2016 Auburn Softball Visiting team Guide

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1 2016 Auburn Softball Visiting team Guide

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Softball Contact Information Softball Schedule 5 Travel Information Form 6 Traveling to Auburn University 7 Facility Information 8 Facility Map Jane B. Moore Field 9 Campus Map 10 Sample Pre-Game Timelines Ticket Information 13 Transportation 14 Accommodations 15 Top 10 Must Eats 16 Catering 17 Restaurants Shopping 21 Outdoor Recreation 22 Attractions 22 Emergency Contacts 23 3

4 SOFTBALL CONTACT INFORMATION COACHING STAFF Clint Myers - Head Coach Office Fax cam0082@auburn.edu Corey Myers - Assistant Coach Office Cell czm0049@auburn.edu Scott Woodward - Assistant Coach Office Cell jlb0070@auburn.edu Jim Beita - Director of Operations Office Cell jlb0077@auburn.edu SOFTBALL GAME MANAGEMENT Sarah Stallkamp - Game Manager Office Fax Cell ses0032@auburn.edu MEDIA RELATIONS/ SPORTS INFORMATION John Thomas Office Cell John.thomas@auburn.edu SPORTS MEDICINE/ ATHLETIC TRAINING TICKET OFFICE Lana Meeks Cell lpm0002@auburn.edu CODY CHANEY CWC0015@AUBURN.EDU 4

5 2016 HOME SOFTBALL SCHEDULE 02/11/16 VS. APPALACHIAN ST AUBURN, AL 6:00 P.M. CT PLAINSMAN INVITE 02/12/16 VS. WESTERN KENTUCKY AUBURN, AL 5:30 P.M. CT 02/13/16 VS. BUTLER AUBURN, AL 12:30 P.M. CT VS. FURMAN AUBURN, AL 3:00 P.M. CT 02/14/16 VS. APPALACHIAN ST AUBURN, AL 1:00 P.M. CT 02/25/16 VS. BOSTON COLLEGE AUBURN, AL 5:30 P.M. CT Tiger Invitational 02/26/16 VS. BOSTON COLLEGE AUBURN, AL 5:30 P.M. CT 02/27/16 VS. ST JOHN S AUBURN, AL 12:30 P.M. CT VS. WESTERN ILLINOIS AUBURN, AL 3:00 P.M. CT 02/28/16 VS. INDIANA ST AUBURN, AL 1:00 P.M. CT 03/03/16 VS MURRAY STATE AUBURN, AL 5:30 P.M. CT Wilson DeMarini Classic 03/04/16 VS. INDIANA AUBURN, AL 5:30 P.M. CT 03/05/16 VS. MURRAY STATE AUBURN, AL 12:30 P.M. CT VS. BRYANT AUBURN, AL 3:00 P.M. CT 03/06/16 VS. GEORGIA STATE AUBURN, AL 2:30 P.M. CT 03/09/16 VS. TENNESSEE STATE (DH) AUBURN, AL 4:00 P.M. CT 03/12/16 VS FLORIDA* AUBURN, AL 7:30 P.M. CT 03/13/16 VS FLORIDA* AUBURN, AL 4:00 P.M. CT 03/14/16 VS FLORIDA* AUBURN, AL 6:00 P.M. CT 03/25/16 VS SOUTH CAROLINA* AUBURN, AL 6:00 P.M. CT 03/26/16 VS SOUTH CAROLINA* AUBURN, AL 6:00 P.M. CT 03/27/16 VS SOUTH CAROLINA* AUBURN, AL 1:00 P.M. CT 04/06/16 VS TROY AUBURN, AL 6:00 P.M. CT 04/08/16 VS LONGWOOD AUBURN, AL 6:00 P.M. CT 04/09/16 VS LONGWOOD AUBURN, AL 6:00 P.M. CT 04/10/16 VS. LONGWOOD AUBURN, AL 1:00 P.M. CT 04/20/16 VS. FLORIDA STATE (DH) AUBURN, AL 4:00 P.M. CT 04/22/16 VS GEORGIA* AUBURN, AL 6:00 P.M. CT 04/23/16 VS GEORGIA* AUBURN, AL 1:00 P.M. CT 04/24/16 VS GEORGIA* AUBURN, AL 4:00 P.M. CT 05/06/16 VS TEXAS A&M* AUBURN, AL 6:00 P.M. CT 05/07/16 VS TEXAS A&M* AUBURN, AL 6:00 P.M. CT 05/08/16 VS TEXAS A&M* AUBURN, AL 1:00 P.M. CT 5

