Coast Guard Academy Athletics Visitors Guide by Coast Guard Bears

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Director of Athletics Mr. Tim Fitzpatrick

Senior Associate AD Mr. Dan Rose

Timothy.M.Fitzpatrick@uscga.edu

Dan.C.Rose@uscga.edu

860-444-8603

860-701-6798

Sports Information Mr. Jason Southard

Athletic Training Mr. Ken Niedzwiecki

Jason.S.Southard@uscga.edu

Ken.J.Niedzwiecki@uscga.edu

860-701-6800

860-444-8619

USCGA Athletic Department 33 Mohegan Ave, New London, CT 06320 P (860) 444-8600, F (860) 444-8607

All visitors will need ID at the gates; Driver’s Licenses will do! The speed limit on base is 15 MPH, at all times. No cell phones while driving, please. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only. Dogs are not allowed on the athletics fields. If Emergency Medical Services are needed, dial 911.

A Note to Buses: All buses must enter through the Deshon St (back) Gate. If you are arriving before 7AM or after 5PM on week days, or on the weekend, you must call Campus Police to open the gate. The number to dial is (860) 444-8597. It may take a few minutes!

TAILGATE REQUESTS

LOCAL EATS

HOTEL OPTIONS

Tailgating requests must be made to the Athletic Department’s Main Office. If approved, please note that alcohol is prohibited at Athletics events, with the exception of the Homecoming Football game. Grilling requests must be made to the Fire & Safety Senior Chief at 860-444-8559. Mr. G’s Restaurant, 452 Williams St, New London, 860-447-0400 Crystal Mall Food Court, 850 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Waterford Commons, 915 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford (Panera, Smashburger, Moe’s, Ruby Tuesday) Coleman Street, New London (Wendy’s, Subway, McDonald’s..)

For a complete list of discounted hotel options, please see pages 18 through 20.

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Telephone: 800-883-8724 Email: admissions@uscga.edu | Web: www.uscga.edu 31 Mohegan Avenue | New London, CT 06320

BASEBALL SOFTBALL Directions to Nitchman Field CAR  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Turn left onto Harriet Lane  At the stop sign, turn right onto Bibb Street  Take a left onto Pickering Road  Follow Pickering over the train tracks and around the softball field  Take a left onto Eagle Drive  The baseball and softball fields will be on your left Spectator parking is located along Eagle Drive or on the upper campus Bathroom facilities are located onsite TEAM BUS / VAN  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the Back Gate  Once on base continue along Harriett Lane, eventually turning left onto Bibb Street  Please drop teams off in front of Billard Hall  If arriving on the weekend or after 5 PM on a week day, please park in Lower F-Lot  If arriving on a week day before 5 PM, please proceed to J-Lot for parking  Buses may exit through the Main Gate

Baseball Head Coach CC Grant 860-444-8581

Softball Head Coach Donna Koczajowski 860-444-8604

If locker room facilities are needed, please call the main office to make arrangements with the Equipment Room Staff

M W BASKETBALL Directions to Roland Hall, Merriman Gym CAR  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Tampa will lead you to the Roland Hall Visitors lot, (J-Lot)  If the Visitors lot is full, from Tampa, turn left onto Harriet Lane  At the stop sign, turn right onto Bibb Street  Billard Hall will be on your right  Immediately before and past Billard, turn right into the F parking lots Spectator parking is located in either J-Lot or in one of the F-Lots Bathroom facilities are located in Roland Hall TEAM BUS / VAN  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the Back Gate  Once on base, continue along Harriett Lane all the way to Tampa  Take a left onto Tampa, follow down to J-Lot  Buses may park in J-Lot, and exit through the Main Gate Equipment Room Staff will direct athletes to the visiting team locker room located in Roland

Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Jaskiewicz 860-701-6132

Women’s Basketball Head Coach Alex Ivansheck 860-701-6594

Cross Country

Track & Field

Directions to Roland Hall, Indoor Track CAR / VAN  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Tampa will lead you to the Roland Hall Visitors lot, (J-Lot) where you can park  The indoor track is located on the 5th deck of Roland TEAM BUS  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the Back Gate  Once on base, continue along Harriett Lane all the way to Tampa Drive  Take a left onto Tampa, follow down to J-Lot  Loop around in J-Lot, and park facing uphill on Tampa Drive; drop athletes once parked  Buses may exit through the Main Gate  Alternate bus parking is located at the Crystal Mall in Waterford, CT

