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2 WELCOME TO BETHEL UNIVERSITY Table of Contents Welcome...2 Arrival...3 Contact Informationz...4 Directions...5 Facilities...6 Sports Information...7 Athletic Training...8 Things to Do...9 Restaurants...10 Lodging Dear Visitors: I would like to whole-heartedly welcome you to Bethel University. This welcome comes from President Gregg Chenoweth and the university administration, along with the entire campus community. Our hope is that you feel welcomed with open arms as you come onto our campus. I, along with Christopher Hess, our Associate Athletic Director, will go above and beyond to make your visit here an exceptional one. Our entire athletic department staff is excited to welcome you. If there is anything we can do to make your visit better, please contact the game administrator that will be assigned to your contest.. We hope you enjoy this package put together by our Sports Information Director, Andrew Bowen. Once you ve received this, don t hesitate to contact Andrew or myself with any questions you may have. We here at Bethel University wish you a fruitful upcoming season. Sincereley, Tony Natali Athletic Director Tony.Natali@BethelUniversity.edu VISITOR S GUIDE - 2

3 ARRIVAL Check-In: A Bethel University Athletics Representative will be at the Wiekamp Athletic Center to greet teams two (2) hours prior to scheduled start time. Unloading/Parking: Wiekamp Athletic Center (Basketball/Volleyball): Buses are welcome to unload teams in the front parking lot of the Wiekamp Athletic Center. Once unloading is complete, parking is available both in the East and North lots of the Wiekamp Athletic Center, as well as in the Bethel Athletic Complex parking lot. Bethel Athletic Complex (Baseball/Softball/Soccer/Lacrosse): Buses are welcome to unload teams in main parking lot of the Bethel Athletic Complex. Once unloading is complete, parking is available in the Bethel Athletic Complex parking lot, as well as in the East and North lots of the Wiekamp Athletic Center. Locker Rooms: Locker room assignments at the Wiekamp Athletic Center will be posted on respective doors. A BU Athletics Representative will be available to assist if necessary. Each locker room includes showers, a dry erase board, and full restroom functions. Training Room: A full-size training room will be available for use. Certified Athletic Trainers will be on-site at each athletic event to provide assistance when necessary. Teams with special requests are asked to provide ample notice. Notice can be given through Head Athletic Trainer Sarah Hauck at Benches: Bench assignments are unique to individual sports; teams will be notified by a BU Athletics Representative as to specific bench assignments. Water Coolers: Water and cups will be provided for each bench. Ice is also available upon request. Additional beverages will be available in the concession stands located in the respective facilities. Tickets: Compimentary tickets will not be available for visiting fans. Admission is $8 for adults, $2 for seniors and school-aged children (K-12) and free for college students with ID and children five (5) and under. VISITOR S GUIDE - 3

4 CONTACT INFORMATION Athletic Department Fax Athletic Website... BUPilots.com Mailing Address... Bethel University Athletic Department Attn: 1001 Bethel Circle Administrative Staff Tony Natali - Athletic Director Tony.Natali@BethelUniversity.edu Christopher Hess - Associate Athletic Director Christopher.Hess@BethelUniversity.edu Andrew Bowen - Sports Information Director Andrew.Bowen@BethelUniversity.edu Kent Eby - Faculty Athletics Representative Kent.Eby@BethelUniversity.edu Athletic Trainers Sarah Hauck - Head Athletic Trainer Sarah.Hauck@BethelUniversity.edu Ashlee Ort - Athletic Trainer Ashlee.Ort@BethelUniversity.edu Head Coaches Seth Zartman - Baseball Seth.Zartman@BethelUniversity.edu Steve Drabyn - Men s Basketball Steve.Drabyn@BethelUniversity.edu Doug Porter - Women s Basketball Doug.Porter@BethelUniversity.edu Chris Adams - Bowling Christopher.Adams@BethelUniversity.edu Lucy Phipps - Competitive Cheer Lucy.Phipps@BethelUniversity.edu Ryan Sommers - Cross Country Ryan.Sommers@BethelUniversity.edu Adam Sharp - Men s Golf Adam.Sharp@BethelUniversity.edu Geandra Almeida - Women s Golf Geandra.Almeida@BethelUniversity.edu Jeremy Brown - Women s Lacrosse Jeremy.Brown@BethelUniversity.edu Gil Gadia - Men s Rugby Gil.Gadia@BethelUniversity.edu Thiago Pinto - Men s Soccer Thiago.Pinto@BethelUniversity.edu Jamie Lindvall - Women s Soccer Jamie.Lindvall@BethelUniversity.edu Scott Reese - Softball Scott.Reese@BethelUniversity.edu Deb Thompson - Swim & Dive Deborah.Thompson@BethelUniversity.edu Brad Foster - Tennis Bradley.Foster@BethelUniversity.edu Danny Wilkerson - Track & Field Danny.Wilkerson@BethelUniversity.edu Katie Weiss - Volleyball Katie.Weiss@BethelUniversity.edu VISITOR S GUIDE - 4

