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USBands Yamaha Cup Saturday, November 1, 2014
MetLife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium Drive
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Event Contact
USBands Event Managers:
Sean King (610) 554-0633
USBands Contacts
Director Justin Heimbecker (610) 357-1540
Administrative Assistant Melissa Barlow (814) 241-1486
Event Operations Tim Gallagher (201) 805-8347
Event Operations/Host Relations Nate Foreman (814) 341-1374
Band Relations Rick Dengler (215) 260-6857
Melissa Reese (609) 330-1151
Erik Christ (610) 704-6911
Adjudicator Relations Justin Heimbecker (610) 357-1540
USBands Yamaha Cup
Important Event Information USBands welcomes you to the 2014 USBands Yamaha Cup. Thank you for joining USBands at MetLife Stadium
for this wonderful performance opportunity for your students!
The following information is provided to
make your participation as easy as possible.
Please read it carefully so you know what to
expect when you arrive at the event. We
encourage you to check www.usbands.org
often between now and the competition for
the latest information. If you have any
questions, please don’t hesitate to call Tim
Gallagher at 610-821-0345 x137.
Band Tickets:
Each band has been sent OPTIONAL tickets
to sell at a discounted rate for this event, and assumes financial responsibility for each and every ticket.
If you did not receive your tickets, or if you need more tickets, please contact the USBands office
(610-821-0345 x124).
Although there is no ticket sales requirement for this event, we hope you bring plenty of supporters to cheer
on all of the performing students! When you arrive at the event, please be sure to return any unsold tickets at
Registration.
You will be responsible for full payment of any tickets not returned at Registration on the day of the event.
Tickets will be available at the event for $30 at the Box Office near the spectator entrance to the stadium.
Children 34” and under will be admitted free.
There is a no parking fee for this event.
Check-in/Registration: Please check in with the USBands Representative at Band Registration RV parked in Lot
G immediately upon arrival. In addition to handling invoices and tickets, you will also receive last-minute
information related to the event.
Restrooms: Port-o-lets are available in the parking lots upon arrival. No changing rooms are available at this
event.
Band Parking: Band Vehicles ONLY will park in LOT G. No personal cars for band staff, parents or volunteers
are allowed to park in the band parking areas. Please let all of your staff and fans know that they will need to
park in spectator parking.
Warm-Up: Warm-up areas are available in LOT G away from band parking. You may also use Lot L for warm-
ups. See map for locations.
Gate Time: Your band needs to be at the BAND ENTRANCE GATE approximately 15 minutes prior to your
scheduled performance time. It is your responsibility to arrive at the gate at the appropriate time. It is
approximately a 5 minute walk from the warm-up areas to the gate. If there are any significant changes in the
event schedule, USBands representatives will contact you via cell phone with the latest information.
Field Surface: Synthetic Turf with NFL Hash Marks and High School Hash Marks painted on the grass.
Motorized Vehicles and Props: Motorized vehicles moving equipment on and off the field must be in proper
working condition and equipped with a diaper (a covering to ensure that there is no leakage) if gas powered.
All front ensemble and prop equipment that is being rolled onto the field must have large inflatable tires or
tires with a minimum of 8-inch wheels (pneumatic wheels/casters). Any equipment with smaller wheels must
be lifted and placed into position.
The use of fire extinguishers, water that comes into contact with the field, live animals and pyrotechnics
(including fire batons) are prohibited at all USBands shows. This also includes anything that may result in
debris left on the field. Any damage to the field surface will result in a penalty.
Photography: Jolesch Photography will be on site to take action and group images of your band. Group photos will be taken immediately following your performance. Images can also be ordered online at www.joleschenterprises.com. Please pass this information on to all parents and fans of your group. Awards Ceremony: The Awards Ceremonies will be hosted at the MetLife Central Stage on the Concourse of
the stadium. The show on the field will continue as awards are happening for your group on the stage. See
below for Groups and times. Due to time constraints – the last awards ceremony will happen on the field.
