Dear Visiting Team,
Dear Visiting Team, We are pleased to welcome you to DeKalb, Illinois, home of Northern Illinois University and Huskies Stadium. We look forward to hosting your institution’s participating athletes, coaches, official representatives, and spectators on our campus during the upcoming football season. NIU is committed to a high standard of athletic excellence and we support good sportsmanship embracing the Huskies traditions for all home contests.
In an effort to assist you with the planning of your upcoming trip to DeKalb and to make your stay more enjoyable, please use this Visiting Team Guide as a valuable resource. Inside the guide you will find helpful information regarding game day procedures, travel amenities, and contact information for appropriate personnel. If you require special needs that have not been addressed within the guide, please give us a call a few weeks in advance so we can assist you. We also ask that you please complete the travel form and send back to us prior to your arrival on campus.
Best of luck to you in the upcoming football season and we will see you on game day!
Sincerely,
Sean T. Frazier Associate Vice President / Director of Athletics
1 2015 NIU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
09/05/15 vs. UNLV DeKalb, Ill. 6:30 pm
09/12/15 vs. Murray State DeKalb, Ill. 2:30 pm
09/19/15 at Ohio State Columbus, Oh. 2:30 pm
09/26/15 at Boston College Chestnut Hill, Mass. TBA
10/03/15 at Central Michigan * Mount Pleasant, Mich. 2:00 pm
10/10/15 vs. Ball State * DeKalb, Ill. TBA
10/17/15 at Miami (Ohio) * Oxford, Oh. 1:30 pm
10/24/15 vs. Eastern Michigan * DeKalb, Ill. 2:30 pm
11/03/15 at Toledo * Toledo, Oh. 7:00 pm
11/11/15 at Buffalo * Buffalo, N.Y. 7:00 pm
11/18/15 vs. Western Michigan * DeKalb, Ill. 7:00 pm
11/24/15 vs. Ohio * DeKalb, Ill. 6:30 pm
Marathon MAC Championship Game
12/04/15 MAC Championship Game Detroit, Mich. 7:00 pm
2 Location: DeKalb, IL (65 miles west of Chicago) Founded: 1895 Enrollment: 21,138 Nickname: Huskies Colors: Cardinal and Black Athletic Affiliations: NCAA Division I Conference: Mid-American Conference President: Douglas Baker Athletic Director: Sean T. Frazier
Intercollegiate Sports Include:
Baseball, Basketball (Men’s and Women’s), Women’s Cross Country, Football, Golf (Men’s and Women’s), Gymnastics, Soccer (Men’s and Women’s), Softball, Tennis (Men’s and Women’s), Volleyball, Track and Field, Wrestling
ATHLETIC LOGOS MAC LOGO UNIVERSITY LOGO / SEAL
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3 Sean T. Frazier Rod Carey Associate V.P./Director of Athletics Head Coach/Football 815.753.9473 815.753.7370
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Lisa Stocksdale Ryan Sedevie Mike Valentine Sr. Administrative Assistant Sr. Assoc. AD/ Football Equipment Mgr. 815.753.9473 Collegiate Advancement 815.752.8409 [email protected] & External Affairs [email protected] 815.753.0639 Jay Vickers [email protected] BAND Sr. Assoc. AD/ Dr. Thomas Bough Sports Administration EVENT MANAGEMENT Dir. of Athletic Bands 815.753.1801 Susan Hansfield 815.753.7978 [email protected] Asst. AD [email protected] 815.753.9544 Debra Boughton [email protected] CHEERLEADING Sr. Assoc. AD/Business Affairs Heather Bennett 815.753.9541 Matt Gonzalez Cheer Coordinator [email protected] Director of Facility Operations 708.227.5460 815.753.9590 [email protected] John Cheney [email protected] Sr. Assoc. AD/Facilities & Events COMMUNICATIONS Ops. FOOTBALL OFFICE Donna Turner 815.753.1801 Matt Lipman Assoc. AD/Communications [email protected] Asst. AD/Football Operations 815-753-9513 815.753.8406 [email protected] Jerome Rodgers [email protected] Sr. Assoc. AD/ MARKETING Compliance & Administration Dan Wolfe Morris White 815.753.9611 Asst. Dir of Football Ops/Video Asst. AD/Marketing & [email protected] 815.753.8484 Game Experience [email protected] 815.753.0800 Melissa Dawson [email protected] Sr. Assoc. AD/Director of SAASS Matt Kuehl 815.753.1727 Assoc. Athletic Trainer TICKET OPERATIONS [email protected] 815.753.4839 Chris Radford [email protected] Asst. AD 815.752.6800 [email protected] 4 COACHES BOOTH The visiting team coaches booth is located at the North end of the Press Box Level of Huskie Stadium. The booth can accommodate 6-8 coaches. The elevator to the press box is located in the middle of the west side of Huskie Stadium, and can only be accessed by exiting the interior of the stadium. The elevator will be held with 2:00 minutes remaining in the half and at the end of the game for coaches.
COACHES COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Huskie Stadium has eight dry-pair telephone lines available for your team’s use. In addition, two ring down telephones are available. All headphone communication questions should be directed to Mike Verbic at 815-753-6684.
