GENEVA COLLEGE 2020-2021 VISITORS GUIDE
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Table of Contents
Geneva Quick Facts ...... 1
Contact Information...... 2
Athletic Facilities ...... 3
Campus Map ...... 4
Directions to On -Campus Venues ...... 5
Directions to Off -Campus Venues ...... 6
Airport Travel ...... 7
Ground Transportation ...... 7
Sports Medicine ...... 8
Tickets, Parking, Tailgating ...... 9
Facilities Request ...... 9
Sports Information & Media ...... ……10
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected] Welcome to Geneva College Athletics
The entire Geneva College Community welcomes you to our campus; we are committed to making your visit with us a welcoming, positive experience. To that end, we have developed this “Visitors’ Guide” to help orient you to our campus and provide contact information in the event you need assistance beyond your normal game-day needs.
Geneva sponsors 18 sports and has over 400 student-athletes who represent college both on and off the field of play. Our student-athletes are committed to serving both the Geneva community as well as the community at large.
It is important to us that your experience at Geneva is one of the best that you have on any campus that you visit. You are encouraged to use this resource guide and directory to help achieve that goal.
Blessings,
Andrew J. Fee Geneva College Athletic Staff [email protected] 724.847.6105
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected] Geneva College Quick Facts
Name: ...... Geneva College Location: ...... Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Nickname: ...... Golden Tornadoes Mascot:...... Turbo Founded:...... 1884 Enrollment: ...... 1,200 Colors: ...... Gold, White and Black Department Offices: ...... Metheny Fieldhouse Affiliation:...... NCAA Division III Conference: ...... PAC President:...... Dr. Calvin L. Troup Director of Athletics ...... Van Zanic Game Day Operations ………………………………………………...... Andrew Fee Director of Sports Information ...... Chris Matthews Head Athletic Trainer:...... Brian Nelson Department Mailing Address: ...... 3200 College Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Department Phone: ...... 724.847.6105 Website: ...... athletics.geneva.edu
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected]
A most up to date Athletic Staff Directory staff directory can be found on our website at: https://athletics.geneva.edu/staff-directory
NAME TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE
ADMINISTRATION
Van Zanic Director of Athletics [email protected] 724-847-6886
Becky Dittmar Assistant Director of Athletics [email protected] 724-847-6650
Andrew Fee Assistant Director of Athletics/Director of Operations [email protected] 724-847-6105
SPORTS INFORMATION
Chris Mathews Director of Sports Information [email protected] 724-847-6885
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Brian Nelson Head Athletic Trainer [email protected] 724-847-5003
Charity Longstreth Athletic Trainer [email protected] 724-847-5008
BASEBALL
Alan Sumner Head Baseball Coach [email protected] 724-847-6647
CROSS COUNTRY
Phil Thompson Head Cross Country Coach [email protected] 724-847-6761
FOOTBALL
Geno DeMarco Head Football Coach [email protected] 724-847-6650
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Jeff Santarsiero Head Men's Basketball Coach [email protected] 724-847-6653
MEN'S SOCCER
Gary Dunda Head Men's Soccer Coach [email protected] 724-847-5226
SOFTBALL
Van Zanic Head Softball Coach [email protected] 724-847-6886
WOMEEN’S & MEN'S TENNIS
Mandee Craft Head Tennis Coach [email protected] 724-847-6650
TRACK & FIELD
Phil Thompson Head Track and Field Coach [email protected] 724-847-6761
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Curt Conser Head Men’s Volleyball Coach [email protected] 724-847-6607
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Wendy Smith Head Women's Volleyball Coach [email protected] 724-847-6104
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected] Michael Grinder Head Women's Basketball Coach [email protected] 724-847-6651
WOMEN'S GOLF
Andrew Fee Head Men’s and Women's Golf Coach [email protected] 724-847-6105
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Linda Sumner Head Women's Soccer Coach [email protected] 724-847-6652
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected]
Athletic Facilities
Football ...... Reeves Field Capacity...... 6,500 Surface...... AstroTurf Basketball ...... Metheny Fieldhouse Capacity...... 2,500 Surface...... Hard Wood Volleyball ...... Metheny Fieldhouse Capacity...... 2,500 Surface...... Hard Wood Soccer ...... Merriman Athletic Field Capacity ...... 800 Surface...... Natural Grass Baseball...... 33rd Street Field Capacity ...... 500 Surface...... Natural Grass Softball ...... Bill and Rita Conrady Field Capacity ...... 300 Surface...... Natural Grass Tennis ...... Off Campus Location Surface...... Hard Track and Field ...... Merriman Track and Soccer Complex Capacity ...... 800
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected] Directions to Campus
From Interstate 76 westbound (PA Turnpike): Take exit #13 (Beaver Falls). Follow Route 18 south (toward Beaver Falls) about 3 miles to the college. Pass the second traffic light (Sheetz gas station/convenience store on right) and continue to go straight. At the third light, make a left turn onto 31st Street. Make a left into Lot A for guest parking. The Admissions office is located at the far end of the parking lot in the lower level of Alexander Hall.