Groups I A and II A, - 11:30 AM
Groups V Open and VI Open – 9:30 PM
Group III A – 2:00 PM
Group IV A – 4:30 PM
Groups Festival and IV Open – 7:00 PM
Groups V A and VI A – 11:59 PM ON THE FIELD
Critique: No critique will be offered at this event. The adjudicators will provide feedback about your band’s
performance in the form of written adjudication sheets and digital recordings in your Dropbox folder.
Adjudication sheets will be distributed during the awards ceremony. Please notify a USBands staff member if
you will be unable to stay for awards. If you have any post-event questions regarding adjudication, please
contact USBands with questions, concerns or clarifications.
Band Director DVD: One complimentary DVD of your band’s performance will be provided to your band director. This DVD will be distributed with your adjudication sheets.
Audio/Video Recording without proper MEDIA credentials is strictly prohibited at USBands events.
Security will be asking you to return video cameras to your car if brought to the stadium. Please share this
with your parents and supporters in order to avoid disrupting a band's performance.
Repeat offenders may be asked to leave the premises without a refund.
Souvenirs: Airgrams, Programs, Candygrams, DVDs, Band Wearables and other band related souvenirs will be
available in the stadium during the event.
Concessions: Concessions will be available in the stadium during the event.
Rain plan: In the event of inclement weather, all directors should report to the Band Registration Area to meet
with the USBands Representatives to discuss delay or cancellation scenarios.
Staff/Adult Access Into Stadium: You should have already received one USBands Director Badge and a specified number of USBands Staff badges for your instructors and adult chaperones/equipment handlers, etc. The number of passes assigned to you is based on the group size of the band (see Membership Guide). If you need more personnel to help your band get on the field to perform you can receive additional “FIELD ACCESS ONLY” wristbands at band registration. These will allow access to the field but if those personnel enter as a spectator they will need to purchase a ticket.
Only individuals with these passes will be permitted on the field during the band’s performance, and through the Band Entrance Gate. All other adults must have a
ticket to enter the stadium as a spectator. Entry to the Stadium Following the Performance: Your band members are invited into the stadium to view
the remainder of the event, free of charge. Entrance for band members in uniform, or in a group if out of
uniform, is through the PEPSI GATE with a wristband. While in the stadium, the band members are to sit in
groups, with appropriate supervision. Please remind your students to be respectful of other audience
members, as well as the bands performing on the field.
Security Checks: NMS Security will check EVERY BAG you bring into the stadium. To help expedite re-entry to
the stadium for your band after your performance, please only bring absolutely necessary items into the
stadium. Also, please allow bands entering and exiting the stadium for their performance at the tunnel
entrance to pass by your group at the security check point. It is important to note that only bags smaller than
12x12x12 will be allowed in. They have a test box at the gate. This generally means that drawstring backpacks
are allowed: most other backpacks will not be allowed. For more information please go to:
http://www.metlifestadium.com/guest-services/stadium-bag-policy
Please explain these guidelines to your staff, students and supporters prior to the event.
We appreciate your cooperation!
Driving Directions
MetLife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium Drive
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
From the George Washington Bridge
Take the George Washington Bridge to the New Jersey Turnpike South. Take the Turnpike's western spur to one of the Sports Complex's exits, 16W or 18W. These exits provide direct access to the Sports Complex parking areas.
From New York City and points east
Take the Lincoln Tunnel and follow signs for Route 3 West. Take Route 3 West to the Sports Complex.
Traveling North on the New Jersey Turnpike
Follow the Western Spur (Sports Complex to Exit 16W), which provides direct access to Sports Complex parking areas. If the roadway is congested, use the eastern turnpike spur (Lincoln Tunnel) to exit 16E to take Route 3 West which provides direct access to the Sports Complex parking areas.
Traveling South on the Garden State Parkway
Garden State Parkway South to exit 163 (Route 17). Follow Route 17 to Paterson Plank Road. Take Paterson Plank Road east to the Sports Complex.
