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Welcome to the University of Rhode Island! This Visitors Guide is designed to provide information to make your visit more comfortable, pleasurable, and organized. It includes:

• Athletic directory • Directions and travel information • Athletic Training information • URI partner hotels • URI partner dining and catering options

Also included are individual sport facility and contest information. If you need anything in advance of your arrival, please feel free to contact the appropriate URI sport administrator. The University website (www.uri.edu) is an excellent resource for additional information. We hope you enjoy your visit to the University of Rhode Island.

WELCOME

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Location

The main campus of the University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, 30 miles south of Providence, 75 miles from Boston, and 160 miles from New York City. RI Route 138, which connects with Interstate Route 95 ten miles to the west, passes through Kingston. The Amtrak railroad station is in West Kingston, two miles from the campus. Buses from Providence and New York City stop at the Memorial Union on campus. The nearest airport is 30 minutes away in Warwick, just south of Providence.

BY CAR

From the north, take I-95 south to Exit 9 (Route 4 south), follow Route 4 to Route 1 south. Stay on Route 1 until the intersection of Route 138 west. Route 138 west will bring you to the University. From the south, take I-95 north to Exit 3A (Route 138 east). Continue east on Route 138 to the University. From Newport, follow Route 138 west over the Newport and Jamestown bridges to Route 1. Take Route 1 south to Route 138 west. Follow Route 138 west to the University.

Bonanza Bus Lines 1-800-556-3815 Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) 401-781-9400 or 1-800-244-0444

Amtrak 1-800-874-7245 The Kingston, RI station is about two miles from URI.

T.F. Green State Airport is located about 25 miles from URI. Bus transportation and car rentals are available at the airport.

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BY TRAIN

BY PLANE

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS TO URI KINGSTON CAMPUS

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AIRLINE INFORMATION T.F. Green State Airport 1980 Post Road Warwick, RI (401) 737-8222 25 miles from URI RESERVATIONS American Airlines (800)-433-7300 Continental Airlines (800) 523-3273 Delta Airlines (800) 325-1999 Northwest Airlines (800) 225-2525 Southwest Airlines (800) 435-9792 US Airways (800) 428-4322 United Airlines (800) 241-6522 CAR RENTALS All located at or near airport Enterprise (800) 736-8222 National (800) 227-7368; (401) 737-4800 Alamo (800) 327-9633 Avis (800) 831-2847; (401) 736-7500 Budget (800) 527-7000 Hertz (800) 654-3131; (401) 738-7500 Thrifty (800) 847-4389; (401) 732-2000 LOCAL CHARTER BUS CONTACTS Conway Flagship Trailways (800) 672-6705 Tremblay’s Motor Coach (401) 467-7778 Archway Bus Transportation (401) 615-3849

TRANSPORTATION

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URI ATHLETICS RESTAURANT AND CATERING PARTNERS Coast Guard House - $$$ Casey’s Grill & Bar - $$ (401) 789-8471 (401) 789-9714 40 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI 191 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI www.thecoastguardhouse.com www.caseysgrill.com Elegant dining on ocean Contact: Noelle Brousseau Pre-game meals, post-game meals, gathering TRIO Restaurant - $$$ spot after games (401) 792-4333 888-759-5557 (Groups) Pinelli – Marra Fine Catering 15 Kingstown Road, Narragansett, RI (box lunches-$, meals-$$) www.trio-ri.com (401) 885-5968 Pre-game meals, post-game meals, gathering P.O. Box 69, East Greenwich, RI spot after games Pre-game meals, box lunches, post-game meals Cucina Twist - $$ Pick Pocket’s Deli - $ (401) 789-5300 (401) 792-3360 2095 Kingstown Road, Kingston, RI 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 www.pinellimarrarestaurants.com/cucina_twist www.pickpocketsdeli.com Contact: Ann Marie Charland Pre-game meals, post-game meals Pre-game meals, post-game meals, gathering spot after games Ronzio Pizza & Subs @ the Campus of URI - $ (401) 782-8360 Dunkin’ Donuts - $ (401) 474-5464 (For Team Orders) (401) 783-7778 50 Lower College Road - URI Emporium Kingston Campus Emporium www.ronziopizza.com Sandwiches, bagels, coffee and more…. Contact: Cosmo Gentile Pizza, subs, box lunches, post-game meals $ - Inexpensive $$ - Moderately expensive $$$ - More expensive

PLACES TO EAT

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Each of these properties are an official partner of URI athletics and offer a negotiated visiting team room rate. Each specializes in athletic ream business and offers tremendous service and attention to your team needs.

