Tulane Football 2012 Visiting Team Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome! 3 Contact Information 4 Home Schedule 5 Tulane Quick Facts 6 Game Day Operations 7-11 Sports Medicine 12 Visiting Team Travel Request Forms 13-15 VENUE INFORMATION Superdome Maps 16-17 Driving Directions 18 New Orleans Accommodations 19-23 2
Tulane Football To whom it may concern: On behalf of Tulane University and the City of New Orleans, we look forward to your arrival in the Crescent City. The information in this guide is provided to assist you with planning your upcoming trip to New Orleans. Upon receipt of this packet, please complete all enclosed forms and return at least seven days before the scheduled athletic contest. In addition, please remember that adjustments may be needed based on local and/or national events. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the materials provided, please feel free to contact us directly. Be safe in your travels and we look forward to seeing you! Sincerely, Scott Mitchell Scott Mitchell Assistant Athletic Director Tulane University (504) 865-5373 smitche1@tulane.edu 3
Contact Information www.tulanegreenwave.com Administration Director of Athletics Rick Dickson Executive Assistant to the AD Donna O Brien (504)865-5569 dobrien@tulane.edu Associate AD Internal Operations Vince Granito (504)491-5368 vgranit@tulane.edu Assistant AD - Communications Roger Dunaway (504) 862-8240 roger@tulane.edu Assistant AD - Business, Game Operations, and Event Management Scott Mitchell (504) 865-5373 smitche1@tulane.edu Director of Video Operations Travis Detillier (504) 865-5013 tdetilli@tulane.edu Director of Facilities Justin Newell (504) 865-4483 jnewell@tulane.edu Director of Equipment David Lowry (504) 862-8243 dlowry@tulane.edu Assistant AD - Director of Football Operations and Recruiting Doug Lichtenberger (504) 865-5010 dlichten@tulane.edu Athletic Training Director of Sports Medicine Andy Massey (504) 314-2457 amassey@tulane.edu Associate Head Athletic Trainer Danny Taylor (504) 862-8245 dtaylor1@tulane.edu Marketing/Event Sales Director of Marketing and Sales Jason Potuto (504) 314-7215 jpotuto@tulane.edu Director of Ticket Operations Justin Jones (504) 865-5359 jjnd@tulane.edu Bands Director Barry Spanier (504) 865-5139 bspanier@tulane.edu Mailing Address Tulane Athletics James W. Wilson Jr. Center 333 Ben Weiner Drive New Orleans, LA 70118 4
2012 Tulane Football Home Schedule Date Opponent Location Time (C) Saturday 09/01/12 Rutgers Superdome 7:00pm Saturday 09/22/12 Ole Miss Superdome 11:00am Saturday 09/29/12 ULM Superdome 2:30pm Saturday 10/13/12 SMU Superdome 12:00pm Saturday 10/27/12 UAB Superdome 2:30pm Saturday 11/03/12 Rice Superdome 2:30pm Saturday 11/17/12 ECU Superdome 2:30pm *Please note dates and times are subject to change. 5
Tulane Quick Facts Location New Orleans, LA Founded 1834 Enrollment 13,359 President Dr. Scott Cowen Director of Athletics Mr. Rick Dickson Conference Conference USA Mascot Pelican Colors Olive Green & Sky Blue Stadium Mercedes-Benz Superdome Seating Capacity 72,003 6
Game Day Operations Team Bench The visiting team bench is located on the LaSalle Street (East) side of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Football Tulane will use the NIKE 3005. Coaches Communications Equipment Truck Visiting team must provide their own headsets, etc. Tulane and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome will provide the dry pair. Inside Configuration: 24 ft. x 12.6 in. Height: 13ft. Truck parking, loading, and unloading point of contact: Donald Paisant, Chief of Security Work : 504-587-3906 Email: Donald.paisant@smgneworleans.com Practice Due to the confines of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, The Mercedes-Benz Superdome may or may not be available for a team practice on the day prior to the game. Only TURF SHOES may be worn in The Mercedes-Benz Superdome. To schedule practices at The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, please contact Scott Mitchell, Assistant Athletic Director for Business, and Event Management at 504-865-5373. In the event the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is unavailable, Tulane will assist with making accommodations at another local facility. Game Uniforms Dressing Room White Helmet, Green Jersey, White Pants The visiting team dressing room is located at the North entrance to the field. The locker room is fully furnished with lockers, chairs, dry-erase boards, treatment tables, taping tables, a mini training room, coaches dressing rooms, restrooms and shower facilities. 7
