University of New Haven Department of Athletics Visitor Information Guide
Table of Contents Directions to the University of New Haven Athletics...3 Athletic Facilities & Ticket Information...4-7 Football Gameday Information...8 Soccer/Lacrosse Gameday Information... 9 Preferred Hotel...10 Preferred Restaurants...11 Campus Map - Full... 12 Campus Map - North Campus...13 Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 2
Directions to University of New Haven Athletics From New York and points South & West Via I-95 Northbound: Take Exit 43, Campbell Avenue. Turn left at bottom of exit ramp. Continue 0.7 miles to intersection with Route 1 (Boston Post Road), passing University of New Haven s main campus on your left. At Boston Post Road (Route 1), turn left and travel to top of hill. At stoplight, turn right onto Pruden Street (near Subway restaurant). Follow road to North Campus parking lot and Charger Gymnasium. CHARTER BUS via I-95 Northbound (Exit 43 restricted to no trucks): Take Exit 42, Saw Mill Road. Take a left off the exit and follow Saw Mill Road (Route 162) for 1.3 miles to intersection with Boston Post Road (Route 1). Take right onto Boston Post Road (Route 1) and continue for 1.9 miles to light at Pruden Street (New Haven main campus on your right). Take a left onto Pruden Street (near Subway restaurant). Follow road to North Campus parking lot and Charger Gymnasium. Via Merritt/Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15) Northbound: Take Exit 57, Route 34 east (Derby Avenue). Travel 3.4 miles to Route 122 (Forest Road). Turn right, travel 1.0 miles to first traffic light, Route 1 (Boston Post Road). Turn right, travel to top of hill. At stoplight, turn right onto Pruden Street (near Subway restaurant). Follow road to North Campus parking lot and Charger Gymnasium. From Hartford, Boston, Providence, New London and points North and East Via I-95 Southbound: Take Exit 43, First Avenue. Turn right at bottom of exit ramp, travel 0.5 miles to second traffic light, Route 122 (Campbell Avenue). Turn right at Campbell Avenue and continue to intersection with Route 1 (Boston Post Road), passing University of New Haven s main campus on your left. At Boston Post Road (Route 1), turn left and travel to top of hill. At stoplight, turn right onto Pruden Street (near Subway restaurant). Follow road to North Campus parking lot and Charger Gymnasium. CHARTER BUS via I-95 Southbound (Exit 43 restricted to no trucks): Take Exit 45, Ella T. Grosso Blvd. Follow Ella T. Grosso Blvd. 1.1 mile to intersection with Boston Post Road (Route 1). Take a left onto Boston Post Road (Route 1) and follow to intersection with Campbell Avenue (Rt. 22). Stay straight on Route 1 and travel up the hill. At stoplight, turn right onto Pruden Street (near Subway restaurant). Follow road to North Campus parking lot and Charger Gymnasium. Via Merritt/Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15) Southbound: Take Exit 57, Route 34 East (Derby Avenue) Travel 3.4 miles to Route 122 (Forest Road). Turn right, travel 1.0 miles to first traffic light, Route 1 (Boston Post Road). Turn right, travel to top of hill. At stoplight, turn right onto Pruden Street (near Subway restaurant). Follow road to North Campus parking lot and Charger Gymnasium. * The University of New Haven has only one address - 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516 ** For GPS directions to Charger Gymnasium, enter 260 Rockdale Road, West Haven, CT 06516 Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 3
Athletic Facilties & Ticket Information Arcadio Kayo Rodriguez, Jr. Field Sports: Soccer/Lacrosse Located in the heart of the University of New Haven campus, Arcadio Kayo Rodriguez, Jr. Field saw a $1.3 million upgrade prior to the 2007 fall season and the addition of bleachers and a press box prior to the 2010-fall season. The home of the Charger men s and women s soccer teams and the women s lacrosse team, the facility - better known as Kayo Field - has played home to numerous events throughout the years and is also utilized by the campus intermural and club sports. Ticket Prices*: Soccer: Complimentary Admission Lacrosse: Complimentary Admission Charger Gymnasium Sports: Basketball/Volleyball Charger Gymnasium has long