DINOS ATHLETICS VISITING TEAM GUIDE 2014-2015
University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW. Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………………………….2
Dinos Athletics Contact List………………………………………………………………………..3
Dinos Athletics Coaching List………………………………………………………………………4
General Information………………………………………………………………………………….5-6
Accommodations – Host hotel Vehicle Rental Parking – U of C campus Ticket Prices Video Promotional Time-outs Media Laundry Services
Competition Venues………………………………………………………………………………….7-9
Directions to competition venues Jack Simpson Gymnasium Father David Bauer Arena West Varsity Soccer pitch/Hawkings Field/Field#7 McMahon Stadium University of Calgary campus map
Medical Services………………………………………………………………………………..……10-12
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CONTACT LIST
MAIN OFFICE (403) 220-2680 DEPARTMENT FAX (403) 210-8187
Director of Athletics Ron Woutila [email protected] (403) 220-3409
Associate Athletic Director, Events/Clubs Mike Boyles [email protected] (403) 220-4413
Assistant Athletic Director, Operations & Communications Ben Matchett [email protected] (403) 220-8143
Director of Development Lisa Robertson [email protected] (403) 220-7249
Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Megan Kurcwal [email protected] (403) 220-7208
Development Advisor Alex Molotsky [email protected] (403) 220-7207
Athlete Services Coordinator Teresa Penner [email protected] (403) 220-6803
Finance Officer Sheila Earl [email protected] (403) 220-8670
Multimedia & Communications Coordinator Lindsay Franco [email protected] (403) 220-5082
Development Coordinator Robyn Gies [email protected] (403) 220-5944
Administrative Assistant Minjeong Kim [email protected] (403) 220-2903
Head Athletic Therapist Bonnie Sutter [email protected] (403) 220-7036
Athletic Therapists Kerri Downer [email protected] (403) 220-7036
Campus Security (24 Hrs) (403) 220-5333
Mailing Address: Dinos Athletics Faculty of Kinesiology University of Calgary KNA147, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
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DINOS ATHLETICS COACHING STAFF
Basketball (M) Dan Vanhooren (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3437
Basketball (W) Damian Jennings (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3433
Field Hockey Henri Meyer (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-7800
Football Blake Nill (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3417 Greg DeLaval (Assistant Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3423
Hockey (M) Mark Howell (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3401
Hockey (W) Danielle Goyette (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-8807 Tara Hammer (Assistant Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-2541
Rugby (W) Simon Chi (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-5181
Soccer (M) Brian McDonnell (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 827-7645
Soccer W) Troye Flannery (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 827-3000
Swimming (M/W) Mike Blondal (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-5981
Track & Field/ Doug Lamont (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-2429 Cross Country
Volleyball (M) Rod Durrant (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-7008
Volleyball (W) Natalie Schwartz (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3427
Wrestling (M/W) Mitch Ostberg (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-8677
DINOS COMPETITIVE CLUBS Baseball – [email protected] Women’s Fastball – [email protected] Golf – [email protected] Ringette – [email protected] Rowing – [email protected] Men’s Rugby – [email protected] Synchro Swimming – [email protected] Tennis – [email protected]
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General Information
ACCOMODATIONS – Host Hotel
Four Points Sheraton Calgary West 8220 Bowridge Crescent NW Calgary, AB T3B 2V1 (Across from Canada Olympic Park, just off Trans-Canada Highway 16th Ave)
CONTACT: Sara Bibi Colbourne PHONE: (403) 202-4405 RESERVATIONS: 1-877-288-4441 FAX: (403) 288-4442 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.fourpointscalgarywest.com
Village Park Inn and Aloft 2359 Banff Trail NW Calgary, AB (Located in Motel Village east of McMahon Stadium)
The Four Points Sheraton Calgary West also offers guests the option to book with their sister hotel(s) in Motel Village – the Village Park Inn and Aloft.
CONTACT: Sara Bibi Colbourne
VEHICLE RENTAL Dinos Athletics preferred vehicle provider is Enterprise Rent-a-Car #157 64 Crowfoot Circle NW CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3 Tel. (403) 241-7053
PARKING – University of Calgary campus There is no free or complimentary parking on the University of Calgary Campus. Parking at McMahon Stadium and Father David Bauer arena is complimentary. At the University of Calgary visiting team vehicles can park in pay lots #10, #11 or #12 (accessed from 32nd Avenue at the Collegiate Blvd entrance to campus). Single entry rate is $7. For any special parking arrangements, contact Parking Services at [email protected]. Fans can park in several pay lots including Lots #10, #11, and #12 on Dinos game days.