Traveling North on the Garden State Parkway Garden State Parkway North to exit 153A (Route 3). Follow Route 3 East to the Sports Complex.
From the Highway From the West - I - 80
Merge onto I-80 East. Continue onto US-46 East. Make a slight right at NJ-3 East. Follow signs to the Sports Complex
From the East - I - 80 Merge onto I-80 West. Proceed to Route 17 South to Paterson Plank Road. Follow signs to the Sports Complex
From West I - 78 Take I-78 East (Express) Toward Newark. Take Exit onto I-95 North. Take Exit 16 W for NJ Route 3 toward Secaucus / Rutherford / Sports Complex
From NJ Route 24 Take Route 24 East. Take I-78 East (Express) Toward Newark. Take Exit onto I-95 North. Take Exit 16 W for NJ Route 3 toward Secaucus / Rutherford / Sports Complex
Bus Parking - All buses will be parking in the rear of lot G for this event. Overflow may be in lot L if needed.
Entrance to the stadium for the bands is at the Pepsi Gate.
BAND FLOW – VERY IMPORTANT
The flow of bands in and out of MetLife Stadium is very specific and will require attention to detail.
To ensure everyone has a safe and smooth event, please follow the follow process.
Arrival
Upon arrival, park your buses and trucks in Lot G and report to the registration RV for any updated information.
Warm Up
Bands can create their own warm up space in Lot G.
Please do not allow members to warm up near the buses or potentially in the way of other arriving bands.
Moving to the stadium
20 minutes before your step-off time, please move to the Pepsi Gate adjacent to Lot G.
The access road that bands must cross will be closed to traffic. Entering the gate
Two gates will be open for band entry to the left hand side of the entrance.
The large gate to the left of the large “Pepsi” rectangular video display will allow access to props and large pit equipment.
The spectator gate to the right of the large “Pepsi” rectangular video display will allow regular marching members and staff to enter.
There is a wide ADA ramp in the center of the sidewalk which can be used to roll pit carts and other heavy wheeled items.
Entering the loading dock
Once within the gate, bands must make an immediate sharp left turn to go down a ramp which leads to the loading dock and entrance to the stadium
Keeping the band in a condensed block formation is very important at this point, to ensure that the exiting band has adequate room for their equipment.
There is a sharp right turn at the bottom of the ramp entering into the loading dock. Pit carts with multiple attachments or loose connections will want to take wide, east turns.
In the stadium
Once you’ve entered the loading dock, the tunnel will lead you straight onto the field. This is known as Tunnel A.
Allow your pit carts and props onto the field first so they may stage directly outside of the tunnel before the preceding band finishes. Please keep to the LEFT SIDE of the tunnel to allow exiting groups to pass.
The tunnel exit is less than 10 FEET HIGH and 14 FEET WIDE. If you have any props in excess of these dimensions, please notify USBands immediately to arrange an alternate plan.
From Tunnel A, your band will be entering the field from the back left side of the field.
Exiting the stadium
Your band will exit the field stage left (side 1) on the front sideline via Tunnel D.
Bands will small pits may exit with the band, straight out of Tunnel D towards the Pepsi Gate. The available access door is about 7 FEET WIDE so larger pits will want to use more space and exit out of the loading dock that was used for field entry. Please determine your preferred exit ahead of time and inform the USBands event staff of your decision.
Once you have left the stadium, the band should report to the Jolesch picture bleachers which will be right at the Pepsi Gate.
To exit the Pepsi Gate, please use the gates opposite the ones you entered in.
Students in uniform or with a wristband and adults with credentials and a wristband will be allowed back in as spectators.
Enter back in through the Pepsi Gate and walk around the outside of the stadium to the West Hall. There, you can enter the seating area to enjoy the rest of the show!
