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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome! 3
Contact Information 4
Home Schedule 5
Tulane Quick Facts 6
Game Day Operations 7-11
Sports Medicine 12
Visiting Team Travel Request Forms 13-15
GENERAL INFORMATION
VENUE INFORMATION
Superdome Maps 16-17
Driving Directions 18
New Orleans Accommodations 19-22
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Tulane Football To whom it may concern:
On behalf of Tulane University and the City of New
Orleans, we look forward to your arrival in the Crescent City.
The information in this guide is provided to assist you with
planning your upcoming trip to New Orleans.
Upon receipt of this packet, please complete all enclosed
forms and return at least seven days before the scheduled ath-
letic contest. In addition, please remember that adjustments
may be needed based on local and/or national events. If you
have any questions or concerns regarding the materials pro-
vided, please feel free to contact us directly.
Be safe in your travels and we look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Scott Mitchell
Scott Mitchell
Assistant Athletic Director
Tulane University
(504) 865-5373
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Administration Director of Athletics
Rick Dickson
(504) 865-5569
Executive Assistant to the AD
Donna O’Brien
(504)865-5569
Executive Associate AD
Brandon Macneill
(504) 862-8443
Assistant AD - Communications
Roger Dunaway
(504) 862-8240
Assistant AD - Business, Game Operations,
and Event Management
Scott Mitchell
(504) 865-5373
Director of Video Operations
Travis Detillier
(504) 865-5013
Director of Facilities
Justin Newell
(504) 865-4483
Director of Equipment
David Lowry
(504) 862-8243
Director of Football Operations
David Fox
(504) 865-5358 [email protected]
Athletic Training Director of Sports Medicine
Andy Massey
(504) 314-2457
Associate Head Athletic Trainer
Danny Taylor
(504) 862-8245
Marketing/Event Sales Director of Marketing and Sales
Jason Potuto
(504) 314-7215
Director of Ticket Operations
Justin Jones
(504) 865-5359
Bands Director
Barry Spanier
(504) 865-5139
Mailing Address Tulane Athletics
James W. Wilson Jr. Center
333 Ben Weiner Drive
New Orleans, LA 70118
Contact Information www.tulanegreenwave.com
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2011 Tulane Football
Home Schedule
Date Opponent Location Time (C)
Saturday 09/03/11
Saturday 09/10/11
Saturday 10/08/11
Saturday 10/15/11
Saturday 10/22/11
Thursday 11/10/11
SE Louisiana
Tulsa
Syracuse
UTEP
Memphis
Houston
LA Superdome
LA Superdome
LA Superdome
LA Superdome
LA Superdome
LA Superdome
2:30pm
2:30pm
7:00pm
2:30pm
2:30pm
7:00pm
*Please note dates and times are subject to change.
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Tulane Quick Facts
Location New Orleans, LA
Founded 1834
Enrollment 10,674
President Dr. Scott Cowen
Director of Athletics Mr. Rick Dickson
Conference Conference USA
Mascot Pelican
Colors Olive Green & Sky Blue
Stadium Louisiana Superdome
Seating Capacity 72,003
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Game Day Operations
Team Bench The visiting team bench is located on the LaSalle
Street (East) side of the Superdome.
Football Tulane will use the NIKE 3005.
Coaches’ Communications Visiting team must provide their own headsets, etc.
Tulane and the Superdome will provide the dry pair.
Equipment Truck Inside Configuration:
24 ft. x 12.6 in.
Height: 13ft.
Truck parking, loading, and unloading point of con-
tact:
Raymond Griffin, Assistant Security Manager.
Work : 504-587-3906
Email: [email protected]
Practice Due to the confines of the Superdome,
The Louisiana Superdome may or may not be
available for a team practice on the day prior to the
game. Only TURF SHOES may be worn in The
Louisiana Superdome. To schedule practices at The
Louisiana Superdome, please contact Scott Mitchell,
Assistant Athletic Director for Business, Game Op-
erations and Event Management at 504-865-5373.
In the event the Superdome is unavailable, Tulane
will assist with making accommodations at another
local facility.
Game Uniforms White Helmet, Green Jersey, White Pants
Dressing Room The visiting team dressing room is located at the
North entrance to the field. The locker room is fully
furnished with lockers, chairs, dry-erase boards,
treatment tables, taping tables, a mini training room,
coaches’ dressing rooms, restrooms and shower
facilities.