been the game site for the New Haven men s and women s basketball and volleyball teams. It houses locker rooms for all of the Chargers varsity athletic programs, as well as the athletic administration offices, coach s offices, the sports medicine room, equipment room and the Tony Sparano Training Center. The building has hosted numerous NCAA Regional competitions throughout the years, as well as the Special Olympics, Convocations, concerts, and camps & clinics for the surrounding community, among other events. Most recently, the court at Charger Gymnasium was dedicated as Deborah Chin Court with newly designed floor, scoreboards and sound system installed in the summer of 2017. Ticket Prices*: Basketball: Adult - $5 Senior/Student/Child - $3 New Haven Students/Faculty/Staff - Complimentary Admission Volleyball: Complimentary Admission Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 4
Athletic Facilties & Ticket Information Frank Viera Field Sports: Baseball The home of Charger Baseball, Frank Vieira Field, is named after the program s first coach and founder. Located at the North Campus Athletic Complex, overlooking the city of New Haven, Vieira Field provides plenty of seating for fans along first base, as well as team dugouts, bullpens, and press box facilities behind home plate. The field is located between Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium and the University s softball field. The residential neighborhood venue provides a comfortable setting for families to enjoy the highly successful baseball program, and the field is a convenient walking distance to the main campus. Ticket Prices*: Baseball: Complimentary Admission New Haven Softball Field Sports: Softball Home of the Chargers softball team, the University of New Haven softball field is located on North Campus adjacent to Charger Gymnasium. The facility has hosted many important games over the 30-plus years of softball at New Haven. The distance to straight center is 220 feet and 190 feet down the left and right field lines. During the summer of 2010, the field underwent renovations to install a permanent fence, including a windscreen, in the outfield. Additionally, newly installed concrete dugouts, redesigned bullpens and a press box were installed prior to the 2015 season. Ticket Prices*: Softball: Complimentary Admission Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 5
Athletic Facilties & Ticket Information New Haven Tennis Courts Sports: Tennis Located adjacent to Charger Gymnasium, the New Haven Tennis Courts hosted their first match on April 16, 2016. The facility provides New Haven student-athletes high quality courts which are lit for night practices and competitions. Ticket Prices*: Tennis: Complimentary Admission Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium Sports: Football/Field Hockey With state-of-the-art blue and gold Sprinturf, Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium hosted its first football game on Saturday, September 19, 2009. After receiving turf improvements in 2008, a new press box and a cutting edge scoreboard were installed to improve upon the game environment at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium prior to the 2009 opener. Prior to the 2010 season, a one-of-a-kind video board was also installed at DellaCamera Stadium. It is the home of both the football and field hockey programs. DellaCamera Stadium is located on UNH s North Campus, directly across Boston Post Road from UNH s main campus. Parking for events at DellaCamera Stadium is available in the Charger Gymnasium lot (P25). Ticket Prices*: Football: Adult - $10 Senior/Child - $5 New Haven Students/Faculty/Staff - Complimentary Admission Field Hockey: Complimentary Admission Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 6
