2015-16 BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE
INSIDE THE FAN GUIDE Schedules/Table of Contents........................1 HTC Center Seating Diagram........................7 HTC Center Information............................ 2-4 Basketball Ticket Information................... 8-9 Gameday Parking Map.................................5 Audio / Video Coverage..............................10 Basketball Gameday Parking Information....6 Sportsmanship Statement.........................11 2015-16 MEN’S BASKETBALL HOME SCHEDULE
2015-16 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HOME SCHEDULE
Nov. 16....... Grace Bible.................... 7:00 p.m. Nov. 21....... Piedmont International... 2:00 p.m. Dec. 2......... Auburn.......................... 7:00 p.m. Dec. 6......... Radford......................... 2:00 p.m. Dec. 9......... NC Wesleyan.................. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20....... Alabama State............... 2:00 p.m. Jan. 2......... Winthrop....................... 2:00 p.m. Jan. 6......... Liberty........................... 7:00 p.m. Jan. 14....... Presbyterian College...... 7:00 p.m. Jan. 27....... UNC Asheville................ 7:00 p.m. Jan. 30....... Campbell....................... 2:00 p.m. Feb. 11....... High Point..................... 7:00 p.m. Feb. 13....... Gardner-Webb............... 2:00 p.m. Feb. 25....... Charleston Southern...... 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 13....... Mid Atlantic Christian.... 7:00 p.m. Nov. 22....... Allen ............................. 2:00 p.m. Dec. 1......... Campbell....................... 3:00 p.m. Dec. 9......... Warren Wilson............... 4:00 p.m. Dec. 14....... UNC Asheville................ 7:00 p.m. Dec. 21....... Wofford......................... 7:00 p.m. Jan. 4......... Longwood..................... 7:00 p.m. Jan. 19....... Liberty........................... 7:00 p.m. Feb. 1......... Radford......................... 7:00 p.m. Feb. 9......... High Point..................... 7:00 p.m. Feb. 16....... Charleston Southern...... 7:00 p.m. Feb. 23 ...... Presbyterian College...... 7:00 p.m. Feb. 27....... Gardner-Webb............... 2:00 p.m. March 5...... Winthrop....................... 2:00 p.m.
Coastal Carolina University (CCU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran in its admissions policies, programs, activities or employment practices. For more information relating to discrimination, please contact the CCU Title IX Coordinator/EEO Investigator; Coastal Carolina University, Kearns Hall 104B, Conway, SC; Title IX email titleix@coastal.edu; office phone 843-349-2382; Title IX cell phone 843-333-6229; EEO email eeo@coastal.edu; or the U.S. Dept. of Education Office for Civil Rights at www2.ed.gov/ocr.
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2015-16 BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE HTC CENTER INFORMATION
The gates to the HTC Center open 60 minutes prior to tipoff and close 30 minutes after the end of the game.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The HTC Center security personnel have the right to inspect any item at any time to ensure the safety of spectators, officials and competitors. To ensure all fans have a safe and enjoyable visit to the HTC Center, the following items are not permitted in the arena: • Backpacks/Oversized bags/Purses that exceed 17”x12”x10” • Weapons of any kind, including those carried with a permit • Apparel or signage displaying profane or abusive language • Laser lights, strobe lights and pointers • Fireworks/Explosives • Coolers/Thermoses/Flasks • Video cameras/Tripods • Flags and flag poles/Unauthorized banners • Illegal drugs • Umbrellas • Outside food or drink • Animals (except service animals) • Strollers • Artificial noise makers • Alcoholic beverages
BANNERS
Banners must be approved prior to display in the HTC Center. Student banners must be approved prior to game day by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership, and the Department of Athletics. Banners may not cover existing signs inside the arena.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Coastal Carolina University is dedicated to assisting all people with disabilities or special needs. Wheelchair seating is located on court level. For additional information, please contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-8499.
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2015-16 BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE HTC CENTER INFORMATION LOST-AND-FOUND
Items found in the HTC Center will be turned into the Department of Public Safety. Call the Department of Public Safety at 843-349-2177 to inquire about lost items.
MERCHANDISE
The Coastal Carolina University Bookstore – the Chanticleer Store – is located inside the HTC Center, and will be open one hour prior to the start of the game and will remain open throughout the game.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located in the main concourse across from the Student Recreation Center, and in both side hallways.
TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS POLICY
Effective Aug. 1, 2014, Coastal Carolina University is a tobacco-free campus. Use of all tobacco products is PROHIBITED in or on all University property. This policy does not restrict or prohibit the lawful possession of tobacco products on the Coastal Carolina University campus. The sale, sampling or advertisement of tobacco products is PROHIBITED on the Coastal Carolina University campus and in all University publications. Students who refuse to comply with the Tobacco-Free Campus Policy will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct or a designee of said office. Visitors or members of the general public who refuse to comply with the policy may be asked to leave campus by the Department of Public Safety. For additional information, contact the Coastal Carolina University Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity at 843-349-2036 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SOLICITATION AND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
Solicitation or distribution by persons other than employees or students of the University on official University business is prohibited in the HTC Center and throughout campus. University employees and students must receive approval from the Office of University Communication for all solicitation that takes place at Coastal Carolina University athletic events. Banners, fliers, pamphlets or any other paraphernalia will be disposed of by gameday security, and solicitors will be escorted off the premises. Distribution of political information is a violation of the solicitation policy of Coastal Carolina University and is prohibited. The selling of any item by anyone other than University-authorized personnel on the campus of Coastal Carolina University is prohibited. Please contact the Office of University Communication at 843-349-2102 or 843-349-2809 if you have questions or concerns.
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2015-16 BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE HTC CENTER INFORMATION “SEE SOMETHING…SAY SOMETHING”
In an effort to enhance the safety of our students, faculty, staff and fans at Coastal Carolina University sporting events, we are asking all spectators for heightened awareness of their surroundings on gameday. If you see something out of the ordinary while on campus or in the stadium, please notify a member of the CCU Deppartment of Public Saftey, event staff personnel or athletic department gameday staff immediately. You can also contact CCU Department of Public Safety by calling or sending a text message to 843-349-TIPS (843-349-8477).
ARENA SECURITY/USHERS
Uniformed police and event security personnel are located throughout the HTC Center and surrounding parking lots. Requests for assistance in the HTC Center should be directed to event staff or security personnel.
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2015-16 BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE BASKETBALL GAME DAY PARKING MAP
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2015-16 BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE GAMEDAY PARKING INFORMATION DONOR RESTRICTED LOTS
Members of the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation who donate at the Teal and Bronze level or higher and purchase men’s basketball season tickets will have reserved parking in the donor-restricted lots adjacent to the HTC Center (Teal), the Sands Hall (Post Office, Teal) and Brittain Hall (Bronze). New for the 2015-16 basketball season, Bronze parking has been added at Brittain Hall. To find out more about obtaining a parking pass, contact the Chanticleer Athletics Foundation at 843-349-2893. For entry into the donor-restricted lots, a parking hangtag must be displayed in the front windshield of the vehicle. Entrance is available via Founders Drive. Please refer to the map to the right for lot locations and access – park in the lot noted on your parking pass. Parking in either Teal Lot is now first-come, first-served with NO ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE NUMBER (please disregard number in parking spaces). Also, please note there are certain reserved spaces in some areas of the Teal Lots which will be clearly marked. Please DO NOT park in sign-identified reserved spaces.
GENERAL PARKING LOTS
All lots on campus other than the designated donor restricted or student parking lots are accessible for spectator parking on game day based on availability beginning two (2) hours prior to the start of the game. Please note that general parking lots will be shared with faculty/staff and students during weeknight games and are subject to availability.
STUDENT PARKING
Coastal Carolina University students attending basketball games are permitted to park in the lots on the northeast side of the residence halls.
HANDICAP PARKING
Handicap parking is available at Brittain Hall with the Bronze parking lot. Handicap parking tags are required to park in the lot and upon entry, handicap patrons will take a left in the lot adjacent to the Wall College of Business. There will be golf cart shuttles to take fans to the HTC Center and then back to the parking lot following the game. Handicap patrons will be allowed to pull into the Teal lot at the HTC Center to drop off handicap patrons if needed, but the cars will be required to park at the handicap lot at Brittain Hall.
