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UC MERCED QUICK FACTS Institution Founded Address Nickname Mascot Name Colors Affiliation Conference Athletic Facilities Chancellor Director of Athletics Department Phone Department Fax Men s Varsity Programs Women s Varsity Programs University of California, Merced 2005 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343 Bobcats Rufus Navy & Gold National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men s Volleyball (NAIAMVB) California Pacific (Cal Pac) Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation Center Student Activities & Athletics Center Lake Field Dorothy Leland David Dunham (209) CAT-TEAM (209) 228-4064 Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer & Volleyball Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer & Volleyball TICKETING Cross Country All Admission is FREE Soccer...All Admission is FREE Basketball & Volleyball....UC Merced Students (with Cat Card): FREE Non-UC Merced students (with School ID): $2 Faculty & Staff (with Cat Card): $3 General Admission: $5 Children under 12: FREE For group ticket rates, special events or more information contact: Matt Pucci, Events Coordinator at (209) 228-7246. 1
ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION/STAFF TITLE NAME PHONE E-MAIL Director David Dunham (209) 228-8326 ddunham@ucmerced.edu Associate Director David Noble (209) 228-4134 dnoble@ucmerced.edu Assistant Director/SWA Marie Supanich (209) 228-2247 msupanich@ucmerced.edu Assistant Director-Operations Hannah Brown (209) 228-2949 hbrown6@ucmerced.edu Events Coordinator Matt Pucci (209) 228-7246 mpucci@ucmerced.edu Sports Info/Marketing Coord. Mike Steiner (209) 228-2335 msteiner5@ucmerced.edu Head Athletic Trainer Kevin Vieira (209) 228-2233 kvieira@ucmerced.edu Assistant Athletic Trainer Elizabeth Melo (209) 228-2233 emelo@ucmerced.edu COACHING STAFF Name TITLE PHONE EMAIL Men s & Women s Cross Country Ryan Nunez Head Coach (209) 228-2235 rnunez25@ucmerced.edu Jeff Porto Assistant Coach (209) 228-2235 jporto@ucmerced.edu Men s Basketball Kevin Pham Head Coach (209) 228-2306 kpham5@ucmerced.edu Michael Sanchez Assistant Coach (209) 228-2306 msanchez73@ucmerced.edu Women s Basketball Sarah Hopkins-Chery Head Coach (209) 228-2307 shopkins-chery@ucmerced.edu Shawnta Johnson Assistant Coach (209) 228-2307 sjohnson38@ucmerced.edu Men s Soccer Albert Martins Head Coach (209) 228-2305 amartins@ucmerced.edu Tony Amaral Assistant Coach (209) 228-2305 tamaral@ucmerced.edu Clint Long Assistant Coach (209) 228-2305 clong8@ucmerced.edu Women s Soccer Megan Atoigue Head Coach (209) 228-2308 matoigue@ucmerced.edu Hannah Brown Assistant Coach (209) 228-2949 hbrown6@ucmerced.edu Marie Supanich Assistant Coach (209) 228-2247 msupanich@ucmerced.edu Men s Volleyball David Noble Head Coach (209) 228-4134 dnoble@ucmerced.edu Surabordin Prachumsri Assistant Coach (209) 228-4134 sprachumsri@ucmerced.edu Women s Volleyball Allen McCreary Head Coach (209) 228-2236 amccreary@ucmerced.edu Surabordin Prachumsri Assistant Coach (209) 228-2236 sprachumsri@ucmerced.edu 2
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR VISITORS PARKING Team Parking: All teams will be mailed two complimentary parking permits to be displayed in vehicle windshields for game day parking in the UC Merced Lake Lots. Officials Parking: All officials will be mailed one complimentary parking permit to be displayed in vehicle s windshield for game day parking in the UC Merced Lake Lots. Visitor/Fan Parking: Hourly parking permits for visitors and fans are available from the yellow kiosks at Lake Lots 1 & 2. Prices are as follows: 0-2 hours = $2 2-4 hours = $3 4-6 hours = $4 ALL DAY = $6 Handicap Parking is available near facilities but a parking permit must be purchased. For reference, please see campus map on page 13 of this guide or visit tap.ucmerced.edu. TICKETS Complimentary tickets will be given to teams whose contracts so require. Any teams receiving complimentary tickets will need to submit a list of the recipients to Matt Pucci, Events Coordinator (mpucci@ucmerced.edu), at least 24 hours prior to the contest. They may receive and sign out their ticket at the ticket table on the day of the game. LOCKER ROOMS Locker rooms are located in the Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation Center. Each volleyball and basketball visiting team will have a team room/meeting room provided to them, excluding tournaments. Each soccer and cross country team will have public locker room access before and after the game/meet. 3