CREDENTIALS AND PARKING PASSES Credentials will be distributed by Donna Turner, Associate Athletics Director – Athletics Communications ([email protected]) approximately 2 weeks before the game.
The visiting team will receive the following credentials and parking passes:
Credentials 60 Bench 10 All-Access (Athletic Administration, president, etc.) 8 Coaches’ Booth (Media) 4 Coaches’ Video (Media)
Parking Passes 3 Lot 32 Parking Passes (for equipment truck, vans, and/or vehicles accompanying team escort) Will park in Lot 32 adjacent to Huskie Stadium 4 Lot 33 Parking Passes (Athletics Administration, president, etc.) Please see parking map on page 11.
All additional requests for media credentials (radio, media relations, other institutional personnel) also should be submitted to [email protected]. Credentials must be displayed by all personnel other than uniformed players, cheerleaders, mascot, and band members.
ELEVATOR The elevator to the press box is located in the middle of the west side of Huskie Stadium, and can only be accessed by exiting the interior of the stadium. The elevator will be held with 2:00 minutes remaining in the half and at the end of the game for coaches.
5 EQUIPMENT TRUCK PARKING The equipment truck can be parked on the South end of the Huskie Stadium in close proximity to the locker room. Game day parking is located in a parking lot directly across the street from Huskie Stadium. The equipment truck must be moved to the designated parking area 2 hours prior to game time, and can return to begin loading at the beginning of the 3rd quarter. Any accompanying vehicles must park in the designated parking lot at all times. Parking passes will be distributed and must be displayed.
GAME DAY POLICE ESCORT The NIU Police Department will provide a police escort for the team on game day. The escort will meet the team at the Tollway exit at Annie Glidden Road at the time indicated on the enclosed Football Team Information Form (page 9). Please feel free to contact NIU Police Dispatch at 815-753- 1212 to confirm details and special requests.
LOCKER ROOM SET UP/ACCESS The locker room is generally open the day prior to the game dependent on home soccer and other events. One large locker room is provided for coaches and athletes. On game day, the locker room will be supplied with towels, ice, game programs, and soft drinks (2 cases of bottled water and 5 cases of Gatorade).
MEDICAL INFORMATION Water, cups, towels, ice bags, and biohazard supplies will be provided during practices and competition. The athletic trainer on site will also supply an AED, airway kit, spine board, splint bag, crutches and first aid kit. For more information or to coordinate specific medical needs, contact Matt Kuehl, Associate Athletic Trainer, at [email protected] or (815) 753-4839.
The nearest hospital is Kishwaukee Community Hospital located at: One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 756-1521
Post Game Meals Please see the list of NIU preferred vendors on pages 14-15. Tables will be provided for serving post game meals upon request.
Post Game Press Conference The post game press conference is held in the academic suite of the Yordon Center at the North end of Huskie Stadium. NIU Game Management staff will drive coaches and players to the press conference, via golf cart.
6 PRE-GAME MEETING A pre-game meeting will be held 1 hour and 45 minutes prior to kick off in the Official’s Locker Room - Huskie Stadium Room #107. Attendees will include home game management, team liaisons from each institution, the game referee or his designee, public safety/security officials, clock operators, replay official and the TV liaison. The agenda will include general game management and emergency procedures.
PRACTICE Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium is generally avaliable after 5 pm for visiting walk through / practice the day prior to the game. Please contact Matt Gonzalez, Director of Facility Operations, at 815-753-9590 or [email protected] to confirm avaliability.
VISITING TEAM RADIO The visiting team radio booth is located on the Press Box level of Huskie Stadium at the North end. A television and stat monitor are provided.
TICKET DISTRIBUTION Visiting team tickets are located in Section A of Huskie Stadium. Visiting team tickets are distributed outside Gate 1 of Huskie Stadium. A table and chair will be provided. Contact Chris Radford, Assistant Athletic Director Ticket Operations at [email protected] or 815-752-6866.
TEAM BENCH The visitor’s bench area is located on the press box side (West) of the field. Please refer to the stadium map on page 8.
VIDEO/FILM INFORMATION Camera positions are located behind the scoreboard and on the roof at the 50 yard line. All crews must adhere and comply with NIU safety guidelines. A member of our Media Services Department will be available for the video crews to make sure they understand our safety guidelines and positions for filming.
Visiting Athletic Director Suite The visiting Athletic director’s suite is located on the Press Level (Level 3) of the Huskie Stadium Press Box. The enclosed suite can accommodate 4-6 guests, and is located at the north end of the Press Level. Accommodations for this suite can be made through Lisa Stocksdale, Senior Administrative Assistant, at 815-753-9473 or [email protected] prior to arrival.
VISITING TEAM BUS PARKING The NIU Police escort will direct the buses to park on the south end of Huskie Stadium directly outside of the visiting team locker room along Stadium Drive South. There is room to park 4 buses. The buses will drop off and then be directed to park in the NIU Transportation Lot. NIU Police will escort the buses back to Stadium Drive South at the start of the 4th quarter.