Band Parking and Warm-Up Areas
Photos
Spectator
Entrance
Band
Registration
Warm-up
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Spectator
Parking
Band
Parking
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Entrance/Exit
Warm-up
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Spectator
Parking
Schedule (Performance times are subject to change)
Performance Class Unit/Director Location
7:55 AM NATIONAL ANTHEM
8:00 AM Group I A Montville High School (CT)
Jeffrey Ventres
Oakdale CT
8:13 AM Group I A Pitman High School
Steven Carey
Pitman NJ
8:26 AM Group I A Union City High School
Daniel Katzin
Union City NJ
8:39 AM Group II A Hicksville High School
Brian Vollmer
Hicksville NY
8:52 AM Group II A Bernards High School
Joe Espineira
Bernardsville NJ
9:05 AM Group II A Delaware Valley Regional High School
Christopher Zwarych
Frenchtown NJ
9:18 AM Group II A Neptune High School
William Haughwout
Neptune NJ
9:31 AM Group II A Morristown High School
Douglas E. Rutan
Morristown NJ
9:44 AM Group II A Park Ridge High School
Rick Popolizio
Park Ridge NJ
9:57 AM Group II A Bayonne High School
Tony Good
Bayonne NJ
10:10 AM Group IV A Toms River High School East
Jessica Sanford
Toms River NJ
10:23 AM BREAK
10:33 AM Group III A Nutley High School
John Maiello
Nutley NJ
10:46 AM Group III A Parsippany Hills High School
MICHEAL IAPICCA
Morris Plains NJ
10:59 AM Group III A Monmouth Regional High School
Gerald Romano
Tinton Falls NJ
11:12 AM Group III A Hopewell Valley Central High School
David Schwartzer
Pennington NJ
October 27, 2014 10:08:31 1 of 7
Event Information Sheet Event ID: 892Platinum Regional
Yamaha Cup New Jersey - Presented by The CadetsNovember 01, 2014
Contact: Sean KingLocation: Metlife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium Drive East Rutherford NJ 07073
11:25 AM Group III A Woodbridge High School (NJ)
Jason Kohn
Woodbridge NJ
11:38 AM Group III A Long Branch High School
Robert Clark
Long Branch NJ
11:51 AM Group III A East Brunswick High School
Brian Toth
East Brunswick NJ
12:04 PM Group III A Kittatinny Regional High School
Jarred Matthes
Newton NJ
12:17 PM Group III A Middletown High School South
Michael Raguseo
Middletown NJ
12:30 PM BREAK
12:40 PM Group IV A Northern Highlands Regional High School
Theodora Sotiropoulos
Allendale NJ
12:53 PM Group IV A Parsippany High School
Gregory Dalakian
Parsippany NJ
1:06 PM Group IV A Westfield High School (NJ)
Christopher Vitale
Westfield NJ
1:19 PM Group IV A Allentown High School (NJ)
Ross Hecht
Allentown NJ
1:32 PM Group IV A Howell Township High School
Anthony Limaldi
Farmingdale NJ
1:45 PM Group IV A Vernon Township High School
Max Taylor
Vernon NJ
1:58 PM Group IV A Mahwah High School
Jeffrey Bittner
Mahwah NJ
2:11 PM Group IV A Ridge High School (NJ)
Daniel Zugale
Basking Ridge NJ
2:24 PM Group IV A Washington Township High School
Casey Corigliano
Sewell NJ
2:37 PM Group IV A Nottingham High School
Jennifer Klek
Hamilton Township NJ
2:50 PM Group IV A Lyman Hall High School
Dean DellaVecchia
Wallingford CT
3:03 PM Group IV A Ridgewood High School Marching Band
John Luckenbill
Ridgewood NJ
October 27, 2014 10:08:31 2 of 7
Event Information Sheet Event ID: 892Platinum Regional
Yamaha Cup New Jersey - Presented by The CadetsNovember 01, 2014
