2015-2016 RMU Department of Athletics 6001 University Boulevard 412-397-4913 RMUColonials.com
WELCOME 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 Smith Associate Athletic Director, Event Management and Facilities Robert Morris University Note Please 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.
CONTACTS ADMINISTRATION all numbers are area code 412 Craig Coleman, M.D. Director of Athletics 397-4912 colemanc@rmu.edu Marty Galosi Senior Associate AD, External Affairs 397-4920 galosi@rmu.edu Don Smith Associate AD, Event Mgmt. / Facilities 397-4484 smithd@rmu.edu Addie Muti Associate AD Operations /SWA 397-4964 muti@rmu.edu Sean Simmons Associate AD, Student Services 397-4928 simmonss@rmu.edu Ryan Fleischer Associate AD, Compliance 397-4925 fleischer@rmu.edu Ray Butter Equipment Manager 397-4917 butter@rmu.edu Linda Young Athletic Secretary 397-4965 youngl@rmu.edu Dawn Geregach Athletic Secretary 397-4913 geregachd@rmu.edu Alex Hinsey Manager, Athletic Ticketing 397-4949 hinsey@rmu.edu Matt O Brien Manager, Athletic Corporate Sales & Ticketing 397-5913 obrienma@rmu.edu Christopher Woodard Student Ticket Manager 397-4949 athleticticketing@rmu.edu Todd 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 Rowing Ken Baker Assistant Media Relations Director 397-4914 baker@rmu.edu Men s and Women s Soccer, Women s Basketball and Men s Golf Spencer Kowitz Assistant Media Relations Director 397-4950 kowitz@rmu.edu Football, Softball and Track & Field Matt Gajtka Media Relations Graduate Assistant 397-4953 sidga01@rmu.edu Men s Ice Hockey and Women s Lacrosse Rachel Labosky Media Relations Graduate Assistant 397-6070 sidga02@rmu.edu Volleyball, Women s Ice Hockey and Men s Lacrosse Becky Schoenecker Videostreaming Coordinator 397-6060 schoenecker@rmu.edu Katelynn Long Social Media and Video Production Assistant 397-6060 rmuathleticsvideo@gmail.com HEAD COACHES Sal Buscaglia Women s Basketball 397-4974 buscaglia@rmu.edu Craig Coleman Softball 397-4912 colemanc@rmu.edu Paul Colontino Women s Ice Hockey 397-4478 colontino@rmu.edu Bill Denniston Men s Soccer 397-4971 denniston@rmu.edu Cyndi Hadfield Cheerleading 397-4960 hadfieldc@rmu.edu John Kowalski Women s Soccer 397-4978 kowalski@rmu.edu Andrew McMinn Men s Lacrosse 397-4927 mcminn@rmu.edu Midge McPhail Women s Rowing 397-4479 mcphail@rmu.edu Katy Phillips Women s Lacrosse 397-4921 phillips@rmu.edu Derek Schooley Men s Ice Hockey 397-4477 schooley@rmu.edu Nash Oven Track & Field / Cross Country 397-4972 oven@rmu.edu Dale Starr Volleyball 397-4979 starr@rmu.edu Jerry Stone Men s Golf 397-4954 stone@rmu.edu Andrew Toole Men s Basketball 397-4967 toole@rmu.edu John Banaszak Football 397-4935 banaszak@rmu.edu
DIRECTIONS To Robert Morris University 6001 University Boulevard 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 Avenue Pittsburgh, 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 approximately 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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LODGING OFFICIAL HOTEL OF RMU ATHLETICS Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh / Cranberry 2000 Garden View Lane Cranberry Township, PA 16066 724-779-9999 hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport 1160 Thorn Run Road 412-262-2400 starwoodhotels.com DINING SUGGESTIONS OFFICIAL CATERER OF RMU ATHLETICS Giant Eagle Market District OFFERS DELIVERY 100 Settlers Ridge Center Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205 412-788-5392 gianteagle.com/grocery-store/prepared-foods Hampton Inn Pittsburgh Airport 8514 University Boulevard 412-264-0020 hamptoninnpittsburghairport.com Hanlon