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ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY VISITING TEAM GUIDE
VISITING TEAM GUIDE2015 - 2016RMU 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
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY VISITING TEAM GUIDE
CONTACTS
ADMINISTRATIONall numbers are area code 412
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 Associate 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.eduAlex Hinsey Manager, Athletic Ticketing 397-4949 hinsey@rmu.eduMatt O’Brien Manager, Athletic Corporate Sales & Ticketing 397-5913 obrienma@rmu.eduChristopher Woodard Student Ticket Manager 397-4949 athleticticketing@rmu.eduTodd Hamer Strength & Conditioning Coach 397-4923 hamer@rmu.edu
MEDIA RELATIONS
Jim Duzyk Media Relations Director 397-4919 duzyk@rmu.edu Men’s Basketball and RowingKen Baker Assistant Media Relations Director 397-4914 baker@rmu.edu Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball and Men’s GolfSpencer Kowitz Assistant Media Relations Director 397-4950 kowitz@rmu.edu Football, Softball and Track & FieldMatt Gajtka Media Relations Graduate Assistant 397-4953 sidga01@rmu.edu Men’s Ice Hockey and Women’s LacrosseRachel Labosky Media Relations Graduate Assistant 397-6070 sidga02@rmu.edu Volleyball, Women’s Ice Hockey and Men’s LacrosseBecky Schoenecker Videostreaming Coordinator 397-6060 schoenecker@rmu.eduKatelynn Long Social Media and Video Production Assistant 397-6060 rmuathleticsvideo@gmail.com
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.eduNash Oven Track & Field / Cross Country 397-4972 oven@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.
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY VISITING TEAM GUIDE
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
Hanlon’s Café & Catering17 Foster AvenueCrafton, PA 15205412-394-3500hanlonscatering.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
Giant Eagle Market District100 Settlers Ridge Center DrivePittsburgh, PA 15205412-788-5392gianteagle.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
OFFERS DELIVERY OFFERS DELIVERY
All Star Sports Bar & Grille6302 Robinson Center Dr.Pittsburgh, PA 15205412-787-1114robinsonallstarsportsbar.com
Burger King5940 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108412-264-5190bk.com
Eat’n Park9515 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108412-264-7201eatnpark.com
Ground Round5980 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108412-269-0644groundround.com
Jailhouse Saloon929 5th AveCoraopolis, PA 15108412-299-5245jailhousesaloon412.com
Mario’s Family Italian Restaurant935 Beaver Grade RoadMoon Township, PA 15108412-262-3020mariosfamilyitalianrestaurant.com
Primanti Bros.8651 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108412-865-2200primantibros.com
Jimmy John’s1935 Settlers Ridge Center Dr.Robinson Twp., PA 15205412-788-5725jimmyjohns.com
RMU Dining Services6001 University BoulevardMoon Township, PA 15108412-397-2533parkhurstdining.com
Sharp Edge510 Beaver St.Sewickley, PA 15143412-749-0305sharpedgebeer.com
Topping Town5990 University BlvdMoon Township, PA 15108412-329-7458toppingtown.com
OFFERS DELIVERY
OFFERS DELIVERYMoe’s Southwest Grill5432 Campbell’s Run Rd Robinson Twp., PA 15205724-612-8171moes.com
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TICKET INFORMATION
RMU Ticket OfficeJoe Walton Stadium, Second Floor
athleticticketing@rmu.edu — 412-397-4949rmucolonials.com
FOOTBALLSEASON TICKETS Adult ______________________________________ $40Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______________ $20
SINGLE GAME TICKETSRED GAMES (HOMECOMING) ADVANCE DAY OFAdult ______________________________ $20 $25Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______ $10 $12Group Adult (10 or more) ______________ $8 N/AGroup Youth (10 or more) ______________ $5 N/A
BLUE GAMES ADVANCE DAY OFAdult ______________________________ $10 $12Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______ $5 $7Group Adult (10 or more) ______________ $8 N/AGroup Youth (10 or more) ______________ $5 N/A
MEN’S BASKETBALLSEASON TICKETS Reserved ___________________________________ $125Adult ______________________________________ $100Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______________ $50
SINGLE GAME TICKETSRED GAMES (PREMIUM GAMES) ADVANCE DAY OFReserved ___________________________ $15 $20Adult ______________________________ $12 $15Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______ $5 $7Group Adult (10 or more) ______________ $8 N/AGroup Youth (10 or more) ______________ $5 N/A
BLUE GAMES ADVANCE DAY OFReserved ___________________________ $12 $15Adult ______________________________ $10 $12Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______ $5 $7Group Adult (10 or more) ______________ $8 N/AGroup Youth (10 or more) ______________ $5 N/AWOMEN’S BASKETBALL
SEASON TICKETS Adult ______________________________________ $80Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______________ $50
SINGLE GAME TICKETS Adult ______________________________________ $10Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______________ $5Group Adult (10 or more) ______________________ $7Group Youth (10 or more) ______________________ $3
MEN’S HOCKEYSEASON TICKETS Reserved ___________________________________ $150Adult ______________________________________ $120Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______________ $80
SINGLE GAME TICKETSRED GAMES (PREMIUM GAMES) ADVANCE DAY OFReserved ___________________________ $15 $20Adult ______________________________ $12 $15Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______ $5 $7Group Adult (10 or more) ______________ $8 N/AGroup Youth (10 or more) ______________ $5 N/A
BLUE GAMES ADVANCE DAY OFReserved ___________________________ $12 $15Adult ______________________________ $10 $12Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______ $5 $7Group Adult (10 or more) ______________ $8 N/AGroup Youth (10 or more) ______________ $5 N/A
WOMEN’S HOCKEYSEASON TICKETS Adult ______________________________________ $110Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______________ $80
SINGLE GAME TICKETS Adult ______________________________________ $10Youth, Senior and Military with ID _______________ $5Group Adult (10 or more) ______________________ $7Group Youth (10 or more) ______________________ $3
All season ticket packages must include a $10 donation to Athletics
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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 Athletic Trainer 412-397-4982 daleyj@rmu.edu Emily Tong Athletic Trainer 412-397-4929 tong@rmu.eduStacy Ogden Athletic Trainer 412-397-4981 ogden@rmu.eduTim Goldinger Athletic Trainer 412-397-4916 goldinger@rmu.eduLindsay Gilarski Athletic Trainer 412-397-4980 gilarski@rmu.eduNick Thomas Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4980 athletictrainer01@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