OFFICIAL NEWPORT HOTELS Newport Harbor Hotel Courtyard Marriott Middletown 49 America’s Cup Avenue 9 Commerce Drive Newport, RI 02840 Middletown, RI 02842 (401) 848-3300 (401) 849-8000 OFFICIAL AIRPORT HOTEL Hampton Inn & Suites 2100 Post Road Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 739-8888

OFFICIAL CAMPUS HOTEL Hampton Inn & Suites South Kingstown/ Newport Area The Village at South County Commons 20 Hotel Drive South Kingstown, RI 02879 (401) 788-3500 www.southkingstown.hamptoninn.com

LOCAL ACCOMODATIONS

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Office Phone Fax E-mail Academic Advising Winkle Kelley, Academic Coordinator 45164 49259 winkle@uri.edu Mike Scott, Academic Advisor 47556 49259 miscott@uri.edu Debra Cohen, Academic Advisor/Learning Specialist 45170 49259 debra_cohen@mail.uri.edu Nicole Poloski, Academic Advisor 44529 49259 nlabranche@mail.uri.edu Sarah Thornton, Rhody Life Skills Assistant 47494 49259 SCT.886@gmail.com Athletics Administration Thorr Bjorn, Director of Athletics 45245 42458 tbjorn@mail.uri.edu Kathy Burke, secretary 45245 42458 kburke@uri.edu Sue Bergen, Associate Director, Finance/SWA 45396 42234 sbergen@uri.edu Gregg Burke, Deputy Director of Athletics 45278 42234 gburke@mail.uri.edu Gina Sperry, Associate Director/Associate SWA 45277 42458 gsperry@uri.edu John Vanner, Associate Director 45246 42234 jfv@uri.edu Traci Burns, secretary 45852 42234 tracil@uri.edu Athletic Development (RIRAA) Kevin McGinniss, Director 45287 47780 kmcginniss@foundation.uri.edu Trueson Tarinelli, Assistant Director 47536 47780 ttarinelli@foundation.uri.edu Colin Russell, Associate 42389 47780 crussell@foundation.uri.edu Band/Cheerleaders/Ramettes Brian Cardany, Band Director 42799 42772 Bca3340u@postoffice.uri.edu Ray Lyons, Cheerleading Coach 789-1831 789-

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Marisa Vincent, Admin. Coordinator, Ramettes MLV25@cox.net Melanie Morin, Ramettes Coach Melmorin708@msn.com Baseball Jim Foster, Head Coach 44550 45354 Jimfoster@mail.uri.edu Steve Breitbach, Assistant Coach 44888 45354 sbreitbach@mail.uri.edu Eric Cirella, Assistant Coach 44888 45354 Eric.cirella@gmail.com Idris Liasu, Volunteer Assistant Coach 44888 45354 iliasu@etal.uri.edu Basketball – Men Jim Baron, Head Coach 42544 42004 jimbaron@uri.edu Randy Brooks, Director of MBB Operations 42096 42004 Rbro1394@postoffice.uri.edu Kevin Clark, Assistant Coach 44566 42004 kevclark@mail.uri.edu Pat Clarke, Assistant Coach 45247 42004 pclarke@etal.uri.edu Momir Gajic, Assistant Coach 42546 42004 Kate Laferriere, secretary 42544 42004 katel@uri.edu Basketball – Women Tom Garrick, Head Coach 45236 42990 tgarrick@uri.edu Ervin Monier, Associate Head Coach 44649 42990 emonier@mail.uri.edu Renee’ Lavoie, Director of WBB Operations Korie Hlede, Assistant Coach 42988 42990 Denise King, Assistant Coach 45235 42990 Dking@uri.edu Lynne Barton, secretary 42235 42990 lbarton@uri.edu Boss Arena – ice rink 45480 Tracy Piacente, manager 42371 49260 tpiacente@theryancenter.com Business Development (Ryan Center) Daryl Jasper, Director 44300 Daryl_jasper@mail.uri.edu Business Office Noreen Disandro, Business Manager 45279 44935 noreena@uri.edu Chuck Killian, Fiscal Clerk 42236 44935 chuck@uri.edu Communications Mike Laprey, Asst. Director, Sports Communication 42401 45354 mlaprey@mail.uri.edu Tom Symonds, Coordinator, Sports Communication 42409 45354 tsymonds@mail.uri.edu

