Visiting Team Information Guide for Teams Visiting Abilene Christian University.
VISITING TEAM TRAVEL INFORMATION WORKSHEET
Please Complete and return: No later than two weeks prior to contest.
Visiting Team: ______
Game Date: ______Time: ______
Method of Travel
Bus: ______
Air: ______Carrier: ______Flight # ______
Arrival City: ______
Hotel Accommodations: ______Phone: ______
PRACTICE INFORMATION
Football Call to Arrange
Basketball Day Prior to game_____ Day of game_____
(Please call to schedule a shooting time)
Please contact John Houser at [email protected] to confirm basketball practice and shooting times.
All other sports contact John Houser at [email protected] or 325-674-2924
ETA to site on game-day: ______
Team Requirements: ______
Departure Plans: ______Special requests or additional information:
Team Travel: ______
Coordinator: ______
Title: ______
Phone: ______
Fax: ______
Email: ______
Return form to:
John Houser Assistant Athletic Director ACU Athletics 101 Moody Coliseum Abilene, Texas 79699 Phone: 325-674-2924 Fax: 325-674-6857 Email: [email protected]
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Location Abilene, Texas 79699
Founded 1906
Enrollment 5000
Colors Purple & White
Nickname Wildcats
Conference Southland Conference
President Dr. Phil Schubert
Director of Athletics Jared Mosley
Department Office Phone 1-325-674-2287
ATHLETICS FACILITIES Seating Capacity
Moody Coliseum (Basketball, Volleyball) 5,000
Eager Tennis Center 175
Shotwell Stadium (Football) 15,000
Poly Wells Field (Softball) 1,000
Crutcher Scott Field (Baseball) 4,000
Elmer Gray Stadium (Track) 1,000
ACU Athletic Administration
Director of Athletics Jared Mosley [email protected] 325-674-2353
Associate Athletic Director Media Relations Lance Fleming [email protected] 325-674-2693
Associate Athletic Director Operations Cory Driskill [email protected] 325.674.2440
Associate Athletic Director Compliance Sylvia Barnier [email protected] 325.674.2323
Assistant Media Relations Director Chris Macaluso [email protected] 325-674-6171
Assistant Athletic Director Operations and Marketing John Houser [email protected] 325-674-2924
Executive Assistant to the Director of Athletics Susan Hardcastle [email protected] 325-674-2353
Assistant Athletic Director Compliance Barry Pupella [email protected] 325-674-2330
Director of Athletics Emeritus Wally Bullington [email protected] 325-674-4865
Assistant AD for Academic Services/SWA Ann Varner [email protected] 325-674-2204
Administrative Assistant / Teague Center Youlanda Hunter [email protected] 325-674-2323
Administrative Assistant / Moody Coliseum Amy McAlister [email protected] 325-674-6853 ACU FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF
Office Phone: (325) 674-2323
Head Coach Ken Collums
Defensive Coordinator Darian Dulin
Running Backs Nathan Young
Wide Receivers Kendrick Holloway
Linebackers Mark Ribuado
Offensive Line Sam Collins
Defensive Line Andrae Rowe
Tight Ends Steven Thrash
Strength and Conditioning Coach Eric Overland
FACILITY INFORMATION
Shotwell Stadium Information (Football)
Surface: Field Turf
Workouts/Special Services: Visiting teams may arrange workouts by contacting
John Houser. John can be contacted during normal business hours at (325) 674-2924. Prompt completion and return of the visiting team worksheet form should facilitate most arrangements.
Locker rooms: The visiting team locker room is located in the south end of the stadium with direct access to the field.
Parking: Team buses and equipment trucks will park at the Southeast of the Stadium for practice and for the game. Arrangements for other vehicles accompanying the team buses are to be made in advance with John Houser. Officials: Officials for home games are assigned by the Commissioner of the Southland
Conference unless noted otherwise by game contract. Officials are requested to report to the stadium two and one half hours before game time per Southland Conference regulations.
Rules: NCAA Division I-A, FCS and Southland rules shall apply.
Uniforms: Uniforms will be left up to the discretion of the home team.
Bench Area: Bench passes are submitted by the ACU sports information department
Bench Passes: Per NCAA regulations, a maximum of sixty (60) sideline passes are to be used for non-uniformed personnel.