MEDIA RELATIONS The Sports Information Office serves as a link between the UC Merced athletes, coaches, administrators, and the media. The Sports Information Office attempts to provide timely and accurate coverage of UC Merced athletics by coordinating interviews, servicing the information needs of a reporter, and by maintaining statistics, photos and historical records. A hard copy of statistics for visiting teams (basketball, soccer and volleyball) will be provided to coaches at halftime/intermission and after the game. An electronic copy of the statistics will be e-mailed to the visiting team SID after the completion of each game. Video for basketball and volleyball games will be available via Game Tape Xchange or Synergy. All visiting team coaches will receive access to their respective game which will allow them to download or burn the game to a DVD. For any media related questions contact Mike Steiner, Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator, at (209) 228-2335 or sid@ucmerced.edu. CONCESSIONS Concessions will be available at all home basketball, soccer, and volleyball games. Concessions will be in the southwest corner of the gymnasium as well as at the Lake Field entrance. Items sold: Pepsi products, Gatorade, water, and assorted candy. PROHIBITED ITEMS There is a no-tolerance alcohol policy at all athletic events. UC Merced is dedicated to upholding a high standard of sportsmanship-like conduct; therefore, the use of noisemakers is prohibited at indoor games. If these items are seen, they will be confiscated; if a person is under the influence of alcohol, they will be escorted off the premises. If the individual(s) under the influence are under the age of 21, security will be called. LOST AND FOUND If an item is lost and retrieved by our staff it will be kept with our Facility Operations Staff at the front desk of the Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation Center until claimed. You can contact the lost and found desk at (209) 228-7529. 4
SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING Athletic Training Room Location: Student Activities and Athletics Center (map on page 10) Athletic Training Services Available: Amenities: Benches: 60 minutes prior to game (Basketball & Soccer) 60 minutes prior to race (Cross Country) 90 minutes prior to game (Volleyball) Ice Hydro collator Electrical stimulation Ultrasound Emergency equipment Game towels Water Cups and water bottles Ice Ice Bags Hospital: Mercy Medical Center (directions are located on page 6) Notes from our Head Athletic Trainer: Any taping supplies will need to arrive with the team. Please notify Kevin Vieira if an Athletic Trainer will not be traveling with your team. Our staff will be more than willing to help your athletes, although we require written permission for any special treatment protocols. If an athletic trainer does not travel with your team, they will be notified if an injury occurs. Athletic Training Staff: Kevin Vieira, MA ATC Elizabeth Melo, MS ATC (209) 228-2233 (209) 228-2233 kviera@ucmerced.edu emelo@ucmerced.edu 5
EMERGENCY INFORMATION All Emergencies.(Campus phone) 9-911 (Personal phone) 911 CAT COPS (Campus Police).....(209) 228-2677 UC Merced Health Center.. (209) 228-2273 Mercy Medical Center 333 Mercy Ave Merced, CA 95340 (209) 564-5000 Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm Directions from UC Merced Turn left onto Lake Rd Take 1 st right onto E Bellevue Rd Turn left onto G St Turn left onto Mercy Ave Turn left to stay on Mercy Ave 2.0 mi 1.5 mi 410 ft Directions from the North Take the CA-99 S - Exit 186B for CA-140 E towards Mariposa/Yosemite 0.2 mi Turn right onto Yosemite Pkwy 43 ft Turn slight right onto E 16 th St 0.5 mi Take the 1 st right onto G St 2.9 mi Turn right onto Mercy Ave 430 ft Turn left to reach destination 331 ft Directions from the South Take the CA-99 N - Exit 186C to merge onto E 16 th St 0.5 mi Turn right onto G St. 2.9 mi Turn right onto Mercy Ave 430 ft Turn left to reach destination 331 ft 6
