LSU BASEBALL 2014 VISITING TEAM GUIDE

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1 LSU BASEBALL 2014 VISITING TEAM GUIDE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Operations Letter LSU Home Schedule Contact Information 6 Timing Information... 7 SEC Lightning Policy. 8 Sports Information... 9 Stadium Map...10 Stadium Ground Rules.11 Ticket Information Sports Medicine Team Travel Information Form Visitor Team Ticket Request Form AREA INFORMATION Alex Box Stadium Facility Diagram Stadium Policies Directional Map Directions For Alex Box Stadium Baton Rouge Area and Campus Maps Recommended Hotels, Transportation and Restaurants

3 OPERATIONS LETTER Coach/Administrator, Louisiana State University is pleased to make available this Game Day Operations packet. The material provided is intended to familiarize your team and with the various attributes and operational conditions associated with LSU Baseball at Alex Box Stadium. The LSU Athletics Department is committed to ensuring a high standard of athletic excellence for all home events so we hope you find the subject matter useful and informative. In preparation for your visit, please take a few moments to review the enclosed documents and share with appropriate personnel. In addition, please remember, game day adjustments may be necessary based on weather conditions, local, and/or national events. Depending on the situation, subsequent changes will be formulated in conjunction with coaching and administrative assessment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the supplied material, please feel free to contact us directly. Sincerely, David A. Taylor Director of Game/Event Management 3

4 2014 LSU HOME SCHEDULE Date Friday, Feb 14 Sunday, Feb 16 Sunday, Feb 16 Opponent New Orleans Southern vs. UNO LSU vs. Grambling Time (CT) 7:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 21 Friday, Feb 21 Saturday, Feb 22 Saturday, Feb 22 Sunday, Feb 23 Sunday, Feb 23 TX Southern vs. Toledo LSU vs. Virginia Tech VA Tech vs. TX Southern LSU vs. Toledo Toledo vs. VA Tech LSU vs. Texas Southern 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 25 UL-Lafayette Friday, Feb 28 Saturday, Mar 01 Sunday, Mar 02 Yale Yale Yale 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mar 05 Sacred Heart Friday, Mar 07 Saturday, Mar 08 Sunday, Mar 09 Purdue Purdue Purdue 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 11 Nicholls Wednesday, Mar 12 Southern Wednesday, Mar 19 South Alabama 4

5 2014 LSU HOME SCHEDULE Date Friday, Mar 21 Saturday, Mar 22 Sunday, Mar 23 Opponent Georgia* Georgia* Georgia* Time (CT) 7:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 02 McNeese St. Friday, April 04 Saturday, April 05 Sunday, April 06 Mississippi St.* Mississippi St.* Mississippi St.* 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 09 Lamar Friday, April 11 Saturday, April 12 Sunday, April 13 Arkansas* Arkansas* Arkansas* 7:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 Tulane Friday, April 25 Saturday, April 26 Sunday, April 27 Tennessee* Tennessee* Tennessee* 7:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 Alcorn St. Friday, May 09 Saturday, May 10 Sunday, May 11 Alabama* Alabama* Alabama* 7:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 Northwestern St. *SEC Games 5

6 CONTACT INFORMATION Baseball Gameday Contact List ADMINISTRATION Athletics Director/Vice Chancellor Joe Alleva Office: Senior Associate Athletic Director/SWA Miriam Segar Office: GAME MANAGEMENT Director of Event Management David A. Taylor Office: Cell: Fax: LSU BASEBALL STAFF Head Coach: Paul Mainieri Assistant Coaches Alan Dunn Javi Sanchez Will Davis Coordinator of Baseball Operations Nolan Cain Office: Cell: Baseball Admin. Assistant Virginia Robertson Office: ATHLETIC TRAINING Associate Athletic Trainer Cory Couture Office: Cell: PROMOTIONS Asst. AD, Marketing and Promotions Matt Shanklin Office: Cell: SPORTS INFORMATION Senior Associate SID Bill Franques Office: Cell: TICKET OFFICE Assistant Director - Ticket Operations Eric Hummel Office: Cell: Fax: ehummel1@lsu.edu UNIVERSITY POLICE Important Numbers UNIVERSITY PARKING Emergency: 911 Main Office: Non-Emergency:

7 TIMING INFORMATION Please be advised the following information will be subject to change. Gameday timing sheets will be posted in the team dugouts and game management will review with coaching staff. The times and information listed below will be posted and available for visiting teams upon arrival. Each individual game time may vary depending on the conditions or television GAME NO: DAY: DATE: 12:00pm Game 9:50-10:30 LSU Batting Practice 10:30-11:10 Visitors Batting Practice 11:10-11:15 Screens Removal 11:15-11:25 LSU Infield 11:25-11:35 Visitors Infield 11:35 Field Preparation 11:50 National Anthem 11:52 Ceremonial First Pitch 11:54 Ground Rules 11:58 LSU Takes Field 12:00 First Pitch of Game 3:00pm Game 12:50-1:30 LSU Batting Practice 1:30-2:10 Visitors Batting Practice 2:10-2:15 Screens Removal 2:15-2:25 LSU Infield 2:25-2:35 Visitors Infield 2:35 Field Preparation 2:50 National Anthem 2:52 Ceremonial First Pitch 2:54 Ground Rules 2:58 LSU Takes Field 3:00 First Pitch of Game 1:00pm Game 10:50-11:30 LSU Batting Practice 11:30-12:10 Visitors Batting Practice 12:10-12:15 Screens Removal 12:15-12:25 LSU Infield 12:25-12:35 Visitors Infield 12:35 Field Preparation 12:50 National Anthem 12:52 Ceremonial First Pitch 12:54 Ground Rules 12:58 LSU Takes Field 1:00 First Pitch of Game 4:00pm Game 1:50-2:30 LSU Batting Practice 2:30-3:10 Visitors Batting Practice 3:10-3:15 Screens Removal 3:15-3:25 LSU Infield 3:25-3:35 Visitors Infield 3:35 Field Preparation 3:50 National Anthem 3:52 Ceremonial First Pitch 3:54 Ground Rules 3:58 LSU Takes Field 4:00 First Pitch of Game 6:30pm Game (format #1) 6:30pm Game (format #2) 4:20-5:00 LSU Batting Practice 4:20-5:00 LSU Batting Practice 5:00-5:40 Visitors Batting Practice 5:00-5:40 Visitors Batting Practice 5:40-5:45 Screens Removal 5:40-5:45 Screens Removal 5:45-5:55 LSU Infield 5:45-5:55 LSU Infield 5:55-6:05 Visitors Infield 5:55-6:05 Visitors Infield 6:05 Field Preparation 6:05 Field Preparation 6:20 Ground Rules: Kids on Field 6:20 National Anthem 6:23 6:27 Ceremonial First Pitch LSU Takes Field 6:22 Ceremonial First Pitch 6:24 Ground Rules 6:28 National Anthem 6:28 LSU Takes Field 6:30 First Pitch of Game 6:30 First Pitch of Game 2:15pm Game 12:05-12:45 LSU Batting Practice 12:45-1:25 Visitors Batting Practice 1:25-1:30 Screens Removal 1:30-1:40 LSU Infield 1:40-1:50 Visitors Infield 1:50 Field Preparation 2:05 National Anthem 2:07 Ceremonial First Pitch 2:09 Ground Rules 2:13 LSU Takes Field 2:15 First Pitch of Game 6:00pm Game 3:50-4:30 LSU Batting Practice 4:30-5:10 Visitors Batting Practice 5:10-5:15 Screens Removal 5:15-5:25 LSU Infield 5:25-5:35 Visitors Infield 5:35 Field Preparation 5:50 Ground Rules: Kids on Field 5:52 Ceremonial First Pitch 5:54 LSU Takes Field 5:58 National Anthem 6:00 First Pitch of Game 7:00pm Game 4:50-5:30 LSU Batting Practice 5:30-6:10 Visitors Batting Practice 6:10-6:15 Screens Removal 6:15-6:25 LSU Infield 6:25-6:35 Visitors Infield 6:35 Field Preparation 6:50 National Anthem 6:52 Ceremonial First Pitch 6:54 Ground Rules 6:58 LSU Takes Field 7:00 First Pitch of Game 7

