Soka University of America Athletics Visiting Team Guide 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Contact Number: 949)480-4273
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Soka University of America Athletics Visiting Team Guide 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Contact Number: 949)480-4273 www.sokaathletics.com Welcome to Soka University of America It is our pleasure to have you visit our campus and the beautiful surrounding city of Aliso Viejo, CA. This letter should help inform you about SUA and the various services that we provide for our visiting teams. The Soka University of America campus offers free parking. No parking permit is required the day of your game/meet. For soccer and track & field teams; bus loading and unloading is available for you at the top of the hill located directly above the track & field and soccer field facility. For swimming teams; your bus may drop you off in front of the Soka University Gymnasium. We ask that after your team is dropped off, if traveling by bus, have that bus proceed to park in parking lot “A” unless directed otherwise by a Soka University security guard. If traveling by vans, you may park in the parking lot B parking structure. For visiting soccer teams, upon you arrival to campus, please call 949) 480-4273 as we will send a recreational center employee to greet you and show you to the visiting team locker room, as well as the athletic training room facility, and answer any other questions you might have. Post-match showers & towels will be provided if requested no later than one week in advance to your scheduled match. During your time at Soka University, our athletic trainers are here to provide the most professional athletic training services to you and your student-athletes. The Athletic Training Room is located within the Soka Gymnasium, Room 136B. If a member of your medical staff will not be traveling with the team, or if you have any special needs, please contact us in advance. If any of your athletes need treatment prior to their competition/game please provide a signed letter from your institution’s Certified Athletic Trainer with the athlete’s name and desired treatment. This letter can be emailed or faxed at the latest, one day prior to competition day. If you have any questions or concerns that arise during your stay, please feel free to contact our Athletic Director Mike Moore, or our Assistant Director of Athletics Erica Baldaray. Thank you and welcome. - Soka University of America Athletic Department Soka University of America Athletics Quick Facts Institution Soka University of America Founded 2000 Address Enrollment 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo CA 92656 Nickname Lions Colors Royal Blue, Gold, White Affiliation National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Conference Cal Pac (Soccer/Cross Country/Golf) PCSC (Swimming & Diving) A.I.I. (Track & Field) Athletics Facilities Recreational Facility Soka Aquatics Center Soka Track & Field Stadium Lion’s Den Soccer Stadium Soka University Gymnasium Soka Tennis Courts President Daniel Habuki Athletic Director Michael Moore Asst. Athletic Director/ Sports Information Director Erica Baldaray Department Phone 949)480-4273 Department Fax 949)480-4093 Men’s Varsity Programs Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field Women’s Varsity Programs Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Golf Map of Athletic Facilities at Soka University of America Soka University of America Campus Map Athletics Administration & Staff Contact Information (949)480- @soka.edu Mike Moore Athletic Director EXT. 4155 mmoore Erica Baldaray Assistant Director of Athletics/SID EXT. 4273 ebaldaray Bethany Lobo Rec. Sports / Operations EXT. 4153 blobo Jenny Carrillo Head ATC EXT. 4449 jcarrillo Nicole Murzen Asst. ATC EXT.4449 nmurzen Adam Crossen Head Coach, Swimming EXT. 4426 acrossen Andrew Crowell Asst. Coach, Swimming EXT. 4343 acrowell Gigi Freeman Head Coach, Track &Field/XC EXT. 4477 rcharlson Patrick Boivin Asst. Coach, Track &Field/XC EXT. 4329 pboivin Dave McLeish Head Coach, Women’s Soccer EXT.4248 dmcleish Wendy Espejel Asst. Coach, Women’s Soccer EXT. 4415 wespejel Ian Eggleston Head Coach, Men’s Soccer EXT.4175 ieggleston Kaveh Razaghi Asst. Coach, Men’s Soccer EXT.4169 krazaghi General Information for Visiting Teams Locker Rooms: Locker rooms are located in the Soka University Recreational Gym Facility within the first floor of the Athletic Department. Each team will have a visiting team/meeting room provided to them (excluding tournaments) as long as they have notified the athletic department a minimum of one week in advance of their visit that they would like to utilize the locker rooms. These locker rooms also have dry and wet bathrooms, vanities and showers. Showers and towels will only be provided upon request up to 1 week prior to your competition. Media Relations: The sports information office serves as a link between the Soka University athletes, coaches, administrators and the media. The Sports