RECOMMENDED HOTEL LODGING Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced 151 South Parsons Avenue Merced, CA 95341 (209) 384-3700 Directions from UC Merced Campus Head south on Lake Rd toward E Bellevue Rd Right onto E Yosemite Ave Take the 2 nd left onto McKee Rd Turn left onto E Santa Fe Ave Turn right on CA-140 W/California State Route 140/Yosemite Ave Turn left onto N Parsons Ave 2.2 mi 0.6 mi 2.5 mi 0.4 mi 0.7 mi 0.6 mi Directions from the North Take CA-99 S - Exit 186A for Childs Avenue toward Motel Dr 0.3 mi Turn left onto East Childs Avenue 0.3 mi Take right onto S Parsons Avenue Directions from the South Head northwest on CA-99 N - Exit 186A for Childs Avenue toward Motel Dr Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Childs Ave and merge onto E Childs Ave 0.2 mi Turn right onto S Parsons Avenue 7
RESTAURANTS IN MERCED The Promenade 755 East Yosemite Ave Merced, CA 95340 Florencio s Simply Delightful Yogurt Port of Subs Starbucks (209) 723-3356 (209) 722-5288 (209)723-2436 (209) 383-4482 Wingstop Turmeric Indian Cuisine Strings Italian Café Thai Cuisine II (209) 383-9464 (209) 383-1900 (209) 383-9777 (209) 726-0334 A&W All American Food 180 W Olive Ave (209) 723-2762 El Asadero Taco Shop 3532 G Street (209) 385-3880 La Hacienda 2 3355 G Street (209) 723-7890 Pizza Hut 575 W Olive Ave (209) 383-3744 Applebee's 1734 W Olive Ave (209) 724-9930 El Pollo Loco 613 W Olive Ave (209) 385-3062 Me-N-Ed s Pizza 3524 G Street (209) 384-2763 Quiznos Sandwiches 570 W Olive Ave (209) 388-0974 Bella Luna Bakery & Café 350 W Main St (209) 383-1700 Golden Bowl Chinese 3144 G Street (209) 388-1688 Mountain Mike s Pizza 1348 W Olive Ave (209) 723-2142 Round Table Pizza 1728 W Olive Ave (209) 383-2999 Black Bear Diner 1434 V Street (209) 383-9600 H&W Drive In 121 W 16 th St (209) 722-8595 New China Café 1002 W Main St (209) 722-1485 Saigon Pho 3040 Park Ave (209) 233-9234 China Caff 2840 G Street (209) 722-0182 Hibachi Grill Buffet 475 W Olive Ave (209) 383-2288 New Thai Cuisne 909 W 16 th Street (209) 726-1048 Sam s Café 235 W 12 th St (209) 383-5350 China Grand Buffet 1121 W Olive Ave (209) 388-1268 Hometown Buffet 721 W Olive Ave (209) 383-3575 Panda Express 1786 W Olive Ave (209) 388-1085 Sizzler 1334 W Olive Ave (209) 723-7100 Chipotle 3110 R Street (209) 722-7488 In-N-Out Burger 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way (800) 786-1000 Panera Bread 3110 R Street (209) 726-5029 Subway 720 Carol Ave (209) 384-0880 DeAngelo's 2000 E Childs Ave (209) 383-3020 J&R Tacos 437 W Main St (209) 384-2923 Paul's Place 2991 G Street (209) 723-1339 Taste of Little India 1052 W Main St (209) 722-2230 Di Cicco's 3360 Hwy 59 (209) 384-1801 Jantz Café & Bakery 3361 G Street (209) 726-5157 Pinocchio's 460 W Main St (209) 580-4418 The Branding Iron 640 W 16 th St (209) 722-1822 Domino s Pizza 3040 Park Ave St E1 (209) 722-8022 King s Asian Cuisine 360 W Main St (209) 383-9838 Pizza Guys 2800 G St (209) 726-8888 Togo's 3146 North G St # 107 (209) 725-8800 8
DIRECTIONS TO UC MERCED From the North Head southeast on CA-99 S - Take exit 189 to merge onto W 16 th St 1.0 mi Turn left onto CA-59 N/Snelling Hwy 3.6 mi Turn right onto W Bellevue Rd 3.9 mi Turn left onto Lake Rd Take 1 st right onto Scholars Lane 449 ft Arrive at main entrance to UC Merced campus - From the South Head northwest on CA-99 N - Turn right onto S Arboleda Dr 7.4 mi Turn left onto E Yosemite Ave 3.0 mi Turn right onto Lake Rd 2.2 mi Take 1 st right onto Scholars Lane 449 ft Arrive at main entrance to UC Merced campus - AIRPORTS Airport Travel Time to UCM Merced Regional Airport 21 minutes 9.8 miles Modesto City-County Airport 55 minutes 43.8 miles Fresno Yosemite International Airport 1 hour 15 minutes 65.4 miles Oakland International Airport 2 hours 15 minutes 120 miles San Francisco International Airport 2 hours 30 minutes 135 miles 9
CAMPUS MAP Parking Athletic Training Room Lake Field (Soccer) Gymnasium (Basketball & Volleyball) 10