8 SEC LIGHTNING POLICY LSU shall be responsible for having the capacity for determining when lightning strikes are within specified distances from the competition site. When lightning is detected within 10 miles of the competition site, LSU Event Management shall utilize the public address system to inform those in attendance that inclement weather including lightning is within 10 miles and that should patrons vacate the facility for safe shelter, they will be allowed to re-enter with a ticket stub. When lightning is detected within six (6) miles of the competition site, the competition shall be suspended. Competition may be resumed after 30 minutes of no detected lightning strikes within a six mile radius. A 10 minute warm-up period may be granted following this 30-minute suspension. Additionally, the crew chief will be notified when lightning is detected within 15 mile of the competition site. In cases of severe weather being detected prior to the start of competition: A maximum of 10 minutes could be used for the national anthem or introductions, immediately following the 30 minute time period of no detected lightning strikes. LSU will have the option of whether or not the 10 minute time period is added. 8

9 SPORTS INFORMATION Bill Franques will coordinate all aspects of sports information/media relations. Credentials: Requests for press credentials and parking passes should be sent to Bill Franques at Media Parking: Hall of Fame Lot on west side of stadium. *Note* All media personnel must obtain a parking pass to park in this lot UNLESS traveling in an official company vehicle Press Seating: Press Box on Level 3 of stadium (Accessed from elevators inside from Gate 2) Press Box Phone Number: (225) Radio Locations: Available in Press Box Photo Areas: 3 photo platforms on Level 2 concourse. Camera wells at ends of each dugout. Photo areas marked on the field when dugout camera wells are occupied by network TV cameras. 9

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11 STADIUM GROUND RULES All green padding on any of the walls is live. If a ball wedges off the ground into the vertical seams of the green padding, it will be a dead ball. Ball is live that appears wedged at the bottom of the outfield fence padding between the padding and the ground (warning track). The top step of the dugouts, as well as the top step of the camera wells, is considered live. Any ball that hits off the netting or railing in front of the dugouts is live as long as it remains in live ball area. Balls that are caught and carried into the dugout or camera well will remain live (pending book rule of body control). Players are permitted to throw from in the dugout or in the camera well. If the ball hits the facing of the roof of the dugout, or any of the yellow interior walls of the dugout, it is a dead ball. There will be a rectangular area painted on the warning track on both the first and third base side (on the outfield side of the camera wells) for still photographers. This area is used simply to quarantine the photographers. This will remain a live ball area. If the ball hits a photographer or the photographer s equipment, or if the ball remains in the rectangular area, the ball remains live. If the ball goes under the bullpen bench and remains under the bench, the ball is dead unless the defensive player goes in to retrieve it. A ball that goes under the bench and comes out remains live. If the ball goes into the tube that has the tarp rolled on it, the ball is dead. unless the player goes in to retrieve it. The yellow home run line on the outfield fence merely indicates the top of the fence. The ball must completely clear the yellow line and wall to be a home run or ground rule double. The silver colored chain link fencing behind the left field wall and in front of the left field bleachers is out of play. A ball that hits the chain linked fencing would be a home run or a ground rule double. The batter s eye in centerfield is out of play. A ball that hits the batter s eye would be a home run or a ground rule double. The flag poles in centerfield are out of play. A ball that hits the flagpoles would be a home run or a ground rule double. A player cannot use the tarp, or any other object that is in the field of play, to elevate himself. The backstop netting is live with no breaks. 11

12 TICKET INFORMATION All gates will open 2 hours prior to first pitch Everyone age three (3) and older needs a ticket to enter Alex Box Stadium Paid will call and all ticket sales will be handled at the main ticket office located between Gate 2 and Gate 3. The visiting team will call and player guest entrance is located adjacent to the main ticket office. All guests will be required to show photo identification to pick up tickets. We will be happy to administer all paid will call and player admissions if you do not have a representative to work your player guest entrance. Please be sure to provide any special instructions and tickets. Handicap Accessible tickets are limited, so please contact the LSU Ticket Office as soon as possible if you have a special request. All Media Credential Requests must be forwarded to Sports Information (Bill Franques). LSU TICKET OFFICE (General Information) Toll Free: (800) Local: (225) Fax: (225) tickets@lsu.edu Web: LSUsports.net 12