For a map of the University of Calgary campus, go to: http://www.ucalgary.ca/map/
For Soccer, Rugby & Field Hockey , parking is available in Lot #59.
DINOS ATHLETICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PARKING TICKETS OBTAINED WHILE PARKING AT UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY.
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Ticket Prices: Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball $15 Adults $10 Senior $8 Youth (age 7 – 17) Free Children 6 and under Free U of C students
Soccer $10 Adults $8 Senior $5 Youth (age 7 – 17) Free Children 6 and under Free U of C students
Group tickets (10 or more) are available for Dinos football, basketball, hockey and volleyball events, and can be pre-purchased by calling (403) 220-7749. Group tickets will be available at the venue box office will call and recipients must have proper ID.
Group Ticket Prices: Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball $10 Adults $8 Senior $5 Youth (age 7 – 17)
Game day tickets are available at the event venue ticket office one hour prior to start of game. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.godinos.com For more information, visit goDINOS.com
VIDEO For video arrangements, please contact the appropriate Head Coach. Dinos Athletics provides video services for all league games as per Canada West requirements.
PROMOTIONAL TIME OUTS Please be aware that Dinos Athletics often utilizes promotional time outs per Canada West regulations at Dinos home games. These time outs are used for a variety of contests and promotions on the playing court and in the stands.
MEDIA All visiting team media questions or concerns should be coordinated through Ben Matchett, Assistant Athletic Director Operations & Communications at (403) 220-8143 or [email protected].
LAUNDRY SERVICES Team laundry can be taken to Kinesiology Client Services office (Kinesiology Block A) post game. Laundry will be available for pick-up the next day. Please see Dinos event staff for assistance.
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DIRECTIONS TO COMPETITION VENUES 1. Jack Simpson Gymnasium, Hawkings Field, West Varsity Soccer Pitch From North/South of Calgary: -Deerfoot Trail -West on 16th Avenue (Highway 1) -North on Crowchild Trail -West on 32nd Avenue -South on Collegiate Boulevard
From Calgary International Airport: -North on Barlow Trail -West on Airport Trail -South on Deerfoot Trail -West on 16th Avenue (Highway 1) -North on Crowchild Trail -West on 32nd Avenue -South on Collegiate Boulevard
Jack Simpson Gymnasium (Volleyball/Basketball) – located in the Kinesiology Complex on the west end of campus
Hawkings Field (Field hockey) Field #7 (Rugby) & West Varsity Soccer Pitch – located immediately west of Olympic Oval
2. McMahon Stadium (Football) 1817 Crowchild Trail NW -Follow directions above -From 16th Avenue, turn north on University Drive -Stadium on east side of road/team entrance at southwest corner
3. Father David Bauer Arena (Hockey) 2424 University Drive NW -Follow directions above -From Crowchild Trail, turn west on 24th Avenue -Arena located at corner of University Drive and 24th Avenue NW
FACILITY: JACK SIMPSON GYMNASIUM
TEAM ROOMS Visiting team rooms (KNB 87 and 88) are made available at all volleyball and basketball events. Your room will be made available 1 hour prior to game time. Although staff will lock the door, the rooms will NOT be monitored. It is recommended that any valuables or personal items be brought to the bench. ***Dinos Athletics is not responsible for belongings left in the room***
SHOWER FACILITIES / TOWELS Shower facilities are available in the general men’s and women’s locker room in the Kinesiology Building Block A (Red Gym) across from the Client Services Desk. Towels are also available at the Client Services Desk. A player/coach must present either a government issued ID or credit card at the Client Services Desk in order to obtain the bag of towels. The ID or credit card will be given back to the coach or player once the bag of towels is returned to the desk. Visiting teams will be charged $5 for each towel that is not returned. For more information please contact 403-220-5029.
GAME DAY PRACTICES Visiting teams will be provided with one hour of exclusive gym time on each day of competition. Whenever possible these practices will be held in the Jack Simpson Gym, however due to scheduling conflicts and weekends with multiple events, practices may be held in the Red or Gold Gyms in the Kinesiology A block.