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Game Day Operations Athletic Training Supplies Supplied By Tulane University
Practice:
10 Gallons of Water
Injury Ice (if requested)
Game Day:
2 – 10 Gallon Coolers
6 – 8 Cases of Gatorade (Bottled Product)
4 Sleeves of Cups
Hydrocollator with (4) Terrycloth Covers
3 Taping Tables
Ice – 800-1200 lbs. between the visitor sideline/
locker room, or more per request
On-site X-ray services, if needed
Biohazard/Sharps Container
Locker Room Supplies Tulane will provide the visiting team with soap,
towels, and 100 game programs upon arrival.
Team Bus For practice and on game day, team buses will be
allowed access to park at the loading dock to the Su-
perdome (South Entrance off of Girod Street – across
the street from the New Orleans Arena). This is sub-
ject to change, in the event this does change; we will
notify you in a timely manner.
Band Buses On game day, band buses will be allowed to unload
at the Superdome loading dock. Once the buses have
unloaded, they will then be directed to park in Lot
#4. Passes for the band buses must be requested
with the credential list.
Band Seating Visiting bands will be seated in Section 119. Field
access will be granted to visiting team bands at the
southeast handicap ramp located at the bottom of
Section 118.
Travel Party Parking For official travel party parking needs, please submit
a list with your credential list. Please include the
number of band buses, vans, VIP (e.g. Director of
Athletics), etc.
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Game Day Operations
Visitors’ Pass Gate The visitors’ pass gate is located at Gate A Ground
(Poydras Street). Tulane will provide one (1) six foot
table with two chairs. Player Guest entrance will
open 1 hour prior to scheduled kickoff time. For
questions, please contact Justin Jones, Director of
Ticket Sales (504-865-5359).
Credentials Tulane does request that your credential list
be submitted a week in advance, or no later
than the Monday prior to the game.
Credentials will be sent via Fed-Ex to the
SID for distribution. Tulane will provide the
40 sideline passes per NCAA regulations. Please send
list to Roger Dunaway, Assistant AD of
Communications at [email protected].
Police Escorts Please contact Scott Mitchell, Assistant Athletic Di-
rector for Business, Game Operations and Event
Management for police escort arrangements. Tulane
uses the New Orleans Police Department for escorts.
Tulane will cover the expenses for the escort from the
hotel to the Superdome on game day.
Tailgating In the event the visiting team would like to
reserve a space at the Superdome, please contact
Angela Daniels, Event Coordinator for SMG at
504-908-4024.
RV Parking RV parking is available at the Superdome. They will
be able to access Lot #4, located in the Southwest
quadrant of the Superdome (West side of the Arena).
Cost is $50 per RV. Please contact Angela Daniels,
Event Coordinator for SMG at 504-908-4024
General Parking Superdome parking is available in Garages 1, 5 & 6
on game day. Cost is $10 per vehicle.
Miscellaneous Chewing gum and sunflower seeds are not allowed on
Superdome turf.
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Game Day Operations
Alcoholic Beverage Policy Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the
Superdome. Louisiana law prohibits the sale of alco
holic beverages to persons under the age of 21. Proper
identification must be shown to purchase any alcoholic
beverage. Alcohol sales cease at the end of third quar
ter.
ADA Accessibility The New Orleans Superdome meets all structure re-
quirements as stipulated by the American’s with Dis-
abilities Act. All levels have elevator access and ADA
seating.
Re-Entry For your safety, once a person exits the dome, re-
entry is strictly prohibited..
Smoking The New Orleans Superdome is a smoke –free facil-
ity.
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Game Day Operations
Staff Contacts Vince Granito
Scott Mitchell
Justin Newell
Danny Taylor
Roger Dunaway
Angela Daniels
Superdome Press Box
Associate Athletic Director
Athletic Director for Business, Game
Operations & Event Management
Director of Facilities
Associate Head Athletic Trainer
Assistant Athletic Director Media Relations
Superdome Event Coordinator
504-491-5368
504-615-8576
504-616-8290
504-491-1823
504-452-2906
504-908-4024
504-558-5437
Ticket Operations Customer Service Gate A – Ground Level
Media Entrance NW Ground Concourse Entrance (Garage 6)
Ticketed Entrances Gate A – Ground Level
Gate A, C & G – Plaza Level
Ticket Sales Gate B & H – Plaza Level
Tulane Students Gate G – Plaza Level
Visiting Player Guest Will Call Gate A – Ground Level
Will Call Gate A – Ground Level
Media Entrance opens four hours prior to kickoff (with valid media credentials).
