Drake Department of Intercollegiate Athletic Directory Event Management Contacts Administration Area Code.....................................(515) Sandy Hatfield Clubb Director of Athletics......................... 271-2889 Heather Weems Assoc. Director of Athletics/SWA.................... 271-2809......... Mike Cigelman Assoc. Director of Athletics/Facilities and Rec. Services.... 271-3810....... Dennis Francois Assoc. Director of Athletics/External Affairs............ 271-4628......... Mark Kostek Asst. Director of Athletics/Bulldog Club & Special Events.... 271-2228....... Michael Ball Assoc. Director of Facilities and Rec. Services............ 271-4874 Brian Gabel Director of Marketing............................... 271-4003....... Rick Rungaitis General Manager Drake Sports Network............... 271-4894.......... TBA Business Manager................................... 271-3793............... Jacki Embry Director of Ticket Operations......................... 271-4949............. Mike Mahon Director of Media Relations.......................... 271-3014............... Sean Palchick Athletic Media Relations........................... 271-4147................ Amy Tagliareni Athletic Media Relations........................... 271-3740............... Scott Kerr Athletic Trainers..................................... 271-2816................. Angie Miller Athletic Trainers................................... 271-4993.................. Blake Harms Equipment Manager............................... 271-4785.................. Visiting Team Information Location Men s and Women s Basketball Games will be held in the Drake Knapp Center located on Forest Avenue, between 25th and 27th streets. Women s Volleyball Matches will be held in the Drake Knapp Center located on Forest Avenue, between 25th and 27th streets. Men s Soccer Cownie Stadium is located at 2600 East Hartford Avenue, Des Moines. To contact Cownie directly call 515-248-6332. Drake Stadium is located on Forest Avenue, between 27th and 28th streets. Women s Soccer Cownie Stadium is located at 2600 East Hartford Avenue, Des Moines. To contact Cownie directly call 515-248-6332. Drake Stadium is located on Forest Avenue, between 27th and 28th streets. Softball The home games will be played on the Ron Buel Field. The field is located behind the Drake Stadium. Football Drake Stadium is located on Forest Avenue, between 27th and 28th streets.
Medical Information A certified athletic trainer, student trainer, or student athletic trainer will be available at all times before and after a game. For additional assistance please contact the Head Athletic Trainer at Drake University, Scott Kerr at 515-271-2816. In case of an emergency, injured athletes will be transported to Mercy Hospital. Mercy Hospital 111 6th Avenue (515) 247-3121 Visiting Team Warm Up Area To schedule team warm and practices contact Michael Ball at 515-271-4874. Visiting Team Locker Room A locker room will be made available to you upon your arrival. Please contact your event administrator for directions and questions. Your locker room will contain: first aid supplies, ice bags, and towels. If you have special needs or other requests to better satisfy your team contact Michael Ball at 515-271-4874. Ticket Information and Will Call For ticket information contact the ticket manager at 271-4949. To purchase tickets for a Drake event call 271-DOGS. Fans can purchase tickets online and print them at home. For additional information please log on to www.godrakebulldogs.com Media Relations Through the Drake University Media Relations department you will benefit from a variety of services which include: Pre-game notes Statistics Game programs prior to each home game Complete box scores & play-by-play will be ready five minutes after the game Telephone and power outlets are located along the press row & Media Room Courtesy telephone available for official visiting radio crews For more assistance or media needs contact Mike Mahon in the Drake University Sports Information Office at 515-271-3014 Parking Information Visiting team fans can park in Lot 1 located on the southeast corner of 25th and Forest. Team buses please drop off teams on the north side of the Knapp Center. Bus parking is located in Lot 4 by the Tennis Courts. If you have questions or need additional assistance please contact Matt Miller at 515-271-3849.