Information office attempts to provide timely and accurate coverage of Soka Lions events by coordinating interviews, servicing the information needs of a reporter, and by maintaining statistics, photos, and historical records. An electronic copy of statistics will be sent via email to the visiting teams coach(es), sports information director and Conference SID after the conclusion of the game/match/meet. Prohibited Items: There is a no-tolerance alcohol policy at all Soka University athletic events. SUA is dedicated to upholding a high standard of sportsman-like conduct; therefore the use of noisemakers is also prohibited. If these items are seen they will be confiscated; if a person is under the influence of alcohol, they will be escorted off the premises. If the individual(s) are under the age of 21, security will be immediately called. There are no dogs allowed on either the Soka University Track & Field facility and in the Lion’s Den soccer stadium. We ask that all pets remain on the path at the top of the facility entrance at all times. Food Services: The Dining Hall at SUA features a variety of from-scratch entrees at each meal, a full salad bar, made-to order delicacies, deli, full beverage bar, and fresh desserts. Once inside the dining hall, you are entitled to unlimited seconds. The on-campus vendor for such services, Bon Appétit, has vast experience in creating menus or following the dietary requirements of large groups, and can meet with users well in advance of their stay. Capacity inside the dining hall 300, while outdoor dining can seat more than 100 on sunny days. Teams wishing to utilize the Soka Bistro must contact the athletic department 2 weeks in advance Cost Hours (Monday-Friday) Hours (Saturday-Sunday) Breakfast $8.25 7:30am-9:30am 10:30am-12:30pm Lunch $10.25 11:30am-1:30pm 5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner $11.25 5:30pm-7:30pm Lost & Found: If an item is lost and retrieved by our staff it will be kept with our facility operations staff in the recreational center main office until claimed. You can contact the lost and found desk at 949)480-4153. Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Athletic Training Room Location: The Athletic Training Room is located within the SOKA Gymnasium, Room 136B. Athletic Training Services Available: Available modalities include *Hydro collator packs *Cold Whirlpool *Ice Bag *Ice Cups *E-stim *Ultrasound Benches: At the competition/game a certified athletic trainer will be on site and will provide water and injury ice along with emergency equipment (AED, vacuum splints, crutches, spine board, etc.) Hospital: If emergency or urgent medical care is needed or warranted, please refer to the local medical facilities: EMERGENCY CARE URGENT CARE Saddleback Memorial Hospital South Coast Medical Group 24451 Health Center Drive 5 Journey, Suite 130 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 837-4500 (949) 360-1069 Notes From our Head Athletic Trainer: The athletic training room is open 11am – 7pm weekdays and two hours before competition on weekends. If a member of your medical staff will not be traveling with the team, or if you have any special needs, please contact us in advance. If any of your athletes need treatment prior to their competition/game please provide a signed letter from your institution’s Certified Athletic Trainer with the athlete’s name and desired treatment. This letter can be emailed or faxed prior to competition day. Please note that if you are sending a student intern athletic trainer with your team, it is imperative that you inform them as well as your coaching staff that all medical decisions will be made by the host institutions Certified Athletic Trainer. Athletic Training Staff: Jenny Carrillo, MA, ATC Nicole Murzen, ATC Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Soka University of America Soka University of America Cell phone: (310) 409-5050 Cell phone: (949) 351-3588 Office phone: (949) 480-4449 Office phone: (949) 480-4449 Fax: (949) 480-4093 Fax: (949) 480-4093 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Emergency Information All Emergencies………………………… (Campus Phone) 8-911 Campus Security………………………. (Front Gate) 949)480-4117 Directions to SADDLEBACK Memorial Medical Center: 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 837-4500 -Left Wood Canyon Drive -Right Pacific Park Drive -Left Aliso Viejo Parkway -Left Paseo De Valencia -Right Health Center Drive. Directions to MISSION Hospital: 27700 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 364-1400 -Right onto Wood Canyon Drive -Right onto Aliso Creek Road -Right onto Moulton Parkway -Left on Crown Valley Parkway -Right at Medical Center Drive. Emergency Room is located halfway up the hill on the left hand side. Directions to Urgent Care: South Coast Medical Group 5 Journey, Suite 130 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 360-1069 -Left onto Wood Canyon -Right onto Pacific Park -Right on Journey -Destination is on your right Recommended Hotel Lodging Candlewood Suites 3 South Point Dr.