The University of Nevada. W. Volleyball Visiting Team Guide

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1 The University of Nevada W. Volleyball Visiting Team Guide 1

2 Table of Contents Page # Welcome Cover Letter 3 Nevada Wolf Pack Quick Facts 4 Games Management Key Contacts 5 Game Day Information 6 Campus Map 7 Travel Team Information (please return) 8 Driving Directions 9 Hotel Accommodations 10 Dining Information 11 Entertainment Information 12 Transportation/Emergency Information 13 2

3 July 17, 2014 To Whom It May Concern: As we approach the 2014, I wanted to send you some information that will be helpful for your travel to the University of Nevada along with a team travel information sheet. This will better prepare us to handle any needs and/or concerns that you may have. Please give this information packet to your Head Coach, Travel Coordinator/Director of Operations, and Sports Information Director. Also, please complete the enclosed information sheets and return no later than two weeks prior to game day. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Feel free to contact me at (775) (office) or (775) (cell) for any additional information or concerns. Sincerely, Tina Ruff Associate Athletics Director, Internal Operations Wolf Pack Athletics Legacy Hall/232 Reno, NV Fax: (775)

4 University of Nevada Quick Facts Location: Reno, Nevada Population: 425,417 Enrollment: 19,000 Founded: 1874 Nickname: Wolf Pack Colors: Navy and Silver Conference: Mountain West Conference (MWC) President: Marc Johnson Athletic Director: Doug Knuth Faculty Representative: Dr. Dave Croasdell Mountain West Sponsored Sports: MEN-Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Rifle WOMEN-Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Volleyball, Rifle Athletics Website: Ticket Information: PACK (7225) Mailing Address: University of Nevada 1664 N. Virginia Street Legacy Hall/MS-232 Reno, NV Nevada Athletics Mission Statement In support of the educational mission of the University of Nevada: -We provide opportunities for achievement Academically, Athletically, and Socially. -We teach and inspire leadership to prepare our students for life. -We engage our community in a meaningful way. Nevada Athletics Values: -Respect We treat ourselves and others as we would like to be treated. -Service Mindset We go the extra mile to serve others, especially our students and the community. -Discipline We are focused on creating order, planning and advancing the enterprise. -Positive Attitude & Outlook We have high energy, enthusiasm, and optimism every day. -Teamwork We stick together, we carry the load with other teammates, and we look out for each other. -Diversity We look to include people with different experiences, opinions, and voices. -Honor We know that the right thing to do is the only thing to do. 4

5 University of Nevada Volleyball Game Day Contact Information 2014 Ruth Lawanson Head Volleyball Coach Office: Cell: Kelly McKenna Volleyball Event Operations/Game Manager Office: Cell: Peter Long Graduate Assistant-Volleyball Sports Information Director Cell: Jay Henke Volleyball Athletic Trainer Office: Cell: Amy Engelbert Assistant Athletics Director, Ticketing Office: Cell:

6 University of Nevada Volleyball Game Day Information: Pre-Game Information: Contacts: Operations: Ren Cefra (775) or cell (808) Trainer: Jay Henke (775) Sports Information: Peter Long (732) Fax: (775) More Information contact: Kelly McKenna (775) or cell (775) Team Parking: Visiting team vans may park in the Virginia Street Gym parking lot just east of the gym for Saturday matches only. For Thursday matches, the visiting team vehicles must park on the top level of the Brian Whalen Parking Garage about 1 block north of the Virginia Street Gym. If you are traveling by bus, your driver may load and unload outside the gym. The bus will then need to be staged at our Central Receiving area on campus. Central Receiving is located off of N. Virginia Street at 17 th street (1/2 mile up N. Virginia from the Virginia Street Gym). See Campus Map on page 7 for locations. Practices: Please Ren Cefra at rcefra@unr.edu or call him at (775) or on his cell at (808) to arrange practice times at the Virginia Street Gym. Countdown to Match: A countdown to match, per Mountain West Rules, will be posted in your locker room on the day of your competition vs. Nevada. If you would like a countdown to match prior to your arrival, please contact Kelly McKenna at kmckenna@unr.edu. Locker Room Accommodations: Visiting teams will be provided with towels and use of the showers in Nevada s locker room upon request. The locker room is generally available 30 minutes after the completion of the match. Please note that the visiting team locker room in the Virginia Street Gym does not have showers. You will need to make arrangements to shower prior to your arrival. Please contact Kelly McKenna at kmckenna@unr.edu. Courtside accommodations: Videotaping area is located on the second level on the side closest to the team benches. Stats are usually provided at timeouts and breaks. Tickets: Comp Tickets For complimentary ticket information please, contact Ren Cefra at (775) or on his cell at (808) or Amy Engelbert in the Nevada Athletics Ticket Office at (775) Player Pass List The ticket office will accept visiting team s player pass list up to 1hr prior to contest. The pass list will need to be turned in to the ticket office upon arrival. If you have any questions, contact Amy Engelbert at (775) Individual Game Tickets $8 Adults $5 Youth 12 and under seniors 65 and older and Groups of 15 or more. 6

7 University of Nevada Campus Map Central Receiving (Bus) Brian J. Whalen Parking Garage Virginia Street Gym

8 Nevada vs Team Travel Information Please return this form to Kelly McKenna at least 2 weeks prior to your match vs. Nevada at kmckenna@unr.edu or via fax at Date of Game: Practice Date & Time Request(s): Flight Information: Carrier: Flight Number: Arrival Date & Time (PST) Hotel Accommodations: Hotel Name: Ground Transportation: Bus or # of Vans Visiting Team Contact Information: Travel Party Point Person: Title: Phone Numbers: (O): (C) Other Requests: (Please let us know what other requests you might have prior to your arrival at Nevada. This will help us further accommodate you and your visit to Reno.) 8

