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How do I get there? • Ge&ng to UNH • Campus and Venue Map • Cowell Stadium Sea=ng • WhiAemore Center Sea=ng Where am I going? • Facili=es Informa=on
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Where should I stay? • Preferred Hotels
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Where should I eat? • Preferred Restaurants
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Traveling to Wildcat Country?
UNH PROFILE LocaIon: In Durham, a small New England town of 10,000 situated in southeastern New Hampshire. Boston is just over one hour, by car, to the south. The Atlan=c Ocean is 15 miles to the east of campus. The scenic White Mountains are less than two hours to the north. Campus: 200-‐acre campus with 110 buildings surrounded by 3,000 acres of fields, farms and woodlands owned by the University. Enrollment: 12,500 students (represen=ng 46 states and 58 countries).
From Boston, MA Driving Time: ~90 minutes Follow I-‐95 North to Exit 4 for in N.H. (N.H. Lakes and Mountains/Spaulding Turnpike). Con=nue North to Exit 6W and follow Route 4 west. Exit at Route 155A and turn leW towards Durham. Follow 155A past a short stretch of field to the UNH campus. Follow direc=ons to athle=c facili=es. From Portland, ME Driving Time: ~60 minutes Follow I-‐95 South to Exit 5 in N.H. (Spaulding Turnpike). Con=nue North to Exit 6W and follow Route 4 west. Exit at Route 155A and turn leW towards Durham. Follow 155A past a short stretch of field to the UNH campus. Follow direc=ons to athle=c facili=es. From Concord, N.H. Driving Time: ~45 minutes Take Route 4 east to the Route 155A exit and turn right towards Durham. Follow 155A past a short stretch of field to the UNH campus. Follow direc=ons to athle=c facili=es. From Manchester, N.H. Driving Time: ~45 minutes Take Route 101 east to Exit 7 (Epping/ Route 125). Con=nue north on Route 125 to the Lee Traffic Circle. Drive east on Route 4 to the Route 155A exit. Turn right towards Durham. Follow 155A past a short stretch of field to the UNH campus. Follow direc=ons to athle=c facili=es.
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WhiAemore Center Arena.
See sea=ng chart on following pages.
Memorial Field.
Cowell Stadium*, Field House (Swasey Pool and Paul Sweet Oval), Reggie F. Atkins Track Facility, Bremner and Lewis Fields. *See stadium sea9ng chart on following page.
For game day parking, follow event parking signs.
UNH CAMPUS MAP 5
COWELL STADIUM SEATING CHART 6
WHITTEMORE CENTER ARENA SEATING CHART 7
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Lundholm Gymnasium Lundholm Gymnasium is home to both the Women's and Men's Basketball teams, the Volleyball team, and the Gymnas=cs team. In December 2000, the University of New Hampshire athle=c department received approval to begin the restora=on of Lundholm Gymnasium. The gym, dedicated in name in 1968 to Carl Lundholm, a 1921 graduate of the University and also the athle=c department's director from 1939 to 1963, had served as the primary home of the Wildcat basketball programs for several decades. New computer controlled lights were added and the floor was refinished comple=ng the majority of the renova=ons.
The WhiNemore Center Used by the Men and Women's hockey teams, the WhiAemore Center opened on November 10, 1995 with the Wildcats defea=ng the then na=onal champion Boston University, 6-‐5, in over=me. The arena brings the University's athle=c facili=es to a state-‐of-‐the-‐art level and posi=ons UNH as a leader among the regions colleges and universi=es. The 6,501 seat hockey arena known as Towse Rink was designed for easy conversion to a 7,500 seat facility for revenue-‐producing concerts, exhibi=ons and other events. The hockey rink became the sixth in the na=on to feature and Olympic-‐sized ice surface (200 feet by 100 feet) -‐ instead of standard 200 by 85.
Cowell Stadium The home of Wildcat football for the past 64 years is Cowell Stadium, located at the west end of the UNH campus. Known as Alumni Field un=l 1952, the stadium was made possible by contribu=ons of UNH Alumni and was the first project of the Alumni Fund in the history of the University. Dedicated as a part of the Lewis Fields on Oct. 10, 1936, the stadium replaced what is now Memorial Field, the current home for the Wildcat women's teams. It is named for the former Wildcats athle=c director and football coach, William H. "Butch" Cowell.
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Bremner Field
Bremner Field is used by both men and women's soccer. It was renovated into an Astroplay facility (approximately 110,000 square feet) with full ligh=ng in the summer of 2002.
