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Welcome toUT MartinSKYHAWKS<strong>Visiting</strong> <strong>Team</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>
4THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTINGeneral InformationName of SchoolThe University of Tennessee at MartinCity/Zip Martin, TN 38238Founded 1900, Senior College 1951Enrollment 7,423NicknameSkyhawksSchool Colors Navy Blue (PMS 289) & Orange (PMS 151)AffiliationNCAA Division IConferenceOhio Valley ConferenceChancellorDr. Thomas RakesAthletics DirectorJulio FreireAthletics Phone 731-881-7660Assistant AD for Administration/SWADanelle FabianichAthletics Business ManagerDanelle FabianichAssistant AD for ComplianceCol. Bill KalerAthletics TrainerBart BelewTicket ManagerJenny Canary<strong>Sports</strong> Information DirectorRyne RickmanFaculty RepresentativeDr. John SchommerWebsitewww.<strong>UTM</strong>sports.com<strong>Sports</strong> Information<strong>Sports</strong> Information DirectorRyne RickmanSID Office Phone (731) 881-7632Email Addressrrickman@utm.edu<strong>Sports</strong> Information AssistantAlex BoggisSIA Office Phone (731) 881-7694Email Addressdaboggis@utm.eduSID Mailing Address 1022 Elam Center, Martin, TN 38238Overnight Shipping Address 15 Mount Pelia Road, Martin, TN 38238UT Martin Skyhawk Athletics
FACILITIESELAM CENTERHARDY M. GRAHAM STADIUMBETTYE GILES SOFTBALL FIELDSKYHAWK PARKSKYHAWK FIELDSKYHAWK FIELDHOUSEUT Martin Skyhawk Athletics 5
CoachFOOTBALLJason Simpson / HeadPhone .............................................................................................. 731-881-7670Email ............................................................................................... jsimpson@utm.eduEquipmentButch Dowty / Equipment ManagerPhone ............................................................................................... 731-881-3670Email ................................................................................................ bdowty@utm.eduFILM & VIDEO POSITIONS• Camera positions are available for game filming near the press box level.INCLEMENT WEATHER & INTERRUPTED GAME PROCEDURES• UT Martin event management will communicate directly with the Head Coach ordesignated representative from the visiting team to provide updates and informationregarding any weather-related situations. UT Martin will adhere to NCAA and OVCpolicies and procedures regarding any weather-related and/or game procedures.<strong>Visiting</strong> Locker Rooms• <strong>Visiting</strong> team locker room is located on the northwest end of the grandstands.• On game day, your dressing room will be supplied with soap, towels, ice and ataping/auxiliary training room.Equipment• The sideline area will be equipped with sufficient bench seating. All sideline equipmentneeds to be positioned within the team restricted area. Any special or unique sidelineequipment must be approved by Equipment Manager, Butch Dowty.• Call Butch Dowty for more information about equipment truck unloading.• LAUNDRY SERVICES ARE NOT OFFERED.6UT Martin Skyhawk Athletics
WILL CALL• The visiting team “Will Call” islocated at the Southwest corner ofHardy M. Graham Stadium. If youhave any questions, please call ourJenny Canary, at our Ticket Officeat (731) 881-7207.GAMEDAY INFOTICKETS• General admission tickets are soldat the Ticket Office or at theSouthwest entrance toHardy M. Graham Stadium.BUS PARKING• <strong>Team</strong> buses will be parked adjacentto the West side of the stadiumwhere they will unload and park.• UT Martin does not provide policeescort.MAP OF HARDY M. GRAHAM STADIUMENTRANCES• <strong>Visiting</strong> team players, coaches and spirit squad will enter and exit the stadiumthrough the Northwest end of the stadium.TEAM BENCHES• UT Martin will use the West sideline, while the visiting team will use the Eastsideline and warm-up North of the 50-yard line.• Spirit Squads will perform along the East sideline or grandstand porch.COACHES BOX• The coaches box is located above the press box located on the West side of the field.UT Martin Skyhawk Athletics 7
SPORTS MEDICINEOn behalf of the Athletic Training Staff, I would like to welcome you to the University ofTennessee at Martin. In order to facilitate your trip, we are supplying the followinginformation. If you have any questions or require special arrangements, please feel free tocontact one of us at the phone numbers listed below.The following is a list of arrangements for you during the game. If you require anythingother than what is listed or if you will not be traveling with an athletic trainer, pleasecontact us so we can make arrangements prior to your arrival on campus.Sideline Supplies:Water/cups, Injury ice, Emergency equipment, Biohazard kitsAthletic Training Room:Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, Warm/Cold Whirlpool, HydrocollatorLocker Room Supplies:Water/Cups, Injury ice, hydrocollatorImportant Phone Numbers:Athletic Training Room (731) 587-7679Methodist Volunteer Hospital ER (731) 587-6774Van’s Pharmacy (Hours 8:00am-6:00pm) (731) 587-9509Dr. Brad Wright (Orthopedic Surgeon) (731) 427-7888Bart Belew (Head Athletic Trainer, Football) Office (731) 881-7689Katherine Malik (Assistant ATC, Soccer, Softball) Office (731) 881-7679Tamika Donaldson (Assistant ATC, MBB, Volleyball) Office (731) 881-7679Corey Skates (Assistant ATC, WBB, Baseball) Office (731) 881-7679Nelson Davis (Assistant ATC, Rodeo) Office (731) 881-7679If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time. Goodluck and enjoy your stay in Martin and at the University of Tennessee at Martin.