2014-15 RMU Visiting Team Guide

VISITING TEAM GUIDE 2014 - 2015 RMU Department of Athletics 6001 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 412-397-4913 RMUColonials.com

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WELCOME Visiting Teams, Coaches, and Administrators, We would like to extend to you a very warm welcome on behalf of Robert Morris University and our Department of Athletics. To accommodate you during your stay in the Moon Township area, we have created this guide to help make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible, and to assist with any questions you may have.

Inside this guide you will find:

- Contact information for coaches, administrators, and media relations staff

- Directions to our University and its facilities

- Preferred local dining and lodging options

- Athletic training information

- Ticket information If you have ANY questions, concerns or need further information, please feel free to contact me, Don Smith, at (412) 397- 4484 or smithd@rmu.edu, or anyone on the staff list, and we will be glad to assist you.

Sincerely,

Don Smith Associate Athletic Director, Event Management and Facilities Robert Morris University

Note Please return the last page of this packet to me as soon as possible.

The information it contains will allow me to do the best job that I can to ensure you have a great visit to Robert Morris University.

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CONTACTS ADMINISTRATION Craig Coleman, M.D. Marty Galosi Don Smith Addie Muti Sean Simmons Ryan Fleischer Ray Butter Linda Young Dawn Geregach Kenny Celelli Paige Pietrangelo Todd Hamer

Director of Athletics Senior Associate AD, External Affairs Associate AD, Event Mgmt. / Facilities Associate AD Operations /SWA Associate AD, Student Services Assistant AD, Compliance Equipment Manager Athletic Secretary Athletic Secretary Ticketing Director Videostreaming Coordinator Strength & Conditioning Coach

397-4912 397-4920 397-4484 397-4964 397-4928 397-4925 397-4917 397-4965 397-4913 397-4949 397-6060 397-4923

colemanc@rmu.edu galosi@rmu.edu smithd@rmu.edu muti@rmu.edu simmonss@rmu.edu fleischer@rmu.edu butter@rmu.edu youngl@rmu.edu geregachd@rmu.edu athleticticketing@rmu.edu pietrangelo@rmu.edu hamer@rmu.edu

SPORTS INFORMATION Jim Duzyk

Ken Baker

Spencer Kowitz

Matt Gajtka

Ethan Woy

Sports Information Director 397-4919 duzyk@rmu.edu Men’s Basketball and Rowing Asst. Sports Information Director 397-4914 baker@rmu.edu Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball and Men’s Golf Asst. Sports Information Director 397-4950 kowitz@rmu.edu Football, Softball and Track & Field Graduate Assistant 397-4953 sidga01@rmu.edu Men’s Ice Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse Graduate Assistant 397-6070 sidga02@mail.rmu.edu Volleyball, Women’s Ice Hockey and Men’s Lacrosse

HEAD COACHES Sal Buscaglia Craig Coleman Paul Colontino Bill Denniston Cyndi Hadfield John Kowalski Andrew McMinn Midge McPhail Katy Phillips Derek Schooley Michael Smith Dale Starr Jerry Stone Andrew Toole John Banaszak

Women’s Basketball Softball Women’s Ice Hockey Men’s Soccer Cheerleading Women’s Soccer Men’s Lacrosse Women’s Rowing Women’s Lacrosse Men’s Ice Hockey Track & Field / Cross Country Volleyball Men’s Golf Men’s Basketball Football

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buscaglia@rmu.edu colemanc@rmu.edu colontino@rmu.edu denniston@rmu.edu hadfieldc@rmu.edu kowalski@rmu.edu mcminn@rmu.edu mcphail@rmu.edu phillips@rmu.edu schooley@rmu.edu smithm@rmu.edu starr@rmu.edu stone@rmu.edu toole@rmu.edu banaszak@rmu.edu

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DIRECTIONS To Robert Morris University 6001 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 From the North ...

Take I-79 South to Exit 66 (Sewickley / Emsworth). Follow Route 65 toward Sewickley. At the third light, turn left and cross the Sewickley Bridge. At the end of the bridge, turn right on University Boulevard. Follow 1.5 miles to the second light. Turn left onto the RMU campus.

From the South ...

Take I-79 North to Exit 59B, I-376 West (Airport). Take exit 57, Business I-376 (Moon). At the second light, turn right onto University Boulevard. Follow 1.5 miles to the sixth light. Turn right onto the RMU campus.

