General Information Administration About Southern Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports: Location: Ashland, Oregon Matt Sayre Founded: 1882 (541) 552-6273 • [email protected] Enrollment: 5,000 President: Dr. Mary Cullinan Assistant Director of Athletics/SID: Bobby Heiken Nickname: Raiders (541) 552-6824 • [email protected] Colors: Red and Black National Affiliation: NAIA (Region I) Administrative Assistant: Rhonda Bergh Conference: Cascade Collegiate (541) 552-6772 • [email protected] Head Athletic Trainer/SWA: Kelly Mason Mailing Address (541) 552-6042 • [email protected] University Department of Athletics Game Management: Daniel Cecchini 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard (541) 552-6801 • [email protected] Ashland, OR 97520 Equipment: Fred Fozzard Athletics Telephone: (541) 552-6772 (541) 552-6040 • [email protected] Fax: (541) 552-6543 Campus Safety & Security: (541) 552- Head Coaches 6258 Men’s Basketball: Brian McDermott (14th year) (541) 552-8554 • [email protected]

Athletics Facilities Women’s Basketball: Lynn Kennedy (5th year) Indoor Events: Roy W. McNeal Pavilion (541) 552-6044 • [email protected] Football, Track & Field: Raider Stadium Soccer: University Field Cross Country/Track and Field: Brent Ericksen (2nd Year) Softball: University Field (541) 552-6500 • [email protected]

Ticket Prices Football: Steve Helminiak (4th year) Indoor Events: (541) 552-6659 • [email protected] • Reserved: $9 Women’s Soccer: Jon Clement (4th year) • General Admission: $6 (541) 552-6500 • [email protected] • Seniors, Children under 12: $3 Softball: Kim Fritts (4th year) Football: (541) 552-8285 • [email protected] • Reserved Seatbacks: $15 • General Admission: $10 Women’s Tennis: TBA • Seniors, Children under 6: $5 (541) 552-6563

Softball: Volleyball: Josh Rohlfing (3rd year) • General Admission: $5 (541) 552-6728 • [email protected] Wrestling: Mike Ritchey (15th year) Athletics Information (541) 552-6363 • [email protected] Official Web site: www.souraiders.com Cascade Conference Web site: www.cascadeconference.org Getting to SOU Athletics Facilities Barring special circumstances, all athletics contests are held on the SOU campus. Indoor events are held at Roy W. McNeal Hall, while outdoor events are held in close proximity to McNeal Hall at either Raider Stadium or University Field. Driving Instructions to McNeal Hall • Use Interstate 5 Ashland exit 14. • Drive west on Ashland Street (U.S. Hwy 66) approximately one mile through two sets of stoplights and turn right onto Siskiyou Boulevard (U.S. Hwy 99). • After about one block, turn right on Wightman St. • After one block, turn right on Webster ... McNeal Hall is a half-block on the left.

From I-5 Ashland Exit 19 or from downtown Ashland: • Proceed southeast on Siskiyou Boulevard (U.S. Hwy 99). • Turn left on Wightman St. • After one block, turn right on Webster ... McNeal Hall is a half-block on the left. Driving Instructions to Raider Stadium and University Field • Same as above, except remain on Wightman St. ... the facilities are on the right. Park in Lot #41. Campus Parking Campus parking regulations are enforced year-round. Please respect posted parking regulations. SOU will not be responsible for parking citations received when a vehicle is improperly parked and/or parked without a valid permit.

For Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling and Tennis: • Teams traveling by bus or van may unload or pickup personnel and equipment in front of McNeal Pavilion for a brief period of time so long as a driver remains with the vehicle at all times. • Offi cial team vehicles are to be parked in Lot #1 (adjacent to McNeal Hall). Bus parking is authorized in the spaces nearest to the Campus Security offi ce at the far west end of Lot #1. • Parking in Lot #1 on weekdays prior to 6 p.m. requires a meter permit or a guest parking pass, which is available in the athlet ics offi ce in McNeal Hall or at the Campus Secuity offi ce.

For Football and Soccer • Offi cial team vehicles may be parked along Stadium Street (adjacent to McNeal Hall and behind Community Television) but must not block traffi c or driveways in any way.

For Track & Field • Offi cial team vehicles may park in Lot #41 adjacent to Raider Stadium (along Wightman Street).