-Bart Belew, Asst. A.D. for Athletic Training Services8UT Martin Skyhawk Athletics
ATHLETIC FACILITY MAPTOP LEFT: HARDY M. GRAHAM STADIUM(refer to page seven for more detail)BOTTOM: ATHLETIC FACILITIESSKYHAWK FIELDHOUSE (Volleyball), ELAM CENTER (Basketball),VARSITY COURTS (Tennis), SKYHAWK FIELD (Soccer), SKYHAWKPARK (Baseball), BETTYE GILES SOFTBALL FIELD (Softball)UT Martin Skyhawk Athletics 9
OPPONENT INFORMATIONFILM & VIDEO POSITIONS• Camera positions are available for game filming on the concourse level behind theteam benches and scorer’s table.MEDIA RELATIONS AND PRESS CONFERENCE INFORMATION• Please contact <strong>Sports</strong> Information Director, Ryne Rickman at 731-881-7632 for all mediarelated requests.TICKETS• To purchase tickets to any <strong>UTM</strong> Basketball game, please call Jenny Canary at theAthletic Ticket Office at 731-881-7207.VISITORS AND PLAYER PASS LIST• Tickets for players’ and coaches’ families and other guests should be picked up at thePlayer Pass table which is located just inside the doors of the Elam Center.UT Martin Skyhawk Athletics 11
SOCCERPhil McNamara / Head CoachPhone .............................................................................................. 731-881-7931Email ............................................................................................... pmcnama1@utm.eduVISITING TEAM BUS PARKING• Bus accommodations/parking will be located on Pat Head Summit Drivebeside Tennis Courts.GAME PROTOCOL1 hour and 45 minutes to game time• Locker room and use of training room1 hour to game time• Warm-up on game field10 minutes to game time• Clear field8 minutes to game time• <strong>Team</strong> introductions and national anthemUT Martin reserves the right to change the schedule of this protocol in case of weatheror any situations beyond management control.LOCKER ROOMS• Locker room facilities are available to all visiting teams upon request. They are locatedin the Elam Center.• Notify Assistant Coach Leslie Gillies at (731) 881-3931 at least 2 days prior toscheduled game time.TEAM BENCHES• <strong>Visiting</strong> <strong>Team</strong> will occupy the northeast bench. First-aid kit, water, ice, and cupswill be available on your bench.FILM & VIDEO POSITIONS• Camera positions are available for game filming on the west side of the Field.12UT Martin Skyhawk Athletics
CoachBASEBALLRick Robinson / HeadPhone .............................................................................................. 731-881-7337Email ............................................................................................... rrobin28@utm.eduGAME PROTOCOL2 HOUR AND 10 MINUTES TO GAME TIME• Home <strong>Team</strong>: batting practice.1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES TO GAME TIME• <strong>Visiting</strong> <strong>Team</strong>: batting practice.45 MINUTES PRIOR TO GAME TIME• <strong>Visiting</strong> <strong>Team</strong>: pre-game infield/outfield35 MINUTES PRIOR TO GAME TIME• Home <strong>Team</strong>: pre-game infield/outfield10 MINUTES PRIOR TO GAME TIME• Coaches meet with umpires5 MINUTES PRIOR TO GAME TIME• <strong>Team</strong> introductions and national anthem• PLEASE ALLOW 20-30 MINUTES BETWEEN GAMES OF A DOUBLEHEADER.• PLEASE NOTIFY ASSISTANT COACH GUARNO AT 731-881-3691 AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIORTO SCHEDULED GAME TIME.UT MARTIN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE SCHEDULE OF THIS PROTOCOL IN CASE OFWEATHER OR ANY SITUATIONS BEYOND MANAGEMENT CONTROL.14UT Martin Skyhawk Athletics