9 Driving Directions To Virginia Street Gym From Reno-Tahoe International Airport: Take 395 North to I-80 West (exit #68 toward Reno/Sacramento). Exit at Virginia Street (exit #13). Turn right (north) on Virginia Street and drive approximately 1.0 mile. Turn right into the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex. The Virginia Street Gym is a short walk south of the parking garage. See Campus Map on Page 7 for locations on campus. From Interstate 80: Exit at Virginia Street (exit #13). Turn right (north) on Virginia Street. Drive approximately 1.0 mile and turn right into the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex. The Virginia Street Gym is a short walk south of the parking garage. See Campus Map on Page 7 for locations on campus. 9

10 Hotel Accommodations Non-Gaming Properties: Hotel Accommodations: Hyatt Place Reno Hilton Garden Inn 1790 E Plumb Lane 9920 Double R Blvd (775) (775) Holiday Inn 55 E. Nugget Ave. (775) Gaming Properties: Silver Legacy Hotel & Casino JA Nugget 401 N. Virginia Street 1100 Nugget Avenue (775) (775) (800) (800) Downtown Less than 1 mile from campus Sparks- 4 miles from campus Eldorado Hotel & Casino Peppermill Hotel & Casino 345 N. Virginia Street 2707 S. Virginia Street (775) (775) (800) miles from campus Downtown Less than 1 mile from campus Circus Circus Hotel & Casino Atlantis Resort Hotel & Casino 500 N. Sierra Street 3800 S. Virginia Street (775) (775) Downtown Less than 1 mile from campus (800) miles from campus Grand Sierra Resort & Casino Ramada Inn 2500 E. 2nd Street E E. 6 th Street (775) (775) Near Airport- 4 miles from campus 10

11 Dining Information: Bar and Grills: Archie s (Across from Nevada Campus 2195 N. Virginia Street (775) Brew Brother s Microbrewery (located inside the Silver Legacy Casino) 345 N. Virginia Street (775) Bully s Bar & Grill 2005 Sierra Highlands Drive (775) Little Waldorf Bar & Grill (Across from the Nevada Campus) 1661 N. Virginia Street (775) Silver Peak Grill & Taproom 135 N. Sierra St. (775) Sandwich/Delis: Jimmy Johns 58 E. Ninth Street (775) Subway 1655 N. Virginia Street (775) Beach Hut Deli 6160 Mae Anne Avenue (775) Port of Subs Joe Crowley Student Union (775) Dining & Catering: Viola Catering 522 California Avenue (775) Tamarack Junction Casino & Restaurant S. Virginia Street (775) Men Wielding Fire 180 E. 1 st Street (775) Famous Dave s BBQ 4925 Kietzke Lane (775) Pinocchio s Bar & Grill 5995 S. Virginia Street (775) Pizza: Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen (located on the 2 nd floor of the Student Union) 1664 N. Virginia Street (775) Dominos 1675 Robb Drive (775) Fast Food: Qdoba N. McCarran Boulevard (775) Jack in the Box 410 Keystone Avenue (775) Dough Boy Donuts 57 Damonte Ranch Pkwy (775)

12 Entertainment: Circus Circus Hotel & Casino Circus Circus has free circus acts every hour of the day. The game room features carnival games and an arcade with the latest video games. Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range; home of some of the world's top ski resorts. The North Shore is known for its outdoor atmosphere and fantastic eateries, while the South Shore is known for the casino nightlife. Lake Tahoe can best be seen by taking a lake cruise on one of the lake's several tour boats. Recommended: MS Dixie (775) ; Tahoe Queen (530) Virginia City This is the home of writer Mark Twain. The old mining town has been preserved from its golden days and now is a historic landmark. There are many shops and museums lining the wooden sidewalks of this historic mining town. Wild Island Wild Island has it all- mini-golf, Indy car races, an arcade, and the coolest water park on a hot day. Next door to a roller-skate rink, it is your one stop for fun. Shopping Malls Meadowood Mall The Summit Outlets at Legends (775) (775) (775) Movie Theatres Century- Park Lane Century- Sparks (775) (775) Century- Downtown The Summit (775) (775) Scheels (World s Largest Sporting Goods Store) Located at the Outlets at Legends (775)

13 Transportation and Miscellaneous: Miscellaneous: Emergency Numbers: Mail Boxes Etc (775) Emergencies 911 Main Post Office (800) Non-Emergencies (775) Western Union (800) Tourism: Hospitals: Chamber of Commerce (775) Northern NV Medical Center Convention and (800) Info (775) Visitors Bureau Day (775) Emergency (775) Saint Mary s Medical Center Airport Info (775) Reno- Tahoe International Airport Emergency (775) Parking Info (775) Renown Medical Center Info (775) Airlines City Transit Emergency (775) Alaska (800) ION INFORMATION America West (800) Bus Charter American (800) Amador Stage Lines (775) Continental (800) Bell Limo (800) BEL-LIMO Delta (800) Northwest (800) Skywest (800) Cabs Southwest (800) Citifare (775) United (800) Deluxe Cab (775) Reno/Sparks Cab (775) Auto Rental Whittlesea Cab (775) Advantage (775) Alamo (775) Trains Avis (775) Amtrak (800) Budget (775) Dollar (775) Hertz (775) National (775) Resort (775)