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Jodi Pontbriand, Asst. Coord. Sports Communication 45356 45354 jpontbriand@uri.edu Compliance Office Paul Kassabian, Compliance Coordinator 42281 42158 kokojr@uri.edu Dina Oum, secretary 42281/48854 42158 uricomp@etal.uri.edu Equipment Room Anna Mullen 45410 47119 Alan Quintal 45410 47119 Ted Romanosky 45410 47119 Centralted@yahoo.com Al Matteson (Ryan Center) 49355 Almatt2@verizon.net Facilities Art Tuveson, Asst. Dir. Management & Planning 45469 44829 Artmon@uri.edu Football Darren Rizzi, Head Coach 45211 44084 Coachrizzi@mail.uri.edu Edward Allen, PT Assistant Coach/Special Teams 42408 44084 Coachea09@yahoo.com Jean Beljour, Assistant Coach Ryan Crawford, Assistant Coach 45214 44084 r_crawford@mail.uri.edu Mark Fabish, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator 45213 44084 mfabish@mail.uri.edu Bob Griffin, Special Consultant, Tight Ends 45536 44084 RSRLG@verizon.net Roy Istvan, Assistant Coach/Offensive Line 45207 44084 royistvan@hotmail.com Tem Lukabu, Part-time Defensive Assistant Coach 45215 44084 Tlukabu@mail.uri.edu Rob Neviaser, Assistant Coach/Defensive Line 45867 44084 neviaser@mail.uri.edu Chris Pincince, Assistant Coach/Offensive Coord 45652 44084 cpincince@mail.uri.edu Dan Silva, Director of Football Operations 45217 44084 dsilva@mail.uri.edu Chris Zona, Video/Player Development 44301 44084 Czona1@yahoo.com Linda Brown, secretary 42406 44084 lbrown@uri.edu Golf Tom Drennan, Head Coach 47443 47833 dtom@uri.edu Ralph Groves, Assistant Coach 294-3091 Grounds TBA, Assistant Director, Facilities 45515 45599 Brian Boesch, interim Assistant Director, Facilities 42825 bpbturf@gmail.com Marketing & Operations Jaclyn Muns, Marketing Coordinator 42887 45354 jmuns@mail.uri.edu Walter Boyle, Assistant Director, Operations 47878 45354 Wbo2845u@postoffice.uri.edu Vin Turco, Assistant Director, Operations 42023 47119 vturco@uri.edu Recreational Services Jodi Hawkins, Director 42141 44829 Jhawk@uri.edu TBA, Coordinator of Aquatics Sheila O’Connor, Aquatics Specialist 47035 44829 smoconnor@mail.uri.edu Leticia DaSilva, Coord. Fitness/Wellness Programs 42822 44829 Leticia_orozco@mail.uri.edu Chad Gouin, Coordinator of Intramural Sports 45972/47871 44829 cmgouin24@mail.uri.edu Brian Fetky, Coordinator of Club Sports 42732 44829 bfetky@mail.uri.edu Norm Windus, Coordinator of Sailing Program 783-0797 782-