s Café & Catering 17 Foster Avenue Crafton, PA 15205 412-394-3500 hanlonscatering.com All Star Sports Bar & Grille 6302 Robinson Center Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15205 412-787-1114 robinsonallstarsportsbar.com Burger King 5940 University Boulevard 412-264-5190 bk.com Eat n Park 9515 University Boulevard 412-264-7201 eatnpark.com OFFERS DELIVERY Jimmy John s 1935 Settlers Ridge Center Dr. Robinson Twp., PA 15205 412-788-5725 jimmyjohns.com Ground Round 5980 University Boulevard 412-269-0644 groundround.com Jailhouse Saloon 929 5th Ave Coraopolis, PA 15108 412-299-5245 jailhousesaloon412.com OFFERS DELIVERY Mario s Family Italian Restaurant 935 Beaver Grade Road 412-262-3020 mariosfamilyitalianrestaurant.com Moe s Southwest Grill 5432 Campbell s Run Rd Robinson Twp., PA 15205 724-612-8171 moes.com RMU Dining Services 6001 University Boulevard 412-397-2533 parkhurstdining.com Sharp Edge 510 Beaver St. Sewickley, PA 15143 412-749-0305 sharpedgebeer.com Topping Town 5990 University Blvd 412-329-7458 toppingtown.com OFFERS DELIVERY Primanti Bros. 8651 University Boulevard 412-865-2200 primantibros.com
TICKET INFORMATION RMU Ticket Office Joe Walton Stadium, Second Floor athleticticketing@rmu.edu 412-397-4949 rmucolonials.com FOOTBALL Adult $40 Youth, Senior and Military with ID $20 RED GAMES (HOMECOMING) ADVANCE DAY OF Adult $20 $25 Youth, Senior and Military with ID $10 $12 BLUE GAMES ADVANCE DAY OF Adult $10 $12 WOMEN S BASKETBALL Adult $80 Youth, Senior and Military with ID $50 Adult $10 Youth, Senior and Military with ID $5 Group Adult (10 or more) $7 Group Youth (10 or more) $3 WOMEN S HOCKEY Adult $110 Youth, Senior and Military with ID $80 Adult $10 Youth, Senior and Military with ID $5 Group Adult (10 or more) $7 Group Youth (10 or more) $3 MEN S BASKETBALL Reserved $125 Adult $100 Youth, Senior and Military with ID $50 RED GAMES (PREMIUM GAMES) ADVANCE DAY OF Reserved $15 $20 Adult $12 $15 BLUE GAMES ADVANCE DAY OF Reserved $12 $15 Adult $10 $12 MEN S HOCKEY Reserved $150 Adult $120 Youth, Senior and Military with ID $80 RED GAMES (PREMIUM GAMES) ADVANCE DAY OF Reserved $15 $20 Adult $12 $15 BLUE GAMES ADVANCE DAY OF Reserved $12 $15 Adult $10 $12 All season ticket packages must include a $10 donation to Athletics
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.edu Jason Daley Athletic Trainer 412-397-4982 daleyj@rmu.edu Emily Tong Athletic Trainer 412-397-4929 tong@rmu.edu Stacy Ogden Athletic Trainer 412-397-4981 ogden@rmu.edu Tim Goldinger Athletic Trainer 412-397-4916 goldinger@rmu.edu Lindsay Gilarski Athletic Trainer 412-397-4980 gilarski@rmu.edu Nick Thomas Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer 412-397-4980 athletictrainer01@rmu.edu EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS RMU Campus Police / Security 412-397-2424 RMU Student Health Services 412-397-3233 Sewickley Valley Hospital 412-741-6600 Valley Ambulance 412-262-2620 Giant Eagle Pharmacy 412-269-0254
TEAM TRAVEL INFORMATION FORM SCHOOL INFORMATION Name of School Sport Date of Competition Return to Don Smith (Fax: 412-397-4943 or smithd@rmu.edu) TEAM TRAVEL COORDINATOR Name Title Office Number Cell Phone E-mail TRAVEL INFORMATION Time & Date of Arrival Arrival Airline and Flight No. Hotel Bus Company Rental Car Company TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION Head Coach Athletic Trainer Athletic Director PRACTICE REQUESTS Date Game Day Airport Departure Airline and Flight No. Hotel Phone No. of Buses No. of Cars / Vans Cell Phone Cell Phone Cell Phone Time Time GENERAL INFORMATION Will 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