For Softball • Offi cial team vehicles may park in Lot #41. No parking on Iowa. Event Protocol Practice Sessions Availability of facilities for team practice sessions varies from day to day based on academic, SOU team and other needs. Please call Daniel Cecchini (541) 552-6801 at least 48 hours in advance to arrange practice times. Game Day All team areas are available two hours prior to start time. Dressing rooms are locked during athletics contests for security purposes. A game management representative will be assigned to unlock doors as needed and to assist with particular team needs/requests. Football Protocol Visitor Dressing/Meeting Room ...... McNeal Hall 020 120 minutes prior to kickoff ...... Raider Stadium opens to spectators 15 minutes prior to kickoff ...... PA announcer begins introductions 5 minutes prior to kickoff ...... Coin Flip 3 minutes prior to kickoff ...... National Anthem Volleyball Protocol Visitor Dressing Room ...... McNeal Hall 020 Visitor Meeting Room ...... McNeal Hall 114 60 minutes prior to scheduled match time ... McNeal Pavilion opens to spectators 60 minutes on scoreboard clock ...... Shared court, no hitting 19 minutes on scoreboard clock ...... Visiting team court 15 minutes on scoreboard clock ...... Home team court 11 minutes on scoreboard clock ...... Visiting team court 6 minutes on scoreboard clock ...... Home team court 1 minute on scoreboard clock ...... Introductions, National Anthem Between Games 2 and 3 ...... Possible 10-minute promotional break. Teams will have three minutes to warm up prior to Game 3.

Basketball Protocol Men’s Dressing/Meeting Room ...... McNeal Hall 011 Women’s Dressing Room ...... McNeal Hall 020 Women’s Meeting Room ...... McNeal Hall 114 Visitor Bench ...... North end of McNeal Pavilion (far wall side from entrance) 60 minutes prior to scheduled tip-off time ....McNeal Pavilion opens to spectators 5 minutes prior to scheduled tip-off time ...... Introductions, National Anthem Wrestling Protocol Visitor Dressing Room ...... McNeal Hall 006 60 minutes prior to scheduled start time ..... McNeal Pavilion opens to spectators 60 minutes prior to scheduled start time ..... Weigh-In (McNeal Hall 004) Warm-Up ...... McNeal Pavilion 7 minutes prior to scheduled start time ...... SOU team enters McNeal Pavilion for two-minute warm-up 5 minutes prior to scheduled start time ...... National Anthem, introductions 1 minute prior to scheduled start time ...... Captains to center of mat for coin fl ip; lights dim Soccer, Softball, Cross Country, Track & Field Visiting dressing rooms available in McNeal Hall, if needed. Sports Medicine Location and Availability The SOU athletic training room is located in McNeal Hall 012 (lower level - see building map). A Cer- tifi ed Athletic Trainer will be available on site for all home varsity contests. During events, the trainer or training staff is available either on or near the Raider team area.

If the visiting team trainer is unable to travel with the team, please let us know in advance and we will be pleased to assist your student-athletes. Please provide your own taping materials as well as a written request for any modality treatments that may be necessary. Please e-mail specifi c requests (see below).

Game Day Services The SOU sports medicine staff provides the following services in the training room before and after contests (and during events, if needed): • Electronic Modalities • Cryotherapy (ice bags, ice cups, whirlpool) • Hyrdrocollator

The visiting team bench or team area will be supplied with the following: • Water • Cups • Ice bags • Emergency equipment

Note: SOU does not provide shower towels for visiting teams.

Contact Information Training Room: McNeal Hall 012 • (541) 552-6827

Head Athletic Trainer: Kelly Mason [email protected] • (541) 552-6042 (offi ce) • 621-6366 (cell) • 488-0949 (home)

Assistant Athletic Trainer:

Yukio Kodaka [email protected] • (541) 552-6827

Lindsey Hodges (541) 552-6830 • [email protected]

Orthopedic Doctor: Dr. Hal Townsend • (541) 482-4533 (offi ce)

Ashland Community Hospital Emergency Room: (541) 482-2441

Pharmacies Rite Aid • 2341 Ashland St. • (541) 482-7406 • Open Mon.-Fri. 9-9; Sat. 9-7; Sun. 10-6 BiMart • 2280 Ashland St. • (541) 482-8191 • Open Mon.-Fri. 9-7; Sat. 9-6; closed Sunday Ashland Drug • 275 E. Main St. • (541) 482-3366 • Open Mon.-Fri. 9-7; Sat. 9-6; Sun. 10-6 Sports Information Game Statistics Paper copies of final statistics will be provided to head coaches shortly after the conclusion of each contest.

