Event: NCCAA VICTORY BOWL - Football National Championship
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2014
Site: Historic Barron Stadium -Rome, Georgia
Game Time: 12:00 noon EST
Host: The Championship Foundation/Rome Host Committee
Host Committee Chair: Bob Berry, Co-Chair 706-802-7870 (cell) 706-291-8853 (office) [email protected]
Bill Peterson, Co-Chair 404-229-2051 (cell) 706-233-7469 (office) [email protected]
Ticket Information: Tickets will be sold at the gate. General Admission: $15
NCCAA Staff on Site: Dan Wood – Executive Director [email protected]
Jerry Malone – Director of Membership & Compliance [email protected]
Kelly Wood – Director of Community Relations [email protected]
Allie Johns – Media & Communications Coordinator [email protected]
Stuart Lenning – Director of Advancement [email protected]
Lindsey Landgrebe – Advancement Coordinator [email protected] ROME HOST COMMITTEE
Championship Week Coordinator: Ann Hortman, Rome Sports Commission (cell) 706-266-4304 (office) 706-295-5576 [email protected]
Christian Service Project: Jordan Green, Shorter University [email protected]
Championship Breakfast: Greg Major, Chick-fil-A [email protected]
Downtown Liaison: Elaine Abercrombie, Greene’s Jewelers [email protected]
Facility Manager: Richard Garland, Rome/Floyd Parks & Recreation Dept. - [email protected]
Football Operations: Phil Jones, Shorter University [email protected]
Bob Stinchcomb, Darlington School [email protected]
Game Day Special Programs: Jim Williams, GA Northwestern Technical College [email protected]
Game Plan 4 Life Coordinator: David Mathis, Georgia Highlands College [email protected]
Media Coordinator: Jim O’Hara, Shorter University [email protected]
Public Relations & Marketing: Dawn Tolbert, Shorter University [email protected]
Souvenirs: Fine Designs www.finedesigns.com
Sports Information & Publications: Matt Green, Shorter University [email protected]
Team Hotels/Meals: Ann Hortman, Rome Sports Commission [email protected]
Team Security: Rusty Blair, City of Rome Police [email protected]
Kyle York, City of Rome Police [email protected]
Treasurer: Randy Bowen, Owens & Bowen, CPA [email protected]
Member at Large: Charles Warner – Community Volunteer
Who to call for what
Ann Hortman, Greater Rome CVB, Championship Week Coordinator: Can pretty much answer question surrounding all activities for Championship Week, and if she doesn’t know, she can find the answer! [email protected] Cell: 706-266-4304 Office: 706-295-5576 or Direct line: 706-236-4550.
For additional information on traveling Georgia’s Rome, please contact
Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau 402 Civic Center Drive Rome, GA 30161 706-295-5576 1-800-444-1834 [email protected] www.romegeorgia.org
Medical Information
Hospital – Medical/Emergency Services:
Floyd Medical Center 304 Turner McCall Blvd. Rome, GA 30161 706-509-5000
Redmond Regional Medical Center 501 Redmond Road NW Rome, GA 30165 706-291-0291
Orthopedic: Rome Orthopedic Clinic- Dr. Charlie May 100 Three Rivers Drive NE Rome, GA 30161 706-292-0040
Dentist: Hortman & Carney Dental Dr. Kyle Carney & Dr. Bob Hortman 15 Professional Court SW Rome, GA 30165 706-291-0555
Broadcasting
This year's game will include multi-view camera angles, great commentary and a fantastic production from our guys at Tourbeau Sports.
The game/portal for fans to WATCH LIVE and ORDER PPV to watch can be found at the following link: http://portal.stretchinternet.com/tourbeau/
Fans, friends, families and coaches can purchase the official game film video of the entire game on our website at this link: http://www.tourbeausportsgroup.com/video-downloads---orders.html
Official Championship Lodging
Headquarters for the NCCAA Victory Bowl Football Committee:
Hawthorn Suites 110 West Second Avenue Rome, GA 30161 706-378-4837
Host Property for North Greenville University:
Holiday Inn Express Country Inn & Suites Sarah Cargle, Sales Manager Sarah Cargle, Sales Manager 35 Hobson Way 15 Hobson Way Rome, GA 30161 Rome, GA 30161 706-232-0021 (hotel) 706-232-3380 (hotel) 706-232-3380 (Sarah) **Special rate for fans: $92
Additional Hotels
America’s Best Value Inn 706-235-1717 Best Western Executive Inn 706-234-3161 Comfort Inn 706-802-1223 Comfort Suites 706-232-6055 Country Inn & Suites 706-232-3380 Days Inn 706-295-0400 Hawthorn Suites 706-378-4837 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 706-232-0021 (Team Hotel/limited availability) Quality Inn 706-291-7797 LaQuinta Inn & Suites 706-291-1034 Rodeway Inn 706-314-1115
Other lodging properties are listed at www.romegeorgia.org
For individuals traveling to Rome and for additional information contact: Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-444-1834
Ticket Information
Tickets are general admission, and available at the ticket booth located at the main entrance of Historic Barron Stadium, day of game. Ticket booth opens at 10:00am. Tickets are $15. Students with a valid Shorter University or North Greenville University student ID admitted free!
