Visitor s Guide. Athletics

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1 Visitor s Guide Athletics

2 Welcome Welcome to the VSU Athletic Department s Visitor s Guide. We hope you will find the information useful as you prepare to travel to our campus for an athletic contest this season. This guide can be used to find local amenities such as lodging, transportation, restaurants and directions to our various facilities. You will find important information about our campus and our department of which you should take advantage of while planning your trip. Parking is limited to certain areas on campus. Spectators should follow the signs to Parking Lots 27 and 28 for all contest at Rogers Stadium and Daniel Gymnasium. Make sure you only park in the designated areas. Spectators may not park in a handicap spot unless the vehicle is marked as that of a handicapped driver. At no time should a vehicle be parked in a fire lane. Vehicles parked in fire lanes or other NO PARKING ZONES will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner s expense. Best wishes to you on your trip to the campus of Virginia State University. If there is anything that we can do to make your visit more comfortable, please let us know. Peggy Davis Director of Athletics

3 About VSU Virginia State University was founded in 1882 as the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, making it the first full state supported four year institution of higher learning for Blacks in America. Today, Virginia State University is one of Virginia s two land grant institution. The campus sits atop a rolling landscape overlooking the Appomattox River in Chesterfield County village of Ettrick. It is accessible by Interstates 95 and 85, which intersect in adjacent to Petersburg, as well as U.S. Routes 1, 301, and 260. Virginia State University students live and learn on a 236 acre main campus and a 416-acre agricultural research facility. The main campus includes more than 50 buildings, including 16 dormitories, 17 classroom buildings, and offers 16 team sports. The University s academic programs include the Bridges to Baccalaureate a program for students transferring from two year colleges who want to major in the sciences. The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge and the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program for students planning to pursue doctoral degrees is also in their chosen field of study. Honors scholarships are also available to entering freshmen, including the Presidential and Provost Scholarships. Admissions and academic information is available at the University s web site, or by calling

4 General Information President Director of Athletics Associate Athletic Director for Compliance Assistant Athletic Director for Logistics Sports Information Director Assistant Sports Information Director VP for Institutional Advancement Senior Woman Administrator Title IX Coordinator Faculty Athletic Representative Conference Affiliation Mailing Address Physical Address Athletic Department Phone Athletic Department Fax Colors Enrollment Dr. Makola Abdullah Peggy Davis Deborah C. Mallory John Wilson, Jr. Robert Vogel Cassandra Artis-Williams Reshunda L. Mahone Deborah C. Mallory Julia Walker Dr. Coray Davis CIAA P.O. Box 9058, Petersburg, VA Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA Blue and Orange 5,000

5 Staff & Coaches Athletic Administration Name Phone Director of Athletics Peggy Davis pdavis Assoc.AD for Compliance Deborah C. Mallory dmallory Sports information Director Robert Vogel rvogel Asst. Sports Information Dir. Cassandra Artis-Williams cartis-williams Assistant AD for Logistics John Wilson, Jr jwilson mwilliams Head Athletic Trainer Faculty Matt Williams cqdavis Athletic Rep. Dr. Coray Davis jwalker Title IX Coordinator Senior Julia Walker dmallory Woman Administrator Deborah C. Mallory lcone Athletics Academic Advisor Lorraine Cone Sports Name Phone Baseball Merrill Morgan mmorgan Basketball Men s Lonnie Blow, Jr lblow Basketball Women s James Hill, Jr jameshill Bowling Ronald Simms, Jr rsimms Cheerleading Cassandra Artis Williams cartis-williams Football Reggie Barlow rbarlow Golf William Perkins wperkins Softball Lynn Gilbert jgilbert Tennis Men s Gene Thompson gthompson Tennis Women s Dr. Linda Person lperson Track/Cross Country Wilbert Johnson wdjohnson Volleyball Rose White rwhite Department Phone Department Fax Department Website:

6 Emergency Information City of Petersburg All Emergencies (fire, medical, police) 911 Police (Non Emergency) Fire Local Hospitals John Randolph Medical Center Southside Regional Medical Center 411 West Randolph Road 200 Medical Park Boulevard Hopewell, VA Petersburg, VA (Main Phone) (Main Phone) Patient First Patient First South Chalkley Road 1260 Temple Ave. Chester, VA Colonial Heights, VA

