Athletic Staff Directory... 3 General Information... 4 Airport Information...4 Bus Information....4 Car Rental Information... 4 Concessions... 5 Facility... 5 Filming... 5 Hotel Accommodations... 6 Locker Rooms... 6 Meals/Restaurants... 6 Media Information... 7 Parking... 7 Practice Times... 7 Prohibited Items...7 Sports Medicine... 8 Tailgating Policy... 8 Ticket Information... 8 Uniform & Deck Access... 8 Appendices.....9 Driving Directions.Appendix A Parking Map... Appendix B Facility Map... Appendix C Meet Timeline.......Appendix D 2017 Schedule. Appendix E
1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610 Administration Event Management Director of Athletics Director of Athletic Facilities & Operations Nathan Pine Rachael Volpe 508-793-2571 508-793-3691 rvolpe@holycross.edu Team Administrator Media Relations Assistant Director of Athletics / Compliance Media Relations Assistant Ryan Colton Maggie Pruitt 508-793-3582 508-793-2583 rcolton@holycross.edu mpruitt@holycross.edu Swimming and Diving Head Coach Marketing Director of Marketing Barry Parenteau Dan Mercurio 508-793-3430 508-793-2583 bparente@holycross.edu dmercuri@holycross.edu Assistant Coach Equipment Jeff Barlok Robbie Wagner 508-793-3430 508-793-3476 jbarlok@holycross.edu rwagner@holycross.edu Diving Coach Athletic Training Will Aybar Lindsay McManus 508-793-3430 508-793-2627 waybar@holycross.edu lmcmanus@holycross.edu GoHolyCross.com 3
Boston Logan International Airport 1 Harborside Dr., Boston, MA 02128 1-800-235-6426 Approximate Distance: 53 Miles Bradley International Airport Schoephoester Rd., Windsor Locks, CT 06096 1-860-292-2000 Approximate Distance: 71 Miles T. F. Green Airport 2000 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 1-401-737-8222 Approximate Distance: 50 Miles Manchester Boston Regional Airport 1 Airport Rd., Manchester, NH 03103 1-603-624-1614 Approximate Distance: 70 Miles Peter Pan 1-800-243-9560 Constitution Coach 1-800-447-3287 Dattco 1-800-229-4879 Fox Bus Lines 1-508-865-6000 Lizak Coaches 1-800-357-7788 Logan: 888-826-6893 617-561-4488 617-568-6602 Bradley: 888-826-6893 800-261-7331 860-627-3700 T.F. Green: 401-737-4800 401-732-5261 401-739-8986 Manchester: 888-826-6893 603-606-5114 603-668-3166 4
Concessions are not sold at Holy Cross during Swimming/Diving Contests. Hart Center Swimming Pool The Holy Cross swimming and diving teams practice and compete in the six-lane pool at the Luth Athletic Complex. The pool contains dual wave turbulent lane lines which are the standard 25-yard collegiate length. A movable bulkhead can be adjusted to a length of either 25 yards or 25 meters. The pool also features a Colorado timing system which provides an electronic readout for all six lanes. A separate diving well contains two one-meter boards and one-three meter board. All three boards are Duraflex, wafer diving boards. A trampoline and harness system is available on deck for diver training. Other features include varsity locker rooms, steam rooms, and sauna. The balcony seating area accommodates 270 spectators for dual meet competition. Filming questions may be directed to the Holy Cross Swimming Office at 508-793-3430. 5