Media Will Call opens four hours prior to kickoff.
All gates open one (1) hour prior to kickoff.
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Sports Medicine
Local Hospitals
Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
1440 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Main Number (504) 988-4794
Emergency Room (504) 988-9150
Tulane Lakeside
4700 I-10 Service Rd.
Metairie, LA 70001
Main Number (504) 780-8282
New Orleans Urgent Care
900 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Main Number (504) 552-2433
In the event of an emergency, contact Andy Massey and he will
help to expedite care.
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Football Travel Form Please complete and return this form no later than 7 days prior to your institution’s game versus Tulane.
Please include all requested information and provide itinerary if possible
Flight Information
Flight Carrier:___________________ Flight Number:_______ Ground Handler:_________________
Arrival Date:____________________ Arrival Time:___________
Ground Transportation
Bus Company:__________________________ Number of Buses:_____________________________
Size of Equipment Truck: _________________ Date of Arrival:_____________ Time:___________
Accommodations
Team Hotel:__________________________________ Phone Number_________________________
Equipment Manager Name and Cell Number:______________________________________________
Requested Practice Time (Requested time will be confirmed 5 days prior to game day)
Date:______________ Time:___________ Anticipated arrival time for practice:______________
Contact Information
Travel Contact:___________________________ Advance Personnel:__________________________
Phone: ________________________________ Phone: __________________________________
Email:_________________________________ Email:__________________________________
Game Day
Expected Team Arrival on Game Day:____________ # of Dry-Pairs Needed on Sideline:__________
Please Return To:
Scott Mitchell - Assistant Athletics Director of Business, Game Operations, and Event Management
Email: [email protected] or Fax: (504) 862-8569
Tulane vs. _________________________________________ Date of contest:____________________________
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Band Travel Form Please complete and return this form no later than 7 days prior to your institution’s game versus Tulane.
Please include all requested information and provide itinerary if possible
Tulane vs. _________________________________ Date of contest:____________________________
Band Director:______________________________
Contact Information
Contact:__________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
Email:____________________________________
General Information
Approximate Size of Band:________ Number of Credentials Required:_________
Request to Perform at Halftime:_____________________
Band Travel
Arrival Date:________________________________ Time:_________________________________
Hotel:______________________________________ Phone:________________________________
Charter Bus Name:___________________________ Number of Buses:_______________________
Number of Equipment Trucks:_________________
Please Return To:
Scott Mitchell - Assistant Athletics Director of Business, Game Operations, and Event Management
Email: [email protected] or Fax: (504) 862-8569
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Cheer Travel Form Please complete and return this form no later than 7 days prior to your institution’s game versus Tulane.
Please include all requested information and provide itinerary if possible
Tulane vs. _________________________________ Date of contest:____________________________
Cheer Director:______________________________
Contact Information
Contact:__________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
Email:____________________________________
General Information
Approximate Size of Squad:_____________ Number of Credentials Required:_____________
Request to Perform at Halftime:_____________________
Cheer Travel
Arrival Date:________________________________ Time:_________________________________
Hotel:______________________________________ Phone:________________________________
Charter Bus Name:___________________________ Number of Buses:_______________________
Please Return To:
Scott Mitchell - Assistant Athletics Director of Business, Game Operations, and Event Management
Email: [email protected] or Fax: (504) 862-8569
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Superdome Maps
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Superdome Maps LOUISIANA SUPERDOME EXTERIOR MAP
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Driving Directions
Louisiana Superdome
To the Dome…
From the EAST - Take I-10 west to Superdome exit, turn right to Tulane Ave.
take left on Tulane to Galvez and right to S. Rocheblave (under I-10) then
turn left to the rear of the Superdome.
From the WEST - Take I-10 east to the Louisiana Superdome/Claiborne exit,
then turn right. DO NOT TAKE THE POYDRAS EXIT
Leaving the Dome…
To go EAST - Turn left out of garage and follow traffic to I-10 west to Clai-
borne exit take right to Tulane take right to I-10 east signage.