5 DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH From US 31 Take Cleveland Road exit #72. Turn left on Cleveland Road and travel east 5.6 miles. Turn right on Bus 31/933 (traffic light) and continue south 2 miles. Turn left on Angela Boulevard (traffic light) and continue east approximately 3 miles (Angela becomes Edison Road). Turn right on Hickory Road (traffic light) and continue south 1 mile. The main entrance will be on your left. From Grand Rapids Follow the Indiana Toll Road 80/90 West. Exit at the Mishawaka exit #83. At the stop sign, turn right on Capital Avenue and continue 0.3 miles following signs to SR 23. Turn left on SR 23 (traffic light) and proceed west 1.6 miles. Turn left on Main Street (traffic light) and continue south 3.2 miles. Turn right on McKinley Avenue (traffic light) and proceed west 0.8 miles. Turn left on Logan Street (traffic light). The main entrance will be on your left. FROM THE SOUTH From US 31 Take the US 20 bypass east toward Elkhart and continue 4 miles. Exit at the Mishawaka/Bremen-331S exit. At the exit ramp light, turn left and travel north 4 miles on Union Street (which becomes Church Street and then becomes Main Street). Turn left on McKinley Avenue (traffic light) and continue west 0.8 miles. Turn left on Logan Street (traffic light). The main entrance will be on your left. From SR 19 Take the US 20 bypass west toward South Bend. Exit at the Mishawaka/Bremen-331S exit. At the end of the exit ramp turn right and travel north 4 miles on Union Street (which becomes Church Street and then becomes Main Street). Turn left on McKinley Avenue (traffic light) and continue west 0.8 miles. Turn left on Logan Street (traffic light). The main entrance will be on your left. FROM THE EAST From Indiana Toll Road 80/90 Exit at Mishawaka exit #83 At stop sign, turn right on Capital Avenue and continue.3 miles following signs to SR 23. Turn left on SR 23 (traffic light) and proceed west 1.6 miles. Turn left on Main Street (traffic light) and continue south 3.2 miles. Turn right on McKinley Avenue (traffic light) and proceed west 0.8 miles. Turn left on Logan Street (traffic light). The main entrance will be on your left. FROM THE WEST From Indiana Toll Road 80/90 Exit at the South Bend/ Notre Dame exit #77. At the light, turn right on Bus 31/933 and continue south 1.1 miles. Turn left on Angela Boulevard (traffic light) and continue east approximately 3 miles (Angela becomes Edison Road). Turn right on Hickory Road (traffic light) and continue south 1 mile. The main entrance will be on your left. VISITOR S GUIDE - 5

