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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………….…….3 VISITING TEAM INFORMATION…………………………………………………………………….……...4-5 SPORTS MEDICINE…………………..………………………………………………………………….……6-8 BOX OFFICE INFORMATION……..…………………………………………………………………...…...9-11 MEDIA RELATIONS …………..…………………………………………………………………………........12 VENUES……………………………………………………………………………………………..………13-14 PHONE DIRECTORY………………...……………………………………………………………….…….15-16 LODGING……….…………………………………………………………………………………….……..17-26 TRANSPORTATION……………………………………………………………………………………..…27-28 RESTAURANT GUIDE……………………………………………………………………………………..…..29 PARKING MAP………………..……………..………………………………………………………………....30 AREA MAPS ……………………..……………………………………………………………………………..31 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Institution Name……………………………………………………………………………University of Denver Address………………………………………………….…………………………….2201 East Asbury Avenue Denver, Colorado 80208 National Affiliation………………………………………………………….…………………NCAA Division I Conferences…………….……….…………………………………...…National Collegiate Hockey Conference, Summit League, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Skiing Association, Big East (Men’s Lacrosse) Founded…………………………...…………………………………………….……….………………......1864 Enrollment……………………………………………………...…………………………….…………….11,797 Nickname………..…………………………………………………………………………….………….Pioneers Colors………..…...……………………………………………………………………………Crimson and Gold Chancellor…………………….……………………………………………………………..…....Jeremy Haefer Director of Athletics and Recreation……...…………….………………………………...............Karlton Creech Competition Facilities Magness Arena (Hockey, Gymnastics Basketball) Hamilton Gymnasium (Volleyball, Gymnastics, and Basketball) Ciber Field (Soccer) Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium (Lacrosse) El Pomar Natatorium (Swimming and Diving) Stapleton Tennis Pavilion (Tennis) Seating Capacities Magness Arena Hockey – 6,028 / Basketball – 7,200 Hamilton Gymnasium 2,800 El Pomar Natatorium 250 Stapleton Tennis Pavilion 150 - 300 Ciber Field 2000 Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium 2000 GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION (all 303 area code) Division of Athletics and Recreation………………………………………..…………………….….....871-2275 Athletics Fax……………………………………..…………………..…………………….……871-3040 Box Office………………..…………………….……………...………………………………………..871-4625 Box Office Fax……………….…………………………….…………..…………………….....871-3905 Media Relations….……………..…………………...…….……..…………………………………..….871-3800 Media Relations Fax.……………. ……………………..…………..……………………….….871-3890 Ritchie Center Bookings Office……………………………….……………………………………..…871-4694 Bookings Office Fax…..……………………..………….…………………..……………….….871-4950 University of Denver Admissions Office……………..…………………….……………………….….871-2036 University of Denver Campus Information…………………………………………………………..…871-2000 Sodexo (Catering)………….………..………………………………………………………..…………871-4527 3 VISITING TEAM INFORMATION Directions to the Ritchie Center from Denver International Airport From the terminal, go west on Peña Boulevard to I-70. Take I-70 west to I-225 south (towards Colorado Springs). Take I-225 south to I-25 north. Take I-25 north to University Boulevard south. When visiting teams arrive they may unload and park in the loading dock area located off of University Boulevard and Jewel Avenue, which is the first right turn past the Buchtel Boulevard stop light. See parking map on page 21. Visiting Team Parking and Entrance When visiting teams arrive they may unload and park in the loading dock area located off of University Boulevard and Jewel Avenue, which is the first right turn past the Buchtel Boulevard stop light. See parking map on page 21. The athletic sports that do not compete on the grounds of the Ritchie Center will be required to contact the Pioneer coach to make the necessary arrangements. Officials Parking Officials will be assigned to a parking lot or parking space adjacent to the Ritchie Center. If necessary, their names will be added to the event parking lot list. Once on the list the parking lot attendants will allow officials to enter the lot. For additional information, please contact Chad McCallum, the Director of Athletic Events at 303-871- 3821. Host Staff A member of the Event Operations staff will greet visiting teams on game day upon arrival and direct them to their designated locker room(s). Teams are requested to contact the Pioneer coaching staff they are competing against, with their estimated time of arrival, flight information, and mode of transportation used. Locker Rooms The visiting team locker room(s) will be available two hours prior to competition. An Event Operations Staff Member will be available to escort team members to the locker room. Towels, a dry erase board, and dry erase markers will be available upon request. The officials will use the Officials Locker Room which will be available two hours prior to event time. An Event Operations