Athletic Facilties & Ticket Information Tony Sparano Training Center Sports: Strength & Conditioning The Tony Sparano Training Center in the training home of all the New Haven varsity athletic teams. Combined with a newly renovated core room, the Sparano Training Center offers student-athletes a place to improve upon their strength and conditioning. With a generous donation by alumnus Tony Sparano, the training center was upgraded with state-of-the-art power racks, platforms, Olympic bars, bumper plates and top-notch cardio equipment. The newly renovated core room adds 800 square-feet of functional training space. The room is equipped with a bungee cord training system and all the necessary equipment to improve one s core strength. The Tony Sparano Training Center in located in the lower level of Charger Gymnasium and is open to student-athletes only. * Ticket pricing structure for NE-10/NCAA Playoffs will be determined at time of event. Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 7
Football Gameday Information Ticket Information: Ticket sales begin approximately two hours prior to kickoff at the ticket booth located near the entrance of DellaCamera Stadium. For more information, visit www.newhavenchargers.com/tickets. Regular season ticket prices are as follow: Reserved (50-Yard Line) - $20 (if available) Adult General Admission - $10 Child / Senior General Admission - $5 New Haven Students / Faculty / Staff - FREE Parking Information: The parking lots listed are dedicated for football gameday parking. Reference campus map as needed for locations. All dedicated lots open at 9 a.m. (for a standard 1 p.m. kickoff). - Athletic Complex Parking Lot (P25) - Parking Lot 9 (P9) - Wade Street Parking Lot (P24) - Hoffman Street Parking Lot (P45) Handicapped parking is available for those with a valid permit at the Athletic Complex Parking Lot (P25). Spectators in need handicapped parking or other special assistance will be accomodated with shuttle service from the parking lot to the stadium. Please call the Athletics Office at (203) 932-7016 for any special needs. Parking is not allowed on the neighborhood streets surrounding the Athletic Complex. Signs will be posted and enforced. There is no charge for general parking. All spectators must enter the stadium or leave all parking areas at time of kickoff. All parking lots will close one hour after game ends. No pets are allowed on campus. Bus/Team Vehicle Parking: All busses and visiting team equipment vehicles should enter the Athletic Complex Parking Lot (P25) and continue to the loop in front of the entrance to Charger Gymnasium. Busses can remain in this location throughout the game. Team vehicles may be moved to the general parking lot. Tailgating Information: Tailgating will be allowed in the parking area with the goal of providing fans, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and students a total positive game-environment experience. Reserved tailgating spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis by calling (203) 932-7357. There is a $20 charge for reserved tailgate spaces which are located in the Athletic Complex Parking Lot. Reserved spaces allow for a small pop-up tent and grills. To ensure an enjoyable and family-friendly atmosphere, all tailgating participants must adhere to the following policies and procedures: - Propane and charcoal grills of any kind are not permitted in the general parking area - Pop-up tents are not permitted in the general parking area - Fires built on the ground and open fire pit devices are prohibited in all areas - Pets of any kind are not allowed on University property, including parking lots - Kegs, drinking games or devices intended to accelerate the consumption of alcohol are not permitted - Glass containers of any kind are not permitted in any parking area - Dispose of all trash in trash receptacles located in tailgating areas or pack it out - Please recycle in the proper receptacles - Alcohol must remain in the tailgate area and is not permitted inside DellaCamera Stadium or Charger Gymnasium - All spectators must enter the stadium or leave all parking areas at time of kickoff Tobacco-Free Smoke-Free Campus: The University of New Haven is a tobacco-free smoke-free campus. Use of tobacco products or smoking at any of the athletic venues is strictly prohibited. For more information, click the above link of visit www.newhaven.edu/tobacco-free. The University of New Haven is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for visitors, students, coaches, spectators and the community at large. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages and the sale, delivery or service to individuals under age 21 is prohibited by Connecticut state law and the University. Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 8
