visiting team guide 2015 - 2016

VISITING TEAM GUIDE
2015 - 2016
RMU Department of Athletics
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-397-4913
RMUColonials.com
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
VISITING TEAM GUIDE
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.
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
VISITING TEAM GUIDE
CONTACTS
ADMINISTRATION
all numbers are area code 412
Craig Coleman, M.D.
Marty Galosi
Don Smith
Addie Muti
Sean Simmons
Ryan Fleischer
Ray Butter
Linda Young
Dawn Geregach
Alex Hinsey
Matt O’Brien
Christopher Woodard
Todd Hamer
Director of Athletics
Senior Associate AD, External Affairs
Associate AD, Event Mgmt. / Facilities
Associate AD Operations /SWA
Associate AD, Student Services
Associate AD, Compliance
Equipment Manager
Athletic Secretary
Athletic Secretary
Manager, Athletic Ticketing
Manager, Athletic Corporate Sales & Ticketing
Student Ticket Manager
Strength & Conditioning Coach
397-4912
397-4920
397-4484
397-4964
397-4928
397-4925
397-4917
397-4965
397-4913
397-4949
397-5913
397-4949
397-4923
colemanc@rmu.edu
galosi@rmu.edu
smithd@rmu.edu
muti@rmu.edu
simmonss@rmu.edu
fleischer@rmu.edu
butter@rmu.edu
youngl@rmu.edu
geregachd@rmu.edu
hinsey@rmu.edu
obrienma@rmu.edu
athleticticketing@rmu.edu
hamer@rmu.edu
MEDIA RELATIONS
Jim Duzyk
Ken Baker
Spencer Kowitz
Matt Gajtka
Rachel Labosky
Becky Schoenecker
Katelynn Long
Media Relations Director
397-4919
duzyk@rmu.edu
Men’s Basketball and Rowing
Assistant Media Relations Director
397-4914
baker@rmu.edu
Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball and Men’s Golf
Assistant Media Relations Director
397-4950
kowitz@rmu.edu
Football, Softball and Track & Field
Media Relations Graduate Assistant
397-4953
sidga01@rmu.edu
Men’s Ice Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse
Media Relations Graduate Assistant
397-6070
sidga02@rmu.edu
Volleyball, Women’s Ice Hockey and Men’s Lacrosse
Videostreaming Coordinator
397-6060
schoenecker@rmu.edu
Social Media and Video Production Assistant 397-6060
rmuathleticsvideo@gmail.com
HEAD COACHES
Sal Buscaglia
Craig Coleman
Paul Colontino
Bill Denniston
Cyndi Hadfield
John Kowalski
Andrew McMinn
Midge McPhail
Katy Phillips
Derek Schooley
Nash Oven
Dale Starr
Jerry Stone
Andrew Toole
John Banaszak
Women’s Basketball
Softball
Women’s Ice Hockey
Men’s Soccer
Cheerleading
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Lacrosse
Women’s Rowing
Women’s Lacrosse
Men’s Ice Hockey
Track & Field / Cross Country
Volleyball
Men’s Golf
Men’s Basketball
Football
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
397-4974
397-4912
397-4478
397-4971
397-4960
397-4978
397-4927
397-4479
397-4921
397-4477
397-4972
397-4979
397-4954
397-4967
397-4935
buscaglia@rmu.edu
colemanc@rmu.edu
colontino@rmu.edu
denniston@rmu.edu
hadfieldc@rmu.edu
kowalski@rmu.edu
mcminn@rmu.edu
mcphail@rmu.edu
phillips@rmu.edu
schooley@rmu.edu
oven@rmu.edu
starr@rmu.edu
stone@rmu.edu
toole@rmu.edu
banaszak@rmu.edu
VISITING TEAM GUIDE
DIRECTIONS
To Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108
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.
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
VISITING TEAM GUIDE
CAMPUS MAP
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
VISITING TEAM GUIDE
LODGING
OFFICIAL HOT EL OF
RMU AT HLET ICS
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
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-262-2400
starwoodhotels.com
Hampton Inn Pittsburgh Airport
8514 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-264-0020
hamptoninnpittsburghairport.com
DINING SUGGESTIONS
OFFICIAL CAT ERER OF RMU AT HLET ICS
Giant Eagle Market District OFFERS DELIVERY
100 Settlers Ridge Center Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
412-788-5392
gianteagle.com/Grocery-Store/Prepared-Foods
Hanlon’s Café & Catering
17 Foster Avenue
Crafton, PA 15205
412-394-3500
hanlonscatering.com
OFFERS DELIVERY
Jimmy John’s
1935 Settlers Ridge Center Dr.
Robinson Twp., PA 15205
412-788-5725
jimmyjohns.com
Moe’s Southwest Grill
5432 Campbell’s Run Rd
Robinson Twp., PA 15205
724-612-8171
moes.com
All Star Sports Bar & Grille
6302 Robinson Center Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
412-787-1114
robinsonallstarsportsbar.com
Ground Round
5980 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-269-0644
groundround.com
RMU Dining Services
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-397-2533
parkhurstdining.com
Burger King
5940 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-264-5190
bk.com
Jailhouse Saloon
929 5th Ave
Coraopolis, PA 15108
412-299-5245
jailhousesaloon412.com
Sharp Edge
510 Beaver St.
Sewickley, PA 15143
412-749-0305
sharpedgebeer.com
Eat’n Park
9515 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-264-7201
eatnpark.com
Mario’s Family Italian Restaurant
935 Beaver Grade Road
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-262-3020
mariosfamilyitalianrestaurant.com
Topping Town
5990 University Blvd
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-329-7458
toppingtown.com
OFFERS DELIVERY
Primanti Bros.