Memorial Field Home fields for both lacrosse and field hockey. Also completed in the summer of 2002, the field was renovated into an Astroturf facility and has full light capability.
Swasey Pool The Henry C. Swasey Pool is the home of the New Hampshire Wildcat swim team. Located in UNH's Field House, the 25-‐yard pool has six lanes for compe==ve use with and aAached 13-‐foot deep diving well that includes one and three meter duraflex boards. Comple=ng the facility is a 650 seat balcony for spectator sea=ng at New Hampshire home meets. Recent fundraising efforts, combined with generous dona=ons from alumni, parents and friends, made possible the installa=on of a new mu=-‐lane read out score board and new aqua grip touch pads by Colorado Timing Systems, Inc. Also, a new records board proudly displays team and pool records.
Reggie F. Atkins Track Facility This new state of the art outdoor track facility was dedicated in May of 2002. It is named aWer Reggie "Racetrack" Atkins, who graduated in the class of 1928 and who was the top-‐quarter mile runner on Paul Sweet's 1924 track team. His goal was to see the fierce compe==on that he was accustomed to return to his alma mater; thus he donated funds to help build this new facility. It features a 400-‐meter, synthe=c-‐surface track, runways for the pole vault, jump pits for the long and the triple jump, a 3,000-‐ meter steeplechase and space for throwing events.
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Lewis Field Lewis Field has a grass pitch and is the primary home for the UNH women’s soccer program. It is part of the University’s athle=c complex located on campus and is adjacent to Cowell Stadium. Lewis Fields was the site of America East first round tournament games in both 2003 and 2004. UNH won both of those postseason matches to advance to the next round of the tourney.
Paul Sweet Oval
The UNH indoor track is located inside the Field House and was named aWer the first coach of men's track and field /cross country, Paul Sweet who began coaching at UNH in 1924. He con=nued to coach for the next 46 years. The UNH men's track and field/cross country has con=nued the tradi=on that was set forth by Sweet. The emphasis is for each individual to strive for achievement in both academics and athle=cs. The track was first dedicated 22 years ago in 1966 and has since been renovated in the 1987-‐1988 season.
GymnasIcs Training Facility The facility, which allows the UNH Gymnasts to train and perform at a higher and safer level, is heralded as one of the top training spots in New England, and possibly the East Coast. Although built approximately 10 years ago, the UNH coaching staff has worked to ensure that the 8,500 square foot gymnasium has been well maintained and updated to preserve its newness, mee=ng the highest standards.
Jerry Azumah Performance Center The Jerry Azumah Performance Center opened its doors the summer of 2003 to UNH Student-‐Athletes. A monetary dona=on by Azumah, a cornerback with the Chicago Bears of the NFL and 1999 recipient of the Walter Payton Award (top football player in Div. 1-‐AA), allowed the UNH athle=c department to overhaul its exis=ng strength and condi=oning center.
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DURHAM –Home to the University of New Hampshire.
The historic town of Durham has a popula=on of just under 10,000 people and is conveniently located near Portsmouth, NH and KiAery, ME. Durham is home to nearly 14,000 undergraduate students who are also avid Wildcat Fans!
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS— 2 Main Street, Durham Walking distance from the University of New Hampshire, the Holiday Inn Express has 68 guest rooms including 2 suites & is 100% non-‐smoking. Free wireless & hard wired hi-‐speed Internet connec=ons! Enjoy the free Express Start, hot Breakfast buffet each morning featuring the exclusive Express Cinnamon Buns! Durham is minutes from Portsmouth, Rochester & Dover which are full of history, shopping & local flavor, and the friendly & knowledgeable staff is ready to provide you with superior service! Call (603) 868-‐1234, or visit www.hiexpress.com
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DOVER – 6 miles from the University of New Hampshire
The historic town of D over, N.H. has a popula=on of just under 27,000 people and is conveniently located minutes away from D urham, NH, Portsmouth, NH and KiAery, ME. Dover is home to Wentworth-‐Douglass Hospital, the Woodman Ins=tute Museum, and the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire.