Game Day Operations Athletic Training Supplies Locker Room Supplies Team Bus Band Buses Band Seating Travel Party Parking Supplied By Tulane University Practice: 10 Gallons of Water Injury Ice (if requested) Game Day: 2 10 Gallon Coolers 6 8 Cases of Isotonic Beverage (Bottled Product) 4 Sleeves of Cups Hydrocollator with (4) Terrycloth Covers 3 Taping Tables Ice 800-1200 lbs. between the visitor side-line locker room, or more per request On-site X-ray services, if needed Biohazard/Sharps Container Tulane will provide the visiting team with soap, towels, and 100 game programs upon arrival. For practice and on game day, team buses will be allowed access to park at the loading dock to the Superdome (South Entrance off of Girod Street across the street from the New Orleans Arena). This is subject to change, in the event this does change; we will notify you in a timely manner. On game day, band buses will be allowed to unload at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome loading dock. Once the buses have unloaded, they will then be directed to parking Lot #4. Passes for the band buses must be requested with the credential list. Visiting bands will be seated in Section 121. Field access will be granted to visiting team bands at the step unit located at the bottom of Section 14. For official travel party parking needs, please submit a list with your credential list. Please include the number of band buses, vans, VIP (e.g. Director of Athletics), etc. 8
Game Day Operations Visitors Pass Gate Credentials Police Escorts Tailgating RV Parking The visitors pass gate is located at Gate A Ground (Poydras Street). Tulane will provide one (1) six foot table with two chairs. Player Guest entrance will open 1 hour prior to scheduled kickoff time. For questions, please contact Justin Jones, Director of Ticket Sales (504-865-5359). Tulane does request that your credential list be submitted a week in advance, or no later than the Monday prior to the game. Credentials will be sent via Fed-Ex to the SID for distribution. Tulane will provide the 40 sideline passes per NCAA regulations. Please send list to Roger Dunaway, Assistant AD of Communications at roger@tulane.edu. Please contact Scott Mitchell, Assistant Athletic Director for Business, Game Operations and Event Management for police escort arrangements. Tulane uses the New Orleans Police Department for escorts. Tulane will cover the expenses for the escort from the hotel to the Superdome on game day. In the event the visiting team would like to reserve a space at the Superdome, please contact Shontell Julian, Event Coordinator for SMG at 504-587-3846. RV parking is available at the Superdome. They will be able to access Lot #4, located in the Southwest quadrant of the Superdome (West side of the Arena). Cost is $50 per RV. Please contact Shontell Julian, Event Coordinator for SMG at 504-587-3846 General Parking Superdome parking is available in Garages 1, 5 & 6 on game day. Cost is $10 per vehicle. Miscellaneous Chewing gum and sunflower seeds are not allowed on the Superdome turf. 9
Game Day Operations Alcoholic Beverage Policy Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the Superdome. Louisiana law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21. Proper identification must be shown to purchase any alcoholic beverage. Alcohol sales cease at the end of third quarter. ADA Accessibility The Mercedes-Benz Superdome meets all structure re - quirements as stipulated by the American s with Disabilities Act. All levels have elevator access and ADA seating. Re-Entry Smoking For your safety, once a person exits the dome, reentry is strictly prohibited.. The Mercedes-Benz Superdome is a smoke free facility. 10