6 FACILITIES ON CAMPUS Wiekamp Athletic Center (1) Athletic training room Varsity and general locker rooms Dr. Albert J. Beutler Athletic Hall of Fame Athletic Dept. offices Kinesiology Dept. offices and classrooms Restrooms and laundry facilities Gates Gymnasium (2) Opened: 1998 Capacity: 2,400 Press box, concessions One (1) full-size basketball and volleyball court or two (2) full-size basketball and volleyball courts Pole vault pit Goodman Gymnasium (3) Opened: 1960 Capacity: 1,000 Exercise lab Three (3) weight / fitness rooms Athletic training room One (1) full-size basketball and volleyball court or two (2) basketball and full-size volleyball courts Bethel Athletic Complex (4) Training facility includes infield and pitching center, batting cages, fitness area, and varsity locker rooms Morey Field (5) Opened: 1999 Capacity: 300 Natural grass playing field, lights Jenkins Stadium (6) Opened: 1977 Renovated: 2004 Capacity: 250 Natural grass playing field Dimensions: ; 8 fence Press box, restrooms, concessions Gardner Field (7) Opened 1982 Renovated: 2016 Capacity: 250 Natural grass playing field Dimensions: ; 6 fence Press box, restroom OFF CAMPUS Knollwood Country Club (Tennis) Baywood Ln, Granger, Ind Ten (10) lighted tennis courts, equipped with windscreens Blackthorn Golf Club (Golf) 6100 Nimtz Pkwy, South Bend, Ind Naturally-countoured, heavily-wooded Par 72, Yards 7136, Rating 74.8, Slope 136 St. Patrick s County Park (Cross Country) Laurel Rd, South Bend, Ind Flat terrain consisting of grass and trails with a couple of road crossings and one (1) incline $5 per vehicle for spectactor admission Moose Rugby Grounds (Rugby) 1500 CR 6, Elkhart, Ind Three (3) natural grass fields Elkhart Center (Swim & Dive) 200 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, Ind Opened: 2019 Capacity: 1,200 Diving well with 1m, two (2) 2m boards, and 3m, 5m platforms 50m competition pool with ten (10) lanes Parkway Lanes (Bowling) 504 Chestnut St, Mishawaka, Ind Twenty-four (24) bowling lanes VISITOR S GUIDE - 6

7 SPORTS INFORMATION The Bethel University Sports Information Department will oversee the following items: Statistics: Bethel University Athletics staff will oversee statistical work for all home events. Media: Requests for media credentials must be made 24 hours prior to the scheduled event by contacting the Sports Information office. Any opponent wishing to broadcast via audio must notify the Sports Information office one week in advance of the event. Pre- and post-game interview requests should be made with the Sports Information Director. Reporting: The results of all BU athletic events are reported to the Crossroads League and various media outlets. To be included on the list of media outlets, visit bupilots.com/sidhelp/form/36.php. Game Taping: The visiting coach or SID should notify the BU Sports Information office 24 hours in advance. Designating taping areas will be disclosed upon request. Website Coordination: All athletic events and information directly relating to Bethel University athletic teams will be coordinated and made public through the school s athletic website. Bethel University athletics can be followed at BUPilots.com and on social media at /@BUPilots. Andrew Bowen Sports Information Director Andrew.Bowen@BethelUniversity.edu VISITOR S GUIDE - 7

8 ATHLETIC TRAINING On behalf of the Bethel University Athletic Department, we would like to welcome you and your athletes to our facility. We would like to make your stay an enjoyable one and our athletic training staff is here for your assistance. The following supplies and services will be available to your athletes and staff: Athletic training room facilities are located in the Wiekamp Athletic Center. Facilities will be available at least 90 minutes prior to an event. If you need access to this facility prior to these times, plese let our staff know prior to your visit. Taping areas are available to traveling teams. We request that you please provide your team with the necessary supplies for treatment (tape, ace bandages, etc.). Water, cups, ice, and bags will be provided on the visiting team becnh for soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, and lacrosse. Please plan to provide your own water bottles and towels for the bench and showering. Athletic training staff will be on site two (2) hours prior to the scheduled start of competition. They will be on site for swimming and diving at the Elkhart Aquatics Center at least one (1) hour prior. They will not be on site at junior varsity competitions. In order for us to make the necessary arrangements and provide coverage for your team, please notify our staff in advance if your team will be traveling without a Certified Athletic Trainer. Treatment of pre-existing injuries will only be given by our staff with prior written consent from the visiting team s certified athletic training staff or supervising physician. With the written consent, please indicate each athlete s treatment protocol. This applies to any team traveling without a Certified Athletic Trainer. If any special requests or accomodations are needed, please contact our staff in advance. We hope to make your team s visit to Bethel University as enjoyable as possible. Bethel University Athletic Training Staff Sarah Hauck, MT, LAT, ATC Sarah.Hauck@BethelUniversity.edu Ashlee Ort, ATC Ashlee.Ort@BethelUniversity.edu Local Emgergency Medical Facilities St. Joseph Regional Medical Center 5215 Holy Cross Pkwy VISITOR S GUIDE - 8