Head Coach Ethan Brown 860-444-8590

Directions to Nitchman Outdoor Track CAR / VAN / TEAM BUS  Enter campus through the Back Gate (see above)  Continue along Harriett Lane to Leamy Hall and park in N-Lot  From Leamy, athletes and spectators may take the skybridge to the lower fields  All vehicles may exit through the Main Gate Bathroom facilities are located onsite

FOOTBALL Cadet Memorial Field FIELD LOCATION  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Turn left onto Harriet Lane  At the stop sign, turn right onto Bibb Street  Cadet Memorial Field will be on your left Spectator parking guidance will be given on game day from the Main Gate security Bathroom facilities are located in McAllister Hall, directly behind the press box TEAM BUS  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the Back Gate  Once on base, continue along Harriet Lane to Bibb Street and turn left onto Bibb  Please drop teams off in front of Billard Hall for access to locker rooms  From Billard, buses will be directed to park by game-day administrators

Head Coach Bill George 860-444-8584

Equipment room staff will direct teams to the visiting team locker room located in Billard Hall

MEN’S LACROSSE Directions to Cadet Memorial Field CAR  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Turn left onto Harriet Lane  At the stop sign, turn right onto Bibb Street  Cadet Memorial Field will be on your left Spectator parking is located at Billard Hall in either F-Lot, or behind the CMF press box Bathroom facilities are located in Billard Hall TEAM BUS  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the Back Gate  Once on base, continue along Harriett Lane, eventually turning left onto Bibb Street  Please drop teams off in front of Billard Hall  If arriving on the weekend or after 5 PM on a week day, please park in Lower F-Lot  If arriving on a week day before 5 PM, please proceed to J-Lot for parking  Buses may exit through the Main Gate If locker room facilities are needed, please call the main office to make arrangements with Equipment Room Staff

Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach Ray LaForte 860-701-6805

WOMEN’S LACROSSE Directions to Nitchman Field * CAR  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Turn left onto Harriet Lane  At the stop sign, turn right onto Bibb Street  Take a left onto Pickering Road  Follow Pickering over the train tracks and around the softball field  Turn left onto Eagle Drive; follow to the end  The turf field will be on your left Spectator parking is located along Eagle Drive Bathroom facilities are located onsite TEAM BUS  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the back gate  Once on base, continue along Harriett Lane, eventually turning left onto Bibb Street  Please drop teams off in front of Billard Hall  If arriving on the weekend or after 5 PM on a week day, please park in Lower F-Lot  If arriving on a week day before 5 PM, please proceed to J-Lot for parking  Buses may exit through the Main Gate

Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach Ruth Ness 860-701-6744

* Due to scheduling conflicts, games may be played on Cadet Memorial Field. Please check the website for details.

If locker room facilities are needed, call the main office to make arrangements with Equipment Room Staff

PISTOL RIFLE Directions to Chase Hall, Shooting Ranges CAR / TEAM VAN  Enter campus through the front gate  Take a left onto Campbell Drive  Chase Hall will be on your left  The North and South shooting ranges are located in the basement of Chase Hall Cars and Vans may park in B-Lot (behind Chase Hall), off of Campbell Drive Bathroom facilities are located in Chase TEAM BUS  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the Back Gate  Once on base, continue along Harriett Lane all the way to Tampa  Take a left onto Tampa, follow down to J-Lot  Buses may park in J-Lot, and exit through the Main Gate

Pistol / Rifle Head Coach Richard Hawkins 860-701-6886

Please note: Spectators can watch the teams compete via video monitors located in the hallways outside of the shooting ranges. The monitors show targets and scoring.

