Visiting Team Guide 2013 - 2014

VISITING TEAM GUIDE 2013 - 2014

RMU Department of Athletics 6001 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 412-397-4913

www.RMUColonials.com

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY VISITING TEAM GUIDE WELCOME

Visiting Teams, Coaches, and Administrators,

We would like to extend to you a very warm welcome on behalf of Robert Morris University and our Department of Athletics. To accommodate you during your stay in the Moon Township area, we have created this guide to help make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible, and to assist with any questions you may have.

Inside this guide you will find: - Contact information for coaches, administrators, and media relations staff - Directions to our University and its facilities - Preferred local dining and lodging options - Athletic training information - Ticket information

If you have ANY questions, concerns or need further information, please feel free to contact me, Don Smith, at (412) 397- 4484 or [email protected], or anyone on the staff list, and we will be glad to assist you.

Sincerely,

Don Smith Associate Athletic Director, Event Management and Facilities Robert Morris University

Note Please return the last page of this packet to me as soon as possible. The information it contains will allow me to do the best job that I can to ensure you have a great visit to Robert Morris University.

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY VISITING TEAM GUIDE CONTACTS

ADMINISTRATION

Craig Coleman, M.D. Director of Athletics 397-4912 [email protected] Marty Galosi Senior Associate AD, External Affairs 397-4920 [email protected] Don Smith Associate AD, Event Mgmt. / Facilities 397-4484 [email protected] Addie Muti Associate AD Operations /SWA 397-4964 [email protected] Sean Simmons Associate AD, Student Services 397-4928 [email protected] Ryan Fleischer Assistant AD, Compliance 397-4925 [email protected] Ray Butter Equipment Manager 397-4917 [email protected] Linda Young Athletic Secretary 397-4965 [email protected] Dawn Geregach Athletic Secretary 397-4913 [email protected] Allie Patton Ticketing Director 397-4949 [email protected] Paige Pietrangelo Videostreaming Coordinator 397-6060 [email protected] Todd Hamer Strength & Conditioning Coach 397-4923 [email protected]

SPORTS INFORMATION

Jim Duzyk Sports Information Director 397-4919 [email protected] Men’s Basketball, Tennis and Rowing Ken Baker Asst. Sports Information Director 397-4914 [email protected] Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball & Men’s and Women’s Golf Spencer Kowitz Asst. Sports Information Director 397-4950 [email protected] Football, Softball and Track & Field Mike Wagner Graduate Assistant 397-4953 [email protected] Volleyball, Men’s Ice Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse Ethan Woy Graduate Assistant 397-6070 [email protected] Field Hockey, Women’s Ice Hockey and Men’s Lacrosse

HEAD COACHES

Sal Buscaglia Women’s Basketball 397-4974 [email protected] Craig Coleman Softball 397-4912 [email protected] Paul Colontino Women’s Ice Hockey 397-4478 [email protected] Bill Denniston Men’s Soccer 397-4971 [email protected] Cyndi Hadfield Cheerleading 397-4960 [email protected] John Kowalski Women’s Soccer 397-4978 [email protected] Jeff Layman Men’s and Women’s Tennis 397-4959 [email protected] Andrew McMinn Men’s Lacrosse 397-4927 [email protected] Midge McPhail Women’s Rowing 397-4479 [email protected] Olivia Netzler Field Hockey 397-4931 [email protected] Katy Phillips Women’s Lacrosse 397-4921 [email protected] Derek Schooley Men’s Ice Hockey 397-4477 [email protected] Michael Smith Men’s and Women’s Track & Field / CC 397-4972 [email protected] Dale Starr Volleyball 397-4979 [email protected] Jerry Stone Men’s and Women’s Golf 397-4954 [email protected] Andrew Toole Men’s Basketball 397-4967 [email protected] Joe Walton Football 397-4935 [email protected]

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY VISITING TEAM GUIDE DIRECTIONS

To Robert Morris University 6001 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108

From the North ... Take I-79 South to Exit 66 (Sewickley / Emsworth). Follow Route 65 toward Sewickley. At the third light, turn left and cross the Sewickley Bridge. At the end of the bridge, turn right on University Boulevard. Follow 1.5 miles to the second light. Turn left onto the RMU campus.