SOFTBALLDonley Canary / Head CoachPhone .............................................................................................. 731-881-7162Email ............................................................................................... dcanary@utm.eduGAME PROTOCOL1 hour and 50 minutes to game time• <strong>Visiting</strong> <strong>Team</strong>: hit in hitting cage. The field will be open to participating teams.• Please do not take batting practice from field of play.HOME TEAM - BAT TESTING IN BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CLUBHOUSE. BRINGBATS TO GAME MANGAEMENT IN FRONT LOBBY OF FACILITY.1 hour and 10 minutes to game time• Home <strong>Team</strong>: hit in hitting cage.VISITING TEAM - BAT TESTING IN BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CLUBHOUSE. BRINGBATS TO GAME MANGAEMENT IN FRONT LOBBY OF FACILITY.30 minutes prior to game time• <strong>Visiting</strong> <strong>Team</strong>: pre-game infield/outfield23 minutes prior to game time• Home <strong>Team</strong>: pre-game infield/outfield10 minutes prior to game time• Coaches meet with umpires5 minutes prior to game time• <strong>Team</strong> introductions and national anthem• PLEASE ALLOW 20-30 MINUTES BETWEEN GAMES OF A DOUBLEHEADER.• LOCKER ROOM FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL VISITING TEAMS UPON REQUEST.• PLEASE NOTIFY ASSISTANT COACH SARAH DAWS OR KATIE REIFF AT 731-881-7608 AT LEASTONE WEEK PRIOR TO SCHEDULED GAME TIME.UT MARTIN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE SCHEDULE OF THIS PROTOCOL IN CASE OF WEATH-ER OR ANY SITUATIONS BEYOND MANAGEMENT CONTROL.UT Martin Skyhawk Athletics 15
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONSAREA HOTELSHAMPTON INN5575 Skyhawk ParkwayMartin, TN, 38237(731) 587-5800HAMPTON INN2201 West Reelfoot Ave.Union City, TN, 38261(731) 885-8850HOSPITALITY HOUSE1221 West Reelfoot Ave.Union City, TN, 38261(731) 885-6610ECONO LODGE853 University StreetMartin, TN, 38237(731) 587-4241DAYS INN800 University StreetMartin, TN, 38237(731) 587-957716UT Martin Skyhawk Athletics
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONSAREA RESTAURANTSOpera House Restaurant 214 S. Lindell St. Martin, TN 731-587-8000La Cabana 305 S. Lindell St. Martin, TN 731-587-2335La Canasta 113 St. Charles St. Martin, TN 731-588-0298Dragon Buffet 172 University Plaza Dr. Martin, TN 731-587-8882Domino’s Pizza 300 University St. Martin, TN 731-587-3167Pizza Hut 780 University St. Martin, TN 731-587-2508Snappy Tomato Pizza Co. 164 University Plaza Dr. Martin, TN 731-588-7627Subway 810 University St. Martin, TN 731-587-0098Huddle House 201 Hawks Road Martin, TN 731-587-4687Damron’s Barbecue Co. 935 Main St. Martin, TN 731-587-9416Los Portales 806 University St. Martin, TN 731-588-2822Wendy’s 308 University St. Martin, TN 731-587-2110Burger King 854 University St. Martin, TN 731-588-0350Hearth Restaurant 615 N. Lindell St. Martin, TN 731-587-9700McDonald’s 801 University St. Martin, TN 731-587-3040Sassafraz 2205 W. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-884-1877Bad Bobs BBQ 616 E. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-886-0026Buckets Pub & Grill 1700 W. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-885-6646Pizza Hut 703 E. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-885-1024Huddle House 2209 W. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-884-4130Subway 1601 W. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-885-5535Domino’s Pizza 620 E. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-885-8866Applebee’s 1105 W. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-886-0085Ryan’s Grill Buffet & Bakery 1225 W. Reelfoot Ave. Union City, TN 731-886-0012UT Martin Skyhawk Athletics 17
Directions from St. Louis, Mo.:1. Merge onto I-64 E/US-40 E2. Continue onto I-70 E3. Slight right onto I-64 E/IL-3 N (signs for Louisville/St Clair Ave)4. Cntinue to follow I-64 E 75.2 mi5. Slight right onto I-57 S 47.3 mi6. Slight right onto I-24 E (signs for Nashville) 44.9 mi7. Take exit 7 for US-62 toward US-45/Bardwell/Mayfield 0.2 mi8. Slight left at Alben Barkley Dr 0.5 mi9. Continue straight onto US-45 S/Lone Oak Rd 20.3 mi10. Take the Julian M Carroll Purchase Pkwy S ramp 0.3 mi11. Merge onto US-45 Bypass S/Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy 2.9 mi12. Take exit 21 for Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy S toward Fulton 0.4 mi13. Merge onto Julian M. Carroll Purchase Pkwy 20.0 mi14. Continue onto US-51 S15. Continue onto TN-215 E 0.4 mi16. Continue onto TN-215 E/US-45E S 1.6 mi17. Turn right onto TN-43 S/Broadway St 10.1 mi18. Turn right onto University St/US-45E BUS S 0.9 miDestination will be on the rightFrom Memphis, Tenn:Directions from Memphis, Tenn.:1. Head east 0.4 mi2. Continue straight onto Jim McGehee Pkwy/Memphis Int Airport Rd 0.2 mi3. Take the ramp to Jim McGehee Pkwy 449 ft4. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Jim McGehee Pkwy and mergeonto Jim McGehee Pkwy0.7 mi5. Continue on Plough Blvd 1.0 mi6. Take the ramp onto I-240 E 11.4 mi7. Take exit 12C to merge onto I-40 E 69.8 mi8. Take exit 80B for US 45 N toward Humboldt 0.2 mi9. Merge onto TN-186/US-45 6.6 mi10. Take the ramp onto TN-186/TN-43/US-45Continue to follow TN-4343.0 mi11. Continue on 45e/Elm St/TN-372 1.9 mi12. Turn left at TN-372/TN-431/University StContinue to follow TN-431/University StDestination will be on the leftUT Martin Skyhawk Athletics 19
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