Name Address Phone Number Distance From Campus Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn Express Worcester Courtyard Marriott Worcester Holiday Inn Express Auburn Beechwood Hotel Residence Inn by Marriott Doubletree Westborough 35 Major Taylor Blvd. Worcester, MA 01610 110 Summer St. Worcester, MA 01608 72 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 10 Johnson St. Auburn, MA 01501 363 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01605 503 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01605 5400 Computer Drive Westborough, MA 01581 508-753-5700 3 Miles 508-757-0400 3 Miles 508-363-3000 4.2 Miles 508-832-2500 4.5 Miles 508-754-5789 5.3 Miles 508-753-6300 7.5 Miles 508-366-5511 16 Miles Locker rooms are located in the Luth Athletic Complex. Name Address Phone Attention Tee s Deli 939 Southbridge Street Worcester, MA 01610 508-860-6000 Tom Erickson Boston Market 14 Park Ave. 303-273-8021 Jeff Baily Papa Gino s 545 SW Cutoff 339-236-2452 Deb Courier Chuck s Steakhouse 10 Prospect Street 508-832-2553 Steve Londregan Buffalo Wild Wings 476 Boston Turnpike 508-845-2999 Mike Gardener Compass Tavern 90 Harding Street 508-304-6044 Dave Domenick Creedon & Co. 39 Jolma Road 508-792-3100 John Creedon Jr. Wings Over Worcester 1 Kelley Square 508-421-9464 Matthew Kamins Mezcal 30 Major Taylor Blvd. 508-713-1890 Samantha Manzello The Fix 166 Shrewsbury Street 508-713-1890 Samantha Manzello 6
All media needs, including requesting media credentials, should be coordinated through Maggie Pruitt at mpruitt@holycross.edu or 508-793-2583. Team buses and/or vans should drop off in front of Luth Athletic Complex and then proceed to park in the lot. Parking is available in front of the Luth Athletic Complex, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to schedule practice times, please contact Barry Parenteau at bparente@holycross.edu or 508-793-3430. Aerosol/Spray Cans Animals (Except Assistance Animals) Artificial Noisemakers Ex: Whistles, Bells, Air Horns, Thundersticks, etc.) Backpacks and Bags Larger than 12 x 12 x 6 Boxes/Wrapped Packages of Any Size Coolers/Containers, Including Plastic Cups Flasks Any Projectile/Object that Could Cause Injury if Thrown Roller Skates, Skateboards, Scooters, Bicycles Sporting Balls/Equipment (Ex: Baseball Bats, Lacrosse Sticks, Footballs, etc.) Sticks, Poles, Flags, Signs, Banners Thermos Bottles Umbrellas Unmanned Aerial Devices (Drones) Laser Pointers Video Equipment, Tape Recorders, Cameras w/ Lens > 6 Outside Food and Beverage Weapons/Explosives *Facility management reserves the right to ask fans to leave inappropriate or prohibited items in their cars or outside of the gates* 7
The deck will be supplied with Water & Cups, Injury Ice & Bags, Splint Bag & Crutches, and an AED. A certified athletic trainer will be present at all meets, and a physician will be on call. An AED and splint bag will be located with the home team athletic trainer. Questions may be directed to Lindsey McManus at lmcmanus@holycross.edu or 508-793-2627 Tailgating is not permitted inside the Hart Center or any other athletic facility. Fans and spectators tailgating at their vehicles are responsible for cleaning up and disposing of their trash. Trash should not be left in the parking lot area. Teams are allowed to utilize the Pool Deck/Bleachers once the meet has concluded for a team meal. Holy Cross Swimming and Diving are general admission. No tickets are required for entrance to the facility. Please note that the participating teams and athletics staff are the only personnel authorized to be on the deck. Spectators must remain in the stands at all times. Uniforms: Per NCAA Swimming and Diving Rules and Regulations, competitors uniforms and swimsuits should be characterized by conformity to recognized standards of propriety while adhering to the material, design, construction, and customization of an athlete s swimsuit. Deck Access: Deck Access is limited to athletes and authorized staff only. Family, friends, and spectators must remain in the stands throughout the meet. 8
