Northern Illinois University Softball Visiting Team Guide

Northern Illinois University Softball Visiting Team Guide

Athletics Administration Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Associate Athletics Director - SWA Softball Assistant Athletic Director Facilities and Game Operations Director Facilities & Game Operations Associate Athletics Director~Media Relations Associate Director of Media Relations Softball Assistant Athletic Director Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Softball Huskie Stadium Equipment Manager Sean Frazier (815) 753-7370 Debra Boughton dboughton1@niu.edu (815) 753-9541 Sue Hansfield shansfield@niu.edu O: (815) 753-9544 C: (815) 751-0066 Matt Gonzalez mgonzalez12@niu.edu O:(815) 753-9590 C:(618) 791-6413 Donna Turner donnaturner@niu.edu (815) 753-9513 Joe Summins jsummins@niu.edu C:(630) 965-5213 Phil Voorhis pvoorhis@niu.edu O:(815) 753-0211 C:(815) 761-1957 Emily Belcher ebelcher@niu.edu (734) 355-8566 Evan Klepec eklepec@niu.edu (815) 753-8409

Coaching Staff Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Christina Sutcliffe csutcliffe@niu.edu O:(815) 753-1497 C:(401) 378-0278 Jenna Roberts jroberts8@niu.edu O:(815) 753-2245 C:(815) 517-3312 Heather Han hhan@niu.edu O:(815) 753-2245 C:(765) 404-0894

Game Day Information Facility Mary M. Bell Field 270 Stadium Drive East, IL 60115 Mary M. Bell Field is located immediately East of Huskie Stadium. Locker Room Bus Parking Dugout Assignments Medical Information Visiting team locker rooms may be available at Huskie Stadium, located directly West of Mary M. Bell Field. Towels will be provided upon request for post-game showers. Busses should enter campus via Annie Glidden Road. Turn left onto Lucinda from Annie Glidden. Turn left onto Stadium Drive East. Buses may drop off and unload at Mary M. Bell Field. NIU Game Operations staff will direct the bus to a parking location upon arrival. The visiting team will occupy the 1 st base dugout. Towels, ice, a water cooler and cups will be provided. Water, cups, towels, ice bags, and biohazard supplies will be provided during practices and competition. The athletic trainer on site will also supply an AED, airway kit, spine board, splint bag, crutches and first aid kit. For more information or to coordinate specific medical needs, contact Emily Belcher, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer-Softball, at ebelcher@niu.edu or (734) 355-8566 The nearest hospital is Kishwaukee Community Hospital located at: One Kish Hospital Drive, IL 60115 (815) 756-1521 Emergency Information Post-Game Meal In the event of inclement weather Huskie Stadium and Douglas Hall, located directly North of Mary M. Bell Field, are designated shelter areas. All post game meals must be delivered to the team bus. No outside food or drink is allowed inside Mary M. Bell Field. NIU Game Operations Staff will be available to assist and direct delivery from food vendors.

Fan Parking Parking is available along Stadium Drive East, Stadium Drive South and Lot L, located across the street from Mary M. Bell Field. NIU is NOT responsible for damage to cars due to foul balls. Media Information Video NIU Media Relations recommends that any radio requests be made no less than seven (7) days in advance. Radio personnel should be self-sufficient and provide all of their own equipment including extension cords. Every attempt will be made to house visiting radio in the press box; due to space constraints this may not always be possible. Additionally, each game will feature live stats on NIUHuskies.com via GameTracker. For all media requests, please contact Joe Summins, Associate Director, Media Relations, at jsummins@niu.edu or (630) 965-5213. Primary filming locations are located in the first row of the bleachers or the platform above the press box (behind home plate, high vantage point). Battery powered cameras are strongly recommended. Your team is responsible for providing any necessary extension cords and tape to secure the cords. NIU retains the rights for streaming video.

NIU SOFTBALL GAME DAY TIMELINE PRE-GAME TIMELINE 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm NIU Batting Practice (In Cages) 11:30am 12:30pm 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm Visiting Batting Practice (In Cages) 12:00pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm NIU Pre-game infield 12:25pm 1:25 pm 2:25 pm 3:25 pm 4:25 pm Visiting Pre-game infield 12:35pm 1:35 pm 2:35 pm 3:35 pm 4:35 pm Final Field Prep by grounds crew 12:45 pm 1:45 pm 2:45 pm 3:45 pm 4:45 pm Plate discussion with umpires 12:50pm 1:50 pm 2:50 pm 3:50 pm 4:50 pm Team Introductions 12:53pm 1:53 pm 2:53 pm 3:53 pm 4:53 pm National Anthem 12:58pm 1:58 pm 2:58 pm 3:58 pm 4:58 pm First Pitch 1:00pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO HITTING ON THE FIELD TURF/TENNIS SHOES ONLY IN THE CAGES NORTHERN WILL BE IN THE THIRD BASE DUGOUT PLEASE DO NOT SPIT SUNFLOWER SEEDS ON THE FLOOR/FIELD Times are subject to change based on pre-game ceremonies, weather conditions, or other circumstances and will be communicated to you as early as possible. The pre-game format will be posted in the dugout prior to arrival. Weather In case of inclement weather, Coach Christina Sutcliffe will arrange proper time and location for batting practice. One of the indoor hitting facilities is located inside the NIU Campus Recreation Center, Court 7. The NIU Campus Recreation Center is located on the southwest corner of Annie Glidden Rd. and Lucinda Ave. The other indoor hitting facility is the H.I.T. Center located southwest of the Convocation Center. The H.I.T Center serves as the indoor practice home for NIU's baseball, men's and women's golf and softball programs. Four full-size batting cages are located on the baseball/softball side of the facility.