8651 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-865-2200
primantibros.com
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
VISITING TEAM GUIDE
OFFERS DELIVERY
TICKET INFORMATION
RMU Ticket Office
Joe Walton Stadium, Second Floor
athleticticketing@rmu.edu — 412-397-4949
rmucolonials.com
FOOTBALL
SEASON TICKETS
Adult_______________________________________$40
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________________$20
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
RED GAMES (HOMECOMING)
ADVANCE DAY OF
Adult_______________________________ $20 $25
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________ $10 $12
Group Adult (10 or more)_______________ $8 N/A
Group Youth (10 or more)_______________ $5 N/A
BLUE GAMES
ADVANCE DAY OF
Adult_______________________________ $10 $12
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________ $5 $7
Group Adult (10 or more)_______________ $8 N/A
Group Youth (10 or more)_______________ $5 N/A
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
SEASON TICKETS
Adult_______________________________________$80
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________________$50
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Adult_______________________________________$10
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________________$5
Group Adult (10 or more)_______________________$7
Group Youth (10 or more)_______________________$3
WOMEN’S HOCKEY
SEASON TICKETS
Adult_______________________________________$110
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________________$80
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Adult_______________________________________$10
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________________$5
Group Adult (10 or more)_______________________$7
Group Youth (10 or more)_______________________$3
MEN’S BASKETBALL
SEASON TICKETS
Reserved____________________________________$125
Adult_______________________________________$100
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________________$50
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
RED GAMES (PREMIUM GAMES)
ADVANCE DAY OF
Reserved____________________________ $15 $20
Adult_______________________________ $12 $15
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________ $5 $7
Group Adult (10 or more)_______________ $8 N/A
Group Youth (10 or more)_______________ $5 N/A
BLUE GAMES
ADVANCE DAY OF
Reserved____________________________ $12 $15
Adult_______________________________ $10 $12
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________ $5 $7
Group Adult (10 or more)_______________ $8 N/A
Group Youth (10 or more)_______________ $5 N/A
MEN’S HOCKEY
SEASON TICKETS
Reserved____________________________________$150
Adult_______________________________________$120
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________________$80
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
RED GAMES (PREMIUM GAMES)
ADVANCE DAY OF
Reserved____________________________ $15 $20
Adult_______________________________ $12 $15
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________ $5 $7
Group Adult (10 or more)_______________ $8 N/A
Group Youth (10 or more)_______________ $5 N/A
BLUE GAMES
ADVANCE DAY OF
Reserved____________________________ $12 $15
Adult_______________________________ $10 $12
Youth, Senior and Military with ID________ $5 $7
Group Adult (10 or more)_______________ $8 N/A
Group Youth (10 or more)_______________ $5 N/A
All season ticket packages must include a $10 donation to Athletics
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
VISITING TEAM GUIDE
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
Jason Daley
Emily Tong
Stacy Ogden
Tim Goldinger
Lindsay Gilarski
Nick Thomas
Head Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
RMU Campus Police / Security
RMU Student Health Services
Sewickley Valley Hospital
Valley Ambulance
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
412-397-4983
412-397-4982
412-397-4929
412-397-4981
412-397-4916
412-397-4980
412-397-4980
412-397-2424
412-397-3233
412-741-6600
412-262-2620
412-269-0254
VISITING TEAM GUIDE
vittorino@rmu.edu
daleyj@rmu.edu
tong@rmu.edu
ogden@rmu.edu
goldinger@rmu.edu
gilarski@rmu.edu
athletictrainer01@rmu.edu
TEAM TRAVEL INFORMATION FORM
Return to Don Smith (Fax: 412-397-4943 or smithd@rmu.edu)
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Name of School
Sport
Date of Competition
TEAM TRAVEL COORDINATOR
Name Office Number Title
Cell Phone E-mail
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Time & Date of Arrival Arrival Airline and Flight No. Hotel
Bus Company
Rental Car Company Airport Departure Airline and Flight No.
Hotel Phone
No. of Buses
No. of Cars / Vans TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Head Coach
Athletic Trainer Athletic Director Cell Phone Cell Phone Cell Phone PRACTICE REQUESTS
Date
Game Day Time
Time
GENERAL INFORMATION
Will you have a pass list?
Will your athletic director be attending the game?
Will your SID be attending the game?
Circle all that apply
Will you be bringing your ...
Band
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cheerleaders
No
No
No
Mascot
SPECIAL NEEDS / NOTES
Upon completion, please fax back to Don Smith at 412-397-4943
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VISITING TEAM GUIDE
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