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Christine Dias, Supervisor/Special Events 45451 44829 Christine_dias@mail.uri.edu Jill Blaney, secretary 42029 44829 Jwaller @uri.edu Front desk (Mackal) 45926 Rowing Shelagh Donohoe, Head Coach 47895 45765 Shelagh.donohoe@gmail.com Jessica Lizzi, Associate Head Coach 47894 45765 jlizzi@mail.uri.edu Bridgid Myers, Assistant Coach 47894 45765 bcmyers@mail.uri.edu Soccer – Men John O’Connor, Head Coach 42560/42342 42257 joconnor@mail.uri.edu Mitch Stone, Assistant Coach 42342 42257 stone@mail.uri.edu

STAFF DIRECTORY Continued

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Robert Czlonka, Assistant Coach 42342 42257 rczlonka@mail.uri.edu Soccer – Women Zac Shaw, Head Coach 45233 45354 zshaw@mail.uri.edu Emily Shaw, Assistant Coach 45233 45354 Emily@uri.edu TBD, Assistant Coach 44840 45354 Softball Erin Layton, Head Coach 45232 45354 elayton@mail.uri.edu Jordan Stevens, Assistant Coach 45232 45354 Strength and Conditioning Elizabeth Proctor, Head Strength & Cond. Coach 45661 45354 Lizproctor23@yahoo.com Brian Bert, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach 45661 45354 Brian_bert@mail.uri.edu Andrew Procopio, Asst. Strength & Conditioning 45661 45354 Andp25@cox.net Swimming & Diving - Women Mick Westkott, Head Coach 42005 45354 swim@etal.uri.edu Lindsay Moore, Diving Coach 45238 45354 lindzdiver@aol.com Colin Shannahan, Asst. Coach, Swimming 45238 45354 aqua79@aol.com Tennis – Women Alex “Sandy” Wood, Head Coach 42867 42234 abwood@cox.net Track & Field and Cross Country – Men John Copeland, Head Coach 42163 45354 Jco2653u@postoffice.uri.edu Robert Whitten, Assistant Coach 45377 45354 Rwvault15@hotmail.com Kyle Poland, Assistant Coach 45377 45354 Poland.kyle@gmail.com Track & Field and Cross Country - Women Laurie Feit-Melnick, Head Coach 45234 45354 lauriefm@uri.edu John Melnick, Assistant Coach 42322 45354 JM@uri.edu Sarah Thornton, Assistant Coach 42322 45354 SCT.886@gmail.com Training Room Kim Bissonnette, Head Trainer 45230 44804 Kbi5581u@postoffice.uri.edu Mitzi Dusin, Associate Trainer 45230 44804 PhotobyMKD@aol.com Andy Llaguno, Associate Trainer 45230 44804 allaguno@uri.edu Mike Monteiro, Associate Trainer 42051 44804 mmrirams@etal.uri.edu Angela Farine, Assistant Trainer 42051 44804 Amfarine@aol.com Lauren Goley, Assistant Trainer 42051 44804 lgoley@mail.uri.edu Michelle Levreault, Assistant Trainer 49065 44804 Mltennis36@aol.com Bridget Rumer, Assistant Trainer 42051 44804 BridgetRumer55@hotmail.com Volleyball Bob Schneck, Head Coach 45231 42855 Bschneck@uri.edu Stephen Santonastaso, Assistant Coach 45142 42855 Steve_s@uri.edu

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Team Physicians South County Hospital Dr. Drury 782-8010 Dr. Casci 782-8010 Dr. Reagan 782-8010 South County Orthopedics Dr. Fitzgerald 789-1422 Dr. Marchand 789-1422 Dr. Burns 789-1422 Dr. Coppes 789-1422 North Smithfield Podiatry Dr. Sullivan 769-5611 Dentist Dr. Lodge 789-3010 Military Science (ROTC) 42385/42386

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The University of Rhode Island strives to provide first class medial care for both URI and visiting student-athletes. The following is a list of athletic training services accessible to you and your team during your meet, match, or contest on campus. If you need anything additional to the following list regarding medical or therapeutic equipment or treatment, please contact the athletic training office at (401) 874-5230 or (401) 874-2051 prior to your arrival on campus. All athletic teams will have access to the athletic training facilities in both Keaney Gymnasium and in the Ryan Center based on team requirements and venue proximity. The following services and modalities are available to visiting teams:

1. Access to athletic training facilities and the following modalities: * Hydrocollator, ultrasound, EMS, whirlpool and ice

2. The following will be available on your bench: * Water cooler, cups, ice & bags, biohazard container

3. Emergency splints, immobilizers and crutches will be available at all games

4. Taping and evaluation tables will be available at all primary and satellite athletic training sites

5. A Certified & Licensed Athletic Trainer will be in attendance at all home contests played in or on University venues.

6. A team physician and/or consultant will be in attendance or on call, for all home contests

7. Towels and soap will be available upon request. Please call the respective team coach or Head Equipment Administrator, Vincent Turco at (401) 874-2023.

If a Certified Athletic Trainer is not traveling with your team, please call in advance or send an authorization for treatment signed by a Certified Athletic Trainer or Physician. Without this authorization modalities or treatment might not be provided. Should you need access to the athletic training facilities for practice and/or after-hours treatment, please call the athletic training office or the sport specific athletic trainer for appropriate accommodations. All other relevant information you might require including information regarding team physicians, consultants, athletic trainer staff assignments, etc. can be accessed via the sports medicine link on our web page at www.gorhody.com.

ATHLETIC TRAINING INFORMATION

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Men Women Head Coach Jim Baron Head Coach Tom Garrick Administrator Gregg Burke Administrator Gregg Burke Game Administrator Gregg Burke Game

Administrator Gregg Burke

Athletic Trainer Michael Montiero

Athletic Trainer Michelle Levreault

Media Relations Mike Lepray

Media Relations Jodi Pontbriand

Ryan Center. The University of Rhode Island opened the doors to the Thomas M. Ryan Center in June 2002 and fans have flocked to Kingston for men’s and women’s basketball games and big name concerts in the state –of-the-art arena. The women’s basketball team won the first-ever regular season game in the Ryan Center 53-39 over Kent State on November 22, 2002 and four days later the men made their official debut in the building with a 73-71 overtime upset over the University of Southern California. The Ryan Center has three tiers of seating to bring all 7,657 seats within 74 feet of the court. Every seat is a chairback and there are eight luxury suites that overlook both the Meade Stadium football field and the Ryan Center basketball court. Tickets. In accordance with Atlantic 10 policies, we will hold complimentary tickets as specified by contract, located behind the Visitor’s bench. Additional tickets may be purchased by contacting the Assistant Box Office Manager at (401) 788-3245. Player Will Call. Player “Will Call” tables are located inside the North/ Plains Road entrance of the Ryan Center. Parking. Parking for your team bus is provided in the loading area in the rear of the Ryan Center. From Route 138, enter campus at the stop light onto Plains Road. Follow Plains Road until you see the practice football fields on your right. Turn right onto the road between the practice football fields and the Ryan Center. An attendant will direct you to the loading area. Locker Rooms. Visitors will use locker room A for team and locker room B for coaches. A dry erase board is on the wall in locker room A. Each room has 20 lockers and a private bathroom and shower area. A private training room is adjacent to Locker room A.

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Sample Basketball Timeline

Game Schedule Actual Time Clock Time Scheduled Event 5:59:00 60:00 Clock begins. Floor available to teams 6:50:30 8:30 University Message 6:52:00 6:00 MBB Intro Video 6:53:30 4:30 URI Team in Tunnel 6:54:00 4:00 Teams return to court 6:59:00 0:00 Jim Baron Sportsmanship Message 6:59:30 0:00 National Anthem 7:01:00 0:00 Introduction of teams 7:02:30 0:00 Military Game ball presentation 7:04:30 0:00 Horn sounds. Starters to court 7:05:00 20:00 Tipoff