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Visiting team head coaches will be sent an email confirmation for their practice times. If you do not receive an email please contact Mike Boyles [email protected]
Practice Times Basketball Volleyball Fridays: 10-11am Visiting women 10 – 11am Visiting women 11-12pm Dinos women 11-12pm Dinos women 12-1pm Visiting men 12 – 1pm Visiting men 1-2pm Dinos men 1 – 2pm Dinos men
Saturdays: 10-11am Visiting women 10 – 11am Visiting women 11-12pm Dinos women 11 – 12pm Dinos women 12-1pm Visiting men 12 – 1pm Dinos men 1-2pm Dinos men 1 – 2pm Visiting men
**These practice times are subject to change and will be confirmed with visiting teams prior to game day**
Practice balls will be provided.
JACK SIMPSON BOX OFFICE Dinos box office for volleyball and basketball events is located inside the North entrance to the Olympic Oval and Kinesiology building block B. Box office opens one hour prior to first game.
Parking Paid parking is available in lot #10, 11 and #12.
FACILITY: FATHER DAVID BAUER ARENA LOCKER ROOMS Visiting locker rooms are managed by the City of Calgary Recreation staff at Father David Bauer Arena. Keys are provided for visiting teams. Access locker rooms from the West entrance to Father David Bauer Arena. ***Dinos Athletics is not responsible for belongings left in the room***
BOX OFFICE Dinos box office for hockey events is located in the main entrance to Father David Bauer arena (East). Box office opens one hour prior to game time.
Parking Free parking is available at Father David Bauer arena for most Dinos home games. Conflicts with parking will arise during Calgary Stampeder home events.
FACILITY: WEST VARSITY SOCCER PITCH / HAWKINGS FIELD / FIELD #7 (Rugby) West Campus Way LOCKER ROOMS There are no team or locker rooms available at the West varsity soccer pitch, Hawkings Field, and Field #7. Teams should come prepared.
BOX OFFICE Dinos box office for soccer events is located at West Varsity Soccer Pitch. Box office opens one hour prior to first game. Paid parking is available in lots #10 and 59.
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FACILITY: McMAHON STADIUM 1817 Crowchild Trail NW
LOCKER ROOMS Visiting locker rooms are managed by the McMahon Stadium facility staff. Keys are provided for visiting teams. Access to locker rooms is from the Southwest entrance to McMahon Stadium. ***Dinos Athletics is not responsible for belongings left in the room***
BOX OFFICE Dinos box office at McMahon Stadium is located on the East side of McMahon Stadium. Box office opens one hour prior to first game. Free parking is available at McMahon Stadium (East side access by Crowchild Trail).
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY CAMPUS MAP
Field #6 – Hawkings Field (Field Hockey) Field #7 – Rugby Field #8 – West Varsity Soccer Pitch
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To: Visiting Teams Head Therapist of the Canada West Conference
From: University of Calgary Athletic Therapy Group Bonnie Sutter CAT(C), Head Athletic Therapist Kerri Downer CAT(C), Chris Linder CAT(C), Christine Dixon, CAT(C)
Date: August 1, 2013
R.E.: 2013-2014 Visiting Team Medical Information
The following information will clarify the medical and therapy services available during your stay the University of Calgary. We operate out of the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre and welcome you to drop by or call if you and questions or concerns.
Field Services The host therapist or student therapist will discuss the venue specific emergency action plan with the visiting medical staff prior to competition. A copy of this will be supplied to the visiting team.
If you do not have a therapist traveling with your team, we can arrange for one of the students to work with your team. Costs associated will be billed according to Canada West Medical Policy and Procedures. If these services are required please give 1 week notice. Visiting teams must provide any supplies utilized. If you arrive without medical personal, your team will be billed for care regardless.
Physicians will be on site for all Football, Men’s hockey, Women’s Rugby and Wrestling events. In the unfortunate event that an urgent emergency situation occurs, the host physician will take charge of the situation and the care of the athlete will be transferred to the hosting U of C medical Team.
Emergency transportation will be arranged through the City of Calgary EMS located just off the campus. Non –emergency transport will be the responsibility of the visiting team.
There will be no host medical services provided during optional team practices prior to competition.
All urgent and non-urgent injuries will sent to the Foothills Hospital Emergency room located just off the main campus. Field and Emergency Ice, ice bags, and water, will be supplied to visiting teams. It is
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Supplies expected visiting teams will travel with their own water bottles.
Towels will be supplied to visiting teams. This will be arranged through the team manager not specifically athletic therapy group. In some cases, however this may be the same person.
A trauma kit will be on site for all competitions mandated by the Canada West Policy and Procedures.