Statistics and the game story will be automatically posted at www.souraiders.com and supplied in electronic form to visiting team Sports Information Directors.

Internet Services Webcasts and audio of all home football, volleyball, wrestling and basketball contests are available at www.souraiders.com.

Fans can view up-to-the-moment “live” statistics for all home SOU volleyball, football and basketball events at www.souraiders.com.

Media Credentials Requests for press box and photography credentials should be made at least two days prior to the game. Preference for press space is given to media representatives who regularly cover Raider athletics.

Photography Policy Photographers are welcome at Raider sports venues under the following conditions: 1. The photographer must not enter designated team areas without prior permission. 2. The photographer must be with working media or SOU Athletics. 3. The photographer must not interfere with game officials or operatives. 4. Flash photography is prohibited. 4. Images of Raider sporting events may not be sold as “copyright” without express authorization of Southern Oregon University Athletics.

Lodging The following hotels are the offi cial lodging partners for SOU Athletics.

Flagship Inn • 1193 Siskiyou Blvd. • (800) 547-6414 Ashland Springs Hotel • 212 East Main • (888) 795-4545 Holiday Inn Express Ashland • 565 Clover Ln. • (541) 201-0202 Food & Miscellaneous Services The following businesses are located in close proximity to SOU and are reasonably priced. BOLD = Business fi nancially supports SOU Athletics.

Fast Food Restaurants Subway • corner of Siskiyou & Avery • (541) 488-2144 Quizno’s • corner of Siskiyou & Ashland St. • (541) 482-8600 Wendy’s • 1624 Ashland St. • (541) 488-4877 Giseppi’s Pizzeria • 1469 Ashland St. • (541) 482-5559

Sit-Down Restaurants Bonsai Teriyaki and Sushi (Japanese) • 2305 Ashland St. • (541) 482-2640 Standing Stone Brewing Co. (variety) • 101 Oak St. • (541) 482-2448 Senor Sam’s (Mexican) • 1634 Ashland St. • (541) 488-1262 Great American Pizza Co. (pasta) • 1448 Ashland St. • (541) 488-7742 Northwest Pizza & Pasta • 1585 Siskiyou Blvd • (541) 488-2080 Oak Tree Northwest (American) • 2510 Ashland St. • (541) 488-1434 Wiley’s World (Italian) • 1606 Ashland St. • (541) 488-0285 La Casa Del Pablo (Mexican) • 1193 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-5092 Wild Goose Cafe (American) • 2365 Ashland St. • (541) 488-4103 Mihama Teriyaki Grill • 1253 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 488-3530 Golden Dynasty (Chinese) • 1415 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 488-0077 Panda Garden (Chinese) • 1757 Ashland St. • (541) 482-2940 Vic’s Mongolian Bar-B-Que • 1662 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-5637 Chadwicks in the Rogue Regency • 2300 Biddle Road, Medford • (800) 535-5805

SOU Stevenson Union Food Court Elmo’s Grill (cafeteria) • (541) 552-6461 Subway Bento Express (Teriyaki) For food service and catering information, call (541) 552-6383

Grocery Stores Albertsons • 2301 Ashland St. Market of Choice • 1475 Siskiyou Blvd. Safeway • 585 Siskiyou Blvd.

Movie Theaters Ashland Street Cinemas • 1644 Ashland St. • (541) 488-4040 Varsity Theatre • 166 E. Main St. • 482-3321

