The University of Nevada W. Volleyball Visiting Team Guide 1
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
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) 682-6940 (office) or (775) 527-0182 (cell) for any additional information or concerns. Sincerely, Tina Ruff Associate Athletics Director, Internal Operations Wolf Pack Athletics Legacy Hall/232 Reno, NV 89557 Fax: (775) 784-4497 3
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: www.nevadawolfpack.com Ticket Information: 775-348-PACK (7225) Mailing Address: University of Nevada 1664 N. Virginia Street Legacy Hall/MS-232 Reno, NV 89557-0110 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
University of Nevada Volleyball Game Day Contact Information 2014 Ruth Lawanson Head Volleyball Coach Office: 775-682-6920 Cell: 559-960-3601 E-mail: rlawanson@unr.edu Kelly McKenna Volleyball Event Operations/Game Manager Office: 775-682-6931 Cell: 775-303-2365 E-mail: kmckenna@unr.edu Peter Long Graduate Assistant-Volleyball Sports Information Director Cell: 732-814-5436 E-mail: plong@unr.edu Jay Henke Volleyball Athletic Trainer Office: 775-327-2182 Cell: 701-388-4688 E-mail: jayh@unr.edu Amy Engelbert Assistant Athletics Director, Ticketing Office: 775-682-6930 Cell: 775-745-9886 E-mail: aje@unr.edu 5
University of Nevada Volleyball Game Day Information: Pre-Game Information: Contacts: Operations: Ren Cefra (775) 682-6918 or cell (808) 222-6625 Trainer: Jay Henke (775) 327-2182 Sports Information: Peter Long (732) 814-5436 Fax: (775) 784-4386 More Information contact: Kelly McKenna (775) 682-6931 or cell (775) 303-2365 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 email Ren Cefra at rcefra@unr.edu or call him at (775) 682-6918 or on his cell at (808) 222-6625 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) 682-6918 or on his cell at (808) 222-6625 or Amy Engelbert in the Nevada Athletics Ticket Office at (775) 682-6930. 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) 682-6930. Individual Game Tickets $8 Adults $5 Youth 12 and under seniors 65 and older and Groups of 15 or more. 6
University of Nevada Campus Map Central Receiving (Bus) Brian J. Whalen Parking Garage Virginia Street Gym 2014-15 7
Nevada vs. 2014 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 775-784-4386 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) E-mail: 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
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
Hotel Accommodations Non-Gaming Properties: Hotel Accommodations: Hyatt Place Reno Hilton Garden Inn 1790 E Plumb Lane 9920 Double R Blvd (775) 826-2500 (775) 850-9700 Holiday Inn 55 E. Nugget Ave. (775) 358-6900 Gaming Properties: Silver Legacy Hotel & Casino JA Nugget 401 N. Virginia Street 1100 Nugget Avenue (775) 329-4777 (775) 356-3300 (800) 687-8733 (800) 648-1177 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) 786-5700 (775) 826-2121 (800) 648-5966 6 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) 329-0711 (775) 825-4700 Downtown Less than 1 mile from campus (800) 723-6500 6 miles from campus Grand Sierra Resort & Casino Ramada Inn 2500 E. 2nd Street E. 1000 E. 6 th Street (775) 789-2000 (775) 954-2521 Near Airport- 4 miles from campus 10
Dining Information: Bar and Grills: Archie s (Across from Nevada Campus 2195 N. Virginia Street (775) 322-9595 Brew Brother s Microbrewery (located inside the Silver Legacy Casino) 345 N. Virginia Street (775) 786-5700 Bully s Bar & Grill 2005 Sierra Highlands Drive (775) 746-8006 Little Waldorf Bar & Grill (Across from the Nevada Campus) 1661 N. Virginia Street (775) 357-9255 Silver Peak Grill & Taproom 135 N. Sierra St. (775) 284-3300 Sandwich/Delis: Jimmy Johns 58 E. Ninth Street (775) 759-5669 Subway 1655 N. Virginia Street (775) 329-7900 Beach Hut Deli 6160 Mae Anne Avenue (775) 747-7873 Port of Subs Joe Crowley Student Union (775) 682-7678 Dining & Catering: Viola Catering 522 California Avenue (775) 324-0228 Tamarack Junction Casino & Restaurant 13101 S. Virginia Street (775) 852-3600 Men Wielding Fire 180 E. 1 st Street (775) 324-3473 Famous Dave s BBQ 4925 Kietzke Lane (775) 826-7427 Pinocchio s Bar & Grill 5995 S. Virginia Street (775) 826-5151 Pizza: Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen (located on the 2 nd floor of the Student Union) 1664 N. Virginia Street (775) 682-5855 Dominos 1675 Robb Drive (775) 746-2929 Fast Food: Qdoba 10310 N. McCarran Boulevard (775) 824-0305 Jack in the Box 410 Keystone Avenue (775) 786-1113 Dough Boy Donuts 57 Damonte Ranch Pkwy (775) 853-6844 11
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) 882-0786; Tahoe Queen (530) 541-3364 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) 827-8450 (775) 853-7800 (775) 358-3800 Movie Theatres Century- Park Lane Century- Sparks (775) 824-3333 (775) 353-7440 Century- Downtown The Summit (775) 786-7469 (775) 851-4347 Scheels (World s Largest Sporting Goods Store) Located at the Outlets at Legends (775) 331-2700 12
Transportation and Miscellaneous: Miscellaneous: Emergency Numbers: Mail Boxes Etc (775)322-5105 Emergencies 911 Main Post Office (800)275-8777 Non-Emergencies (775)334-2677 Western Union (800)325-6000 Tourism: Hospitals: Chamber of Commerce (775)686-3030 Northern NV Medical Center Convention and (800)367-7366 Info (775)331-7000 Visitors Bureau Day (775)784-6598 Emergency (775)356-4040 Saint Mary s Medical Center Airport Info (775)770-3000 Reno- Tahoe International Airport Emergency (775)770-3188 Parking Info (775) 328-6566 Renown Medical Center Info (775) 982-4100 Airlines City Transit Emergency (775) 892-7800 Alaska (800) 252-7522ION INFORMATION America West (800) 235-9292 Bus Charter American (800) 433-7300 Amador Stage Lines (775) 324-4444 Continental (800) 523-3273 Bell Limo (800) BEL-LIMO Delta (800) 221-1212 Northwest (800) 225-2525 Skywest (800) 453-9417 Cabs Southwest (800) 435-9792 Citifare (775) 348-7433 United (800) 241-6522 Deluxe Cab (775) 355-5555 Reno/Sparks Cab (775) 333-3333 Auto Rental Whittlesea Cab (775) 322-2222 Advantage (775) 333-6677 Alamo (775) 323-7940 Trains Avis (775) 785-2727 Amtrak (800) 872-7245 Budget (775) 785-2545 Dollar (775) 348-2800 Hertz (775) 785-2554 National (775) 785-2756 Resort (775) 289-5343 13