7 Athletic Training Information Dear Visiting Athletic Trainer, On behalf of Virginia State University we would like to welcome you and your team to the campus of VSU, home of the Trojans. If you have any special needs or request, do not hesitate to contact Matt Williams, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer. The Athletic Training Rooms are located in Rogers Stadium (Football Stadium), Daniel Gymnasium and Multipurpose Center. Hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 am 11:30 am and 1:00 pm 5:00 pm. The Athletic Training Room will be open 2 hours before the contest, during the contest, and approximately one hour after each contest. Below you will find a list of items we will supply for all home athletic contests. Hydrocollator Ultrasound and Electrical Stimulation Modalities ** If traveling without an ATC, written documentation must be provided to utilize these modalities. Injury Ice and Ice bags Coolers of Ice Water Cups Visiting teams must furnish their own towels, taping materials, and first aid supplies. We ask that teams traveling without a certified athletic trainer notify us in advance so we can be prepared to accommodate your student athletes. Contact Information Head Athletic Trainer Roland Lovelace Phone Number Office: Medical Facilities John Randolph Medical Center Southside Regional Medical Center 411 West Randolph Road 200 Medical Park Boulevard Hopewell, VA Petersburg, VA (Main Phone) (Main Phone)

8 Woo Woo Cheer Squad MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Director s of Athletics & Cheerleader Coaches Peggy Davis, Director of Athletics DATE: August 1, 2016 SUBJECT: SAFTEY AND INSURANCE CONCERNS Due to safety concerns and risk management, we are requesting that your cheering squad not perform acrobatic stunts at Virginia State University (to include lifts, flipping skills into or from stunts, pyramid, etc.), because of the safety issues and insurance concerns they are prohibited at VSU. Also NCAA requires that cheerleading squads conform to the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors (AACCA) Cheerleading Safety Guidelines. Should you have any questions and/or concerns regarding this administrative decision, please feel free to contact me by phone or e mail. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this very important manner.

9 Directions & Parking Virginia State University is located in the Chesterfield County village of Ettrick which is across the Appomattox River from the city of Petersburg. Virginia State University is approximately 125 miles south of Washington, DC and 25 miles south of Richmond, VA via I 95. It is approximately 30 miles from Richmond International Airport. The campus is easily accessible by car, bus, train, or air. The Ettrick/Petersburg Amtrak station is less than one mile from campus. Arriving by I-95 South from Richmond, Washington, DC. etc. Follow 1-95 South to Petersburg. Take exit (Temple Avenue). Turn left at Temple Avenue and continue to second traffic light (Boulevard). Turn left at Boulevard and continue to fourth traffic light (Dupuy Road). Turn right at Dupuy Road which changes to River Road. The campus will be on your left. Enter at Matthew-Jefferson Drive. Proceed around Matthew-Jefferson Drive onto University Avenue. Turn right onto Hayden Street. Virginia Hall is located to your left opposite of Jones Dining Hall. Arriving by I-64 from Norfolk (East) or Charlottesville (West) Take exit for I-95, follow I-95 South to Petersburg. Take exit (Temple Avenue). Turn left at Temple Avenue and continue to second traffic light (Boulevard). Turn left at Boulevard and continue to fourth traffic light (Dupuy Road). Turn right at Dupuy Road which changes to River Road. The campus will be on your left. Enter at Matthew- Jefferson Drive. Arriving by U. S. 460 from Suffolk (East) or Roanoke (West) Take 1-95 North to Petersburg exit (Washington Street). Turn left on Washington Street and continue to Sycamore Street. Turn right at Sycamore Street and continue to end of street (Old Street). Turn left at Old Street (changes to Grove Avenue) and continue on Grove Avenue to Fleet Street. Turn right at Fleet Street and cross Appomattox River Bridge. Turn right at University Avenue (steep hill) to campus. Arriving by I-85 North or I-95 North from North Carolina Follow I-85 North to I-95 North. Take Petersburg exit (Washington Street). Turn left on Washington Street and continue to Sycamore Street. Turn right at Sycamore Street and continue to end of street (Old Street). Turn left at Old Street (changes to Grove Avenue) and continue on Grove Avenue to Fleet Street. Turn right at Fleet Street and cross Appomattox River Bridge. Turn right at University Avenue (steep hill) to campus.