For contact and collision sports, a spine board and accessories will be on site. However, boarding will only be performed in cases of urgent emergency, and if there are appropriately trained and practiced individuals to handle such situations.
Crutches and knee braces will be made available in the case of injury. It will be expected the crutches will be returned or replaced by the visiting team the next possible outing between our two institutions. Athletes will be given an invoice for the knee brace they are sent home in of which they can submit to their insurance.
All visiting teams must travel with their provincial health care numbers and emergency contact information. On-site physicians reserve the right to refuse non-urgent medical care if the athlete’s medical number is not produced. Athletes who have Quebec health care will be asked to pay for medical services in this province and submit to Quebec Health individually. Please discuss this with your athletes prior to competition.
Any costs associated with the destruction of any medical equipment (e.g. coolers, plinths, bikes, etc….) by the visiting team due to vandalism or misuse will be billed to the visiting team’s athletic department. Training Room For events in the Jack Simpson Gym, B20 will be the taping and first aid room will be available for your use. The host therapist for football, hockey, soccer, and rugby venues will notify you upon arrival as to where the designated first aid room is. All field sports will have a table under a tent on the sidelines. Clinical Services Access to the Athletic Therapy clinic housed in the Sport Medicine Center will be granted only during regular treatment hours.
Clinical Services cont. Treatment of visiting athletes will be provided during regular clinic hours at no cost when requested by written referral, and when clinical load allows. Advanced notification of 2 days in needed for this service.
Access to the Sport Medicine Centre will be granted to the Certified Athletic Therapist or Licensed Physiotherapist where time and space is available.
The Athletic Therapy clinic is open Monday through Friday. However due to fluctuations of clinic hours through out the year, please check clinic availability prior to travel.
Any Extra Services such as Massage Therapy, Chiropractic, etc. will be
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by appointment only and the regular fee will apply to all athletes. This can be organized through the University Health Services at 403 220-9355.
Physician Services Physician review at the U of C Sport Medicine center will be organized through the Athletic Therapy Group. Please contact one of the Athletic Therapist if this service is needed.
In cases that the Sport Medicine Physician is unavailable, University Health Services or the Market Mall Walk-in clinic can be accessed in the case of non-urgent review issues.
Injury Communication Host medical staff will complete an injury report form for any injured athlete reviewed at the competition.
Medical Clinics University of Calgary Sport Medicine Center 376 Collegiate Blvd, Roger Jackson Center for Health and Wellness 220-8518 (hrs. 8am-4:30pm)
University of Calgary Health Services 3rd Floor MacEwan Hall 220-9355 (hrs. 8:30am-4:30pm) Market Mall Walk In Clinic 104 4935 40 Ave N.W. 247-2253
Pharmacy Varsity Drugs 2nd Floor MacEwan Hall, University of Calgary 282-0100
Pharmacy cont London Drugs 3630 Brentwood Road (Brentwood Mall) 571-4933
Shoppers Drug Mart (24 hours) Northland Mall 1790 1632 14th Ave. N.W. (store entrance faces 16th Ave.) 289-6761
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University of Calgary Sport Medicine Phone List
Head Athletic Therapist Bonnie Sutter [email protected] (403) 220-7975 (o)
Assistant Athletic Therapists Chris Linder (403) 220-7036 (o) Kerri Downer [email protected] (403) 220-7125 (o) Christine Dixon [email protected] (403) 220-7125 (o)
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U of C Athletic Therapy Clinic (403) 220-7065 (clinic) U of C Sport Medicine Center (Physician) (403) 220-8518 U of C Sport Medicine Center (Massage) (403) 220-8232 U of C Health Services (403) 220-9355 Market Mall Walk-In Clinic (403) 247-2253 Foothills Hospital Emergency Room (403) 220-1315
Varsity Physicians Dr. Preston Wiley, Head Varsity Physician (403) 220-8518 (o) Dr. Brian Benson, Football Physician (403) 220-8518 (o) Dr. Victor Lun, Men’s Hockey Physician (403) 220-8518 (o) Dr. Nick Mohtadi, Orthopedic Surgeon (403) 220-8518 (o) Dr. Trevor Trinh (403) 220-8518 (o)
Campus Security (403) 220-5333 (on campus EMS activation) EMS 911 (off-campus EMS activation ie. Football, Hockey)
We look forward to being your hosts and hope that you have a safe, enjoyable stay in Calgary!
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