Coin-Operated Laundries Ashland Main Street Laundromat • 370 E. Main • 482-8042 Henry’s Laundromat • 1656 Ashland St. • 482-0173 About Ashland, Oregon Ashland Facts Ashland Population: 21,000 Elevation: 2,000 Southern Oregon Average annual rainfall: 19.2 in. University is in Ashland, Average annual snowfall: 8.4 in. a town of 21,000 people nestled in an alpine set- Average Temperature ting at the base of the MONTH HIGH LOW Siskiyou Mountains. January ...... 48.1 31.5 Located 15 miles north February ...... 52.7 30.4 of the California border March ...... 60.6 37.3 April ...... 62.4 37.3 on Interstate 5 at the May ...... 76.2 44.7 south end of the Rogue June ...... 75.1 47.8 Valley, Ashland attracts July ...... 85.4 51.7 nearly 400,000 visitors each year August ...... 86.4 53.4 September ...... 78.5 46.0 for the world-famous Oregon October ...... 64.6 38.3 Shakespeare Festival, the lively November ...... 55.9 36.0 downtown, the meticulous Lithia December ...... 46.1 28.4 Park, the abundant theatre, and other events. The town features 60 lodging facilities and over 90 res- taurants. The area scenery, the colorful down- town, and the many boutiques, cafes, shops and stores provide a spectacular, culturally diverse environment.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Founded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival presents 11 plays in rep- ertory, five by Shakespeare and seven by other classic or contemporary playwrights. Its three The Shakespeare Festival’s theatres provide very different experiences: the 1,200-seat outdoor 1,200-seat Allen Pavilion. Elizabethan Theatre, similar in design to the Fortune Theatre of Gregory Leiber/Photo Quest Shakespeare’s time; the modern 600-seat Angus Bowmer Theatre; and a new, as yet unnamed 360-seat indoor theatre. Performances run from February to November.

Lithia Park Established in 1908, Lithia Park covers 100 acres along Ashland Creek at the center of downtown. The park plays a central role in the town’s character. Favored by walkers, joggers and lovers of nature, the park is a place of beauty and solitude. The park pro- Chris Markes vides manicured lawns, picnic areas, tennis courts, a Japanese garden, a rose garden, two duck ponds and groves of sycamore trees. Chris Markes Rogue Valley Attractions Other Attractions Medford • Oregon Caves National Medford, southern Oregon’s largest city and economic hub with a Monument (near Grants Pass) population of 63,100, is 14 miles northwest of Ashland on Interstate offers year-round tours of a 5. The city is home to the region’s largest shopping areas, includ- remarkable network of natural ing the Rogue Valley Mall. Delta, United, America West and Horizon underground chambers. Airlines service Medford’s Rogue Valley International Airport. • The Britt Festival (in Jacksonville) is a premiere Crater Lake outdoor music and performing Crater Lake, just 80 miles arts festival. Set in a natural from campus, is home to amphitheatre two blocks from the Oregon’s most spectacu- heart of Jacksonville, the festival lar natural feature and the attracts renowned artists to per- form under the stars each sum- state’s only national park. mer. Notable recent perform- The lake was formed 7,000 ers were Clint Black, Smokey years ago when Mount Robinson, Huey Lewis, Willie Mazama erupted and left Nelson and Howie Mandel. behind a six-mile-wide caldera that filled with • Cascade Mountain Range The Rogue Valley sits at the foot and snow runoff. The pristine mountain lake is the second-deepest of the Cascade range, which in North America with an average depth of 1,500-feet. features a series of stratovol- canoes stretching between The Rogue River British Columbia and northern Formed on the slopes of Crater California. Lake, the Rogue River is noted • Mt. McLoughlin (near for its steelhead and salmon fish- Medford), elevation 9,495, is one ing and whitewater rafting. The of the range’s older, dormant peaks. The summit is accessible river’s lower section was the first without ropes. to receive “Wild and Scenic” sta- • Mt. Shasta (southeast of tus by Congress in 1968. Ashland), elevation 14,162, is Adventure Photographic one of the tallest, most majestic Ski Area and potentially seismically active Located 20 minutes southwest of Ashland, the mountains. 7,500-foot Mount Ashland offers day and night skiing for most ability levels. Four chair lifts give access to 23 runs; the longest drop is 1,150 feet. The mountain averages 20 feet of snow at the summit with an average depth of 110 inches. The ski season runs from Thanksgiving through April. Chris Markes Jacksonville Jacksonville is a National Historic Landmark located 15 miles from Ashland and five from Medford. One of the West’s finest preserved examples of the 1850s gold rush, the town is one of only eight on the National Register of Historic Places. Attractions include gourmet restaurants, a quaint shopping district, historical museums, charming inns Chris Markes and over 80 Victorian-style buildings and homes constructed Mystical Mt. Shasta in the 1800s. McNeal Hall - Street Level McNeal Hall - Lower Level