6 Travel Information Form School Day & Time of Game/Series Method of Travel Day & Time of Arrival In Auburn Team Hotel Hotel Phone Number Head Coach Head Coach s Cell Pre-Game/Post-Game Needs Trainer Cell Number Ice Training Room Showers Game-Day Arrival Time List Any Pre-Game Equipment Needs Anticipated Day & Time of Departure Drop Dead Time (If Using Air Transport) Person Coordinating Travel Title Cell Phone Any Additional Needs: Please Return to: Sarah Stallkamp Event Manager Cell: (334) Fax: (334) or ses0032@auburn.edu 6

7 TRAVELING TO AUBURN GENERAL DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Atlanta, GA Auburn, Alabama is approximately 118 miles southwest of Atlanta (102 miles from the airport). By automobile the trip will take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Take I-85 South out of Atlanta and travel approximately 118 miles and exit the interstate at Exit 51 and turn right. Then follow College Street into Auburn. From Birmingham, AL (via Interstate) Auburn, Alabama is located approximately 143 miles southeast of Birmingham. By automobile the trip will take approximately 2 1/2 hours. Take I-65 South out of Birmingham and travel approximately 88 miles and exit the interstate onto I-85 North (Exit 27). Take I-85 North out of Montgomery and travel approximately 55 miles. Exit the interstate at Exit 51. Then follow College Street into Auburn. From Birmingham, AL (via US 280) Auburn, Alabama is located approximately 115 miles southeast of Birmingham. By automobile the trip will take approximately 2 hours. Take Highway US 280 East out of Birmingham and travel approximately 110 miles and exit onto Alabama Highway 147. There is a yellow blinking light at the exit. Travel down this road (College Street) five miles to downtown Auburn and the Auburn University Campus. From Columbus, GA Auburn, Alabama is located approximately 40 miles west of Columbus. By automobile the trip will take approximately 45 minutes. Take Highway 280 West out of Columbus and travel approximately 30 miles and exit the highway onto I-85 South at Exit 62. Then take I-85 South ten miles and exit the interstate at Exit 51. Then follow College Street into Auburn. From Montgomery, AL Auburn, Alabama is located approximately 55 miles northeast of Montgomery. By automobile the trip will take approximately 1 hour. Take I-85 North out of Montgomery and travel 55 miles and exit the interstate at Exit 51. Then follow College Street into Auburn. 7

8 FACILITY INFORMATION Jane B. Moore Softball Complex The Jane B. Moore Softball Complex, home of the Auburn University Softball team, is located off Biggio Drive. This $2.3 million stadium held its first game on April 24, 1998, as Auburn hosted the University of Georgia. The facility has a capacity of 1900 chair back and bench back seats and includes a state of the art press box, concession stands, public restrooms, first aid station, umpires locker room and indoor batting cages. Jane B. Moore Softball Complex was also the host of the 2005 and 2015NCAA Regional Softball Tournament and the 2015 NCAA Super Regional Tournament General Driving Directions: The Jane B. Moore Field is located next to the McWhorter Center. FROM I-85 Take Exit 51 going NORTH on COLLEGE STREET Turn LEFT onto DONAHUE DR. Turn LEFT onto SAMFORD AVE. Turn RIGHT onto BIGGIO DR. On the RIGHT will be the McWhorter Center Parking Lot. Visiting Team Drop Off & Parking: Teams may continue on BIGGIO DR. for drop off at the right field gate of Jane B. Moore Field. However, Visiting Team buses and vans should park on Biggio Dr. North of Samford Ave. Visiting Team Locker Room: Visiting teams will have access to showers located on the lower level of the Beard Eaves Memorial Coliseum. There is no locker room at the stadium. Please let game management know in advance if you wish to shower after your last game. Training Room: The training room is located on the lower level of the McWhorter Women s Athletic Center on west SAMFORD AVE. It is a fully functional athletic training room to encompass all of your needs for your team while at Auburn University. The athletic training room will be open two hours prior to the first pitch for your full use. Team Bench: The visiting teams will occupy the first-base dugout. 8