Game Day Seating Policies: All seating at Historic Barron Stadium is general seating. Shorter University will be on the West Third Street side of the stadium. North Greenville University will be on the West Fifth Street side of the stadium. However, the main gate on West Third will be the only gate open for the game.
Game Day Parking
Historic Barron Stadium is unique that it is located in the heart of Downtown Rome. There are parking areas adjacent to the stadium on West Third Street and West Fifth Street. Do NOT park in the Floyd Medical Center parking lot. It is acceptable to park in the Harbin Cancer Center lot on the corner of Second Avenue.
Stadium Facilities
Ambulance- Located on the front concourse closest to the main home gate
Concessions – Concession stands are located beneath the stands
Emergency Paging – Press Box
Entry Gates - Stadium Gates will open at 10:00am
Lost and Found – Main Gate Ticket Booth
Merchandising and Licensing - Fine Designs will be located under the West Third Street stands
Team Entrances – Locker rooms are located on the Visitors Side of the stadium, West Fifth Street
Wheelchair Seating – ramp is located on the Second Avenue side of the Home Stand, with reserved area for wheelchairs
2014 NCCAA Victory Bowl November 22, 2014
Thursday, November 20
Team arrival in Rome
5:00p Check-in - Host hotels will have rooms ready for check-in. North Greenville University - Holiday Inn Express Shorter University - home
6:30p Dinner BBQ Dinner for both teams, hosted by Score International and Hoss Johnson at Barron Stadium
Practice Sessions – Practice facilities will be available for the teams at Darlington School (North Greenville University) and Shorter University (Shorter).
Friday, November 21
8:00a Chick-fil-A Championship Breakfast – Presented by Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House. Guest speakers – Head Coaches from each team Location: Winthrop-King Center, Shorter University Campus
9:00a-11:30a Christian Service Project – (Official Travel Party) Teams will be having a friendly “can drive” competition at local grocery stores. Food will be donated to Rome Action Ministries. North Greenville University Offense: East Rome Wal-Mart; Defense: Kroger Shorter University Offense: West Rome IGA; Defense: Armuchee Food Lion
12:00n-1:45p Lunch - hosted by Shorter University (Austin Moses Room) Shorter University Campus 12:00n-1:00p – North Greenville University On their own – Shorter University
1:00p - 5:30p Practice Sessions / Team Meetings
*Shorter University will be meeting at Shorter, North Greenville at team hotel
Stadium Walk-through – Both teams will hold a pre-game walk-through at Barron Stadium on Friday afternoon. Scheduled times are as follows:
North Greenville University 1:15p-2:45p – Walk-through at Barron Stadium
Shorter University 3:00p-4:30p – Walk-through at Barron Stadium
6:30p -9:00p “Welcome to Rome” Dinner North Greenville University – Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church Shorter University – Shorter University – Ledbetter School of Business
Saturday, November 22
8:00a Team Breakfast - North Greenville University – Holiday Inn Express Shorter University – Shorter University
9:45a Teams depart for Barron Stadium 9:45a – North Greenville University 10:00a – Shorter University (Times subject to change based on coach’s preference)
10:00a Ticket booths open at Historic Barron Stadium - Game Tickets $15. Game Day Programs will be available inside the stadium - $5.
10:30a Radio Remote and Tailgate Show (Rome Radio Partners)- Front Plaza
11:30a VIP Hospitality Tent opens inside the stadium Hosted by Shorter University Office of Advancement
12:00n Kick-Off – Historic Barron Stadium –downtown Rome, West 3rd Ave/Second Avenue.
Presentation of Colors – Rome High School Air Force Jr ROTC National Anthem - Jim O’Hara
Half-Time Presentation of “Game Plan 4 Life” High School Awards & special recognitions
Post-Game NCCAA Victory Bowl Presentation
*Pizza will be provided for each team, post-game in the locker room