Car Rental Information The following car/van rental companies are available to you in Des Moines: Alamo.................................................. 888-426-3299 Avis.................................................. 800-831-2847 Budget.................................................. 515-287-2612 Dollar.................................................. 800-800-4000 Hertz.................................................. 800-654-3131 Enterprise................................................800-736-8222 National................................................. 515-256-5353 Thrifty.................................................. 515-285-4004 Bus Charters Windstar................................................ 888-494-6378 Midwest Coaches............................ 800-262-2005 or 515-232-7270 Arrow State Lines..........................................515-262-0825 Airport and Airlines Des Moines International Airport...............................515-256-5056 Major Airlines Serving Des Moines, Iowa are: American Airlines/American Eagle America West Continental Airlines Delta/Comair Northwest United Airlines Elliott Aviation- Executive Charter Flights.........................515-285-7270
Lodging and Hotel Guide Drake University Athletic Department Hospitality Club The following hotels are members of the Bulldog Hospitality Club and are supporters of the Drake University Athletic Department. Our relationship with these hotels is positive and they have agreed to extend a more than competitive rate on rooms for your team. Please support these local hotels, as they have been supportive of Drake University Athletics. Courtyard Marriot 2405 SE Creekview Drive Ankeny, IA 50021 515-422-5555 Des Moines Marriott (Downtown) 700 Grand Avenue 50309 847-302-4361 Hotel Fort Des Moines 10th & Walnut 50309 515-243-1161 Hilton Garden 8600 N. Park Dr Johnston, IA 50131 515-270-8890 Holiday Inn 5000 Merle Hay Road 50322 515-278-0271 Quality Inn & Suites Event Center 929 3rd Street 50309 515-285-5251 Renaissance Savory (Downtown) 401 Locust Street 50309 515-365-7239 Sheraton West Des Moines 1800 50th Street West 50266 515-457-2107 Stoney Creek Inn (North) 5291 NW 84th Street Johnston, IA 50131 515-559-2010 Heart of America Restaurants & Inns* 515-270-8890 Contact: Scott Math heartofamericahotels.com Other hotels and motels that can also accommodate you while you are in Des Moines are: Holiday Inn Express at Drake 1140 24th Street, Des Moines 515-255-4000 or 800-465-4329 Airport Holiday Inn 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines 515-287-2400 or 800-248-4013 Baymont Inn & Suites 1390 NW 118th Street, Clive 515-221-9200 or 877-229-6668 Best Western DM-North 5055 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston 515-276-5411 or 800-643-1197 Best Western Walnut Creek Inn 1258 8th Street, Wes Des Moines 515-223-1212 or 800-792-5688 Chase Suite Hotel- Des Moines 11428 Forest Avenue, Clive 515-223-7700 or 888-433-6140 Comfort Inn Airport 5231 Fleur Drive, Des Moines 515-287-3434 or 800-424-6423 Comfort Inn Urbandale 5900 Sutton Place, Urbandale 515-270-1037 or 800-821-5297 Comfort Suites at L.H. Farms 11167 Hickman Rd, Urbandale 515-276-1126 or 800-395-7675 Courtyard by Marriott 1520 NW 114th Street, Clive 515-225-1222 or 800-321-2211 Embassy Suites on the River 101 East Locust St., Des Moines 515-244-1700 or 800-EMBASSY Fairfield Inn by Marriott 1600 NW 114th Street, Clive 515-226-1600 or 800-228-2800 Four Points-Sheraton Hotel 4800 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale 515-278-4755 or 800-325-3535 Hampton Inn 5001 Fleur Dr., Des Moines 515-223-4700 or 800-HAMPTON Heartland Inn- Clive 11414 Forest Ave, Clive 515-226-014 or 800-334-3277 Holiday Inn Downtown 1050 6th Avenue, Des Moines 515-283-0151 or 800-465-4329 Holiday Inn Merle Hay 5000 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines 515-278-0271 or 800-465-4329 Hotel Fort Des Moines 10th & Walnut, Des Moines 515-243-1161 or 800-532-1466 Marriott Downtown 700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines 5 15-245-5500 or 800-514-4681 Marriott-West Des Moines 1250 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West DM 515-267-1500 or 800-228-9290 Quality Inn & Suites Events Center 929 3rd Street, Des Moines 515-282-5251 or 800-903-0009 Radisson Hotel 6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines 515-285-7777 or 800-557-7048 Renaissance Savory Hotel 401 Locust Street, Des Moines 515-365-7239 or 800-798-2151 Super 8 4755 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines 515-278-8858 or 800-800-8000 Sheraton of West Des Moines 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines 515-223-1800 or 800-325-3535 Stoney Creek Inn 5291 Stoney Creek Ct, Johnston 515-225-2524 or 800-659-2220 Valley West Inn 3535 Westown Pkwy, West DM 515-225-2524 or 800-833-6755 Wildwood Lodge 11431 Forest Ave, Clive 515-222-9876 or 800-728-1223 *Wildwood Lodge, Comfort Suites, Holiday Inn & Suites, Fairfield Inn, Living History Farms Sleep Inn, Holiday Inn or Radisson