Timeout Schedule First Half Second Half Time after Intros Length (seconds) Time Length (seconds) 16:00 1:45 (105) 16:00 1:45 (105) 12:00 1:45 (105) 12:00 1:45 (105) 8:00 1:45 (105) 8:00 1:45 (105) 4:00 1:45 (105) 4:00 1:45 (105) -In accordance with Atlantic 10 policy, there will be nine full media timeouts. The timeouts will occur after the first deadball after the game clock has passed 16:00, 12:00, and 4:00 each half. The first team-called timeout of the second half will also be a full media timeout (1:45 in length). -All full-media timeouts are 1:45 (1:30 to the first horn :15 to the resumption of play). -Each team has five timeouts, four are :30 (:15 to the first horn) and one is :60 (:45 to the first horn). Four can carry over to the second half, including overtime. If there is an overtime, each team receives one additional :30 timeout. -There will be no 20 second timeouts.

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Head Coach Darren Rizzi Administrator John Vanner Game Administrator Vin Turco Athletic Trainer Kim Bissonnette Media Relations Tom Symonds

Meade Stadium. Meade Stadium is home to the Rhode Island football team. The original ‘stadium’ was constructed in 1928 and named after local politician and devoted alumnus, Jack Meade, who was said to have never missed a home football or basketball game until his death in 1972 at the age of 78. Through the years, the facility has undergone significant changes. In 1978, the 50-row east grandstand was opened., bringing the capacity to 8,000, and the name was officially changed from Meade Field to Meade Stadium. In 2000, the west grandstand and field house were demolished to make room for the Ryan Center, reducing capacity to 5,2--. In 2002, the football team moved into their spacious, state-of-the-art locker room facilities in the Ryan Center, which also provided locker rooms for visiting teams. Finally in 2006, the new west stands, complete with chairback seats and access to the Ryan Center’s rest rooms and concessions, opened to bring capacity to 6,600. Tickets. In accordance with Colonial Athletic Association policies, we will send complimentary tickets tas specified by contract, behind the visitor’s bench (east stands). Additional tickets may be purchased by contacting the Assistant Box Office Manager at (401) 788-3245. Player Will Call. Player “Will Call” tables are located inside the North/Plains Road entrance of the Ryan Center. Parking. Parking for your team buses is provided in the loading area in the rear of the Ryan Center. From Route 138, enter campus at the stop light onto Plains Road. Follow Plains Road until you see the practice football fields on your right. Turn right onto the road between the practice football fields and the Ryan Center. An attendant will direct you to the loading area. Locker Rooms. Visitors are assigned 4 locker rooms and a private training room inside the Ryan Center. Your host will lead you on and off the field. Practice. If you would like to practice Friday, please call John Vanner at (401) 874-5246. Rhode Island practices from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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University of Football Timeline 10:55 – 11:40 a.m. Preliminary workout for visiting team and URI Football 11:40 a.m. Teams leave the field 11:41 a.m. URI band enters and plays alma mater and national anthem 11:57 a.m. Captains of respective teams meet with game referees 12:00 Noon Kickoff

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Men Women Head Coach John O’Connor Head Coach Zac Shaw Administrator Sue Bergen Administrator Sue Bergen Game Administrator Walter Boyle Game

Administrator Walter Boyle

Athletic Trainer Lauren Goley Athletic Trainer Angela Farine Media Relations Jodi Pontbriand

Media Relations Mike Laprey

URI Soccer Complex. The URI Soccer Complex, which has been the home of University of Rhode Island soccer since 1976, underwent a drastic facelift in 2005, making it one of the finest soccer facilities in the Atlantic 10 and Northeast Region. The playing surface was completely renovated, having been re-graded with 400 cubic yards of soil and re-sodded. New bleachers were installed and 12 handicap seats were added, bringing the capacity to 1,547. The URI Soccer Complex has hosted the Atlantic 10 Men’s Championship four times (1991, 1995, 1998, and 2000) and the Atlantic 10 Women’s Championships twice (1996) and 2001). The facility has hosted NCAA Tournament games in 1996 and 2000. Tickets. All seating is general admission and the ticket booths at the fields will open one hour prior to game time. Please provide us with your list for complimentary admissions (maximum 40) when you arrive for the game. Regular tickets are priced at $5 for adults and $3 for children/ seniors. Parking. From Route 138, enter campus at the marquee sign for the Ryan Center (onto the road between tennis courts and parking lot). Follow the road to Mackal Field House and take a left going behind the building. Your host will meet you at the traffic control barrier and direct you to your locker room. Locker Room. Generally we will be abler to provide you with a private, secure locker room in Keaney Gymnasium. On rare occasions, due tot other University events, we may be forced to use a shared facility. Your host will advise you.