13 SPORTS MEDICINE Dear Visiting Baseball Athletic Trainer: On behalf of the Louisiana State University Athletic Training staff, I would like to welcome you for your upcoming visit to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I hope you find the following letter informative regarding what to expect from our staff during your stay. The baseball series will take place at the New Alex Box Stadium located on Gourrier Drive, just off Nicholson Drive. The visitor s dugout is located on the third base side. The following items will be provided in your dugout for each game: gallon cooler of ice water cups gallon cooler of Powerade - Small hydrocollator unit with pads - Ice chest with injury ice and bags - Biohazard materials control kit The visitor s bullpen will have ice water and cups. There will be emergency equipment (sports chair, emergency splints, AED, crutches, etc.) located in the baseball athletic training room. EMS will be on site for all games. Two student athletic trainers will be on site for all games. We will have an orthopedic and family practice physician in attendance at all games. They will be available should you need their consultation during your stay. The baseball athletic training room is located through the first base dugout and will be open 4 hours prior to game time. We will provide full access to all of our athletic training room modalities to certified athletic trainers. The use of modalities by student athletic trainers and non-certified athletic trainers will only be permitted when accompanied by a letter of request from the certified athletic trainer or team physician of your institution. If you will not be sending an athletic trainer, please notify us as soon as possible so we can make the necessary arrangements to provide an athletic trainer for your team. The baseball athletic training room has ice, moist heat packs, a Hivamat, two combination electrotherapy and ultrasound modality units, and two whirlpools. If you need anything other than what we have listed, please contact us so we can have your request ready upon your arrival. If there is any further information that we can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact our staff. Sincerely, Cory Couture, MS, ATC Associate Athletic Trainer (office) (cell) ccouture@lsu.edu 13

14 SPORTS MEDICINE LOCAL HOSPITALS Baton Rouge General Medical Center 3600 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA Main Number Emergency Room Baton Rouge General Health Center 8585 Picardy Avenue Baton Rouge, LA Main Number Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 5000 Hennessy Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA Main Number Emergency Room LSU Student Health Center Pharmacy Infirmary Road Main Number Pharmacist: Carolyn Lancon, PD Pharmacy Supervisor Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Saturday (Medical Clinics & Pharmacy only) 8:00 AM 11:30 AM 14

15 TEAM TRAVEL INFORMATION Please return 10 DAYS before scheduled game. c/o Nolan Cain FAX: or Institution: Contact Prior to Arrival: Name: Title: Office Phone: Cell Phone: Number of vehicles at Alex Box Stadium Cars: Vans: Buses: Hotel: Phone number: Contact While in Baton Rouge: Name: Title: Cell Phone: Confirmed Practice Times: Day Prior: Game Day: (Contact Nolan Cain, Director of Baseball Operations to request practice times. He can be reached at or ) Transportation and Accommodations: Arrival Time to Alex Box Stadium on Practice Day: Arrival Time to Alex Box Stadium on Game Day: Sunday Departure Time (if applicable): Official Travel Party (Excluding student-athletes) Head Coach: Cell Phone: Assistant Coach: Cell Phone: Assistant Coach: Assistant Coach: Athletic Trainer: SID: Cell Phone: Cell Phone: Administrator: Cell Phone: Manager: Other: 15

16 VISITING TEAM This form may be completed and returned to game management or delivered directly to the ticket office upon arrival at Alex Box Stadium. Please provide the following information: *If additional space is required, please make copies of this form* Athlete: Name Relation ID Signature Athlete: Name Relation ID Signature Athlete: Name Relation ID Signature Athlete: Name Relation ID Signature 16

17 FACILITY DIAGRAM ALEX BOX STADIUM at LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Visiting Team Entrance: Gate 3 Outfield Wall Height: 10ft. Left Field Wall Distance: 330 Center Field Wall Distance: 405 Right Field Wall Distance: 330 Playing Surface: Natural Grass 17

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19 DIRECTIONAL MAP ALEX BOX STADIUM Gourrier Ave 19