Hotel D rive, Dover A Preferred Hotel of UNH Athle?cs COMFORT INN & SUITES—10 Just 6 miles from the University of New Hampshire, The Comfort Inn & Suites Dover, N.H. has 96 guestrooms (56 standard rooms and 40 suites with refrigerator, microwave and wet bar). Each room offer wireless & hard wired hi-‐speed internet connec=ons! Enjoy the complimentary comfort sunshine deluxe breakfast daily. Other accommoda=ons include, shuAle service with a 10 mile radius, heated indoor pool and Jacuzzi, on-‐site fitness center, the business mee=ng room with a capacity of 60 people—and it’s pet friendly and in walking distance to many of the famous and historic restaurants of downtown Dover.
Call (603)-‐750-‐7507, or visit www.comfor9nn.com/hotel/nh014
HAMPTON INN— 9 Hotel Drive, Dover A Preferred Hotel of UNH Athle?cs Just 6 miles from the University of New Hampshire, The Hampton Inn Dover, N.H. has 93 Guest Rooms (King Rooms and Rooms with two Queen beds). Each room offer wireless & hard wired hi-‐ speed internet connec=ons! Enjoy the complimentary hot breakfast buffet served daily and the “On the Run” breakfast bags.
Enjoy other accommoda=ons including, shuAle service with a 10 mile radius, heated indoor pool and Jacuzzi, on-‐site fitness and business centers, and mee=ng room facili=es on-‐site. Just walking distance to many of the famous and historic restaurants of downtown Dover.
Call (603)-‐516-‐6500, or visit www.dover.hamptoninn.com
HOMEWOOD SUITES— 21 Members Way Dover A Preferred Hotel of UNH Athle?cs Just 6 miles from the University of New Hampshire, The Homewood Suites in Dover, N.H. has 87 Spacious Suites with Fully Equipped Kitchens (studio suites, 1 bedroom suites and 2 bedroom suites). Rooms offer wireless & hard wired hi-‐speed internet connec=ons! Enjoy complimentary hot breakfast buffet served daily along with a welcome home recep=on Monday-‐Thursday (light meal and beverages). Feel free to use the shuAle service, serving up to a 10 mile radius! Other accommoda=ons also include, mee=ng room space, 24 hour business center and Suite Shop, on-‐site fitness center, indoor pool and Jacuzzi, outdoor pa=o with gas grills, and a pet friendly environment! Just walking distance to some of the famous and historic restaurants of downtown Dover.
Call (603) 516-‐0929, or visit www.dovernh.homewoodsuites.com
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the University of New Hampshire PORTSMOUTH – 8 miles from
Portsmouth, N.H., is a city of roughly 21,000 people and sits near the mouth of the Piscataqua River, divides New Hampshire and Maine. The geographic loca=on, historic past and a short, wide river that cultural strength of Portsmouth regularly lands it on various "best places to live" lists.
BEST WESTERN WYNWOOD HOTEL & S UITES— 580 US 1 By-‐Pass Portsmouth Located just 8 Miles from UNH and easily accessible from four major travel roads (I-‐95, Routes 4, 16 & 1) the Best Western Wynwood Hotel & Suites is the top choice for the best hospitality on the Seacoast. Offering 169 guest rooms & suites, each equipped with complimentary high speed internet, coffeemaker, microwave & refrigerator. We have an indoor pool with hot tub, an outdoor seasonal pool, exercise room and a conference facility of 3000 square feet of dividable space that will accommodate your social or business func=on needs. The Roundabout Diner & Lounge open 7 days a week will provide deliciously prepared meals any way you'd like-‐-‐sit down, buffet or takeout. So, stay with us and experience the "Best" the seacoast has to offer! Call (603)-‐436-‐7600, or visit www.Wynwoodportsmouth.com
MANCHESTER– 35 miles from the University of New Hampshire
Manchester is northern New England’s largest city with a growing atmosphere and home to several sports teams. The city houses the Manchester-‐Boston Regional Airport, a convenience for anyone flying in for a game! A GREAT place for an over night stay for the annual UNH VS Dartmouth game in Manchester FAIRFIELD INN by MARRIOT— 860 South Porter Street, Manchester
Located only 4 miles from the Manchester-‐Boston Regional Airport, the Fairfield Inn by MarrioA has 102 guest rooms and features a new Breakfast Room with a complimentary, deluxe con=nental breakfast each morning. The Fairfield Inn is easily accessible to route I-‐293 and I-‐93. The Mall of New Hampshire is within walking distance as well as Starbuck’s, several chain restaurants, and Hannaford's Supermarket. The complimentary airport shuAle van is available to our guest from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm daily. Also available is the extended parking for those who wish to fly out of Manchester and leave their car for a modest rate with the “Park Here Fly There” package.
