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Table of Contents

Geneva Quick Facts ............................................................................................................................... 1

Contact Information .......................................................................................................................................... 2

Athletic Facilities ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Campus Map ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Directions to On -Campus Venues .....................................................................................................................................5

Directions to Off -Campus Venues .....................................................................................................................................6

Airport Travel ........................................................................................................................................................................7

Ground Transportation ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Sports Medicine ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Tickets, Parking, Tailgating ...................................................................................................................................................9

Facilities Request......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Sports Information & Media ................................................................................................................... ……10

Geneva College Athletics

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Welcome to Geneva Athletics The entire Geneva College Community welcomes you to our campus; we are committed to

making your visit with us a welcoming, positive experience. To that end, we have developed this

“Visitors’ Guide” to help orient you to our campus and provide contact information in the event you

need assistance beyond your normal game-day needs.

Geneva sponsors 18 sports and has over 400 student-athletes who represent college both on and

off the field of play. Our student-athletes are committed to serving both the Geneva community

as well as the community at large.

It is important to us that your experience at Geneva is one of the best that you have on any

campus that you visit. You are encouraged to use this resource guide and directory to help achieve

that goal.

Blessings,

Geneva College Athletic Staff

athletics@geneva.edu

724.847.6105

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Geneva College Quick Facts

Name: ........................................................................................................................................................... Geneva College

Location: ........................................................................................................................................... Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Nickname: .................................................................................................................... .................................Golden Tornadoes

Mascot:..............................................................................................................................................................................Turbo

Founded:.............................................................................................................................................................................1884

Enrollment: ................................................................................................................................................................1,200

Colors: .................................................................................................................................................Gold, White and Black

Department Offices: ............................................................................................................................Metheny Fieldhouse

Affiliation:...................................................................................................................... .............................NCAA Division III

Conference: .................................................................................................................................................................PAC

President:.....................................................................................................................................................Dr. Calvin L. Troup

Director of Athletics ............................................................................................................................................ Van Zanic

Game Day Operations ………………………………………………................................................................................................. Andrew Fee

Director of Sports Information .........................................................................................................................Chris Matthews

Head Athletic Trainer:........................................................................................................................................Brian Nelson

Department Mailing Address: ....................................................................3200 College Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Department Phone: ..........................................................................................................................................724.847.6105

Website: ...............................................................................................................................................athletics.geneva.edu

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NAME TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE

ADMINISTRATION

Van Zanic Director of Athletics vgzanic@geneva.edu 724-847-6886

Becky Dittmar Assistant Director of Athletics rdittmar@geneva.edu 724-847-6650

Andrew Fee Director of Athletic Operations ajfee1@geneva.edu 724-847-6105

SPORTS INFORMATION

Chris Mathews Director of Sports Information ckmathew@geneva.edu 724-847-6885

ATHLETIC TRAINING

Brian Nelson Head Athletic Trainer bdnelson@geneva.edu 724-847-5003

Charity Longstreth Athletic Trainer cmlongst@geneva.edu 724-847-5008

BASEBALL

Alan Sumner Head Baseball Coach awsumner@geneva.edu 724-847-6647

CROSS COUNTRY

Phil Thompson Head Cross Country Coach prthomps@geneva.edu 724-847-6761

FOOTBALL

Geno DeMarco Head Football Coach gdemarco@geneva.edu 724-847-6650

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Jeff Santarsiero Head Men's Basketball Coach jsantars@geneva.edu 724-847-6653

MEN'S SOCCER

Gary Dunda Head Men's Soccer Coach gtdunda@geneva.edu 724-847-5226

SOFTBALL

Van Zanic Head Softball Coach vgzanic@geneva.edu 724-847-6886

WOMEEN’S & MEN'S TENNIS

Mandee Craft Head Tennis Coach mjcraft@geneva.edu 724-847-6650

TRACK & FIELD

Phil Thompson Head Track and Field Coach prthomps@geneva.edu 724-847-6761

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Curt Conser Head Men’s Volleyball Coach cpconser@geneva.edu 724-847-6607

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Wendy Smith Head Women's Volleyball Coach wbsmith@geneva.edu 724-847-6104

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Michael Grinder Head Women's Basketball Coach msgrinde@geneva.edu 724-847-6651

Athletic Staff Directory

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WOMEN'S GOLF

Andrew Fee Head Women's Golf Coach ajfee1@geneva.edu 724-847-6105

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Linda Sumner Head Women's Soccer Coach lnsumner@geneva.edu 724-847-6652

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Football .................................................................................................................................................................Reeves Field Capacity...............................................................................................................................................................................6,500 Surface................................................................................................................................................................ AstroTurf

Basketball ......................................................................... ....................................................................Metheny Fieldhouse Capacity............................................................................................................................................................................2,500 Surface.....................................................................................................................................................................Hard Wood