Game Day Operations Staff Contacts Vince Granito Associate Athletic Director 504-491-5368 Scott Mitchell Justin Newell Danny Taylor Roger Dunaway Shontell Julian Athletic Director for Business, Game Operations & Event Management Director of Facilities Associate Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Director Media Relations Superdome Event Coordinator 504-615-8576 504-616-8290 504-491-1823 504-452-2906 504-418-4190 Superdome Press Box Ticket Operations Customer Service Gate A Ground Level 504-558-5437 Media Entrance NW Ground Concourse Entrance (Garage 6) Ticketed Entrances Ticket Sales Tulane Students Visiting Player Guest Will Call Will Call Gate A Ground Level Gate A, C & G Plaza Level Gate B & H Plaza Level Gate G Plaza Level Gate A Ground Level Gate A Ground Level Media Entrance opens four hours prior to kickoff (with valid media credentials). Media Will Call opens four hours prior to kickoff. All gates open one (1) hour prior to kickoff. 11
Sports Medicine Local Hospitals Tulane University Hospital and Clinic 1440 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70112 Main Number (504) 988-4794 Emergency Room (504) 988-9150 Tulane Lakeside 4700 I-10 Service Rd. Metairie, LA 70001 Main Number (504) 780-8282 New Orleans Urgent Care 900 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Main Number (504) 552-2433 In the event of an emergency, contact Danny Taylor and he will help to expedite care. 12
Football Travel Form Please complete and return this form no later than 7 days prior to your institution s game versus Tulane. Please include all requested information and provide itinerary if possible Tulane vs. Date of contest: Flight Information Flight Carrier: Flight Number: Ground Handler: Arrival Date: Arrival Time: Ground Transportation Bus Company: Number of Buses: Size of Equipment Truck: Date of Arrival: Time: Accommodations Team Hotel: Phone Number Equipment Manager Name and Cell Number: Requested Practice Time (Requested time will be confirmed 5 days prior to game day) Date: Time: Anticipated arrival time for practice: Contact Information Travel Contact: Advance Personnel: Phone: Email: Phone: Email: Game Day Expected Team Arrival on Game Day: # of Dry-Pairs Needed on Sideline: Ice Request: Locker Room lbs Sideline lbs Please Return To: Scott Mitchell - Assistant Athletics Director of Business, Game Operations, and Event Management Email: smitche1@tulane.edu or Fax: (504) 862-8569 13
Band Travel Form Please complete and return this form no later than 7 days prior to your institution s game versus Tulane. Please include all requested information and provide itinerary if possible Tulane vs. Date of contest: Band Director: Contact Information Contact: Phone: Email: General Information Approximate Size of Band: Number of Credentials Required: Request to Perform at Halftime: Band Travel Arrival Date: Time: Hotel: Phone: Charter Bus Name: Number of Buses: Number of Equipment Trucks: Please Return To: Scott Mitchell - Assistant Athletics Director of Business, Game Operations, and Event Management Email: smitche1@tulane.edu or Fax: (504) 862-8569 14
Cheer Travel Form Please complete and return this form no later than 7 days prior to your institution s game versus Tulane. Please include all requested information and provide itinerary if possible Tulane vs. Date of contest: Cheer Director: Contact Information Contact: Phone: Email: General Information Approximate Size of Squad: Number of Credentials Required: Request to Perform at Halftime: Cheer Travel Arrival Date: Time: Hotel: Phone: Charter Bus Name: Number of Buses: Please Return To: Scott Mitchell - Assistant Athletics Director of Business, Game Operations, and Event Management Email: smitche1@tulane.edu or Fax: (504) 862-8569 15
Superdome Maps 16
Superdome Maps MERCEDES-BENZ SUPERDOME EXTERIOR MAP 17
Driving Directions Louisiana Superdome To the Dome From the EAST - Take I-10 to exit 235B/Canal St.-Superdome, (Cleveland Street is closed for construction) take a right on Canal Street and a left on S. Claiborne. Remain in right lane and continue down S. Claiborne and vere to the right Poydras/Superdome exit only. Stay in the left lane and take a right onto Poydras Street. Travel under I-10 (the overpass) and take a right on Clara and a left on Sugar Bowl Drive (Superdome). From the WEST - Take I-10 east to the Louisiana Superdome/Claiborne exit, then turn right. DO NOT TAKE THE POYDRAS EXIT Leaving the Dome To go EAST - Turn left out of garage and follow traffic to I-10 west to Claiborne exit take right to Tulane take right to I-10 east signage. To go WEST - Turn left out of garage and follow traffic to I-10 west. 18