Contact: Sean KingLocation: Metlife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium Drive East Rutherford NJ 07073
3:16 PM PANEL CHANGE
3:30 PM Group IV Festival Wayne Hills High School
Christopher DeWilde
Wayne NJ
3:44 PM Group V Festival Randolph High School (NJ)
Dawn Russo
Randolph NJ
3:58 PM Group V Festival Mendham High School Marching Band
Timothy Beadle
Mendham NJ
4:12 PM BREAK
4:26 PM Group III Open Morris Knolls High School
Dan Schwartz
Rockaway NJ
4:40 PM Group III Open Floral Park High School
Lee Duke
Floral Park NY
4:54 PM Group IV Open Morris Hills High School
Michael Sopko
Rockaway NJ
5:08 PM Group IV Open Piscataway High School
Christopher Sumner
Piscataway NJ
5:22 PM Group IV Open West Orange High School (NJ)
Lewis Kelly
West Orange NJ
5:36 PM Group IV Open Old Bridge High School
Melissa Bolger Thatcher
Matawan NJ
5:50 PM BREAK
6:00 PM Group V Open Northwood High School (NC)
Brett Cox
Pittsboro NC
6:14 PM Group V Open Immaculata High School
Ed Webber
Somerville NJ
6:28 PM Group V Open Passaic High School
Chris Rusca
Passaic NJ
6:42 PM Group V Open New Milford High School (CT)
David Syzdek
New Milford CT
6:56 PM Group VI Open South Brunswick High School
Steve Cooney
Monmouth Junction NJ
7:10 PM Group VI Open Lancaster High School (NY)
Richard Goss
Lancaster NY
7:24 PM Group VI Open John P. Stevens High School
Andrew Denicola
North Edison NJ
October 27, 2014 10:08:31 3 of 7
Event Information Sheet Event ID: 892Platinum Regional
Yamaha Cup New Jersey - Presented by The CadetsNovember 01, 2014
Contact: Sean KingLocation: Metlife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium Drive East Rutherford NJ 07073
7:38 PM Group VI Open Bridgewater-Raritan High School
James Crowley
Bridgewater NJ
7:52 PM BREAK
8:02 PM Group V A Seneca High School
Keith Styers
Tabernacle NJ
8:16 PM Group V A Avon Grove High School
Rebecca Staznik
West Grove PA
8:30 PM Group V A Port Chester High School
Robert Vitti
Port Chester NY
8:44 PM Group V A Franklin High School (NJ)
Fred Oltarzewski
Somerset NJ
8:58 PM Group V A Francis T. Maloney High School
Brian Cyr
Meriden CT
9:12 PM Group V A West Milford High School
Brian McLaughlin
West Milford NJ
9:26 PM BREAK
9:36 PM Group V A Somerville High School (NJ)
Matt Krempasky
Somerville NJ
9:50 PM Group V A Brien McMahon High School
Ron Secchi
Norwalk CT
10:04 PM Group V A Roslyn High School
Pat Patterson
Roslyn Heights NY
10:18 PM Group V A Jackson Liberty High School
Scott Katona
Jackson NJ
10:32 PM Group V A Phillipsburg High School
Kyle Fleming
Phillipsburg NJ
10:46 PM Group VI A Tottenville High School
Dave LaMorte
Staten Island NY
11:00 PM Group VI A New Providence High School
Mike Niedziejko
New Providence NJ
11:14 PM Group VI A Hunterdon Central Regional High School
William Magalio
Flemington NJ
11:28 PM Group VI A Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Durand Thomas
Scotch Plains NJ
October 27, 2014 10:08:31 4 of 7
Event Information Sheet Event ID: 892Platinum Regional
Yamaha Cup New Jersey - Presented by The CadetsNovember 01, 2014
Contact: Sean KingLocation: Metlife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium Drive East Rutherford NJ 07073
11:42 PM Group VI A Jackson Memorial High School
Bud McCormick
Jackson NJ
11:56 PM Group VI Festival Bergenfield High School
Brian Timmons
Bergenfield NJ
October 27, 2014 10:08:31 5 of 7