Restaurants American Allie s (Marriott Downtown) 700 Grand Avenue 245-5500 Applebee s 11410 Forest Avenue Clive, IA or 6301 SE 14th Street 287-3322 Boston s Gourmet Pizza 12401 University Ave. Clive, IA 50325 515-440-6051 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 6925 Mills Civic Pkwy West 221-9464 Champps Americana 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy West 440-6565 Cheddar s 1301 NW 114th Street Clive, IA 222-3129 Cheesecake Factory 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy West 457-9888 Court Avenue Brewing Company 309 Court Avenue 282-2739 The Drake Diner 1111 25th Street 277-1111 Famous Dave s 1720 22nd Street West 267-0800 or 4351 Merle Hay Road 331-3300 Frank s Pizza (Drake Area) 2314 University Ave 369-2430 Granite City 12801 University Avenue Clive, IA 224-1300 Iowa Machine Shed 11151 Hickman Road Urbandale, IA 270-6818 Legends (Downtown) 216 Court Avenue 243-0700 Lonestar Steakhouse 1801 22nd Street West 223-9606 Outback Steakhouse 10901 University Avenue Clive, IA 221-3309 Ohana Steakhouse 2900 University Avenue 225-3325 Raccoon River Brewing Company 200 10th Street 362-5222 Rock Bottom Brewery 4508 University Avenue West 267-8900 Stella s Blue Sky Diner 3281 100th Street Urbandale, IA 727-4408 Subway 3200 Ingersoll Avenue 255-6948 Italian Baratta s Restaurant 2320 S. Union St 243-4516 Biaggi s 5990 University Avenue West 221-9900 Bravo Cucina Italiana 120 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy West 225-0660 Centro 1011 Locust Street 244-7033 Christopher s 2816 Beaver Avenue 274-3694 Fazolis 3600 Merle Hay Road 251-7767 Felix & Oscars 4050 Merle Hay Road 515-278-8887 Or 4801 Westown Pkwy 457-1000 The Latin King 2200 Hubbell Avenue 266-4466 Mezzodi s 4519 Fleur Drive 287-3333 Olive Garden 3600 Westown Pkwy West 224-0824 Papa Johns Pizza 911 42nd Street 274-4949 Romano s Macaroni Grill 4502 University Avenue West 267-8400 Spaghetti Works 310 Court Avenue 243-2195 Z Markiks Noodle Café 12655 University Ave, #120 223-9605
Mexican Carlos O Kelly s 4371 Merle Hay Road 334-3331 Or 4055 Westown Pkwy West 225-4321 El Aguila Real 3600 Beaver Avenue 255-7050 On the Border Mexican Grill 140 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy West 224-6440 Panchero s Mexican Grill 3265 100th Street Urbandale, IA 252-0900 Or 8759 Northpark Ct Johnston, IA 270-9100 Qdoba Mexican Grill 10201 University Ave #A19 Clive, IA 440-3885 Deli Hungry Hobo 3070 100th Street Urbandale, IA 254-9474 Jimmy Johns (Drake Area) 2416 University Avenue 271-5566 Jason s Deli 3910 University Ave, #90 West 222-9797 Palmer s Deli 7509 Douglas Avenue Urbandale, IA 270-6561 Planet Sub (Drake Area) 2330 Univeristy Ave 369-2782 or 6290 NW 86th Street Johnston, IA 253-3907 Ethnic Foods Huhot Mongolian Grill 4100 University Avenue 457-9090 PF Chang s China Bistro 110 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy West 457-7772 Entertainment and Activities Cinemas in Des Moines Wynnsong 16: 515-331-0500 for movie information - 5233 NW 84th Street. Directions: Take Forest Avenue west to Beaver Avenue, travel north to Hickman, then turn west onto Merle Hay Road. Head north on Merle Hay road to Hwy 80 west to Exit 86th Street. Wynnsong is on the right. Cobblestone 9: 515-276-8468 for movie information - 8501 Hickman Road. Directions: Take Forest Avenue west to Beaver avenue (north). Continue on Beaver to Hickman; west on Hickman to 86th street. Turn in the strip mall parking lot at the corner of 86th and Hickman. Nova 10: 515-270-8221 for movie information - 4353 Merle Hay Road (cheaper theatre - older movies $5.00 includes popcorn and pop) Directions: Take Forest Avenue west to Beaver avenue, go north on Beaver to Hickman Ave go west on Hickman to Merle Hay Road. Turn right on Merle Hay road and drive approximately 3 miles. (In strip mall on your right hand side near Big Lots) Shopping Guide in Des Moines Taki Japanese Steakhouse 2677 86th Street 331-3030 Merle Hay Mall: 515-276-8551-3850 Merle Hay Road (Closest Mall to Drake) Directions: Take Forest Avenue west to Beaver avenue, go north on Beaver to Hickman Ave go west on Hickman to Merle Hay Road. Turn right on Merle Hay road and drive approximately 1 mile - Mall is on the west side of the street. (There is a Target at this mall). They also have a theatre (big screen) at the mall. Jordan Creek Mall: 515-267-1209 101 Jordan Creek Parkway (New mall) Directions: Take Forest Avenue west to 30th street, go south to I235. Take I-235 west to Jordan Creek Parkway exit (also 74th street). Turn left on Jordan Creek Parkway and continue south about 3 miles and you will run into the mall. Valley West Mall: 515-225-3631 - Valley West Drive, West Des Moines Directions: Take Forest Avenue west to 30th street, go south to I235. Take I-235 west to 35th Street exit. Turn right on 35th street - mall on your right - Target on your left. HyVee on your left. Walmart: 515-274-6224-1001 73rd Street Directions: Take Forest Avenue west to 30th street, turn left on 30th. Take a right on University Avenue (you will be heading West). Continue on University avenue until 73rd street, turn left on 73rd street. Walmart is on your left. (You will pass a HyVee on University Avenue. HyVee is a local grocery store for all your grocery needs). It is one block east of Walmart on University. Walgreens: 515-279-3004-3030 University Avenue Directions: Take Forest avenue west to 30th street. It is on the corner of 30th and University.