From the South ... Take I-79 North to Exit 59B, I-376 West (Airport). Take exit 57, Business I-376 (Moon). At the second light, turn right onto University Boulevard. Follow 1.5 miles to the sixth light. Turn right onto the RMU campus.

From the East ... Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike or I-80 to I-79 South. Follow directions from the North.

From the West ... Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 10 (New Castle). Follow I-376 East 24 miles to Business I-376 (Moon). Proceed four miles and turn left on University Boulevard. Follow 1.5 miles to the sixth light. Turn right onto the RMU campus.

From Downtown Pittsburgh ... Take I-376 West toward Pittsburgh International Airport. Take Exit 57, Business I-376 (Moon). At the second light, turn right on University Boulevard. Follow 1.5 miles to the sixth light. Turn right onto the RMU campus.

From Pittsburgh International Airport ... Take the airport exit to I-376 West (Moon-Beaver). Follow to Business 376 (Flaugherty-Moon) exit. After the stop sign, make the second right onto Business I-376 (Moon). At the third light, turn left on University Boulevard. Follow 1.5 miles to the sixth light. Turn right onto the RMU campus.

To Island Sports Center (Ice Hockey) RMU Island Sports Center 7600 Grand Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15225

From the North ... Take I-79 South toward Pittsburgh. Take Exit 65, Neville Island. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left. Get into the right lane and drive approximately 0.7 miles. The RMU Island Sports Center is on the right just before the Coraopolis Bridge.

From the South ... Take I-79 North to Exit 65, Neville Island. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left. Get into the right lane and drive approximately 0.7 miles. The RMU Island Sports Center is on the right just before the Coraopolis Bridge.

From the East ... Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike or I-80 to I-79 South. Follow directions from the North

From Pittsburgh ... Take Route 65 North through Avalon and Emsworth (watch for Washington and I-79 signs). Washington exit will lead to I-79 South (toward Washington, Pa.). First exit on the bridge is Neville Island, exit 65. At bottom of the exit ramp, turn left. Get into the right lane and drive approximately 0.7 miles. The RMU Island Sports Center is on the right just before the Coraopolis Bridge.

From Pittsburgh International Airport ... Take I-376 South from the airport. Get off ramp for I-376 South at Robinson Towne Center and proceed four miles to I-79 North (toward Erie). Follow I-79 North to Exit 65, Neville Island. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left. Get into the right lane and drive approximately 0.9 miles. The RMU Island Sports Center is on the right just before the Coraopolis Bridge.

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OFFICIAL HOTEL OF RMU ATHLETICS

Hilton Garden Inn Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hampton Inn Pittsburgh Airport Pittsburgh / Cranberry 1160 Thorn Run Road 8514 University Boulevard 2000 Garden View Lane Moon Township, PA 15108 Moon Township, PA 15108 Cranberry Township, PA 16066 412-262-2400 412-264-0020 724-779-9999 starwoodhotels.com hamptoninnpittsburghairport.com hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com DINING SUGGESTIONS

Buffalo Wild Wings Eat’n Park 480 Home Drive 9515 University Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Moon Township, PA 15108 412-788-9464 412-264-7201 buffalowildwings.com eatnpark.com Firehouse Subs Ground Round 320 Mcholme Drive 5980 University Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Moon Township, PA 15108 412-788-4070 412-269-0644 firehousesubs.com groundround.com Hometown Pizza Latitude 40 101 Fern Hollow Road 200 Quinn Drive Moon Township, PA 15108 Pittsburgh, PA 15275 412-262-2272 412-693-5555 eathometownpizza.com latitude40pitt.com Mario’s Family Italian Restaurant Primanti Bros. 935 Beaver Grade Road 8651 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 Moon Township, PA 15108 412-262-3020 412-865-2200 mariosfamilyitalianrestaurant.com primantibros.com

RMU Dining Services Savory Hill 6001 University Boulevard 988 Brodhead Road Moon Township, PA 15108 Moon Township, PA 15108 412-397-2533 724-457-7109 parkhurstdining.com savoryhill.com

Wendy’s 8703 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 412-264-4343 wendys.com

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY VISITING TEAM GUIDE TICKET INFORMATION