New Orleans Accommodations Sheraton Hotel Downtown Double/Double Rooms: 588 500 Canal Street Suites: 53 New Orleans, LA 70130 Bus Parking: No Phone: (504) 525-2500 Meeting Facilities: Yes Toll Free: 800-235-3396 Restaurant: Yes Fax: (504) 592-5615 www.sheratonneworleans.com Courtyard Marriott Convention Center Double/Double Rooms: 115 300 Julia Street Suites: 10 New Orleans, LA 70130 Bus Parking: No Phone: (504) 598-9898 Meeting Facilities: Yes Fax: (504) 598-9897 Restaurant: Yes Leow s Hotel Downtown Double/Double Rooms: 105 300 Poydras Street Suites: 12 New Orleans, LA 70130 Bus Parking: Can be arranged Phone: (504) 899-6883 Meeting Facilities: Yes www.loewsneworleans.com Restaurant: Yes Contact: Lisa Scollo Sales Manager 504-595-5314 lscollo@loewshotels.com Wyndham New Orleans Riverfront Double/Double Rooms: 116 701 Convention Center Blvd. Suites: 12 New Orleans, LA 70130 Bus Parking: Yes (fee) Phone: (504) 524-8200 Meeting Facilities: Yes Fax: (504) 524-0600 Restaurant: Yes 19
New Orleans Accommodations Marriott New Orleans Convention Center Double/Double Rooms: 214 859 Convention Center Blvd. Suites: 11 New Orleans, LA 70130 Bus Parking: No Phone: (504)613-2888 Meeting Facilities: Yes Fax: (504) 613-2852 Restaurant: Yes Marriott Downtown Double/Double Rooms: 786 555 Canal Street Suites: 54 New Orleans, LA 70130 Bus Parking: No Phone: (504) 553-5520 Meeting Facilities: Yes Fax: (504) 581-5749 Restaurant: Yes www.neworleansmarriott.com Doubletree New Orleans Airport Double/Double Rooms: 132 2150 Veterans Boulevard Suites: 2 Kenner, LA 70062 Bus Parking: Yes Phone: (504) 467-3111 Meeting Facilities: Yes Restaurant: Yes 20
New Orleans Restaurants Bruno s Tavern 7538 Maple Street New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 861-7615 Gordon Biersch 200 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 552-2739 Chick-Fil-A 912 N. Highway 190 Covington, LA 70433 (985)867-8639 Corky s BBQ 4243 Veterans Blvd. Suite 335 Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 456-1732 Dat Dog 5031 Freret Street New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 899-6883 Domino s Pizza 4938 Freret St New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 891-3030 Don s Seafood Hut 4801 Veterans Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 889-1550 Franky and Johnny s 321 Arabella Street New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 899-9146 Golden Corral 3920 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 464-9696 K-Paul s Louisiana Kitchen 416 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 524-7394 Louisiana Pizza Kitchen 615 South Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 866-5900 McAlister s Deli 8 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 598-1930 Nacho Mama s 3242 Magazine Street New Orleans, La 70115 (504) 899-0631 New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co. 4141 St. Chales Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 247-9753 O Henry s Food & Spirits 634 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 866-9741 The Pita Pit 5800 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 899-4141 21
New Orleans Restaurants Quinzno s Subs 1130 S Clearview Pkwy Ste D Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 390-9885 Raising Canes 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 837-5620 Roly Poly 701 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70139 (504) 561-9800 Taco Bell 1117 South Clearview Parkway Jefferson, LA 70121 (504) 735-4428 Tracy s 2604 Magazine St. New Orleans LA 70130 (504) 897-5413 Wow Café & Wingery 231 North Carrolton Ave. # C New Orleans, LA (504) 304-9247 Ye Olde College Inn 3000 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 866-3683 22
Transportation Charter Buses Calco 800-356-6831 Hotard 888-446-8273 New Orleans Airport Airport Shuttle 866-596-2699 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800-RENT A CAR New Orleans Visitors Guide http://www.neworleansonline.com Airlines AirTran 800-247-8726 American 800-433-7300 Continental 800-523-3273 Frontier 800-432-1359 Delta 800-221-1212 JetBlue 800-538-2583 Southwest 800-435-9792 United 800-864-8331 US Airways 800-428-4322 23