10 Media Information All media must follow NCAA and department rules and regulations. Press Credentials Press credentials are issued to working media only. All requests for credentials should be made to the Sports Information Director, at least 24 hours in advance of game day. Credentials may be picked up at the Athletic Office on the Virginia State University Campus prior to game day. Credentials may also be picked up on game day at Will Call. Press Box/Table Due to limited seating, only working media with proper credentials will be admitted to the press box/table during games. The press box/table is equipped with electrical outlets and wireless internet. Press Parking Press parking is available behind Rogers Stadium along Fourth Avenue. Parking spots will be designated for press parking. Press parking for the games in Daniel Gymnasium and Multipurpose Center are located at the respective event venue. Radio/Television Broadcasts All requests for radio or television broadcasts of games must be arranged through the Sports Information Office at least one week in advance of game day. When more than one request is received for the same game, top priority will be given to television, then to the radio station that regularly broadcasts the visiting team s games. Statistical Information Working media will be supplied press guides, line-up sheets and cumulative statistics, which will be distributed on press row prior to game time. Halftime or quickie statistics will be available at halftime. Final statistics will be distributed as quickly as possible after the conclusion of the game. Player and Coach Interviews Players and coaches will be available for interviews during the week by phone or in person. Please make all interview requests through the VSU Sports Information Office. Interview times for players are dependent upon the players academic schedules. At the conclusion of each game, players and coaches are available for interviews after a 10-minute cooling off period. Post-game interviews will be conducted on the field or outside the locker rooms. Photo Credentials NCAA policy establishes that photographers on assignment, both print and television, will be afforded credentials. Photographers are not allowed in the team areas for any reason.

11 Lodging Fairfield Inn by Marriott Redwater Creek Road Chester, VA

12 Dining Information Golden Corral Southpark Mall 2501 Conduit Road Colonial Heights, VA McDonald s Restaurant 1101 Boulevard Colonial Heights, VA The Cookout 606 Boulevard Colonial Heights, VA Texas Roadhouse 2602 Conduit Road Colonial Heights, VA Chic Fil A 384 Southpark Circle (Located in the Food Court) Colonials Heights, VA Chic-Fil-A 661 Southpark Blvd Colonial Heights, VA Domino s Pizza 2227 Boulevard Colonial Heights, VA Restaurants on Campus (Inside Foster Hall) Subway Chic-Fil-A

