and size for UH games. The campus location is so convenient for UH students to attend games and it makes it easier for me to attend games without having to fight traffic like I do to attend UH Football games at Aloha Stadium. The size of the arena is intimate and the stadium seating ensures a great view of all of the action on the court.
The food selection is so much better here than at Aloha Stadium! Starbucks coffee, Macho Nachos, Chicken Strips, and Campbell’s Soup in the Bread Bowl are huge favorites of UH fans. The prices are lower at the Stanley than at Aloha Stadium, which makes attending a game at the arena with the family so much more affordable. The halftime contests are also a huge favorite, especially the Jack in the Box blimp.
All in all, I really enjoy games at the Stan Sheriff Center! Go Bows!

The family and I came here for the Diamond Head Classic. The Stan Sheriff Center was big, spacious and clean. The seats are comfortable even though the place is freezing. The AC must be cranked on high.
The food was good. I loved the garlic fries. The fries were hot, crispy and really garlicky (how I like it). I liked that they had Dippin’ Dots ice cream. I couldn’t help myself even though I was freezing my butt off, cotton candy flavor for me and cookies and cream for the hubby.
I swear they get you for the parking, $ 5. If you park anywhere else, it’s going to be a long walk.

THE place to watch University of Hawaii basketball, and volleyball. The arena, it’s been around for awhile now but still is in super shape. Come to a women’s volleyball game here and enjoy UH college athletics at it’s best. And yes. womens volleyball. It’s the best sport at UH! LOL! They’ve won multi championships and have Coach Dave Shoji one of the winningest coaches ever in women’s volleyball. The crowd is loud, educated in the sport and still very classy to the visitors. You need not be afraid to bring your children here and worry about a bunch of drunks like at Aloha Stadium and the football games. Half the crowd there is fueled by beer since the losing team sucks all the energy out of the people in attendance! :)
The food is pretty cheap as well compared to many other venues around the US and definitely in Hawaii. The Bambucha Nacho’s is a great meal for one hungry braddah or three in a family! Saimin, fried saimin, french dip sandwiches, garlic fries from Gordan Biersch. can’t beat it!
If you want to get your first experience of UH Sports get to the Stan Sheriff. If you’re sick and tired of a lousy football team. get to the Stan Sheriff! You’ll love it! GO BOWS!

I went to Stan Sheriff Center on 04÷15÷14 for Al Gore’s Sustainability speech. I was impressed how well I could hear and large screen to see… I was on the 2^nd floor. If you are closer, you might hear too well.
Seats are not the most comfortable, but nice and clean.
Parking $ 6.00. But if you get out in 20 minutes, you get your money back!

My parents are die hard UH sports fans, so I practically grew up in the stands at the Stan Sheriff Center (and the Blaisdell for those of you who remember the times before SSC was even built!).
Since the decade or two since its opening, the Stan Sheriff’s food has gotten increasingly better while their amenities have declined rapidly. Certain problems are to be expected as the building ages, but out of the 20 or so stalls in the bathroom, I would hope that at least half are working! Not to delve too deeply into TMI descriptions, but finding a stall that has been flushed, clean, and working is like a game of musical chairs. Gross! And it isn’t even just at UH Wahine Volleyball or Men’s Basketball games. I have seen dirty and non-​functioning stalls during UH Wahine Basketball games, where attendance is more around the 1000 mark (on a good day!).
The food options, however, have grown tremendously! You can still get Sodexo chicken strips and fries or Gordon Biersch’s chicken sandwich, but now there’s pizza from CPK, smoothies, and wine! I still love the classics and Bambucha Nachos, but the endless variety is always nice to have.

Before you even get into the Stan Sheriff Center, you’ll need to find parking. One of my friends likes to park off of campus and walk (definitely a quicker method if you can find parking and don’t mind the walk). Another option is to brave the parking structure. More than half of the stalls are compact and by compact I mean, even my, what I consider small car, feels squished. It’s also $ 6 for parking but there are a lot of stalls.
I recommend going early to make sure you can get a regular sized stall close to an exit (I’ll get to that later) and if you need tickets, you’ll need to go to the box office located in front of the Center. During popular games, the lines can get long so please allow extra time. Once in a while a small portion of the pep band plays outside the doors which help pass the time in line or waiting for your friends to show up. They ask for a donation (please donate if you can, I love what the pep band brings to the games).
Once inside: food booths, beer stands, snack stands galore (especially in the popular women’s volleyball matches, they don’t open all the booths for less popular sporting events, sorry women’s basketball). Practically every seat in the house is a good one. I love the newer screens they added above the court. Definitely an improvement over the ones they had previously. Even the advertisement boards have been updated and don’t «roll» to the new advertisements.
I love the women and men’s volleyball and men’s basketball. Maybe it’s because I’m a UHM alum but I really like this place. I have many fond memories of walking down from our dorms and going to games with my friends.
Go Bows!!!