Volleyball .............................................................................................................................................Metheny Fieldhouse Capacity............................................................................................................................................................................2,500 Surface.....................................................................................................................................................................Hard Wood

Soccer ............................................................................................................................................Merriman Athletic Field Capacity ..................................................................................................................................................................... 800 Surface......................................................................................................................................................... Natural Grass

Baseball....................................................................................................................................................... 33rd Street Field Capacity ............................................................................................................................................................. 500 Surface......................................................................................................................................................... Natural Grass

Softball .......................................................................................................................................Bill and Rita Conrady Field Capacity ............................................................................................................................................................. 300 Surface......................................................................................................................................................... Natural Grass

Tennis ................................................................................................................................................ Off Campus Location Surface...................................................................................................................................................................... Hard

Track and Field .........................................................................................................Merriman Track and Soccer Complex Capacity ............................................................................................................................................................................. 800

Athletic Facilities

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From Interstate 76 westbound (PA Turnpike): Take exit #13 (Beaver Falls). Follow Route 18 south (toward Beaver Falls) about 3 miles to the college. Pass the second traffic light (Sheetz gas station/convenience store on right) and continue to go straight. At the third light, make a left turn onto 31st Street. Make a left into Lot A for guest parking. The Admissions office is located at the far end of the parking lot in the lower level of Alexander Hall.

From Interstate 80 in PA (eastbound - from Ohio): Take exit 4A. Follow I-376 east (old Toll 60) to exit #29 Chippewa. Turn right onto Route 51 north. At the 4th intersection, turn right onto Route 251 (Shenango Road). Go through one traffic light, at stop sign, turn right onto Route 251 (Oakville Road) continue on Route 251 east for 2½ miles, turn right at traffic light onto Route 18 South (Sheetz gas station/convenience store on right). At the next light, make a left onto 31st Street. Make a left into the Lot A for guest parking. The Admissions office is located at the far end of the parking lot in the lower level of Alexander Hall.

Southbound on Interstate 79 in PA (westbound): Take Exit #77 to enter I-76 (PA Turnpike). Take I-76 west (toward Ohio) to Exit #13 (Beaver Falls). From here, follow directions listed above from I-76 (PA Turnpike).

Northbound on I-79 in PA (westbound): Take Exit #77 to enter I-76 (PA Turnpike). Take I-76 west (toward Ohio) to Exit #13 (Beaver Falls). From here, follow directions listed above from I-76 (PA Turnpike).

From Pittsburgh: Take Route 65 north (Ohio River Boulevard). Follow signs for Route 18 north into Beaver Falls. Proceed through downtown Beaver Falls and continue on Route 18 north to the intersection light at 31st Street. Make a right at the traffic light onto 31st Street. Make a left into Lot A for guest parking. The Admissions office is located at the far end of the parking lot in the lower level of Alexander Hall.

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Take the Parkway West toward the Pittsburgh International Airport and continue on I-376 (old Route 60 north). Take Exit #31 (Chippewa), which is the last exit before I-376 Toll (old Toll 60). Turn left at light onto Route 51 north. At the fifth traffic light (Burger King), turn right onto Route 251 (Shenango Road). Go through one traffic light, at stop sign, turn right onto Route 251 (Oakville Road). Continue on 251 east for 2½ miles, turn right at traffic light onto Route 18 south (Sheetz gas station / convenience store on right). At the next traffic light, take a left onto 31st Street. Make a left into the Lot A for guest parking. The Admissions office is located at the far end of the parking lot in the lower level of Alexander Hall.

Directions to Campus

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To Brady’s Run Park (Tennis Location) Brady’s Run Park 1 Brady’s Run Road Beaver, PA 15009 Directions from Campus: Starting at Geneva College Turn left at the light at the campus entrance. Bear right at the next light onto 8th Ave. Turn right onto 24th St. Turn left onto Steffin Hill Rd. Turn left onto Darlington Rd. Bear right onto School St. Turn right onto 8th St. Turn left onto Constitution Blvd. Turn right at the light onto Brady’s Run Rd. Turn left into the ice arena parking lot. Indoor courts are adjacent to the ice arena. To Blackhawk High School (Tennis Location) Blackhawk High School 500 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Directions from Campus: Starting at Geneva College Turn right at the light at the campus entrance. Turn left at the next light onto 37th St. Turn left onto Shenango Rd. Turn right onto Darlington Rd. Turn left onto Blackhawk Rd. Turn right onto McClain Rd. (courts visible by this point) Turn left at high school entrance.

Directions to Athletic Venues off Campus

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AIRPORT TRAVEL

Pittsburgh International Airport (Moon Township, PA) Pittsburgh International Airport is 23 miles southeast of Geneva College.

