2014-15 rmu visiting team guide

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY VISITING TEAM GUIDE

VISITING TEAM GUIDE2014 - 2015RMU Department of Athletics

6001 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108

412-397-4913

RMUColonials.com

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY VISITING TEAM GUIDE

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 SmithAssociate Athletic Director, Event Management and FacilitiesRobert Morris University

NotePlease 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.

WELCOME

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CONTACTS

ADMINISTRATION

Craig Coleman, M.D. Director of Athletics 397-4912 colemanc@rmu.eduMarty Galosi Senior Associate AD, External Affairs 397-4920 galosi@rmu.eduDon Smith Associate AD, Event Mgmt. / Facilities 397-4484 smithd@rmu.eduAddie Muti Associate AD Operations /SWA 397-4964 muti@rmu.eduSean Simmons Associate AD, Student Services 397-4928 simmonss@rmu.eduRyan Fleischer Assistant AD, Compliance 397-4925 fleischer@rmu.eduRay Butter Equipment Manager 397-4917 butter@rmu.eduLinda Young Athletic Secretary 397-4965 youngl@rmu.eduDawn Geregach Athletic Secretary 397-4913 geregachd@rmu.eduKenny Celelli Ticketing Director 397-4949 athleticticketing@rmu.eduPaige Pietrangelo Videostreaming Coordinator 397-6060 pietrangelo@rmu.eduTodd Hamer Strength & Conditioning Coach 397-4923 hamer@rmu.edu

SPORTS INFORMATION

Jim Duzyk Sports Information Director 397-4919 duzyk@rmu.edu Men’s Basketball and RowingKen Baker Asst. Sports Information Director 397-4914 baker@rmu.edu Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball and Men’s GolfSpencer Kowitz Asst. Sports Information Director 397-4950 kowitz@rmu.edu Football, Softball and Track & FieldMatt Gajtka Graduate Assistant 397-4953 sidga01@rmu.edu Men’s Ice Hockey and Women’s LacrosseEthan Woy Graduate Assistant 397-6070 sidga02@mail.rmu.edu Volleyball, Women’s Ice Hockey and Men’s Lacrosse

HEAD COACHES

Sal Buscaglia Women’s Basketball 397-4974 buscaglia@rmu.eduCraig Coleman Softball 397-4912 colemanc@rmu.eduPaul Colontino Women’s Ice Hockey 397-4478 colontino@rmu.eduBill Denniston Men’s Soccer 397-4971 denniston@rmu.eduCyndi Hadfield Cheerleading 397-4960 hadfieldc@rmu.eduJohn Kowalski Women’s Soccer 397-4978 kowalski@rmu.eduAndrew McMinn Men’s Lacrosse 397-4927 mcminn@rmu.eduMidge McPhail Women’s Rowing 397-4479 mcphail@rmu.eduKaty Phillips Women’s Lacrosse 397-4921 phillips@rmu.eduDerek Schooley Men’s Ice Hockey 397-4477 schooley@rmu.eduMichael Smith Track & Field / Cross Country 397-4972 smithm@rmu.eduDale Starr Volleyball 397-4979 starr@rmu.eduJerry Stone Men’s Golf 397-4954 stone@rmu.eduAndrew Toole Men’s Basketball 397-4967 toole@rmu.eduJohn Banaszak Football 397-4935 banaszak@rmu.edu

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DIRECTIONS

To Robert Morris University6001 University BoulevardMoon 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 AvenuePittsburgh, 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 approximate-ly 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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CAMPUS MAP

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DINING SUGGESTIONS

LODGING

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh / Cranberry2000 Garden View Lane

Cranberry Township, PA 16066724-779-9999

hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

Hampton Inn Pittsburgh Airport8514 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108

412-264-0020hamptoninnpittsburghairport.com

Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport1160 Thorn Run Road

Moon Township, PA 15108412-262-2400

starwoodhotels.com

Firehouse Subs320 McHolme DrivePittsburgh, PA 15275412-788-4070firehousesubs.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill5432 Campbell’s Run Rd Robinson Twp., PA 15205724-612-8171moes.com

Mario’s Family Italian Restaurant935 Beaver Grade RoadMoon Township, PA 15108412-262-3020mariosfamilyitalianrestaurant.com

RMU Dining Services6001 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108412-397-2533parkhurstdining.com

O F F I C I A L H O T E L O FR M U AT H L E T I C S

Eat’n Park9515 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108412-264-7201eatnpark.com

Primanti Bros.8651 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108412-865-2200primantibros.com

Pizza DeCasa101 Fern Hollow RoadCoraopolis, PA 15108412-262-2272pizzadecasamoon.com

Ground Round5980 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108412-269-0644groundround.com

Buffalo Wild Wings480 Home DrivePittsburgh, PA 15275412-788-9464buffalowildwings.com

Blue Line Grille1014 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15219412 281-2583bluelinegrille.com

Burger King5940 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108412 264-5190bk.com

Topping Town5990 University BlvdMoon Township, PA 15108412-329-7458toppingtown.com

Giant Eagle Prepared Foods5990 University Blvd, Suite 4Coraopolis, PA 15108412 264-3856gianteagle.com/Grocery-Store/Prepared-Foods

O F F I C I A L C AT E R E R O F R M U AT H L E T I C S

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TICKET INFORMATION

RMU Ticket OfficeJoe Walton Stadium, Second Floor

athleticticketing@rmu.edu — 412-397-4949

FOOTBALL

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

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

MEN’S BASKETBALL

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

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

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

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

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

MEN’S ICE HOCKEY

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

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

WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY

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

GROUP TICKETS(10 or more) Adult ................................................................................... $7Youth, 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 Head Athletic Trainer 412-397-4983 vittorino@rmu.eduJason Daley Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4982 daleyj@rmu.edu Emily Tong Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4916 tong@rmu.eduStacy Ogden Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4981 ogden@rmu.eduTim Goldinger Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4916 goldinger@rmu.eduLaura Noel Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4980 athletictrainer01@rmu.eduJennifer Towson Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4980 athletictrainer02@rmu.eduAmelia Adams Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4980 athletictrainer03@rmu.edu

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS RMU Campus Police / Security 412-397-2424RMU Student Health Services 412-397-3233Sewickley Valley Hospital 412-741-6600Valley Ambulance 412-262-2620Giant Eagle Pharmacy 412-269-0254

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TEAM TRAVEL INFORMATION FORMReturn to Don Smith (Fax: 412-397-4943 or smithd@rmu.edu)

SCHOOL INFORMATION Name of School

Sport

Date of Competition

TEAM TRAVEL COORDINATORName Title

Office Number Cell Phone E-mail

TRAVEL INFORMATIONTime & Date of Arrival Airport

Arrival Airline and Flight No. Departure Airline and Flight No.

Hotel Hotel Phone

Bus Company No. of Buses

Rental Car Company No. of Cars / Vans

TEAM CONTACT INFORMATIONHead Coach Cell Phone

Athletic Trainer Cell Phone

Athletic Director Cell Phone

PRACTICE REQUESTSDate Time

Game Day Time

GENERAL INFORMATIONWill you have a pass list? Yes No

Will your athletic director be attending the game? Yes No

Will your SID be attending the game? Yes No

Circle all that apply

Will you be bringing your ... Band Cheerleaders Mascot None

SPECIAL NEEDS / NOTES

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