M W ROWING Directions to the Rowing Center CAR  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Turn left onto Harriet Lane  At the stop sign, turn right onto Bibb Street  Take a left onto Pickering Road  Follow Pickering Road over the train tracks and around the softball field  Take a left onto Eagle Drive  Follow Eagle Drive to the end, the Rowing Center will be on your left Spectator parking is located along Eagle Drive Bathroom facilities are located in the Rowing Center TEAM BUS / TRAILER  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to Nameaug Avenue  Continue along Nameaug to Farnsworth  Turn right at the end of Farnsworth Street  Buses and trailers will be directed to park once they’ve arrived at the Rowing Center Gate Locker room facilities for visiting teams are located in the Rowing Center

USCGA Rowing Director & Head Men’s Coach Bill Randall 860-444-8679

Women’s Rowing Head Coach Jodi Hope 860-701-6645

M W SAILING Directions to the Sailing Center, Jacob’s Rock CAR / TEAM VAN  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Turn left onto Harriet Lane  At the stop sign, turn right onto Bibb Street  Take a left onto Pickering Road  Follow Pickering Road over the train tracks and around the softball field  Take a left onto Eagle Drive  Jacob’s Rock will be on your right Spectator parking is located along Eagle Drive Bathroom facilities are located in the Sailing Center TEAM BUS  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the Back Gate  Once on base, continue along Harriett Lane all the way to Tampa  Take a left onto Tampa, follow down to J-Lot  Buses may park in J-Lot, and exit through the Main Gate

USCGA Sailing Director & Head Coach Doug Clark 860-444-8577

M W SOCCER Directions to Nitchman Field CAR  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Turn left onto Harriet Lane  At the stop sign, turn right onto Bibb Street  Take a left onto Pickering Road  Follow Pickering Road over the train tracks and around the softball field  Take a left onto Eagle Drive  The soccer field will be on your left Spectator parking is located along Eagle Drive or on the upper campus Bathroom facilities are located onsite TEAM BUS  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the Back Gate  Once on base, continue along Harriett Lane, eventually turning left onto Bibb Street  Please drop teams off in front of Billard Hall  If arriving on the weekend or after 5 PM on a week day, please park in Lower F-Lot  If arriving on a week day before 5 PM, please proceed to J-Lot for parking  Buses may exit through the Main Gate

Men’s Soccer Head Coach Chris Parsons 860-701-6197

Women’s Soccer Head Coach Susan Grant 860-444-8582

If locker room facilities are needed, please call the main office to make arrangements with the Equipment Room Staff

SWIMMING DIVING Directions to Roland Pool CAR  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Tampa will lead you to the Roland Hall Visitors lot, (J-Lot)  The pool is located through the main doors, on the left side of Merriman Gym Spectator parking is located in J-Lot Bathroom facilities are located in Roland Hall TEAM BUS  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the Back Gate  Once on base, continue along Harriett Lane all the way to Tampa  Take a left onto Tampa, follow down to J-Lot  Buses may park in J-Lot, and exit through the Main Gate

Swimming & Diving Head Coach John Westkott 860-444-8586

If locker room facilities are needed, please call the main office to make arrangements with the Equipment Room Staff

MEN’S TENNIS Directions to the Tennis Courts CAR  Enter campus through the Main Gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Tampa will lead you to the Roland Hall Visitors Lot, or J-Lot  Cars may park in J-Lot, and exit through the Main Gate  The tennis courts are located behind Roland TEAM VAN  Enter campus through the Main gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  From Tampa, turn left onto Harriett Lane  Turn right onto Bibb Street  Billard Hall will be on your right; the tennis courts are located behind Billard  Team vans may park in either F-Lot, next to Billard  If F-Lots are full, please proceed to J-Lot for parking  Team Vans may exit through the Main Gate Cars may park in J-Lot; Team Vans may park in either F-Lot or in J-Lot Bathroom facilities are located in both Roland and Billard Hall

USCGA Tennis Director CDR Michael Turdo 860-444-8595

Men’s Tennis Head Coach Matthew Nakagawa 808-382-9762

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Directions to Merriman Gym, Roland Hall CAR / TEAM VAN  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Tampa will lead you to the Roland Hall Visitors lot, (J-Lot) where parking is available  If J-Lot is full, from Tampa, turn left onto Harriet Lane  At the stop sign turn right onto Bibb Street  Billard Hall will be on your right  Immediately before and after Billard, turn right into either the Upper or Lower F-Lot Spectator parking is located in J-Lot or in either F-Lot Bathroom facilities are located in Roland Hall TEAM BUS  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the Back Gate  Once on base, continue along Harriett Lane all the way to Tampa  Take a left onto Tampa, follow down to J-Lot  Buses may park in J-Lot, and exit through the Main Gate Equipment Room Staff will direct athletes to the visiting team locker room located in Roland Hall

Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Mike Bynon 860-444-8589

WRESTLING Directions to Merriman Gym, Roland Hall CAR / TEAM VAN  Enter campus through the front gate  Stay straight on Tampa Drive  Tampa will lead you to the Roland Hall Visitors lot, (J-Lot) where parking is available  If J-Lot is full, please park next to Billard Hall in either Upper or Lower F-Lot Spectator parking is located in J-Lot or in either F-Lot Bathroom facilities are located in Roland TEAM BUS  Go North on Route 32, past the Main Gate  Take your first right onto Deshon Street  Follow Deshon to the Back Gate  Once on base, continue along Harriett Lane, eventually turning left onto Bibb Street  Please drop teams off in front of Billard Hall for access to the visiting team locker room  If arriving on the weekend or after 5 PM on a week day, please park in Lower F-Lot  If arriving on a week day before 5 PM, please proceed to J-Lot for parking  Buses may exit through the Main Gate Equipment Room Staff will direct athletes to the visiting team locker room

Wrestling Head Coach Kevin Bratland 860-701-6595

Hotel Discounts NORWICH Holiday Inn - (860) 889-5201 or Central Reservations 1-800-HOLIDAY Preferred rate of $95 Sunday-Thursday and $129 Friday and Saturday plus tax per night, through December 31, 2016. This is for individual travel which is connected to the United States Coast Guard Academy and is based on availability. Group rates are also available. Please reference United States Coast Guard Academy or Corporate ID #100200201 when making your reservation.

Courtyard by Marriott – (860) 886-2600 A rate of $119 per night is available through December 31, 2016. This rate is for individual travel which is connected with the United States Coast Guard Academy and is based on availability. Please reference United States Coast Guard Academy when making your reservation by phone or online http://cwp.marriott.com/gonsh/uscganewlondon. For group travel, please contact the hotel directly. Other rates may apply depending on season and availability.

NEW LONDON Springhill Suites by Marriott - (860) 439-0151 A 15% discount off their best rate is available through December 31, 2016. This rate is for individual travel which is connected with the United States Coast Guard Academy and is based on availability. Please reference United States Coast Guard Academy when making your reservation by phone or online http://cwp.marriott.com/gonsh/uscganewlondon. For group travel, please contact the hotel directly. Other rates may apply depending on season and availability.

Holiday Inn - (860) 443-7000 For 2016 a 15% discount off of their Best Flexible Rate is available for individual travel which is connected to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Rate is based on availability. For group travel, please contact the sales department. Other rates may apply depending on season and availability. Please reference USCGA when booking.

Clarion – (860) 442-0631 Coast Guard Academy guests will receive 20% off the best available rate through December 31, 2016. This rate is for individual travel which is connected with the United States Coast Guard Academy and is based on availability. Please reference United States Coast Guard Academy and rate code LUSCGA when making your reservation. For group travel, please contact the hotel directly.

UNCASVILLE Hyatt Place – (860) 383-1234 or 1-888-492-8847 Coast Guard Academy visitors are offered a rate of $98 (plus tax) Sunday through Thursday. A 15% discount off the best rate (plus tax) is available on Fridays and Saturdays for 2016. Rates are based on availability. Group rates are also available by contacting the Sales Office (860)383-1234. Please reference CGAA when making the reservation. You may also book online at www.hyattplaceuncasville.com and enter number 43359 within the corporate field.

Microtel Inn & Suites— (860) 367-0880 The following preferred rates have been extended through December 31, 2016. (Note that the rates may exclude holidays, special events and blackout dates.) Please reference USCGA Rate when making reservation. Sunday through Thursday Single/Double: $69 per room, per night, plus tax Suites: 1 Queen bed with sleeper sofa, microwave, & refrigerator or 2 Queen beds, best available rate, per night, plus tax Friday & Saturday Single/Double: $129 per room, per night, plus tax Suites: 1 Queen bed with sleeper sofa, microwave, & refrigerator, best available rate, per night, plus tax Extended Stay Rates  7-14 days: $72 per night, per room, plus tax  14-21 days: $65 per night, per room, plus tax  21+ days: $62 per night, per room, plus tax Deluxe continental breakfast is included and served daily.