Pittsburgh International Airport

1000 Airport Blvd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15231 412.472.3525 www.flypittsburgh.com

GROUND TRANSPORTATION AGENCY PHONE NUMBER Alamo (800) 327-9633

Avis (412) 472-5200 Budget (800) 527-0700 Dollar (800) 800-4000 Enterprise (412) 472-3490 Hertz (800) 654-3131 National (412) 472-5045 Payless (412) 472-3100

Airport Travel and Ground Transportation

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GAME DAY SPORTS MEDICINE If your athletes require some form of treatment prior to playing and a certified athletic trainer is not traveling with the t eam, please provide a letter from your office regarding what treatment is to be provided. Also, please let us know in advance what arrangements we need to make to accommodate your team. If your athletes need to be taped prior to their game, please provide a stocked athletic training k it with necessary supplies.

Available equipment for treatments includes:

• Moist heat

• Electrical stimulation

• Whirlpools

• Ultrasound

• Game-ready compression

Supplies Available

During the contests, the following supplies will be provided:

• A five or ten gallon cooler of water

• Ice chest with ice bags

• Cups

• Biohazard waste disposal

• Any additional supplies upon request by the athletic trainer

The following emergency equipment will be available upon request/need during a competition:

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

• Spine board & neck immobilizer

• Crutches

• Vacuum & sam splints

• First-aid supplies and sundry items

• Taping & treatment tables

Visiting Football Teams

Home football games are played at Reeves Field on Geneva's campus. The playing surface is field turf. Your locker room is adj acent to the athletic training room in Metheny Fieldhouse. Prior to the game, you may enter the athletic training room for anything that you may need. For each game, the visiting sideline will have the following items:

• At least 30 gallons of water

• Ice chest with ice bags

• Cups

• Biohazard waste disposal

During football games, the team physician and an ambulance will be on the sideline to assist you should a situation arise.

Further questions can be directed to:

Brian Nelson, Head Athletic Trainer

Geneva College Phone: 724.847.5003 Email: bdnelson@geneva.edu

Game Day: Sports Medicine and Facilities Request/Walk Through

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NEAREST MEDICAL CENTER Heritage Valley Medical Center 1000 Dutch Ridge Rd. Beaver, PA 15009

GAME DAY: FACILITIES REQUEST/WALK THROUGH Teams may request practice time, walkthrough/shoot around time, no later than 72 hours (3 days) in advance of a contest. Any request made later than that may not be honored. Also, some requests may not be granted due to conflicts in scheduling for other events at the college. We will make the best effort possible to accommodate all requests.

Practice: Visitors will be allowed one practice (if approved) at the facility prior to the contest. Ice and water will be available in the training room during regular office hours.

Walkthrough: The facility will be game ready for your walkthrough (if approved). Ice and water will be available in the training room during regular office hours. Please contact Andrew Fee to schedule times. He can be reached at 724.847.6105 or ajfee1@geneva.edu

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Game Day: Tickets, Parking and Tailgating

TICKETING INFORMATION Gates or doors open 90 minutes prior to the start of any athletic event. Only cash will be accepted at ticket windows.

Football $6 General Admission Adult FREE General Admission Seating: Geneva Students, Faculty and Staff with current Geneva ID, and children 10 and under

Basketball FREE of Charge

Volleyball FREE of Charge

PARKING INFORMATION - FOOTBALL Spectator parking lot located adjacent to route 18 and is located at college

entrance. Team bus parking is accessible behind Metheny Fieldhouse.

Geneva College DOES NOT SANCTION THE CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CAMPUS; NOR DOES IT SANCTION THE VIOLATION OF FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.

At Reeves Field, tailgating is permitted with food and non-alcoholic beverages before the game. Tailgating may not occupy multiple spots that will be needed for parking or be directly in the middle of the roadway. Individuals are responsible for all persons who came in their vehicle and are tailgating with them prior to the event.

Conduct: Individuals attending athletic events at Geneva College are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner consistent with the nature and character of the college. Persons acting in a disrespectful, disruptive or disorderly manner may be asked to leave the premises and may not return. Students may also be charged with a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

Smoking Policy: All Geneva facilities and athletic events prohibit smoking of any kind.

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Game Day: Sports Information and Media

The following policies and procedures are put in place to help serve the needs of media while complying with NCAA rules and regulations regarding student-athlete privacy and access. The Sports Information Office coordinates all publicity and promotional needs of the Geneva College Department of Athletics. For more information or further questions, feel free to contact:

Andrew Fee Game Day Ops.

Phone: 724.510.8945

Email: ajfee1@geneva.edu

Chris Mathews

Sports Information

Phone: 724.847.6885

Email: ckmathew@geneva.edu

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