RMU Ticket Office Joe Walton Stadium, Second Floor [email protected] — 412-397-4949

FOOTBALL

SINGLE GAME TICKETS General Admission...... $10 Youth, Senior and Military with ID...... $5

GROUP TICKETS (10 or more) Adult...... $7 Youth, Senior and Military with ID...... $3

MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

SINGLE GAME TICKETS SINGLE GAME TICKETS Chairback...... $12 General Admission...... $10 General Admission...... $10 Youth, Senior and Military with ID...... $5 Youth, Senior and Military with ID...... $5 GROUP TICKETS GROUP TICKETS (10 or more) (10 or more) Adult...... $7 Adult...... $7 Youth, Senior and Military with ID...... $3 Youth, Senior and Military with ID...... $3

MEN’S ICE HOCKEY WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY

SINGLE GAME TICKETS SINGLE GAME TICKETS Reserved Chairback...... $12 General Admission...... $10 General Admission...... $10 Youth, Senior and Military with ID...... $5 Youth, Senior and Military with ID...... $5 GROUP TICKETS GROUP TICKETS (10 or more) (10 or more) Adult...... $7 Adult...... $7 Youth, Senior and Military with ID...... $3 Youth, Senior and Military with ID...... $3

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VISITING FOOTBALL

Visiting sideline setup at Joe Walton Stadium consists of four 10-gallon water coolers, a chest of ice, bags and cups. Visiting football teams have access to the visiting locker room two and-a-half hours prior to kickoff. Visiting locker room is equipped with a taping table, water, ice and portable hot pack machine.

A Robert Morris team physician is present at all football games. All medical emergencies will be transported to Sewickley Valley Hospital, located within 10 minutes of RMU Moon Township campus. Visiting athletic trainers will be contacted by phone during game week to inquire about and arrange any special medical needs.

CHARLES L. SEWALL CENTER

The athletic training room, as well as athletic training offices, are located on the second floor of the Charles L. Sewall Center and are available for use 60 minutes before each event. The athletic training room is equipped with a hydrocollator, electric stim, ultrasound, whirlpools and ice.

EVENT SUPPLIES

For your convenience, Robert Morris will provide to visiting athletic trainers and teams:

1. Taping tables located in either Joe Walton Stadium, the Charles L. Sewall Center or the RMU Island Sports Center or athletic training rooms.

2. Ice bags and ice

3. Water or some form of liquid and cups

4. Crutches and splints

Treatments are limited to student-athletes accompanied by an athletic trainer or a physician’s prescription. Please call ahead and make arrangements if your team is not accompanied by an athletic trainer.

ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF

Mike Vittorino Head Athletic Trainer 412-397-4983 [email protected] Jason Daley Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4982 [email protected] Erica Gadelmeyer Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4916 [email protected] Stacy Ogden Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4981 [email protected] Emily Tong Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4916 [email protected] Laura Noel Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4980 [email protected] Jennifer Towson Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4980 [email protected] Amelia Adams Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4980 [email protected]

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS RMU Campus Police / Security 412-397-2424 RMU Student Health Services 412-397-3233 Sewickley Valley Hospital 412-741-6600 Valley Ambulance 412-262-2620 Giant Eagle Pharmacy 412-269-0254

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY VISITING TEAM GUIDE TEAM TRAVEL INFORMATION FORM Return to Don Smith (Fax: 412-397-4943 or [email protected])

SCHOOL INFORMATION Name of School Sport Date of Competition

TEAM TRAVEL COORDINATOR Name Title Office Number Cell Phone E-mail

TRAVEL INFORMATION Time & Date of Arrival Airport Arrival Airline and Flight No. Departure Airline and Flight No. Hotel Hotel Phone Bus Company No. of Buses Rental Car Company No. of Cars / Vans

TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION Head Coach Cell Phone Athletic Trainer Cell Phone Athletic Director Cell Phone

PRACTICE REQUESTS Date Time Game Day Time

GENERAL INFORMATION Will you have a pass list? Yes No Will your athletic director be attending the game? Yes No Will your SID be attending the game? Yes No

Circle all that apply Will you be bringing your ... Band Cheerleaders Mascot None

SPECIAL NEEDS / NOTES

Upon completion, please fax back to Don Smith at 412-397-4943

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