Softball Visiting Team Information Please E-mail this form at least one week prior to the contest to: Matt Gonzalez - Facilities and Game Operations - mgonzalez12@niu.edu Institution: Competition Date: Arrival Date/Time: Hotel: Arrival Time on Game Day: Team Contact: Cell Phone: E-mail: Locker Room Requirements: Post-Game: Yes: No: Only After Last Game of Series Yes: No:

STADIUM DR. EAST Driving Directions Directions to Mary M. Bell Field 270 Stadium Drive East, IL 60115 From the West: From the East: Exit I-88 at Annie Glidden Road. Via I-90: Exit at Rt. 47 South to Rt. 38 West to Annie Glidden Road. Via I-88: Exit at Annie Glidden Road. From the North or South: Exit I-39 to I-88 East to Annie Glidden Road Directions to NIU Convocation Center Fan Parking: Travel North on Annie Glidden Road. Turn left onto Lucinda Drive. Turn left onto Stadium Dr. East. Parking is available on Stadium Dr. East and South, and Lot L located across the street from Mary M. Bell Field. I-88, I-90, and I-294 are toll roads. Annie Glidden Road exit requires a $2.10 exact change only cash toll or IPass/EZ Pass are accepted. Peace Road exit requires a $1.50 exact change only cash toll or IPass/EZ Pass. Lot C3 Fan Parking STADIUM DR. NORTH MARY M. BELL FIELD STADIUM DR. SOUTH BUS DROP OFF L

Mary M. Bell Field

Casual/Fine Dining Applebee s 2411 Rd., IL 815-748-3222 Fanatico (Italian) 1215 Blackhawk Dr. 815-517-0392 Nat s On Maple 112 South Maple Street 815-895-4243 Tapa La Luna 226 E. Lincoln Hwy 815-217-0990 Dining Information Cabana Charley s 1470 S Peace Rd. 815-899-8454 Lincoln Inn 240 E. Lincoln Hwy. 815-756-2345 Rosita s (Mexican) 642 E. Lincoln Hwy. 815-756-1201 The Junction Eating Place 816 W. Lincoln Hwy. 815-756-3438 Eduardo s (Mexican) 214 E. Lincoln Hwy. 815-758-2677 Mitchell Lounge 355 W. State Street 815-895-8172 Parkway 605 E. State Street 815-895-6700 The Lodge 41W379 Illinois 64 St. Charles 630-443-8000 Fast Food Culver s 1200 Ave. 815-899-0800 Pita Pete s 901 Lucinda Ave. 815-758-3012 Lukulos 890 Pappas Drive 815-758-2452 Tom & Jerry s - 1670 Ave. 815-895-4420 Noodles & Company 2561 Rd. 815-756-2145 Pizza Dine-In Pizza Pro s 928 W. Lincoln Hwy. 815-758-4776 Pizza Villa 824 W. Lincoln Hwy. 815-758-8116 Rosati s Pizza 630 Plaza Dr. #4 815-895-4646

Pizza Carry Out/Delivery ONLY Domino s 901 Lucinda Ave. 815-756-3626 Giordano s 1840 Dekalb Avenue 815-899-2999 Little Cesear s 2350 Rd. 815-748-8878 Papa John s 203 W. Lincoln Hwy. 815-787-7272 Toppers 1015 W Lincoln Hwy # B 815-756-7755 Vinny s 221 West Lincoln Hwy. 815-787-6200 Sandwiches Carmine s Subs 2672 Ave. 815-748-0008 Subway 928 W. Lincoln Hwy. 815-758-7827 Bar and Grille Buffalo Wild Wings 2466 Rd. 815-754-9299 O Leary s Irish Pub and Grill 260 E. Lincoln Hwy. 815-748-0000 Jersey Mike s 103 N. Annie Glidden Rd 815-517-1009 Subway 901 Lucinda Ave. 815-758-6481 Fatty s Pub & Grille 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy. 815-758-7737 PJ s Courthouse Tavern 202 W. State Street 815-895-9253 Shawn s 204 Somonauk Street 815-895-5282 Hometown Sports Bar 241 E Lincoln Hwy. 815-217-3325 Catering Sweet Dreams Catering 1969 Ave. Suite B, 815-756-8150 Whitman s Catering 1503 E. Lincoln Hwy. 815-756-4922 Hy-Vee Catering 2700 Ave. 815-756-6174

Hotel Information Super 8 800 W. Fairview Dr., IL 60115 815-748-4688 www.super8.com 0.25 Miles S of NIU Best Western Inn & Suites 1212 W Lincoln Hwy, IL 60115 815-758-8661 www.bestwestern.com/dekalbinnsuites Holmes Student Center Hotel 340 Carroll Avenue, IL 60115 (815) 753-1444 http://www.niu.edu/hsc/hotelinfo/index.shtml Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 1450 S. Peace Road, IL 60178 815-895-8686 www.countryinns.com/sycamore.illinois 7 Miles NE of NIU Quality Inn 1475 Peace Road, IL 60178 815-895-4979 www.comfortinn.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1935 Avenue, IL 60178 815-748-7400 www.hiexpress.com Jane Fargo Hotel 355 W State St., IL 60178 815-895-6789 www.janefargohotel.com

Rochelle Comfort Inn & Suites 1133 N. 7 th Street Highway 251 & Route 38 Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-5551 www.hotelrochelle.com Rochelle 15 Miles W of NIU Holiday Inn Express 1240 Dement Road Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-9994 www.hierochellehotel.com Baymont Inn & Suites 567 E IL Route 38 Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-9530 www.baymontinns.com