13 Lot 2 Lot 16 Lot 10 Lot 27 Lot 26 VSU Parking Map LOT 1 LOT 2 LOT 3 LOT 4 LOT 5 LOT 6 LOT 7 LOT 8 SIMMS PARKING LOT COLOR KEY Faculty/Staff/Restricted Students Lot 3 STAFF VISITOR S PARKING N UNIVERSITY AVE. PRESIDENTS RESIDENCE LINDSAY MONTAGUE BLDG. VIRGINIA COLSON STORUM VAWTER Lot 4 HEATING PLANT Lot 5 AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING SHOP LANGSTON SERVICE ROAD / Lot 33 LOT 10 LOT 11 LOT 12 LOT 13 LOT 14 LOT 15A LOT 15B Lot 6 LOCKETT MYSTER-MACKLIN STREET CHESTERFIELD AVE. Lot 17 Lot 18 HAYDEN STREET HAYDEN STREET BYRD TRINKLE EGGLESTON POST OFFICE /LAUNDRY JONES DINING LOT 16 LOT 17 LOT 18 LOT 19 LOT 20 LOT 21 LOT 22 LOT 23 BARNES STREET SEWARD BARNES STREET WILLIAMS BARNES STREET CARTER G. WOODSON AVE. VAUGHAN WILLIAMS ST. PHYS. PLANT ADMINISTRATION BRANCH Lot 19 WHITING JACKSON PLACE JACKSON PLACE LEE STREET SERVICE ROAD / Lot 33 FAUNTLEROY MEMORIAL Student Health Serv. MASS COMM JOHNSTON MEM. LIBRARY ENGINEERING Lot 7 BLDG. VISITOR PARKING UTS Lot 8 Lot 31A Lot 21 Lot 20 VSU CREDIT UNION SECOND AVENUE THIRD AVENUE BOISSEAU STREET GANDY FOSTER UNIVERSITY AVE. UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE DAVIS PURYEAR Lot 22 Lot 34 Lot 23 QUADS I & II POLICE OWENS Lot 11 Lot 12 Lot 13 ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER Lot 37 Lot 25 NO PARKING ON DRILL FIELD Lot 36 Lot 24 SINGLETON BOUSSEAU STREET HARRIS LOT 24 SERVICE VEHICLES ONLY LOT 25 LOT 26 LOT 27 LOT 28 LOT 29 LOT 29B LOT 30 CARTER G. WOODSON AVE. Lot 15A JESSIE B. BOLLING BLDG. Lot 15B VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY PARKING MAP M.T.CARTER DANIEL GYMNASIUM LOT 31A LOT 30M LOT 32 LOT 33 LOT 34 LOT 36 LOT 37 JACKSON PL. BASKETBALL COURTS HUNTER-MCDANIEL BUILDING Lot 14 TENNIS COURTS DRIVE STADIUM Lot 32 ALUMNI FOUNDATION L. DOUGLAS WILDER BUILDING Lot 30 ST PARKING GATEWAY II ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT BRIDGE ADMISSIONS Lot 29 Lot 29B WALKWAY Lot 28 BRIDGE FOURTH AVENUE ROGERS ATHLETIC FIELD GATEWAY DINING & EVENT CENTER EMERGENCY VEHICLE LANE MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE MATHEWS-JEFFERSON DRIVE MOORE Lot 30M (Moore Hall Lot) TO COLONIAL HEIGHTS RIVER ROAD May 2012

14 Facilities Rogers Stadium (Football & Track) Multipurpose Center (COMING SOON) Rogers Stadium (7,909) is home to the Virginia State s football team and men s and women s track & field teams. The athletic field was named after William A. Rogers, the first faculty member that became a coach at VSU. Rogers Stadium was opened for football and track in The current track configuration was installed in 2002 and saw a major refurbishing over the winter of The Multipurpose Center consists of a 165,941 square foot sports and event arena that seats 6,100 for stage events and 5,100 for sporting events. The arena is the size of three football fields and sits on a piece of property the size of six football fields. The Multipurpose Center accommodates mens and womens athletic events, commencements, convocations, academic events, concerts, banquets and meetings. Daniel Gym (Basketball & Volleyball) Whaley Colbert Field (Baseball) Daniel Gymnasium (3,200) is home to the Virginia State s men s and women s basketball teams and the Trojan volleyball team. The gym was named after Charles J. Daniel, the Secretary of the College back in The first men s basketball team at VSU was formed in 1921.Women s Basketball and Volleyball began in 1977 at VSU. Whaley Colbert Field opened in 1997 and was named after Whaley M. Colbert, a Chesterfield County Supervisor and one of the founders of the Ettrick (Va.) Youth Sports Association. VSU has won more CIAA baseball titles (23) than any other school in the CIAA, and won recent championships in 2004, 2007, 2008, and When the newly-formed CIAA conference opened in 1924, the Trojans won the first ever CIAA baseball championship.

15 Facilities VSU Softball Field VSU Tennis Complex The VSU Softball Field opened in Prior to the building of the on-campus facility, the Trojans played their home games at Ettrick Park in Ettrick, Va. In 2004, VSU won it s only CIAA Championship which advanced them to the NCAA Tournament. VSU Tennis Complex (9 Courts) is home to the men's and women's tennis teams. The VSU Tennis Complex opened in 2005 and consists of nine courts. The complex has been the site of the CIAA Tennis Championship from The women's tennis team won the CIAA Championship for the first time in school history in 2008.