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Rhode Island Rams Soccer Pre-game Timeline

7:00 p.m. Game

Event Real Time Scoreboard Game field available for warm-up 6:00 p.m. 60:00 Teams Clear the Field 6:50 p.m. 10:00 Officials meet with the captains 6:51 p.m. 09:00 Officials to center of field 6:53 p.m. 07:00 Visitors starters announced 6:54 p.m. 06:00 Home starters announced 6:56 p.m. 04:00 National Anthem 6:58 p.m. 02:00 Kickoff 7:00 p.m. 00:00

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BASEBALL Head Coach Jim Foster Administrator John Vanner Game Administrator Walter Boyle Athletic Trainer Angela Farine Media Relations Jodi Pontbriand

Parking. From Route 138, enter campus at the marquee sign for the Ryan Center (onto the road between tennis courts and the parking lot). Enter the parking lot on your left; the baseball field is straight ahead. Locker Room. Your locker room will be located in Keaney Gymnasium, which is adjacent to the baseball field.

Bill Beck Field. The site of Rhode Island’s home games since the founding of the institution in 1892, Beck Field, named after Rhody’s longtime head baseball coach, was dedicated in 1966. Major renovations over the past several years make it one of the finest playing surfaces in New England.

SOFTBALL

Head Coach Erin Layton Administrator Sue Bergen Game Administrator Walter Boyle Athletic Trainer Bridget Rumer Media Relations Tom Symonds

URI Softball Complex. The home for Rhody Softball is nestled on the out-skirts of the Athletic Complex next to the outdoor track and field hockey field. The complex, which is fully enclosed and includes bullpens and a batting cage, has been the site of three Atlantic 10 Championships.

Parking. From Route 138, enter campus at the stop light onto Plains Road. On your right is the field hockey field and outdoor track. Park your bus on the side of the road and enter at the gate between the two. The softball field is straight ahead (follow the tree line). Locker Room. Locker room is located in the Tootell Center. Your host will assist you with directions.

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Baseball Pre-game Timelines 12:00 p.m. Conference Game 3:00 p.m. Conference Game 10:00 – 10:40 a.m. Rhode Island Batting 1:00 – 1:40 p.m. Rhode Island Batting 10:40 – 11:20 a.m. Visitor Batting 1:40 – 2:20 p.m. Visitor Batting 11:25 – 11:35 a.m. Rhode Island Infield 2:25 – 2:35 p.m. Rhode Island Infield 11:35 – 11:45 a.m. Visitor Infield 2:35 – 2:45 p.m. Visitor Infield 11:45 – 11:55 a.m. Ground Rules/ Field Prep 2:45 – 2:55 p.m. Ground Rules/ Field Prep 1:00 p.m. Conference Game 3:30 p.m. Non – Conference Game 11:00 – 11:40 a.m. Rhode Island Batting 1:30 – 2:10 p.m. Rhode Island Batting 11:40 – 12:20 p.m. Visitor Batting 2:10 – 2:50 p.m. Visitor Batting 12:25 – 12:35 p.m. Rhode Island Infield 2:55 – 3:05 p.m. Rhode Island Infield 12:35 – 12:45 p.m. Visitor Infield 3:05 – 3:15 p.m. Visitor Infield 12:45 – 12:55 p.m. Ground Rules/ Field Prep 3:15 – 3:25 p.m. Ground Rules/ Field Prep 3:00 p.m. Non – Conference Game 4:00 p.m. Non – Conference Game 1:00 – 1:40 p.m. Rhode Island Batting 2:00 – 2:40 p.m. Rhode Island Batting 1:40 – 2:20 p.m. Visitor Batting 2:40 – 3:20 p.m. Visitor Batting 2:25 – 2:35 p.m. Rhode Island Infield 3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Rhode Island Infield 2:35 – 2:45 p.m. Visitor Infield 3:30 – 3:40 p.m. Visitor Infield 2:45 – 2:55 p.m. Ground Rules/ Field Prep 3:45 – 3:55 p.m. Ground Rules/ Field Prep

