University of North Georgia
ATHLETICS
VISITORS’
Dear Visitor:
On behalf of our entire athletic staff and university community, welcome to the campus of the University of North Georgia. We hope your stay in Dahlonega is pleasant and please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything we can do to better accommodate your team.
In this packet, you will find information regarding the city of Dahlonega, UNG, and more
specifically, our upcoming contest with your team. The material provided is to familiarize you and your team with the various attributes and operational conditions associated with a UNG athletic event.
Please contact the appropriate staff member with any questions and/or comments you may have. The UNG Athletic Department is committed to ensuring a high standard of athletic excellence for all home events so we hope you find the subject matter useful and informative. In preparation for your visit, please take a few moments to review these documents and share with appropriate personnel.
Thank you again for joining us for UNG Nighthawk Athletics.
Lindsay Reeves
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Administration Contact Office Number
Director of Athletics Lindsay Reeves 706-867-3212
Associate Athletic Director Derek Suranie 706-867-2770
Assistant Athletic Director, Business Mike Hyams, III 706-867-3277
Assistant Athletic Director, Communications Lee Glenn 706-867-3250
Assistant Athletic Director, Facilities Hank Haynes 706-867-1761
Senior Woman Administrator Leigh Anne Hunter 706-867-2861
Compliance Coordinator Denise Bryant 706-867-3275
Head Athletic Trainer Matt Daniel 706-864-1669
Head Coaching Staff
Baseball Tom Cantrell 706-867-2754
Basketball, Men Chris Faulkner 706-867-2808
Basketball, Women Buffie Burson 706-867-2872
Cross Country, Women Tom Williams 404-906-5265
Golf, Men Tom Fowler 706-867-4008
Golf, Women Leigh Anne Hunter 706-867-2861
Soccer, Men Patrice Parris 706-867-3282
Soccer, Women Chris Adams 706-867-2849
Softball Mike Davenport 706-864-1861
Tennis, Men & Women Kent Norsworthy 706-867-2702
Rifle Tori Kostecki 706-867-4500
Important Office Numbers
Athletic Training Room 864-1851
Public Safety (Campus Police) 864-1500
A complete list of University of North Georgia Department of Athletics staff members can be found at the online home of North Georgia athletics at UNGAthletics.com. Please check the official website of UNG Athletics for the most up-to-date scheduling changes and promotions.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS & VISITING TEAM PARKING
Reference attached campus map for building and parking lot numbers
Baseball (Bob Stein Stadium) & Softball (Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium)
From Gainesville: Take US 129 north to GA 60 north. When you enter Dahlonega. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Morrison Moore Parkway. Continue on the bypass to next stoplight. Turn left onto Barlow Road and the field is on the left.
From Atlanta: Take GA 400 north toward Dahlonega until it ends at GA 60/19 S. Turn left on GA 60/US 19 and head north into the city of Dahlonega. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Morrison Moore Parkway. Continue on the bypass to next stoplight. Turn left onto Barlow Road and the field is on the left.
Visiting Team Parking: After entering the UNG Athletic Complex Baseball/Softball entrance (Barlow Road) off of Morrison Moore Parkway, buses are encouraged to drop teams and equipment at the field entrance gate. Following drop off, buses will be ushered to park in the parking lot at the top of the hill after turning right out of the complex entrance. The parking is Lot #62 and has a recycling station at in the lot corner. A member of the UNG Athletics event staff will bring a golf cart to pick up the driver.
Men’s & Women’s Basketball – Memorial Hall – Building #11
From Gainesville: Take US 129 north to GA 60 north. When you enter Dahlonega cross over Morrison Moore Parkway and the entrance to campus will be on the left. Upon entering campus, Memorial Hall is the first building on the right.
From Atlanta: Take GA 400 north toward Dahlonega until it ends at GA 60/19 S. Turn left on GA 60/US 19 and head north toward Dahlonega. When you enter Dahlonega cross over Morrison Moore Parkway and the entrance to campus will be on the left. Upon entering campus, Memorial Hall is the first building on the right.
Visiting Team Parking: After entering campus at the Welcome Center on the attached campus map, buses are encouraged to drop off teams and equipment directly in front of Memorial Hall (Building #11). A member of the UNG Athletics event staff will assist the bus with parking in one of the four charter bus spots located in front of the Student Center South building (Building #10) across from Memorial Hall.