Soccer/Lacrosse Gameday Information Parking Information: Spectator parking is permitted in the lot adjacent to the rear of the Beckerman Recreation Center (P16). Additional parking is permitted in the Hoffman Street Parking Lot (P45), Wade Street Parking Lot (P24), Parking Lot 9 (P9) and Charger Gymnasium Parking Lot (P25) during home soccer and women s lacrosse games. Parking is not permitted in residential parking lots. Spectators who park across Boston Post Rd. are asked to cross at the intersection of Pruden St. and Route 1 where there is a crosswalk and accompanying light (near Subway). Spectators needing special assistance will be accommodated. Please call (203) 932-7357 or (203) 932-7016 prior to gameday. Visiting Team Information: All locker rooms and athletic training facilities are located at Charger Gymnasium. Visiting teams who wish to use a locker room facility are asked to report to Charger Gymnasium prior to going to Kayo Field. Restrooms are available at Kayo Field inside Arbeiter Maenner Chor or the rear entrance (facing the field) of Bergami Hall. Busses and vans carrying team personnel may drop off at Kayo Field by entering the Bergami Hall parking lot (P18) located directly off Boston Post Road. After dropping off, all buses must relocate to the Hoffman Street Parking Lot (P45) or Charger Gymnasium Parking Lot (P25) throughout the diration of the contest. Tobacco-Free Smoke-Free Campus: The University of New Haven is a tobacco-free smoke-free campus. Use of tobacco products or smoking at any of the athletic venues is strictly prohibited. For more information, click the above link of visit www.newhaven.edu/tobacco-free. * No pets or alcoholic beverages are allowed at Kayo Field or any other facility on the University s main campus. For more information, contact: Andy Beardsley: 203-932-7357, Abeardsley@newhaven.edu Amanda Tomaselli: 203-932-7362, Atomaselli@newhaven.edu Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 9
Preferred Hotel Courtyard Marriott New Haven Orange/Milford Address: 136 March Hill Road, Orange, CT 06477 Phone: 203-799-2200 Fax: 203-799-2626 The Courtyard Marriott New Haven Orange/Milford makes you feel right at home in one of 121 cozy guest rooms. Each offers free Wi-Fi, comfy bedding, desk, microwave, refrigerator, and in-room coffee service. You ll appreciate the prime proximity to the University of New Haven. Book your team meeting at one of the expansive event rooms spanning across 3,900 square feet of flexible space. Take advantage of the top-of-the-line technology, including a new, wellequipped business lobby and the interactive GoBoard offering quick news blasts, weather reports, and airport conditions. Relax at the outdoor patio or take a dip in the outdoor pool to unwind. Treat yourself to a Starbucks specialty beverage on-site, indulge in healthy breakfasts or dinners at The Bistro! Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 10
Preferred Restaurants Eli s Orange Address: 285 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477 Phone: 203-553-9933 Email: contact@elisrg.com Website: www.elisrg.com/elisorange Newly opened, Eli s Orange is located just minutes from the Unviersity of New Haven at the beginning of restaurant row in Orange. Eli s Orange will bring to its new location the loved Eli s style restaurant serving upscale American fare with an Italian twist, a great bar and plenty of TVs for your viewing pleasure. They cater to the needs of teams that come to visit the University of New Haven and will work with price points. Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 11