To go WEST - Turn left out of garage and follow traffic to I-10 west.
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New Orleans Accommodations Sheraton Hotel – New Orleans Double/Double Rooms: 588
500 Canal Street Suites: 53
New Orleans, LA 70130 Bus Parking: No
Phone: (504) 525-2500 Meeting Facilities: Yes
Toll Free: 800-235-3396 Restaurant: Yes
Fax: (504) 592-5615
www.sheratonneworleans.com
Contact: Brett T. Forshag
Director of Sales
Phone: (504) 595-5594
Courtyard Marriott – Convention Center Double/Double Rooms: 115
300 Julia Street Suites: 10
New Orleans, LA 70130 Bus Parking: No
Phone: (504) 598-9898 Meeting Facilities: Yes
Fax: (504) 598-9897 Restaurant: Yes
Hilton – New Orleans Riverside Double/Double Rooms: 1017
2 Poydras Street Suites: 73
New Orleans, LA 70140 Bus Parking: Yes
Phone: (504) 561-0500 Meeting Facilities: Yes
Toll Free: 800-HILTONS Restaurant: Yes
Fax: (504) 568-1721
www.neworleans.hilton.com
Hotel Monteleone Double/Double Rooms: 196
214 Royal Street Suites: 55
New Orleans, LA 70130-2201 Bus Parking: No
Phone: (504) 523-3341 Meeting Facilities: Yes
Fax: (504) 681-4491 Restaurant: Yes
www.hotelmonteleone.com
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New Orleans Accommodations Marriott – New Orleans Convention Center Double/Double Rooms: 214
859 Convention Center Blvd. Suites: 11
New Orleans, LA 70130 Bus Parking: No
Phone: (504)613-2888 Meeting Facilities: Yes
Fax: (504) 613-2852 Restaurant: Yes
Marriott – New Orleans Double/Double Rooms: 786
555 Canal Street Suites: 54
New Orleans, LA 70130 Bus Parking: No
Phone: (504) 553-5520 Meeting Facilities: Yes
Fax: (504) 581-5749 Restaurant: Yes
www.neworleansmarriott.com
Marriott – Metairie at Lakeway Double/Double Rooms: 786
3838 North Causeway Blvd. Suites: 33
Metairie, LA 70002 Bus Parking: No
Phone: (504) 836-5253 Meeting Facilities: Yes
Fax: (504) 836-5258 Restaurant: Yes
www.neworleanslakesidehotel.com
Wyndham – New Orleans Riverfront Double/Double Rooms: 116
701 Convention Center Blvd. Suites: 12
New Orleans, LA 70130 Bus Parking: No
Phone: (504) 524-8200 Meeting Facilities: Yes
Fax: (504) 524-0600 Restaurant: Yes
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New Orleans Restaurants Chick-Fil-A
912 N. Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985)867-8639
Contact: Rick Gonzales
Corky’s BBQ
4243 Veterans Blvd. Suite 335
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 456-1732
Domino’s Pizza
4938 Freret St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-3030
Don’s Seafood Hut
4801 Veterans Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 889-1550
Golden Corral
3920 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-9696
Gordon Biersch
200 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 552-2739
K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen
416 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-7394
Louisiana Pizza Kitchen
615 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 866-5900
McAlister’s Deli
8 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 598-1930
Quinzno’s Subs
1130 S Clearview Pkwy Ste D
Elmwood Village Plaza
Harahan, LA 70123
(504)390-9885
Contact: Marin Cameron
O’Henry’s Food & Spirits
634 S. Carrollton Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 866-9741
Raising Canes
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 837-5620
Roly Poly
701 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70139
(504) 561-9800
Saltwater Grill & Seafood Market
1340 S. Carrollton Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-6640
The Pita Pit
5800 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-4141
Ye Olde College Inn
3000 S. Carrollton Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 866-3683
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Transportation
Charter Buses Calco 800-356-6831
Hotard 888-446-8273
New Orleans Airport Airport Shuttle 866-596-2699
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800-RENT A CAR
New Orleans Visitors Guide http://www.neworleansonline.com
Airlines AirTran 800-247-8726
American 800-433-7300
Continental 800-523-3273
Frontier 800-432-1359
Delta 800-221-1212
JetBlue 800-538-2583
Southwest 800-435-9792
United 800-864-8331
US Airways 800-428-4322