From the East ...

Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike or I-80 to I-79 South. Follow directions from the North.

From the West ...

Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 10 (New Castle). Follow I-376 East 24 miles to Business I-376 (Moon). Proceed four miles and turn left on University Boulevard. Follow 1.5 miles to the sixth light. Turn right onto the RMU campus.

From Downtown Pittsburgh ...

Take I-376 West toward Pittsburgh International Airport. Take Exit 57, Business I-376 (Moon). At the second light, turn right on University Boulevard. Follow 1.5 miles to the sixth light. Turn right onto the RMU campus.

From Pittsburgh International Airport ...

Take the airport exit to I-376 West (Moon-Beaver). Follow to Business 376 (Flaugherty-Moon) exit. After the stop sign, make the second right onto Business I-376 (Moon). At the third light, turn left on University Boulevard. Follow 1.5 miles to the sixth light. Turn right onto the RMU campus.

To Island Sports Center (Ice Hockey) RMU Island Sports Center 7600 Grand Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15225 From the North ...

Take I-79 South toward Pittsburgh. Take Exit 65, Neville Island. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left. Get into the right lane and drive approximately 0.7 miles. The RMU Island Sports Center is on the right just before the Coraopolis Bridge.

From the South ...

Take I-79 North to Exit 65, Neville Island. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left. Get into the right lane and drive approximately 0.7 miles. The RMU Island Sports Center is on the right just before the Coraopolis Bridge.

From the East ...

Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike or I-80 to I-79 South. Follow directions from the North From Pittsburgh ...

Take Route 65 North through Avalon and Emsworth (watch for Washington and I-79 signs). Washington exit will lead to I-79 South (toward Washington, Pa.). First exit on the bridge is Neville Island, exit 65. At bottom of the exit ramp, turn left. Get into the right lane and drive approximately 0.7 miles. The RMU Island Sports Center is on the right just before the Coraopolis Bridge.

From Pittsburgh International Airport ...

Take I-376 South from the airport. Get off ramp for I-376 South at Robinson Towne Center and proceed four miles to I-79 North (toward Erie). Follow I-79 North to Exit 65, Neville Island. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left. Get into the right lane and drive approximately 0.9 miles. The RMU Island Sports Center is on the right just before the Coraopolis Bridge.

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LODGING OFFICIAL HOT EL OF RMU AT HLET ICS

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh / Cranberry 2000 Garden View Lane Cranberry Township, PA 16066 724-779-9999 hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport 1160 Thorn Run Road Moon Township, PA 15108 412-262-2400 starwoodhotels.com

Hampton Inn Pittsburgh Airport 8514 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 412-264-0020 hamptoninnpittsburghairport.com

DINING SUGGESTIONS OFFICIAL CAT ERER OF RMU AT HLET ICS Giant Eagle Prepared Foods 5990 University Blvd, Suite 4 Coraopolis, PA 15108 412 264-3856 gianteagle.com/Grocery-Store/Prepared-Foods Firehouse Subs 320 McHolme Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 412-788-4070 firehousesubs.com

Eat’n Park 9515 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 412-264-7201 eatnpark.com

Buffalo Wild Wings 480 Home Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 412-788-9464 buffalowildwings.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill 5432 Campbell’s Run Rd Robinson Twp., PA 15205 724-612-8171 moes.com

Primanti Bros.

8651 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 412-865-2200 primantibros.com

Blue Line Grille 1014 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412 281-2583 bluelinegrille.com

Mario’s Family Italian Restaurant 935 Beaver Grade Road Moon Township, PA 15108 412-262-3020 mariosfamilyitalianrestaurant.com

Pizza DeCasa 101 Fern Hollow Road Coraopolis, PA 15108 412-262-2272 pizzadecasamoon.com

Burger King 5940 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 412 264-5190 bk.com

RMU Dining Services 6001 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 412-397-2533 parkhurstdining.com

Ground Round 5980 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108 412-269-0644 groundround.com

Topping Town 5990 University Blvd Moon Township, PA 15108 412-329-7458 toppingtown.com

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TICKET INFORMATION RMU Ticket Office Joe Walton Stadium, Second Floor athleticticketing@rmu.edu — 412-397-4949 FOOTBALL SINGLE GAME TICKETS General Admission............................................................ $10 Youth, Senior and Military with ID................................. $5 GROUP TICKETS (10 or more) Adult.................................................................................... $7 Youth, Senior and Military with ID................................. $3