From Interstate 80 in PA (eastbound - from Ohio): Take exit 4A. Follow I-376 east (old Toll 60) to exit #29 Chippewa. Turn right onto Route 51 north. At the 4th intersection, turn right onto Route 251 (Shenango Road). Go through one traffic light, at stop sign, turn right onto Route 251 (Oakville Road) continue on Route 251 east for 2½ miles, turn right at traffic light onto Route 18 South (Sheetz gas station/convenience store on right). At the next light, make a left onto 31st Street. Make a left into the Lot A for guest parking. The Admissions office is located at the far end of the parking lot in the lower level of Alexander Hall.
Southbound on Interstate 79 in PA (westbound): Take Exit #77 to enter I-76 (PA Turnpike). Take I-76 west (toward Ohio) to Exit #13 (Beaver Falls). From here, follow directions listed above from I-76 (PA Turnpike).
Northbound on I-79 in PA (westbound): Take Exit #77 to enter I-76 (PA Turnpike). Take I-76 west (toward Ohio) to Exit #13 (Beaver Falls). From here, follow directions listed above from I- 76 (PA Turnpike).
From Pittsburgh: Take Route 65 north (Ohio River Boulevard). Follow signs for Route 18 north into Beaver Falls. Proceed through downtown Beaver Falls and continue on Route 18 north to the intersection light at 31st Street. Make a right at the traffic light onto 31st Street. Make a left into Lot A for guest parking. The Admissions office is located at the far end of the parking lot in the lower level of Alexander Hall.
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Take the Parkway West toward the Pittsburgh International Airport and continue on I-376 (old Route 60 north). Take Exit #31 (Chippewa), which is the last exit before I-376 Toll (old Toll 60). Turn left at light onto Route 51 north. At the fifth traffic light (Burger King), turn right onto Route 251 (Shenango Road). Go through one traffic light, at stop sign, turn right onto Route 251 (Oakville Road). Continue on 251 east for 2½ miles, turn right at traffic light onto Route 18 south (Sheetz gas station / convenience store on right). At the next traffic light, take a left onto 31st Street. Make a left into the Lot A for guest parking. The Admissions office is located at the far end of the parking lot in the lower level of Alexander Hall.
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected] Directions to Athletic Venues off Campus
To Brady’s Run Park (Tennis Location) Brady’s Run Park 1 Brady’s Run Road Beaver, PA 15009
Directions from Campus: Starting at Geneva College Turn left at the light at the campus entrance. Bear right at the next light onto 8th Ave. Turn right onto 24th St. Turn left onto Steffin Hill Rd. Turn left onto Darlington Rd. Bear right onto School St. Turn right onto 8th St. Turn left onto Constitution Blvd. Turn right at the light onto Brady’s Run Rd. Turn left into the ice arena parking lot. Indoor courts are adjacent to the ice arena.
To Blackhawk High School (Tennis Location) Blackhawk High School 500 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Directions from Campus: Starting at Geneva College Turn right at the light at the campus entrance. Turn left at the next light onto 37th St. Turn left onto Shenango Rd. Turn right onto Darlington Rd. Turn left onto Blackhawk Rd. Turn right onto McClain Rd. (courts visible by this point) Turn left at high school entrance.