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VOLLEYBALL Head Coach Bob Schneck Administrator John Vanner Game Administrator Walter Boyle Athletic Trainer Bridget Rumer Media Relations Tom Symonds

Keaney Gymnasium. The home of the Rhode Island Volleyball team opened in 1953. The 3,385 – seat Keaney Gym was the home of Rhode Island’s men’s and women’s basketball teams until 2220, when both moved to the Ryan Center. Keaney Gymnasium is named in honor of Rhode Island’s winningest coach, the Legendary Frank Keaney.

Parking. From Route 138, enter campus at the marquee sign for the Athletic Complex (onto the road between the tennis courts and the parking lot). At the end of the road, take a right and unload at the walkway. Bus can continue on and park anywhere in the lot. Locker Room. Your locker room will be located in Keaney Gym. Someone will assist you once in the building.

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Atlantic 10 Volleyball Pre-game Protocol

2:00 p.m. game Time of Day Visible Clock Activity 12:45 Court set for match play

1:00 – 1:41 60:00 Court available for warm-up

1:30 30:00 Captains/referees pre-match conference and coin toss

1:41 – 1:45 19:00 Visiting Team Court

1:45 – 1:49 15:00 Home Team Court

1:49 – 1:54 11:00 Visiting Team Court

1:54 – 1:59 6:00 Home Team Court

1:59 – 2:00 1:00 Team huddles and announcements

2:00 0:00 Match begins and National Anthem followed by player intro.

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SWIMMING Head Coach Mick Westkott Administrator Gina Sperry Game Administrator Walter Boyle Athletic Trainer Kim Bissonnette Media Relations Jodi Pontbriand

Tootell Physical Education Center. The Tootell Center is the home of the Rhode Island Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving teams. The aquatic area has three swimming and diving pools, plus a spectator viewing area. The building is named for former coach and athletic director Frederick Tootell.

Parking. From Route 138, enter campus at the marquee sign for the Athletic complex (onto the road between tennis courts and parking lot). At the end of the road, take a right and unload at the walkway. Bus can continue on and park anywhere in lot. Locker Rooms. Locker rooms for both men’s and women’s teams are located at pool level in the Tootell Center.

TRACK

Men Women Head Coach John

Copeland Head Coach Laurie Feit-

Melnick Administrator Gina Sperry Administrator Gina Sperry Game Administrator Walter Boyle Game

Administrator Walter Boyle

Athletic Trainer Mitzi Dusin Athletic Trainer Mitzi Dusin Media Relations Mike

Laprey

Media Relations Mike Laprey

Mackal Field House. Mackal Field House, which opened in 1991, features a six-lane 200 meter indoor track, including eight lanes on the straight-aways. The facility, home for the URI Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams, annually hosts the Atlantic 10 Conference Indoor Track & Field teams, annually hosts the Atlantic 10 Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships as well as those for the Rhode Island Interscholastic League. Parking. From Route 138, enter campus at the marquee sign for the Athletic Complex (onto the road between the tennis courts and parking lot). At the end of the road, take a right and unload at the walkway. The bus can continue on and park anywhere in the lot.

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TENNIS

Women Head Coach Sandy Wood Administrator John Vanner Game Administrator John Vanner Athletic Trainer Michael Monterio Media Relations Jodi Pontbriand

ROWING GOLF Head Coach Shelagh Donohoe Head Coach Tom Drennan Administrator Gina Sperry Administrator Gregg Burke Game Administrator Walter Boyle Game Administrator Walter Boyle Athletic Trainer Andy Llaguno Athletic Trainer Michael Monterio Media Relations Tom Symonds Media Relations Mike Laprey