Appendix A Driving Directions Appendix B Parking Map Appendix C Facility Map Appendix D Meet Timeline Appendix E 2017 Home Schedule 9
Driving Directions Best GPS Address: 55 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610 From Boston Take I-90W to Exit 10. Merge onto I-290 E and take exit 11 toward College Square/Federal Square. Merge onto Southbridge St. and take slight right onto College Street. Proceed up the hill and enter through the last gate, Gate 7, by the Field House. (Travel Time: @ 1 hour; Route has tolls) From Hartford Take I-84 E for 44 miles than take exit onto I-90 E toward Boston/N.H.-Maine. Use the right two lanes to take exit 10 toward Worcester/Auburn. Merge onto I-290 E and take exit 11 toward College Square/Federal Square. Merge onto Southbridge St. and take slight right onto College Street. Proceed up the hill and enter through the last gate, Gate 7, by the Field House. (Travel Time: @ 1 hour; Route has tolls) From New York Take NY-9A N/12th Ave and continue to Henry Hudson Parkway, then Saw Mill River Pkwy N. Take exit 4 toward Hutchinson Pkwy. Continue onto Cross County Pkwy/NY State Reference Rte 907K and merge onto Hutchinson River Pkwy N. Stay right at fork and continue onto CT-15 N for 27 miles. Take exit 68 N-E and merge onto 1-91 N (17.3 miles). Take exit 29 and continue on CT-15 N. Merge onto I-84 E toward Boston for 41 miles. Take exit onto I-90 E toward Boston/N.H.-Maine. Use the right two lanes to take exit 10 toward Worcester/ Auburn. Merge onto I-290 E and take exit 11 toward College Square/Federal Square. Merge onto Southbridge St. and take slight right onto College Street. Proceed up the hill and enter through the last gate, Gate 7, by the Field House. (Travel Time: @ 3.25 hours; Route has tolls) From Providence From I-95 N take exit 23 for RI-146 toward US-44/Woonsocket. Continue onto MA-146 N and take exit 12 for Massachusetts 122A N toward McKeon Rd./Vernon Hill. Use left lane to merge onto Millbury St., then take a left onto McKeon Road after 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Kimball Road after 0.3 miles. From Kimball Road, take a right onto Fitton Ave. Take a left onto College St. and proceed up the hill and enter through the last gate, Gate 7, by the Field House. (Travel Time: @ 45 minutes) 10
Southbridge St. College Street McKeon Road Boyden St. Gate 7 Park Here Drop Off Luth Athletic Complex Buses Should Exit Via Gate 7 Drop Off Park Here Luth Athletic Complex 11
Park Here Drop Drop Off Off Luth Athletic Complex Roadway Closed Due to Construction HART CENTER Pool Field Access Locker Rooms Parking Area 12
HOLY CROSS SWIMMING & DIVING EVENT PROGRAM Friday, September 29, 2017 Holy Cross vs Visiting Team 6:05 PM GAME OPERATIONS PHONE NUMBERS: Event Timeline 200/400 Medley Relay 1,000/1,650 Freestyle 200 Freestyle 50/100 Backstroke 50/100 Breaststroke 100/200 Butterfly 50 Freestyle 6/11 One-Meter Diving 100 Freestyle 100/200 Backstroke 100/200 Breaststroke 500 Freestyle 50/100 Butterfly 6/11 Three-Meter Diving 100/200/400 Individual Medley 200/400/800 Freestyle Relay Pool Office: 508-793-3430 Athletic Main: 508-793-2572 WPD Non Emergency: 508-799-8606 Rachael Volpe: 508-667-6373 Holy Cross DPS Emergency : 508-793-2222 13
Date Opponent Location Time 9/29/2017 Assumption Worcester, MA 6:00 PM 10/6/2017 Iona College Worcester, MA 6:00 PM 10/18/2017 Siena College (W) Worcester, MA 7:00 PM 10/27/2017 Fairfield University Worcester, MA 4:00 PM 11/4/2017 Sacred Heart University (W) Worcester, MA 1:00 PM 1/15/2018 Colgate Worcester, MA 1:00 PM 1/20/2018 Providence College Worcester, MA 11:00 AM 14