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected] Airport Travel and Ground Transportation
AIRPORT TRAVEL Pittsburgh International Airport (Moon Township, PA) Pittsburgh International Airport is 23 miles southeast of Geneva College. Pittsburgh International Airport 1000 Airport Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15231 412.472.3525 www.flypittsburgh.com
GROUND TRANSPORTATION AGENCY PHONE NUMBER
Alamo (800) 327-9633 Avis (412) 472-5200 Budget (800) 527-0700 Dollar (800) 800-4000 Enterprise (412) 472-3490 Hertz (800) 654-3131 National (412) 472-5045 Payless (412) 472-3100
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected] Game Day: Sports Medicine and Facilities Request/Walk Through
GAME DAY SPORTS MEDICINE If your athletes require some form of treatment prior to playing and a certified athletic trainer is not traveling with the team, please provide a letter from your office regarding what treatment is to be provided. Also, please let us know in advance what arrangements we need to make to accommodate your team. If your athletes need to be taped prior to their game, please provide a stocked athletic training kit with necessary supplies. Available equipment for treatments includes: • Moist heat • Electrical stimulation • Whirlpools • Ultrasound • Game-ready compression
Supplies Available During the contests, the following supplies will be provided: • A five or ten gallon cooler of water • Ice chest with ice bags • Cups • Biohazard waste disposal • Any additional supplies upon request by the athletic trainer The following emergency equipment will be available upon request/need during a competition: • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) • Spine board & neck immobilizer • Crutches • Vacuum & sam splints • First-aid supplies and sundry items • Taping & treatment tables
Visiting Football Teams Home football games are played at Reeves Field on Geneva's campus. The playing surface is field turf. Your locker room is adjacent to the athletic training room in Metheny Fieldhouse. Prior to the game, you may enter the athletic training room for anything that you may need. For each game, the visiting sideline will have the following items: • At least 30 gallons of water • Ice chest with ice bags • Cups • Biohazard waste disposal During football games, the team physician and an ambulance will be on the sideline to assist you should a situation arise.
Further questions can be directed to: Brian Nelson, Head Athletic Trainer Geneva College Phone: 724.847.5003 Email: [email protected]
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected] NEAREST MEDICAL CENTER Heritage Valley Medical Center 1000 Dutch Ridge Rd. Beaver, PA 15009
GAME DAY: FACILITIES REQUEST/WALK THROUGH Teams may request practice time, walkthrough/shoot around time, no later than 72 hours (3 days) in advance of a contest. Any request made later than that may not be honored. Also, some requests may not be granted due to conflicts in scheduling for other events at the college. We will make the best effort possible to accommodate all requests.
Practice: Visitors will be allowed one practice (if approved) at the facility prior to the contest. Ice and water will be available in the training room during regular office hours.
Walkthrough: The facility will be game ready for your walkthrough (if approved). Ice and water will be available in the training room during regular office hours. Please contact Andrew Fee to schedule times. He can be reached at 724.847.6105 or [email protected]
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected] Game Day: Tickets, Parking and Tailgating
TICKETING INFORMATION Gates or doors open 90 minutes prior to the start of any athletic event. Only cash will be accepted at ticket windows. Football $6 General Admission Adult FREE General Admission Seating: Geneva Students, Faculty and Staff with current Geneva ID, and children 10 and under Basketball FREE of Charge Volleyball FREE of Charge PARKING INFORMATION - FOOTBALL Spectator parking lot located adjacent to route 18 and is located at college entrance. Team bus parking is accessible behind Metheny Fieldhouse.
Geneva College DOES NOT SANCTION THE CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CAMPUS; NOR DOES IT SANCTION THE VIOLATION OF FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW. At Reeves Field, tailgating is permitted with food and non-alcoholic beverages before the game. Tailgating may not occupy multiple spots that will be needed for parking or be directly in the middle of the roadway. Individuals are responsible for all persons who came in their vehicle and are tailgating with them prior to the event. Conduct: Individuals attending athletic events at Geneva College are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner consistent with the nature and character of the college. Persons acting in a disrespectful, disruptive or disorderly manner may be asked to leave the premises and may not return. Students may also be charged with a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Smoking Policy: All Geneva facilities and athletic events prohibit smoking of any kind.
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected] Game Day: Sports Information and Media
The following policies and procedures are put in place to help serve the needs of media while complying with NCAA rules and regulations regarding student-athlete privacy and access. The Sports Information Office coordinates all publicity and promotional needs of the Geneva College Department of Athletics. For more information or further questions, feel free to contact: Andrew Fee Game Day Ops. Phone: 724.510.8945 Email: [email protected]
Chris Mathews Sports Information Phone: 724.847.6885 Email: [email protected]
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Andrew Fee ...... cell phone 724.510.8945……...... e-mail: [email protected] 2020-2021