TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Facts/About Our Name ______3
Blazer Classic Schedule of Events ______4
Athletic Department Contact Information ______5
General Information ______6-7
Hotels ______8
Restaurants ______9-10
QUICK FACTS
Founded: 1969
Enrollment: 17,330
President: Dr. Ray Watts
Athletic Director: Mark Ingram
Faculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Frank Messina
Conference: Conference USA
Nickname: Blazers
Mascot: Blaze
Colors: Forest Green and Old Gold
Stadium: BBVA Compass Field (1,500)
ABOUT OUR NAME
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has been an autonomous member of the University of Alabama system since 1969, and has had an intercollegiate athletic program since 1977. UAB is sometimes confused with the University of Alabama (Crimson Tide), which is located in Tuscaloosa; while this is inevitable, it is important to note that the two are indeed separate institutions.
In addition, the UAB name is often altered by various media, opponents, merchandise, etc.
Please note that there are only two correct versions of our name, the acronym “UAB,” or the full “University of Alabama at Birmingham.” In addition, the Associated Press sports stylebook now uses UAB on first reference, not Alabama-Birmingham
We are
UAB University of Alabama at Birmingham
We are not: Alabama-Birmingham, Ala.-Birmingham, UA-Birmingham or U.A.B.
3 BLAZER CLASSIC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (as of September 24, 2020)
Thursday, October 15, 2020
2:00pm Course Opens for Preview
6:00pm Course Closes
Friday, October 16, 2020
6:30am Packet Pick Up Begins
7:45am Women’s 6k Green 8:15am Men’s 8k Green 8:50am Women’s 6k Gold 9:20am Men’s 8k Gold 9:55am Women’s 6k Open 10:25am Men’s 8k Open
*Schedule of arrival to course to be distributed closer to race – based on your race time. Race seedings will be posted on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Teams will be asked to report no earlier than 90 minutes to your scheduled race.
*Participants will be called to the start line 5 minutes prior to race
4 CONTACT INFORMATION PERSONNEL (Area Code 205 | Email @UAB>EDU)
ADMINSTRATION CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK STAFF Athletic Director Head Cross Country Coach Mark Ingram Matt Esche 934-0766 (office) 319-321-7942 | [email protected]
Senior Associate Athletic Director Head Track & Field Coach Dan Carlson Kurt Thomas 996-5813| [email protected] 910-2183 | [email protected]
GAME MANAGEMENT Assistant Coach Assistant Manager/ Jordon Andreassen Athletic Operations & Facilities 934-7257 | [email protected] Laura Waldrop – Cross/Track Contact 996-9429 (office) MEDIA RELATIONS 910-7762 (cell) Hailee Roe [email protected] 934-0722 | [email protected]
Senior Director/ SPORTS MEDICINE Athletic Operations & Facilities Associate Athletic Director/ Brendan Dwyer Sports Medicine 864-6269 |[email protected] Bryan Koch 934-7588| [email protected] TICKET OFFICE Assistant Athletic Dir. Ticket Sales & Service Chris Curtis 934-3172 (office) [email protected] EMERGENCY (Dial 911 for all Emergencies) Birmingham Fire Department 250-7575 Birmingham Police Department 328-9311 UAB Police Department 934-3535 UAB Hospital 934-4011 UAB Hospital Emergency Room 934-5105 Alabama Poison Control 800-462-0800
5 GENERAL INFORMATION
ATHLETIC TRAINING: Athletic Training will be on site to assist when necessary. Water will be provided , but NO CUPS will be available. All participants are REQUIRED to have their own water vessel to fill own their own. No electric modalities will be available on site. For contact, see ‘Staff”
COURSE MAPS: Will be sent to all participating members.
COURSE LOCATION: Veterans Park 4800 Valleydale Rd Meadowbrook, AL 35242
COVID-19 PROTOCOL: At a minimum, all participants are required to complete PCR Testing within 72 hours prior to the competition. All teams will be sent a letter describing in detail the requirements for participation. There will also be an affidavit completed and returned to Dan Carlson confirming negative results.
All participants will be supplied a disposable mask that is REQUIRED to wear to the start line. It will be worn for warm-ups at the start line. The official will notify participants when they can remove the mask and place on the ground behind their start box. Masks will be picked up and disposed by a UAB staff member. All Coaches and Staff must have a on a face covering at all times. No Mask – No Participation
ENTRY INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS: -All team and unattached entries will be completed through Direct Athletics www.directathletics.com
All unattached athletes must gain permission from meet director Matt Esche – [email protected] or 319-321-7942.