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2015-16 BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE HTC CENTER SEATING DIAGRAM
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2015-16 BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE TICKETING INFORMATION
GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at GoCCUSports.com/tickets. The final page for ticket purchasing provides an option to print the ticket at home to avoid waiting in line at Will Call. Call the Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-8499 with any questions. Single-game tickets for all women’s home games are $5 for the general public, $4 for CCU faculty/ staff and $3 for youth (18 and under). Prices for single-game tickets for men’s home games are as follows: Bronze Fan Zone Youth Auburn $20 $15 $8 Big South Conference games $12 $10 $8 Grace Bible, Piedmont International, $10 $8 $5 NC Wesleyan or Alabama State The ticket booth located at Gate 1 at the HTC Center will open one hour prior to tipoff. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth beginning one hour prior to tipoff through halftime.
SEASON TICKET CARDS
Basketball Season Ticket Cards have replaced traditional ticket stock for season ticket holders. The Season Ticket Cards will be scanned for entrance to the HTC Center. If your Season Ticket Card is lost, please contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 843-347-8499.
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2015-16 BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE TICKETING INFORMATION STUDENT TICKET SYSTEM
Students are able to reserve their tickets online by going to TicketReturn.com/CCU; the tickets will then be loaded on the student’s University ID (CINO card) instead of producing a paper ticket. Students will have to bring their ID to the game and have the card swiped to enter the HTC Center. If a student has a ticket loaded onto their CINO card in advance, the student may enter at any gate on gameday. If a student has not loaded their ticket onto their CINO card in advance, students can go to Gate 1 or 2 to reserve a ticket (based on availability).
TEAM PASS GATE
The Coastal Carolina and the visiting team pass lists are at Gate 1 (the main entrance into the HTC Center) on the southeast corner.
WILL CALL
Will Call is located in the south ticket booth beside Gate 1 on the southeast corner of the HTC Center. Anyone who has purchased tickets by telephone or online without taking advantage of the printing at home feature will be able to pick up their tickets at Will Call.
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2015-16 BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE AUDIO / VIDEO COVERAGE CHANTICLEER SPORTS NETWORK
Coastal Carolina University’s Chanticleer Sports Network produces and distributes more than 100 broadcasts each athletic year as an in-house division of Chanticleer Athletics and is set to again deliver the exciting play-by-play account of Chanticleer men’s basketball. For the 13th consecutive season, “The Team” -- now located on WSEA, 100.3 FM in Myrtle Beach -- will serve as the flagship station of the Chanticleer Sports Network and will broadcast Coastal Carolina men’s basketball games.
ONLINE AUDIO STREAM
When away from the radio, Chanticleer fans can hear Chanticleer Sports Network broadcasts of men’s and women’s anywhere in the world via the Internet. Every Chanticleer radio broadcast is simulcast live via GoCCUsports.com, with Coastal Carolina University Athletics partnering with CBS Sports Interactive and Stretch Internet on the latest in internet coverage. Use the following web address to listen to live broadcast of Chanticleer men’s and women’s basketball on the internet: http://portal.stretchinternet.com/coastal/
ONLINE VIDEO STREAMING VIA THE BIG SOUTH NETWORK
Coastal Carolina men’s and women’s basketball games played in the HTC Center will be available to watch online via the Big South Network. Only games against NCAA Division I opponents will be streamed online with the exception of the first home game of each season.
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2015-16 BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT
Coastal Carolina University will set the standard in the Big South Conference and develop a reputation nationally for the exemplary sportsmanship demonstrated by our student-athletes, coaches, staff members and spectators. We expect everyone attending or competing in an event – at home or on the road – to display the highest standards of responsible sportsmanship toward student-athletes, coaching and support staff members, game officials, and among fans to make athletic events involving the Chanticleers safe, wholesome and enjoyable for all in attendance. With the Big South Conference and its member institutions, Coastal Carolina University is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all fans. When competing in or attending an athletic event, everyone is required to refrain from the following: • Behavior that is unruly, disruptive or illegal in nature. • Use of foul or abusive language or obscene gestures. • Interference with the progress of the event (including throwing objects onto the playing surface). • Failure to follow instructions of event personnel. • Verbal or physical harassment of participants, officials, fans or event personnel. Event staff will promptly intervene to support an environment where fans can enjoy the event free from the above behavior. Event attendees who violate these provisions may be subject to ejection without refund and loss of ticket privileges for future events.
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