Event Information Sheet Event ID: 892Platinum Regional
Yamaha Cup New Jersey - Presented by The CadetsNovember 01, 2014
Contact: Sean KingLocation: Metlife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium Drive East Rutherford NJ 07073
Adjudicators
Media: Digital
Position Name
First Panel Chief Judge Joe Marrella (Marlton, NJ)
First Panel Color Guard Michaelene Kumer (Braintree, MA)
First Panel Music Ensemble Tom Siebenhuhner (Randolph, NJ)
First Panel Music Individual Brian Wilkie (Breinigsville, PA)
First Panel Overall Effect Gene Monterastelli (Casper, WY)
First Panel Overall Effect 2 Joe Marrella (Marlton, NJ)
First Panel Percussion Michael Moore (East Boston, MA)
First Panel Visual Thomas Beresford (Poughquag, NY)
Second Panel Chief Judge Brian Leonard (Mont Clare, PA)
Second Panel Color Guard Myrna Lopez (Brooklyn, NY)
Second Panel Music Ensemble Michael Eagle (Brooklyn, NY)
Second Panel Music Individual Brian Leonard (Mont Clare, PA)
Second Panel Overall Effect Michael Dressman (Miami Beach, FL)
Second Panel Overall Effect 2 David Tintle (Magnolia, DE)
Second Panel Percussion Johnny Trujillo (Phoenixville, PA)
Second Panel Visual Keith Dawson (Lexington, KY)
Staff
Position Name
Assistant Event Coordinator First Shift Thomas Case Jr (Somerdale, NJ)
Assistant Event Coordinator First Shift Joanne Denslow (Barto, PA)
Assistant Event Coordinator First Shift DENNIS YU (SHORT HILLS, NJ)
Assistant Event Coordinator Second Shift Katrina DeVona (Plantsville, CT)
Assistant Event Coordinator Second Shift Larry Richek (Monroe Township, NJ)
Assistant Event Manager Jon Swengler (Allentown, PA)
Assistant Event Manager John Yurkin (Hackensack, NJ)
Cadets Recruiting Stephen Shuey (Allentown, PA)
Concourse Management Thomas Keane (North Plainfield, NJ)
Concourse Management Stephen Shuey (Allentown, PA)
October 27, 2014 10:08:31 6 of 7
Event Information Sheet Event ID: 892Platinum Regional
Yamaha Cup New Jersey - Presented by The CadetsNovember 01, 2014
Contact: Sean KingLocation: Metlife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium Drive East Rutherford NJ 07073
Event Coordinator Ray Nelson (Lebanon, PA)
Event Coordinator Brian J. Schell (East Meadow, NY)
Event Coordinator First Shift John Devlin (Rockaway, NJ)
Event Coordinator Second Shift David Marden (Westfield, NJ)
Event Manager Sean King (Allentown, PA)
Finance Manager Dave Helms (YEA Admin) (Wallington, NJ)
Finance Manager Cathie LaRocca
Hospitality David Diaz (Allentown, PA)
Merchandise Mike Simaska (Allentown, PA)
Support Staff Lawrence Eckert (Slatington, PA)
Support Staff Rebecca Karu (Toms River, NJ)
Support Staff Lauren Marden (Riverdale, NJ)
Support Staff Jeff Miedowski (Pomona, NY)
Support Staff Danielle Ngbo (stratford, CT)
Tabulator First Shift Susan Litchauer Eckert (Slatington, PA)
Tabulator First Shift Ernie Muska (Brick, NJ)
Tabulator Second Shift Christine O'Rourke (Pottstown, PA)
Tabulator Second Shift Grete Terjesen (Roebling, NJ)
Video Larry Harris (Bethlehem, PA)
Volunteer Coordinator Kevin O'Brien (Allentown, PA)
October 27, 2014 10:08:31 7 of 7
Event Information Sheet Event ID: 892Platinum Regional
Yamaha Cup New Jersey - Presented by The CadetsNovember 01, 2014
Contact: Sean KingLocation: Metlife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium Drive East Rutherford NJ 07073