Visiting Team Tickets: Visiting team will call will be on the Northeast side of the stadium and all visiting seating is located on the east side of the stadium. Visiting team will call tickets must be sent to John Houser at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to kickoff.
Press Arrangements: Contact the Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations Lance
Fleming at 325-674-2693
Bands: Contact John Houser the Assistant AD for Marketing and Operations, 325-674-2924, two weeks before the game at ACU, if you plan to bring your band.
Cheerleaders/Mascots: Cheerleaders and mascots will be required to observe the safety policies adopted by ACU. Personnel will enter (in uniform) at the Northeast side of the stadium.
Ticket Prices: Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for kids 18 and under and can be purchased at acusports.com or by calling 888-695-0888 ACU WOMEN’S SOCCER
Office Phone: 325-674-2735
Head Coach: Casey Wilson
FACILITY INFORMATION
ACU Soccer complex - WOMEN’S SOCCER
Surface: Natural grass (120 yards X 75 yards)
Locker rooms: Are located north of the soccer complex in the soccer and softball coaches facility
Warm-up Time: For information about scheduling early practice times please contact John
Houser at (325)-674-22924
Officials: Assigned by the Southland Conference.
Rules: NCAA Division I rules shall apply.
Uniforms: Up to the discretion of the home team
Bench Area: The visiting team will be seated on the bench west of the scorer's table.
Parking: Visiting team buses and fans can park in the south parking lot directly next to the fields
Tickets: There is no charge for ACU soccer games, all fans are admitted free of charge ACU BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF
Men's Basketball Staff
Office Phone: 325-674-6853
Head Coach Joe Golding
Assistant Coach Brian Burton
Assistant Coach Brette Tanner
Women's Basketball Staff
Office Phone: 325-674-6853
Head Coach Julie Goodenough
Assistant Coach Jarod Newland
Assistant Coach Kendra Hassell
FACILITY INFORMATION
Moody Coliseum Men’s and Women’s Basketball
Game Site: Moody Coliseum
Locker Rooms: The visiting team locker room is located on the Northeast side of the arena, in the Money Recreation Center
Officials: Assigned by the Southland Conference
Rules: NCAA Division I and Southland Conference rules shall apply.
Uniform: Discretion of the home team.
Bench Area: The visiting team will be seated on the bench south of the scorer's table
Half-Time: Halftime will be fifteen (15) minutes in duration.
Parking: Visiting team bus will park on the north side of the arena. Will Call Tickets: Visiting team will call is located at the North ticket booth of Moody
Coliseum. All Visiting team will call tickets must be emailed to John Houser at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the event
Warm-up Time: For information about scheduling early practice times please contact John
Houser at 325-674-2924
Ticket Prices: Tickets are $10 for adults and kids 18 and under are $5. Tickets can be purchased online at acusports.com or by calling 888-695-0888
ACU VOLLEYBALL COACHING STAFF
Office Phone: 325-674-6853
Head Coach: Kellen Mock
Assistant Coach: Ijeoma Moronu
FACILITY INFORMATION
Game Site: Moody Coliseum
Locker Rooms: The visiting team locker room is located on the Northeast side of the arena, in the Money Recreation Center
Officials: Assigned by the Southland Conference
Rules: NCAA Division I and Southland rules shall apply.
Uniform: Discretion of the home team.
Bench Area: The visiting team will be seated on the bench north of the scorer's table
Parking: Visiting team bus will park on the north side of the arena.
Will Call Tickets: Visiting team will call is located at the North ticket booth of Moody
Coliseum. All Visiting team will call tickets must be emailed to John Houser at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the event
Warm-up Time: For information about scheduling early practice times please contact John
Houser at 325-674-2924.
Ticket Prices: Tickets are $5 for adults and kids 12 and under get in for free. Tickets can be purchased at acusports.com or by calling 888-695-0888 SOFTBALL COACHING STAFF
Office Phone: 325-674-2323
Head Coach Bobby Reeves
Assistant Coach Debby Abbott
FACILITY INFORMATION
POLY WELLS FIELD
Surface: Clay infield, natural turf outfield
Field Dimensions: 200'-220'-200' (right to left)
Locker rooms: Are located south of the softball field in the soccer and softball coaches facility
Rules: All NCAA Division I and Southland Conference rules shall apply.