CAMPUS MAP West Haven Campus Map 17D MAP PUBLICATION DATE AUG 2016 42 45 44 17E 26C 16 26B 26D 34 17F 13 26A 41 24 28 17G 15 17 17C 23 19 19A 22 27 14 A MAP KEY Emergency Phone Campus Police 30 20 18 1 2 B 12 12A 17A 17B Campus Police A B C Health Services Automated External Defibrillator Location www.newhaven.edu/aed Athletic Complex Entrance Boston Post Road Entrance Ruden Street Entrance 5 37 4 C 25C 25B 25A 32 6 11 9 8 10 31 7 7A 3 21 43 29 33 35 36 ST. PAUL S CONVENT 898 1st Avenue, West Haven CT 600 SAW MILL ROAD 600 Saw Mill Road, West Haven CT MAIN STREET CONDOMINIUMS 491 Main Street, West Haven CT SAVIN COURT APARTMENTS 783 Savin Avenue, West Haven CT 39 P37 P00 47 48 00 46 1. Maxcy Hall Administrative Offices, Classrooms, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, Hazell Nut Café, Center for Student Success, Veteran Success Office, Campus Mail Room 2. Bayer Hall Undergraduate Admissions, Faculty Offices, Grants 3. Gate House Faculty and Administrative Offices, Student Activities Space 4. South Campus Hall Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Human Resources 5. Harugari Hall Classrooms, Jeffery s Fusion Restaurant, Faculty Offices 6. Marvin K. Peterson Library Center for Learning Resources, Charger Café 7. UNH Campus Store Bookstore, Campus Card Office, Student Tech Support 7A. Campus Police 8. Bartels Hall Echlin Dining Hall, Jazzman s Café & Bakery, Undergraduate Student Government Association Office, Dean of Students, Center for Student Engagement, Leadership and Orientation, Alumni Lounge, Sodexo Office, Emergency Shelter 9. Buckman Hall Tagliatela College of Engineering, Classrooms, Makerspace 10. Dodds Hall Bucknall Theater, Seton Art Gallery, Recording Studios, Labs, Classrooms, Faculty Offices 11. Kaplan Hall Classrooms, Study Abroad Office 12. Echlin Hall Information Technology, Fire Science, Graduate Enrollment, International Enrollment and Program Development, International Services Office, Classrooms 12A. North Hall Math Zone, Levy Fire Investigation Labs, Classrooms 13. Bergami Hall Residence Hall, Dunkin Donuts, Wow Café, Sandella s Flatbread Cafe, Classroom, UNH One Stop Student Financial and Registrar Services, Payroll 14. Subway Building Accounting, Purchasing 15. UNH Dental Center 16. Athletic Offices 17. Charger Gymnasium Main Athletic Offices 17A. Football Offices 17B. Coaches Offices 17C. Sports Medicine 17D. Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium 17E. Frank Vieira Field 17F. Softball Field 17G. Tennis Courts 18. Bartels Student Activity Center (BSAC) Career Development Center, Student Activities Space 19. Sheffield Hall Residence Hall, C-Store, Counseling Services, Accessibility Resources Center, Call Center 19A. Alexander W. Nicholson Jr. Health Center Health Services 20. Bixler Hall Residence Hall, Office of Residential Life, Mail Room 21. Bethel Hall Residence Hall 22. Botwinik Hall Residence Hall, Music Practice Rooms, Student Center for Diversity & Inclusion 23. Dunham Hall Residence Hall 24. Winchester Hall Residence Hall, Facilities, Conference Services 25A. Ruden Street Apartments Residence Hall Building 15, Meditation and Spirituality Center 25B. Ruden Street Apartments Residence Hall Building 19 25C. Ruden Street Apartments Residence Hall Building 21 26A. Forest Hills Apartments UNH Sponsored Housing Buildings 22 24 26B. Forest Hills Apartments UNH Sponsored Housing Buildings 26 28 26C. Forest Hills Apartments UNH Sponsored Housing Buildings 21 23 26D. Forest Hills Apartments UNH Sponsored Housing Buildings 17 19 27. David A. Beckerman Recreation Center NRgize Lifestyle Café, Emergency Shelter 28. Arbeiter Maenner Chor German Club 29. 1124 Campbell Avenue Faculty Offices 30. Celentano Hall Residence Hall 31. Gehring Hall Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, Classrooms 32. 1132 Campbell Avenue Faculty Offices 33. 1136 Campbell Avenue Faculty Offices 34. Arcadio Kayo Rodriguez, Jr. Field 35. Charger Plaza ELS, Faculty Offices, Labs, Classrooms 36. Charger Plaza Building C Band 37. 46 Ruden Street WNHU Radio Station, Faculty Offices 39. St. Paul s Convent Center for Analytics, Parking 41. Westside Hall Residence Hall, Classrooms, Army ROTC Office, FöD, Student Life Space 42. 16 Rockview Street Institutional Research 43. 1076 Campbell Avenue Tow Youth Justice Institute 44. 196 Rockdale Road Forensic Science Learning Lab 45. 32 Hoffman Street Alumni Relations 46. 600 Saw Mill Road Marketing and Communications, University Advancement, Education Department 47. Main Street Condominiums UNH Sponsored Housing 48. Savin Court Apartments UNH Sponsored Housing NOT PICTURED ON MAP 38. 1 Care Lane Administrative Space 40. Blake Building Administrative Space Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 12
North Campus Map CHARGER GYMNASIUM Department of Athletics Visitor Guide Page 13