7 8 Please complete and return this form to Matt Gonzalez @ [email protected] or fax to (815) 753-7700 no later than 5 days prior to your institution’s game versus NIU (Please include all requested information if applicable)
NAME OF INSTITUTION GAME DATE ______
TRANSPORTATION Flight Carrier/Airline: ______Airport: ______Flight Number: ______Arrival Time: ______Arrival Date: ______
Bus Company: ______Number of Buses:______Size of Equipment Truck: ______Arrival of Equipment Truck – Date:______Time:______Equipment Manager: ______Cell Phone #:______
ACCOMODATIONS Team Hotel:______
REQUESTED PRACTICE TIME Date:______Time:______Anticipated Arrival Time:______
CONTACT INFORMATION Travel Contact: Phone: (O) ______(C) ______E-mail: ______Advance Personnel: Phone: (O) ______(C) ______E-mail: ______Ticket Office Rep: Phone: (O) ______(C) ______E-mail: ______
GAME DAY Equipment Mangers/Trainers Arrival Time:______# of Vehicles for Managers/Trainers:______Team Arrival Time:______# of Vehicles (excluding buses):______*The NIU Police Department will provide a police motor escort at the team’s arrival time listed above. Please feel free to contact 815-753-1212 to confirm details and special needs.
Police/Security Personnel Accompanying Team:______Post Game Meal Vendor:______Estimated Time of Delivery: ______9 HUSKIE STADIUM
10 11 2015 NIU GAME MANAGEMENT INTERRUPTED GAME PROCEDURES
The following is from the MAC severe weather policy. The information below will be posted throughout the locker room on game day. If there are any questions, please contact Matt Gonzalez, NIU Game Management prior to your visit.
DELAYED GAME DUE TO LIGHTNING: (Prior to kickoff) When lightning is detected within eight (8) miles of the competition site, the start of the competition shall be immediately delayed by NIU Game Management, with both teams returning to their locker rooms. The competition may be resumed after 30 minutes of no detected lightning strikes within an eight mile radius of the competition site. Following this 30 minute delay, there may be a 10 minute warm-up period. In addition, the band will be given 10 minutes following the teams’ warm-up period for pre-game activities and the National Anthem unless TV dictates otherwise.
• 30:00 minute time starts in the press box after the last detected lightning strike. • After 30:00 minutes of no detected strikes, the game clock will be set to 10:00 minutes and started.
CLOCK EVENT *10:00 Teams will be directed to take the field for warm-up 0:00 Teams return to locker rooms *10:00 Clock is reset to 10 minutes: Marching Band and National Anthem 0:00 Teams re-take field for kickoff
*Please note: If at all possible, NIU Game Management will attempt to kick off on time provided that a minimum of 10 minutes be given for team warm-ups and exactly 10 minutes for the band.
SUSPENDED GAME DUE TO LIGHTNING: (After the game has officially started) When lightning is detected within eight (8) miles of the competition site, the competition shall be immediately suspended by the referee, in consultation with NIU Game Management. Both teams will return to their locker rooms. The competition may be resumed after 30 minutes of no detected lightning strikes within an eight mile radius of the site.
• 30:00 minute time starts in the press box after the last detected lightning strike. • After 30:00 minutes of no detected strikes, the game clock will be set to 10:00 minutes and started.
CLOCK EVENT 10:00 Teams will be directed to take the field for warm-up 0:00 Teams return to locker rooms 12 DRIVING INFO From the West Use either Interstate 90 when driving From I-90: Exit onto State Route 20 East. From 20 from the East or West; Interstate 39 East, take SR 47 South to SR 38. Take SR 38 West when driving from the North or South. approximately 15 miles to DeKalb. Both are toll roads that require exact From I-88: Take Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) change or IPass/EZ Pass. and go north two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln Highway) west to athletic facilities. I-88, I-90, and I-294 are toll roads. From the East Annie Glidden Road exit requires a From I-90: Exit onto SR 47 South. Take SR 38 West $2.10 exact change only cash toll or approximately 15 miles to DeKalb. From I-88: Take IPass/EZ Pass are accepted. Peace Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north Road exit requires a $1.50 exact two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln change only cash toll or IPass/EZ Highway) west to athletic facilities. Pass. From the South From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to ARRIVING BY AIR Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north DeKalb is within easy driving distance two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln from Chicago Rockford International Highway) west to athletic facilities. Airport, as well as O’Hare and From SR 23: Travel north to SR 38 (intersection of 4th Midway International Airports in St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb). Turn left (West) Chicago. on SR 38 and continue past the main entrance to campus, past Annie Glidden Rd. Chicago Rockford International From the North Airport From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to 866.359.7331 Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38(Lincoln O’Hare International Aiport Highway) west to athletic facilities. 773.686.2200 From SR 23: Travel south to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb). Turn Midway Airport right (West) on SR 38 and continue past the main 773.838.0600 entrance to campus, past Annie Glidden Rd. 13 Applebee’s Fatty’s Pub & Grille Molly’s 2411 Sycamore Road 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy. 1000 W. Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115 DeKalb, IL 60115 DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 748-32 (815) 758-7737 (815) 517-0335 applebees.com fattysniu.com
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