Staff Member will escort the officials to the locker room. If there is a split crew of male/female officials, separate locker rooms can be assigned upon request. Water will be provided in all locker rooms. Practice Times Due to conferences, concerts, and recreational activities within the Ritchie Center please schedule practices well in advance of your arrival to ensure practice space and times. To schedule practices during your stay, please contact the Pioneer coach you are competing against (see directory on pages 15-17 for phone numbers) or the Ritchie Center Scheduling Office 303-871-7577. A University of Denver athletic trainer should also be contacted to be available at practices. Event Day Protocol The protocol will be posted in the visiting team locker room as well as on the scorer’s table. 4 Student-Athlete/Parents Will Call Complimentary tickets are based on individual game contracts and/or conference policies. Complimentary Ticket Lists should be turned in 24 hours prior to the event. Will Call is located at the West Box Office located at the west entrance of the building. All guests must be clearly listed, including children over the age of two. All recipients must present proper identification at the Will Call window in order to receive a ticket. Those without identification will not receive a complimentary ticket. Visiting team complimentary ticket request form is located on pages 10-11. Individual institutions complimentary ticket lists will also be accepted. Catering Sodexo is the exclusive caterer of the Ritchie Center. Sodexo must provide all food and beverage purchased by visiting teams while on University of Denver grounds, including the Ritchie Center. Visiting teams can rent a room inside the Ritchie Center for their team meals and have it catered by Sodexo from a selected menu. A selected menu also applies for teams that may be interested in ordering box meals for post-game travel. For more information on Ritchie Center meeting rooms call our scheduling office at 303-871-7577. To request menu options, please contact Sodexo at 303-871-4527. 5 SPORTS MEDICINE Athletic Trainers Julie Campbell, ATC Assoc: AD for Pioneer Health and Performance | Office: 303-871-3918 Sports: Gymnastics Aaron Leu, ATC Associate Director of Sports Medicine | Office: 303-871-3649 Sports: Hockey, Men’s & Women’s Golf Eric Mann, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer | Office: 303-871-4855 Sports: Men’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer & Women’s Tennis Josie White, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer | Office: 303-871-4583 Sports: Men’s Lacrosse Michael Eckert, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer | Office: 303-871-2225 Sports: Men’s Soccer, Skiing & Men’s Tennis Crystal Rush, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer | Office: 303-871-3917 Sports: Volleyball, Men’s & Women’s Swimming and Diving Mary Dudevoir, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer | Office: 303-871-2567 Sports: Women’s Basketball, Women’s Lacrosse Hours of Operation The athletic training room is open from 7 a.m. until all practices are complete, Monday through Friday. Weekends are scheduled according to athletic events. Please notify Sports Medicine staff prior to arrival of practice times and if additional items are needed. Physicians Dr. Eric McCarty Dr. Girish Paranjape Head Team Physicians/Orthopedic Medical Director Office: CU Sports Medicine/2000 s. Colo. Blvd. Office: 2201 E. Asbury Ave., Denver, CO 80208 Tower One, Suite 4500 Phone: 303-871-4128 Phone: 720-848-8200 Medical Facilities Other Training Room (Main Number) 303-871-3917 Campus Safety/EMS 303-871-3000 Student Health Center 303-871-2205 Facilities Manager 303-871-2039 University Hospital 303-372-8150 Yellow Cab 303-777-7777 6 PRACTICE/GAME MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY PLAN: I. CALL (303) 871-3000 (CAMPUS SAFETY) Identify yourself, address, & telephone number of caller. Provide the number of people injured. Provide the condition of the student-athlete(s). Provide first-aid treatment initiated by the first responder. Specifically request an ambulance to be dispatched to location. Provide specific directions needed to locate the emergency scene. Provide other information as requested by dispatcher. A. Emergency response for Magness Arena 1. Primary ambulance access is the loading dock located on the East side of the arena, accessed by the Zamboni door on the ice. 2. Secondary ambulance access during non-ice events would be the Buchtel circle, leaving the arena on the northwest corner. 3. Security, Game management, Coach, and/ or Student Athletic Trainer will meet the ambulance. B. Emergency Response to Joy Burns Arena 1. Primary ambulance access is the loading dock located on the East side of the arena, accessed by the hallway doors leading from Magness Arena to Joy Burns Arena. 2. Secondary ambulance access is