MYSTIC Residence Inn by Marriott – (860) 536-5150 A 15% discount off the best rate is available through December 31, 2016. This rate is for individual travel which is connected with the United States Coast Guard Academy and is based on availability. Please reference United States Coast Guard Academy when making your reservation by phone or online http://cwp.marriott.com/gonsh/uscganewlondon. For group travel, please contact the hotel directly. Other rates may apply depending on season and availability. This hotel is “pet friendly” for a fee.

Hyatt Place – (860) 536-9997 or (800) 833-1516 A government rate is available through December 31, 2016. This offer is for friends and family of the CGA and based on availability. Please be sure to request the “government rate” when booking. To book, call (860)536-9997 ext. “0”, (800) 833-1516 or (888) 492-8847 or online at www.hyattplace.com and again reference government rate. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more and extended rates for stays of 7 days or more. Check with hotel for blackout dates.

Hilton Mystic—(860) 572- 0731 They have extended the following rates through December 31, 2016; January 1-April 30th $99 per night, May 1-October 31st $179 per night and November 1-December 31st $109 per night, $50 additional for suites per night. These rates are offered for travel which is connected with the USCGA. Rates are based on availability. Please reference USCGA Alumni Association when booking. Book online at www.hilton.com/en/hi/reservations/indes.jhtml and enter code N2682763. For group travel, please contact Leslie Ricard in group sales, at 860-572-2529.

Mystic Hampton Inn & Suites - (860) 536-2536 A rate of $89 per night plus tax is available through December 31, 2016. This is for individual travel which is connected to the United States Coast Guard Academy and is based on availability. These rates include on-the-house hot breakfast daily, usage of the fitness center, indoor pool and wireless internet. Group rates are also available. This is a “pet friendly” hotel. When making reservation please let them know if you will be bringing a pet.

GROTON Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa– (860) 446-2600 or 1-866-449-7390 A rate of $98 per night plus tax through December 31, 2016 is available for individual travel which is connected with the United States Coast Guard Academy and is based on availability. Note that the rate may exclude holidays and blackout dates. Please reference United States Coast Guard Academy when making your reservation by phone or online. For group travel please contact the Sales Office to negotiate a rate.

Hilton Garden Inn – (860) 445-6800 A rate of $98 per night plus tax is available Sunday through Thursday through December 31, 2016. This is for individual travel which is connected with the United States Coast Guard Academy and is based on availability. Note that the rate may exclude holidays and blackout dates. Please reference United States Coast Guard Academy Rate when making your reservation. For group travel please contact Nisha Parekh at (860) 445-6800 or Nisha.Parekh@hilton.com.

Hampton Inn – (860) 405-1585 A rate of $98 per night plus tax is available Sunday through Thursday through December 31, 2016. This is for individual travel which is connected with the United States Coast Guard Academy and is based on availability. Note that the rate may exclude holidays and blackout dates. Please reference United States Coast Guard Academy Rate when making your reservation. For group travel please contact Nisha Parekh at (860) 445-6800 or Nisha.Parekh@hilton.com.

Best Western Olympic Inn – (860) 445-8000 A rate of $98 plus tax per night is available to Coast Guard Academy visitors, friends and family members for 2016. This rate includes twenty five dollars in our in-house money to be used in our restaurant, Flanagan’s Food & Drink, and complimentary buffet breakfast. Please reference CGA or military rate when making your reservation. The rate is based on availability. Group rates are also available.

Groton Inn and Suites - (860) 445-9784 or (800) 452-2191x00 A rate of $89 per night is available for 2016. This rate includes a daily plated breakfast. Any group of 5 or more rooms will receive an additional 10% off the given room rate. Where possible all guests of USCGA will be upgraded into suites unless otherwise requested. Group rates and frequent guest packages available thru sales office x155. Ask for the “USCGA Negotiated Rate” when booking.

Days Inn - (860) 445-9784 or (800) 452-2191 A rate of $84 per night is available (based on availability). This rate includes a complimentary continental breakfast daily. Group rates and frequent guest packages available through sales office x155. Ask for the “USCGA Negotiated Rate” when booking.

STONINGTON Inn at Stonington - (860) 535-2000 The follow rates are available through December 31, 2016: November 7th- May 12th, Midweek $160, Weekend $225 May 13th – November 6th, 20% Midweek, 10% Weekend. All rates would apply to the best rooms available at the time of booking. Please reference CGA when booking.