DINOS ATHLETICS VISITING TEAM GUIDE 2014-2015 University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW. Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………………………….2 Dinos Athletics Contact List………………………………………………………………………..3 Dinos Athletics Coaching List………………………………………………………………………4 General Information………………………………………………………………………………….5-6 Accommodations – Host hotel Vehicle Rental Parking – U of C campus Ticket Prices Video Promotional Time-outs Media Laundry Services Competition Venues………………………………………………………………………………….7-9 Directions to competition venues Jack Simpson Gymnasium Father David Bauer Arena West Varsity Soccer pitch/Hawkings Field/Field#7 McMahon Stadium University of Calgary campus map Medical Services………………………………………………………………………………..……10-12 Page 2 CONTACT LIST MAIN OFFICE (403) 220-2680 DEPARTMENT FAX (403) 210-8187 Director of Athletics Ron Woutila [email protected] (403) 220-3409 Associate Athletic Director, Events/Clubs Mike Boyles [email protected] (403) 220-4413 Assistant Athletic Director, Operations & Communications Ben Matchett [email protected] (403) 220-8143 Director of Development Lisa Robertson [email protected] (403) 220-7249 Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Megan Kurcwal [email protected] (403) 220-7208 Development Advisor Alex Molotsky [email protected] (403) 220-7207 Athlete Services Coordinator Teresa Penner [email protected] (403) 220-6803 Finance Officer Sheila Earl [email protected] (403) 220-8670 Multimedia & Communications Coordinator Lindsay Franco [email protected] (403) 220-5082 Development Coordinator Robyn Gies [email protected] (403) 220-5944 Administrative Assistant Minjeong Kim [email protected] (403) 220-2903 Head Athletic Therapist Bonnie Sutter [email protected] (403) 220-7036 Athletic Therapists Kerri Downer [email protected] (403) 220-7036 Campus Security (24 Hrs) (403) 220-5333 Mailing Address: Dinos Athletics Faculty of Kinesiology University of Calgary KNA147, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Page 3 DINOS ATHLETICS COACHING STAFF Basketball (M) Dan Vanhooren (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3437 Basketball (W) Damian Jennings (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3433 Field Hockey Henri Meyer (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-7800 Football Blake Nill (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3417 Greg DeLaval (Assistant Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3423 Hockey (M) Mark Howell (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3401 Hockey (W) Danielle Goyette (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-8807 Tara Hammer (Assistant Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-2541 Rugby (W) Simon Chi (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-5181 Soccer (M) Brian McDonnell (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 827-7645 Soccer W) Troye Flannery (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 827-3000 Swimming (M/W) Mike Blondal (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-5981 Track & Field/ Doug Lamont (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-2429 Cross Country Volleyball (M) Rod Durrant (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-7008 Volleyball (W) Natalie Schwartz (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-3427 Wrestling (M/W) Mitch Ostberg (Head Coach) [email protected] (403) 220-8677 DINOS COMPETITIVE CLUBS Baseball – [email protected] Women’s Fastball – [email protected] Golf – [email protected] Ringette – [email protected] Rowing – [email protected] Men’s Rugby – [email protected] Synchro Swimming – [email protected] Tennis – [email protected] Page 4 General Information ACCOMODATIONS – Host Hotel Four Points Sheraton Calgary West 8220 Bowridge Crescent NW Calgary, AB T3B 2V1 (Across from Canada Olympic Park, just off Trans-Canada Highway 16th Ave) CONTACT: Sara Bibi Colbourne PHONE: (403) 202-4405 RESERVATIONS: 1-877-288-4441 FAX: (403) 288-4442 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.fourpointscalgarywest.com Village Park Inn and Aloft 2359 Banff Trail NW Calgary, AB (Located in Motel Village east of McMahon Stadium) The Four Points Sheraton Calgary West also offers guests the option to book with their sister hotel(s) in Motel Village – the Village Park Inn and Aloft. CONTACT: Sara Bibi Colbourne VEHICLE RENTAL Dinos Athletics preferred vehicle provider is Enterprise Rent-a-Car #157 64 Crowfoot Circle NW CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3 Tel. (403) 241-7053 PARKING – University of Calgary campus There is no free or complimentary parking on the University of Calgary Campus. Parking at McMahon Stadium and Father David Bauer arena is complimentary. At the University of Calgary visiting team vehicles can park in pay lots #10, #11 or #12 (accessed from 32nd Avenue at the Collegiate Blvd entrance to campus). Single entry rate is $7. For any special parking arrangements, contact Parking Services at [email protected]. Fans can park in several pay lots including Lots #10, #11, and #12 on Dinos game days. For a map of the University of Calgary campus, go to: http://www.ucalgary.ca/map/ For Soccer, Rugby & Field Hockey , parking is available in Lot #59. DINOS ATHLETICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PARKING TICKETS OBTAINED WHILE PARKING AT UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY. Page 5 Ticket Prices: Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball $15 Adults $10 Senior $8 Youth (age 7 – 17) Free Children 6 and under Free U of C students Soccer $10 Adults $8 Senior $5 Youth (age 7 – 17) Free Children 6 and under Free U of C students Group tickets (10 or more) are available for Dinos football, basketball, hockey and volleyball events, and can be pre-purchased by calling (403) 220-7749. Group tickets will be available at the venue box office will call and recipients must have proper ID. Group Ticket Prices: Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball $10 Adults $8 Senior $5 Youth (age 7 – 17) Game day tickets are available at the event venue ticket office one hour prior to start of game. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.godinos.com For more information, visit goDINOS.com VIDEO For video arrangements, please contact the appropriate Head Coach. Dinos Athletics provides video services for all league games as per Canada West requirements. PROMOTIONAL TIME OUTS Please be aware that Dinos Athletics often utilizes promotional time outs per Canada West regulations at Dinos home games. These time outs are used for a variety of contests and promotions on the playing court and in the stands. MEDIA All visiting team media questions or concerns should be coordinated through Ben Matchett, Assistant Athletic Director Operations & Communications at (403) 220-8143 or [email protected]. LAUNDRY SERVICES Team laundry can be taken to Kinesiology Client Services office (Kinesiology Block A) post game. Laundry will be available for pick-up the next day. Please see Dinos event staff for assistance. Page 6 DIRECTIONS TO COMPETITION VENUES 1. Jack Simpson Gymnasium, Hawkings Field, West Varsity Soccer Pitch From North/South of Calgary: -Deerfoot Trail -West on 16th Avenue (Highway 1) -North on Crowchild Trail -West on 32nd Avenue -South on Collegiate Boulevard From Calgary International Airport: -North on Barlow Trail -West on Airport Trail -South on Deerfoot Trail -West on 16th Avenue (Highway 1) -North on Crowchild Trail -West on 32nd Avenue -South on Collegiate Boulevard Jack Simpson Gymnasium (Volleyball/Basketball) – located in the Kinesiology Complex on the west end of campus Hawkings Field (Field hockey) Field #7 (Rugby) & West Varsity Soccer Pitch – located immediately west of Olympic Oval 2. McMahon Stadium (Football) 1817 Crowchild Trail NW -Follow directions above -From 16th Avenue, turn north on University Drive -Stadium on east side of road/team entrance at southwest corner 3. Father David Bauer Arena (Hockey) 2424 University Drive NW -Follow directions above -From Crowchild Trail, turn west on 24th Avenue -Arena located at corner of University Drive and 24th Avenue NW FACILITY: JACK SIMPSON GYMNASIUM TEAM ROOMS Visiting team rooms (KNB 87 and 88) are made available at all volleyball and basketball events. Your room will be made available 1 hour prior to game time. Although staff will lock the door, the rooms will NOT be monitored. It is recommended that any valuables or personal items be brought to the bench. ***Dinos Athletics is not responsible for belongings left in the room*** SHOWER FACILITIES / TOWELS Shower facilities are available in the general men’s and women’s locker room in the Kinesiology Building Block A (Red Gym) across from the Client Services Desk. Towels are also available at the Client Services Desk. A player/coach must present either a government issued ID or credit card at the Client Services Desk in order to obtain the bag of towels. The ID or credit card will be given back to the coach or player once the bag of towels is returned to the desk. Visiting teams will be charged $5 for each towel that is not returned. For more information please contact 403-220-5029. GAME DAY PRACTICES Visiting teams will be provided with one hour of exclusive gym time on each day of competition. Whenever possible these practices will be held in the Jack Simpson Gym, however due to scheduling conflicts and weekends with multiple events, practices may be held in the Red or Gold Gyms in the Kinesiology A block. Page 7 Visiting team head coaches will be sent an email confirmation for their practice times. If you do not receive an email please contact Mike Boyles [email protected] Practice Times Basketball Volleyball Fridays: 10-11am Visiting women 10 – 11am Visiting women 11-12pm Dinos women 11-12pm Dinos women 12-1pm Visiting men 12 – 1pm Visiting men 1-2pm Dinos men 1 – 2pm Dinos men Saturdays: 10-11am Visiting women 10 – 11am Visiting women 11-12pm Dinos women 11 – 12pm Dinos women 12-1pm Visiting men 12 – 1pm Dinos men 1-2pm Dinos men 1 – 2pm Visiting men **These practice times are subject to change and will be confirmed with visiting teams prior to game day** Practice balls will be provided. JACK SIMPSON BOX OFFICE Dinos box office for volleyball and basketball events is located inside the North entrance to the Olympic Oval and Kinesiology building block B.