20 DIRECTIONS FOR ALEX BOX STADIUM Alex Box Stadium is located at the corner of Nicholson Drive and Gourrier Ave Please see next page for directional map of Baton Rouge Coming from the East on Interstate 10: Take I-10 to College Dr. (Exit 158). Take a left onto College Dr. and proceed straight ahead. Proceed straight through intersection with Perkins Rd. (notice College Dr. becomes Lee Dr.) Proceed straight through intersection with Highland Rd.. Continue straight on Lee Dr. until reaching Burbank Dr. Turn right at intersection with Burbank Dr. Proceed straight on Burbank Dr. until reaching intersection with Nicholson Drive. Continue through intersection to Gourrier Ave. Proceed through to the parking location Coming from the West on Interstate 10: Take I-10 to Nicholson Dr. /Highland Rd. (Exit 155A). Keep right and turn onto Terrace Street. Turn left onto Nicholson Dr. and proceed forward until reaching Gourrier Drive. Turn right onto Gourrier Drive. Proceed through to the parking location Coming from Alex Box Stadium to Interstate 10 East: From Gourrier Drive take a right onto Nicholson Dr. Proceed on Nicholson Dr. until reaching Lee Dr. Turn left onto Lee Dr. Proceed on College Dr. until reaching Interstate 10. Turn right to merge onto Interstate 10 towards New Orleans. Proceed on Lee Dr. straight through the intersections with Burbank Dr. and Highland Rd. Proceed straight through the intersection with Perkins Rd. (notice Lee Dr. is now called College Dr.) Leaving from Alex Box Stadium to Interstate 10 West: From Gourier. take a left onto Nicholson Dr. Proceed on Nicholson Dr. until reaching Interstate 10 Turn right to merge onto Interstate 10 West toward Lafayette / Port Allen. Leaving from Alex Box Stadium to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport: From Gourier. take a left onto Nicholson Dr. Proceed on Nicholson Dr. until reaching Government St. Take a right onto Government St. Proceed on Government St. until reaching I-110. Turn left onto I-110 towards N. Baton Rouge Take I-110 to Exit 6 for LA 408W toward Metro Airport / Southern University. Turn right at Veterans Memorial Blvd. Turn right at Captain Ryan Dr. (signs for Rental Car Return / Terminal Bldg. / Terminal Parking). 20

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22 GENERAL INFORMATION BATON ROUGE For information regarding Baton Rouge area Hotels, Food, and Attractions, please click on the link below. If there is something specific you are seeking for you teams, please call - we ll be happy to provide recommendations. BATON ROUGE VISITORS GUIDE The Cook Hotel 3848 West Lakeshore Drive Baton Rouge, LA (225) East Campus RECOMMENDED HOTELS Hilton BR Capital Center 201 Lafayette Street Baton Rouge, LA (225) miles Staybridge Suites 4001 Nicholson Ave. Baton Rouge, LA (225) miles Embassy Suites Hotel 4914 Constitution Avenue Baton Rouge, LA (225) miles Crown Plaza 4728 Constitution Avenue Baton Rouge, LA (225) miles Baton Rouge Marriott 5500 Hilton Avenue Baton Rouge, LA (225) miles TRANSPORTATION CHARTER BUSES Calco: Dixieland: Hotard: CAR RENTALS Avis: Budget: Enterprise: Rent A Car Hertz: National: Thrifty: BATON ROUGE AIRPORT Tiger Airport Shuttle: BTR Airport Shuttle: BTR Airport Information: AIRLINES American: Delta: United:

23 CVS 5360 Highland Rd GENERAL INFORMATION BATON ROUGE RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS Ninfas Mexican Restaurant 4738 Constitution Ave. Baton Rouge, LA (Phone) Troy Duhon General Manager TJ Ribs 2324 Arcadian Thruway Baton Rouge, LA (Phone) Jim Howard General Manager McDonald s 4215 Nicholson Drive miles 24 HR PHARMACIES Walgreen s 3550 Government St Acme Oyster House 3535 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA Ryan Nizzo - General Manager Outback Steakhouse 2415 South Acadian Thruway Rober Alamire - Proprietor FAST FOOD Chick-fil-a Resident Food Services Bldg miles Walgreen s 5112 Essen Carrabba s Italian Grill 7275 Corporate Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA Sean Edwards - Proprietor Reginelli s Pizza 124 West Chimes Street miles Taco Bell 4220 Burbank Drive miles Subway 127 W State Street miles Jack in the Box 3255 Highland Road miles Rotolos Pizzeria 4343 Nicholson Drive miles Papa John s Pizza 257 Lee Drive miles Roly Poly (Sandwich Wraps) 4005 Nicholson Drive miles Jason's Deli 2531 Citiplace Court miles Jimmy Johns 3043 Perkins Rd miles Hello Sushi 3930 Burbank Drive