Credit Card Payments are recommended. If check is necessary, please send to the following address: UAB Cross Country Office Attention: Matt Esche Ullman 336 1212 University Birmingham, AL 35924 Please make checks payable to ‘UAB Cross Country.’
6 LOCKER ROOM AND SHOWER FACILITIES: None will be provided.
PARKING: Please see course map.
PACKET PICK UP: Packet pick up will begin at 6:30am on Friday, October 16, 2020. Schedule of arrival to course to be distributed closer to race – based on your race time. Race seedings will be posted on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Teams will be asked to report no earlier than 90 minutes to your scheduled race.
RACE TIMES: 7:45am Women’s 6k Green 8:15am Men’s 8k Green 8:50am Women’s 6k Gold 9:20am Men’s 8k Gold 9:55am Women’s 6k Open 10:25am Men’s 8k Open
RESULTS Results will be posted at www.uabsports.com and www.xpresstiming.com - For results or sports information related inquiries contact Hallie Roe, see ‘Staff’
TICKETS No spectators will be allowed at the Blazer Classic. This event will be participants, coaches, and working staff only.
TIMING The Blazer Classic will be timed by Xpress Timing.
7 RECOMMENDED HOTELS (Area Code 205)
Downtown/Southside Area Hilton* Hotel Highland @ Five Points 808 20th Street South 1023 20th Street South 933-9000 271-5800
Sheraton Birmingham* Homewood Suites 2102 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N. 1016 20th Street South 324-5000 703-9920
The Westin* 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N. 307-3600
Highway 280/Inverness Area Birmingham Marriott* Hilton Birmingham 3590 Grandview Pkwy Perimeter Park* 968-3775 8 Perimeter Park South 967-2700
Homewood/Wildwood Area Aloft Birmingham* Courtyard by Marriott-Homewood 1903 29th Avenue South 500 Shades Creek Parkway 874-8055 879-0400
Drury Inn & Suites Hilton Garden Inn 160 State Farm Pkwy 520 North Wildwood Circle 940-9500 314-0274
Denotes Full Service Hotel - *
***UAB Preferred Vendors Indicated in Bold***
8 RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS (Area Code 205)
Uptown (Walking Distance to Sheraton Birmingham & The Westin) Your Pie Cantina Laredo 2311 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N. 2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N. 202-5598 502-0915
Mugshots Grill & Bar Octane Coffee & Bar 2311 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N. 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N. 933-7575 545-5076
The Southern Kitchen & Bar Subway 2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N. 2105 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N. 278-7270 397-7827
Texas de Brazil Todd English P.U.B. 2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N. 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N. 588-8333 307-3700
Downtown/Southside (UAB) Domino’s Pizza Dreamland BBQ 2109 6th Avenue South 1427 14th Avenue South 320-0220 933-2133
Taco Mama The Fish Market 707 Richard Arrington Blvd S. Ste 103 611 21st Street South 644-8355 322-3330
Full Moon BBQ Jimmy John’s 535 25th Street South 1919 11th Avenue South 324-1007 933-2425
Melt Birmingham Newk’s Express Café 4105 4th Avenue South 611 Richard Arrington Blvd. S. 917- 5000 323-0992
Post Office Pies Slice Pizza & Brew 209 41st Street South 725 29th Street South 599-9900 715-9300
9 Taziki’s 301 18th Street South 731-9001
Highway 280/Inverness Carraba’s Italian Grill The Cheesecake Factory 4503 Riverview Parkway 236 Summit Blvd 980-1016 262-1800
Full Moon BBQ Buffalo Wild Wings 4635 Highway 280 East 4507 Riverview Pkwy 991-7328 991-1955
Logan’s Roadhouse Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 100 Resource Center Pkwy 3500 Grandview Pkwy 981-9950 582-5083
Homewood/Wildwood Chicken Salad Chick Chili’s Grill & Bar 1830 29th Street South 209 State Farm Pkwy 637-5578 942-3129
Cocina Superior DeVinci’s 587 Brookwood Village 2708 18th Street South 259-1980 879-1455
Five Guy’s Burger & Fries Full Moon BBQ 585 Brookwood Village 337 Valley Avenue 414-8459 945-9997
Jackson’s Bar & Bistro Michael’s Steaks & Seafood 1831 28th Avenue South 1903 29th Avenue South 870-9669 871-9525
Zoe’s Kitchen 1830 29th Avenue South 870-1100
***UAB Preferred Vendors Indicated in Bold***
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