9 FACILITY MAP Jane B. Moore Softball Complex Please note: A representative from game operations will meet your team upon arrival. This individual will direct you and your team to the visiting team locker room and training room. If necessary, he/she will guide your bus driver to the appropriate parking area. 9

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11 Auburn University Softball Non-Conference Pregame Protocol Min Prior To Game Activity 105:00 Auburn Batting Practice Cages Only 70:00 Turnover 68:00 Visitor Batting Practice Cages Only 30:00 Auburn Pre-Game on Field 22:00 Visitor Pre-Game on Field 14:00 Field Prep 10:00 Umpire Meeting at Home Plate 5:00 Introductions and National Anthem team lines up down the line 0:00 Game Time The Batting Cages are designated as the space for the 35 minute batting practice/warm-up. 11

12 Auburn University Softball SEC Pregame Protocol Min Prior To Game Activity 105:00 Auburn Batting Practice Cages Only 70:00 Auburn Done in Cages 68:00 Visitor Batting Practice Cages Only 33:00 Visitor Done in Cages/Field Prep 30:00 Auburn Pre-Game on Field 23:00 Auburn Clears Field Visitor Pre-Game on Field 16:00 Visitor Clears Field Field Prep 10:00 Umpire/Coaches Meeting 8:00 Introductions 3:00 National Anthem 0:00 Game Time The Batting Cages are designated as the space for the 35 minute batting practice/warm-up 12

13 TICKET INFORMATION Tickets may be purchased in advance by visiting or contacting the Auburn ticket office at (334) or (855) Same day tickets can be purchased (if available) at the box office at Jane B. Moore Field beginning 90 minutes prior to the first pitch. Stadium gates will open 90 minutes prior to the first pitch for spectators. Single Game Tickets Non-Conference: $8 Reserved $6 General Admission Tournament Tickets (Walk-up only) $20 Tournament Pass (Unlimited re-entry Friday-Sunday) $8 Tournament Game Reserved (No re-entry) $6 Tournament Game General Admission (No Re-entry) Cody Chaney is the ticket manager for softball. Please contact him if your institution wishes to purchase tickets for student-athlete guests or with ticketing questions at (334) or Credentials Each visiting team will be allotted 10 credentials for coaches, managers, and other non-uniformed staff members. If more credentials are needed they can be requested at least 48 hours prior to the first game of the series at visitingteam.aspx 13

14 TRANSPORTATION Bus Charters & Airport Shuttle Alabama Limousine Motorcoach Groome Transportation Airport Shuttle 1530 E. Glen Avenue Auburn, Alabama Capital Trailways of AL Cline Tours Champion Coach Airplane Auburn University Aviation Charter Flights Birmingham Airport Major Carriers: American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Delta Connection/Comair, Northwest, Southwest, United Airlines, US Airways and America West Columbus Airport Major Carriers*: Delta connection/asa Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Atlanta Major Carriers*: AirTran Airways, American Airlines, American Eagle Airline, Comair, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Mesa, Northwest Airlines, Republic Airlines, United Airlines And US Airways Montgomery Regional Airport Major Carriers*: Continental airlines, Delta connection/asa, Northwest, US Airways Car and Van Rental Avis Rent a Car Budget Enterprise Rent a Car Hertz National Thrifty Car Rental U-Save Auto * Please note only the major carriers are listed for airports 14

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23 EMERGENCY CONTACTS DIAL FOR ALL EMERGENCIES MEDICAL EAST ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER 2000 PEPPERELL PARKWAY AMBULANCE SERVICE AUBURN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CLINIC 400 LEM MORRISON DR POLICE AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT LEE COUNTY SHERIFF ALABAMA STATE TROOPERS FIRE AUBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA FIRE DEPARTMENT OTHER ALABAMA POISON CONTROL