MEN’S BASKETBALL

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

SINGLE GAME TICKETS Chairback........................................................................... $12 General Admission............................................................ $10 Youth, Senior and Military with ID................................. $5

SINGLE GAME TICKETS General Admission............................................................ $10 Youth, Senior and Military with ID................................. $5

GROUP TICKETS (10 or more) Adult.................................................................................... $7 Youth, Senior and Military with ID................................. $3

GROUP TICKETS (10 or more) Adult.................................................................................... $7 Youth, Senior and Military with ID................................. $3

MEN’S ICE HOCKEY

WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY

SINGLE GAME TICKETS Reserved Chairback.......................................................... $12 General Admission............................................................ $10 Youth, Senior and Military with ID................................. $5

SINGLE GAME TICKETS General Admission............................................................ $10 Youth, Senior and Military with ID................................. $5

GROUP TICKETS (10 or more) Adult.................................................................................... $7 Youth, Senior and Military with ID................................. $3

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GROUP TICKETS (10 or more) Adult.................................................................................... $7 Youth, Senior and Military with ID................................. $3

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RMU SPORTS MEDICINE VISITING FOOTBALL Visiting sideline setup at Joe Walton Stadium consists of four 10-gallon water coolers, a chest of ice, bags and cups. Visiting football teams have access to the visiting locker room two and-a-half hours prior to kickoff. Visiting locker room is equipped with a taping table, water, ice and portable hot pack machine.

A Robert Morris team physician is present at all football games. All medical emergencies will be transported to Sewickley Valley Hospital, located within 10 minutes of RMU Moon Township campus. Visiting athletic trainers will be contacted by phone during game week to inquire about and arrange any special medical needs.

CHARLES L. SEWALL CENTER The athletic training room, as well as athletic training offices, are located on the second floor of the Charles L. Sewall Center and are available for use 60 minutes before each event. The athletic training room is equipped with a hydrocollator, electric stim, ultrasound, whirlpools and ice.

EVENT SUPPLIES For your convenience, Robert Morris will provide to visiting athletic trainers and teams:

1. Taping tables located in either Joe Walton Stadium, the Charles L. Sewall Center or the RMU Island Sports Center or athletic training rooms.

2. Ice bags and ice

3. Water or some form of liquid and cups

4. Crutches and splints

Treatments are limited to student-athletes accompanied by an athletic trainer or a physician’s prescription. Please call ahead and make arrangements if your team is not accompanied by an athletic trainer.

ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF Mike Vittorino Jason Daley Emily Tong Stacy Ogden Tim Goldinger Laura Noel Jennifer Towson Amelia Adams

Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS RMU Campus Police / Security RMU Student Health Services Sewickley Valley Hospital Valley Ambulance Giant Eagle Pharmacy

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412-397-4983 412-397-4982 412-397-4916 412-397-4981 412-397-4916 412-397-4980 412-397-4980 412-397-4980

412-397-2424 412-397-3233 412-741-6600 412-262-2620 412-269-0254

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vittorino@rmu.edu daleyj@rmu.edu tong@rmu.edu ogden@rmu.edu goldinger@rmu.edu athletictrainer01@rmu.edu athletictrainer02@rmu.edu athletictrainer03@rmu.edu

TEAM TRAVEL INFORMATION FORM Return to Don Smith (Fax: 412-397-4943 or smithd@rmu.edu) SCHOOL INFORMATION Name of School Sport Date of Competition

TEAM TRAVEL COORDINATOR Name Office Number

Title

Cell Phone

E-mail

TRAVEL INFORMATION Time & Date of Arrival Arrival Airline and Flight No. Hotel

Bus Company

Rental Car Company

Airport Departure Airline and Flight No. Hotel Phone

No. of Buses

No. of Cars / Vans

TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION Head Coach

Athletic Trainer Athletic Director

Cell Phone Cell Phone Cell Phone

PRACTICE REQUESTS Date

Game Day

Time Time

GENERAL INFORMATION Will you have a pass list?

Will your athletic director be attending the game?

Will your SID be attending the game?

Circle all that apply Will you be bringing your ...

Band

Yes Yes Yes

Cheerleaders

No No No

Mascot

SPECIAL NEEDS / NOTES

Upon completion, please fax back to Don Smith at 412-397-4943

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