Parking: Buses – Team buses can park in the south parking lot directly next to the field.
Bench Area: The visiting dugout is on the first base side.
Will Call Tickets: Visiting team will call is located at the East ticket table at the main entrance.
All Visiting team will call tickets must be emailed to John Houser at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the event
Warm-up Time: For information about scheduling early practice times please contact John
Houser at 325-674-2924
Ticket Prices: Tickets are $5 for adults and kids 12 and under get in for free. Tickets can be purchased at acusports.com or by calling 888-695-0888
BASEBALL COACHING STAFF
Office Phone: 325-674-2323
Head Coach Britt Bonneau
Assistant Coach Brandon Stover
FACILITY INFORMATION
CRUTCHER SCOTT FIELD
Surface: Natural grass with grass infield
Field Dimensions: 340'-375'-400'-375'-340' (right to left)
Locker room: The Visiting team dressing room is on the west side of the stadium
Rules: All NCAA Division I and Southland rules shall apply.
Parking: Team buses can park on the west side of the stadium
Bench Area: The visiting dugout is on the third base side.
Will Call Tickets: Visiting team will call is located at the West Ticket Booth at the main entrance. All Visiting team will call tickets must be emailed to John Houser at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the event
Warm-up Time: For information about scheduling early practice times please contact John Houser at 325-674-2924
Ticket Prices: Tickets are $5 for adults and kids 12 and under get in for free. Tickets can be purchased at acusports.com or by calling 888-695-0888
ATHLETIC TRAINING INFORMATION
Head Athletic Trainer Adam Ybarra
325-674-2230
Assistant Athletic Trainer Brian Welch
325-674-2506
Assistant Athletic Trainer Jenny Scruggs
325-674-2506
To: All Visiting Teams
When athletic teams visit, you will be provided with water, ice, etc. In most cases a staff and/or
Student-Athletic Trainer will meet you offering any additional assistance. Please contact the full- time staff if you have any special needs during your visit. The training rooms will be open for your use, if you notify the full time staff before your arrival. PHONE NUMBERS
Note: All Area Codes (325)
Crutcher Scott press box: 674-6934
Ticket Sales: 888-695-0888 or 325-674-CATS
Teague SEC fax: 674-6857
Sports Information Fax: 674-2689
Elmer Gray press box: 674-6947
Moody Coliseum Fax: 674-6857
Training Room fax: 674-4822
Emergency Numbers
Campus Police: 674-2305
Abilene City Police: 673-8331
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office: 674-1300
Abilene Regional Medical Center: 428-1000
Hendrick Medical Center: 670-2000
Address:
Abilene Christian University Athletics
ACU Box 27916
Abilene, Texas 79699-7916 ACU Preferred Vendor Dining Options Schlotzsky’s Deli (325) 672-9500 1018 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene, TX 79601
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Directions to Abilene Christian University
From DFW - Take I-20 west to Abilene. Exit Highway 351. Go West on 351 (Ambler Ave.). Turn left onto Judge Ely Blvd. ACU is on your right.
From Midland/Odessa - Take I-20 East to Abilene. Exit Pine Street. At the split take Treadway. Turn left on E.N. 16th (also known as E.N. 13th). ACU is several blocks east on the left.
From Austin - Take Highway 183 North to Brownwood, turn left at stoplight onto 84/67/377, passing through Brownwood and Bangs. At Santa Anna, continue on Highway 84 as the road curves. As you enter Abilene on Highway 84, the road becomes Treadway Blvd. Go straight on Treadway for several miles until you reach E.N. 13th (also known as E.N. 16th). Turn right. ACU is several blocks east on the left.
From San Antonio - Take I-10 West to Junction. Take 83 North to Abilene. Coming into Abilene, on Highway 83/84, the road becomes Treadway Blvd. Go straight on Treadway for several miles until you reach E.N. 13th (also known as E.N. 16th). Turn right. ACU is several blocks east on the left.
From Houston - Take Highway 6 to Hempstead. Take Highway 36 through Brenham, Temple, Gatesville and Comanche. Coming into Abilene on Highway 36, turn right onto Judge Ely Blvd. at the light. At the third traffic light on Judge Ely, ACU is on the left.