Call (603)-‐625-‐2020, or visit www.Fairfieldinn.com
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of New Hampshire YORK BEACH– 25 miles from the University
York, Beach M.E., is a H istorical society containing the famous Nubble Light House, and Maine’s largest zoo and amusement park. York beach hosts special events year-‐round including Harvest Fest in October and York Days, a week-‐long celebra=on of summer.
ANCHORAGE INN— 265 L ong Beach A ve, York Beach, ME Only one hour from Boston and forty-‐five minutes south of Portland, Maine, The Anchorage Inn is located in the heart of everyone's favorite New England vaca=on des=na=on. Just minutes from golf, tennis, and all the aArac=ons of York Beach, the KiAery outlets and historic York Village and Portsmouth, NH. In view and just down the street from one of America’s most picturesque lighthouses, the famed Nubble Lighthouse. The loca=on is in the heart of vaca=on country, on the trolley route to all of York and York Beach sites and ac=vi=es, minutes to KiAery and its world famous outlet shopping, and convenient to every outdoor sport imaginable.
Call (207)-‐363-‐5112, or visit www.anchorageinn.com
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The Bagelry— 5A Mill Plaza Rd, Durham
The Bagelry is famous in Durham and
among its visitors for its incredible breakfast and lunch menus.. The Bagerly has 15 different types of bagels, a large variety of coffees, and many sandwich and soup selec=ons. The Bagelry also caters to large or small events at very reasonable prices! Visit www.BagelryNH.com Call Today: 603-‐868-‐1424
Domino’s Pizza -‐ Durham Shopping Ctr Durham, NH 03824 Domino's Pizza is the recognized world leader leader in pizza delivery opera=ng a network of company-‐owned and franchise-‐owned stores in the United States and interna=onal markets. Domino's Pizza's Vision illustrates a company of excep=onal people on a mission to be the best pizza delivery company in the world. CALL TODAY: 603-‐868-‐6230
Moe’s Italian Sandwiches – 7 Mill Road Plaza Unit 7F, Durham, NH Today, a Moe’s Italian Sandwich is made the same way it was made in 1959. Whether you visit the original shop in Portsmouth NH or a Franchised loca=on throughout New England, you can rely on simplicity, taste, quality and value.
Chill Catering— 580 US Highway Bypass One Whether it’s and outdoor family reunion, a monthly sales mee=ng, a birthday party, or a once-‐in a life =me wedding, at CHILL Catering there are no no limits or boundaries. From authen=c BBQs, bag lunches, or to honest-‐to-‐goodness Downeast Lobster Bakes, for groups of 25 to 5,000, all over New England, Chill Catering turns events into un-‐ forgeAable experiences Call Today: 1-‐877-‐Chill-‐75
Lee Circle Grocery – Calef Hwy, Lee NH Voted the “Best Burgers in New England” – New England Cable News. Located Just past the Lee traffic Circle towards Barrington on the right hand side. Lee Circle Grocery is a hidden Gem in the food industry. Everything is homemade and they feature daily specials. The food quality is outstanding and must be tried by all! Call Today: 603-‐868-‐3040 The RoundAbout Dinner-‐ 580 US Highway Bypass One Conveniently located on the Portsmouth traffic circle and connected to the Best Western. The RoundAbout Dinner and Lounge, serving from 5:30am to 10:00pm daily, is a retro dinner, with anything from home cooked meals to The Retro “catch of the day”. A great place to bring the family!
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Village Pizza – 45 Main street, Durham NH Village is a Wildcat Fan Favorite ! They offer great Sandwiches, Salads, Pasta dinners, and of course pizza! Weather you want to eat in , take out, or have your food delivered, Village Pizza can accommodate it all. Call Today: 603-‐868-‐5500 603-‐868-‐5300
Weathervane Seafood—Mul9ple Area Loca9ons Weathervane Seafood provides every guest fast, friendly service and generous por=ons of high quality food & drink at a great value! Weathervane Seafood Restaurant was given top honor in the New Hampshire Magazine 2009 Best Of New Hampshire's readers' poll for Clam Chowder.
Young’s Restaurant—48 Main Street, Durham
Young’s Restaurant serves
breakfast, lunch, and offers team meal op=ons. With their recent addi=on of the Oyster River Room, Young’s Restaurant can now hold all of its happy customers. The Oyster River Room can accommodate up to 80 people for any type of special event and/or occasion.
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