9 THINGS TO DO Shopping Eddy Street Commons 1234 N. Eddy St. South Bend, IN Erskine Village 1290 E. Ireland Rd. South Bend, IN University Crossings 400 E. University Dr. University Park Mall 6501 N. Grape Rd. Movie Theatres AMC South Bend W. Chippewa Ave. South Bend, IN Cinemark Movies W. Edison St. Local Attractions Morris Performing Arts Center 211 N. Michigan St. South Bend, IN Potawatomi Zoo 500 S. Greenlawn Ave. South Bend, IN South Bend Cubs 501 W. South St. South Bend, IN Studebaker National Museum 201 Chapin St. South Bend, IN University of Notre Dame 100 Eck Ctr. South Bend, IN VISITOR S GUIDE - 9

10 RESTAURANTS Teams visiting Bethel University have a large variety of possible cuisine selections to choose from in the South Bend/Mishawaka area. The following are a few of the choices available to visitors. Most of the following is within approximately a 10-minute drive from Bethel. Arby s 710 W. McKinley Ave Buffalo Wild Wings 4343 N. Grape Rd Burger King 530 W. McKinley Ave Carabba s Italian Grill 210 W. Day Rd Chic-fil-A 5517 N. Main St Chipotle 5545 N. Main St Culver s 5520 N. Main St Dairy Queen 117 E. McKinley Ave Dunkin Donuts 4336 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN Fazoli s 317 W. McKinley Ave Firehouse Subs 5716 Grape Rd Jimmy John s 529 W. McKinley Ave Krispy Kreme 5615 N. Main St Little Caesar s 3601 Edison Rd. South Bend, IN McDonald s 1101 W. McKinley Ave Olive Garden 6410 Grape Rd Papa John s 1811 S. Ironwood Dr. South Bend, IN Penn Station 4007 N. Main St Portillo s 5102 N. Main St Qdoba 5310 N. Main St Rise & Roll Bakery 3915 Grape Rd Sonic Drive-In 221 W. Douglas Rd Starbucks 5319 N. Main St Subway 2314 N. Hickory Rd Taco Bell 536 W. McKinley Ave Wendy s 327 W. McKinley Ave VISITOR S GUIDE - 10

11 LODGING Teams visiting Bethel University that require overnight accommodations have the following choices available to them. Each of the following are within approximately a 10-minute drive from BU. Baymont by Wyndham 120 W. University Dr Candlewood Suites 1220 E. Douglas Rd Comfort Inn and Suites 5640 N. Main St Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 420 W. University Dr Courtyard by Marriott 4825 N. Main St Extended Stay America North 5305 N. Main St Extended Stay America South 4715 N. Main St Fairfield Inn & Suites 1220 E. Angela Blvd. South Bend, IN Hampton Inn & Suites 7347 Heritage Square Dr. Granger, IN Holiday Inn Express & Suites 224 Florence Ave. Granger, IN Holiday Inn Mishawaka 1208 E. Douglas Rd Home2 Suites 211 E. Day Rd Hyatt Place 215 W. Day Rd Quality Inn 535 W. University Dr Red Roof Inn 1325 E. University Dr. Granger, IN Residence Inn 231 Park Pl Springhill Suites 5225 Edison Lakes Pkwy Varsity Clubs of America 3800 N. Main St VISITOR S GUIDE - 11

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