Men’s & Women’s Soccer – UNG Soccer Complex
From Gainesville: Take US 129 north to GA 60 north. When you enter Dahlonega. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Morrison Moore Parkway and the complex will be down on the left.
From Atlanta: Take GA 400 north toward Dahlonega until it ends at GA 60/19 S. Turn left on GA 60/US 19 and head north into the city of Dahlonega. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Morrison Moore Parkway and the complex will be down on the left.
Visiting Team Parking: After entering the UNG Athletic Complex Soccer/Baseball entrance (Barlow Road) off of Morrison Moore Parkway, buses are encouraged to drop teams and equipment at the field entrance gate. Following drop off, buses will be ushered to park in the parking lot at the top of the hill after turning right out of the complex entrance. The parking is Lot #62 and has a recycling station at in the lot corner. A member of the UNG Athletics event staff will bring a golf cart to pick up the driver.
Men’s & Women’s Tennis – UNG Tennis Complex @ Yahoola Creek Park
From Atlanta: Take GA 400 north toward Dahlonega until it ends at GA 60/19 S. Turn left on GA 60/US 19 and head north into the city of Dahlonega. Turn right at the first stoplight onto Morrison Moore Parkway and go 200 yards and take a right onto Mechanicsville Road (Appalachian community bank on right corner). Follow Mechanicsville Road until you enter
TICKETS
Tickets for athletic events during the 2014-2015 season can be purchased on game day for soccer (M/W), basketball (M/W), baseball and softball home events.
Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students (ages 7-18).
Admission is free for the following: UNG students/faculty/staff, all children ages six (6) and under, all Nighthawk Athletic Club members and the athletic administration of the visiting team. As per Peach Belt Conference rules, basketball (men and women) is the only sport that sponsors a visiting team pass list policy. Home team is allowed four passes per staff/player and visiting team is allowed two passes per staff/player. The PBC pass list is only for Peach Belt games and anyone receiving a complimentary ticket must show proof of ID at ticket gate.
PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR
Examples of prohibited behavior include, but are not limited to: throwing objects of any kind; demonstrating unruly behavior; attempting to enter the field of play; engaging in behavior that endangers the safety of student athletes, coaches, officials, or other guests; taunting event staff, visiting teams and/or public safety officials. Consequences for guests exhibiting prohibited behavior may include, but are not limited to loss of ticket buying privileges, ejection from the facility, and/or arrest. The University reserves the right to enforce, within the sole discretion of the
University prohibited behaviors based on the interests of public safety, operational or staffing considerations or any other considerations.
SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT
The University of North Georgia, the Peach Belt Conference and the NCAA promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments or other intimidating words or actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition.
PET POLICY
Pets of any kind, excluding service dogs, are not allowed at any of the University of North Georgia athletic facilities.
POST-GAME SHOWERS
Teams wishing to take showers following games should do so in the visiting team locker rooms located in Memorial Hall. Please note that soap and shampoo is provided but visiting teams MUST FURNISH THEIR OWN TOWELS.
EVENING RETREAT ON UNG CAMPUS
As one of only six senior military colleges in the United States, the University of North Georgia recognizes Evening Retreat each afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Visitors are asked to remain still until the entire song is played, the cannon is fired and the Colors are lowered.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
Days Inn 833 South Chestatee Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 Historic Smith House Inn 84 South Chestatee Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 Holiday Inn Express 835 South Chestatee Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 Quality Inn 619 North Grove Street Dahlonega, GA 30533
Super 8 20 Mountain Drive Dahlonega, GA 30533
Comfort Suites 905 Buford Road Cumming, GA 30041
RESTAURANTS
Back Porch Oyster Bar 90 Public Square (B) Dahlonega, GA 30533 Bourbon Street Grill 90 Public Square (A) Dahlonega, GA 30533 Captain D’s Seafood 145 Memorial Drive Dahlonega, GA 30533 Caruso’s Italian Restaurant 19 B East Main Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 Chick-Fil-A 488 Morrison Moore Pkwy Dahlonega, GA 30533 El Jimador 91 West Main Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 Gustavo’s Pizzeria 16 Public Square Dahlonega, GA 30533 Johnny B’s Beef & Brew 438 West Main Street Dahlonega, GA 30533
McDonald’s 35 Mountain Drive Dahlonega, GA 30533
Moe’s Southwest Grill 25 Morrison Moore Pkwy Dahlonega, GA 30533
Papa John’s Pizza 287 South Chestatee Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 Delivery: (706) 864-4321 Porter House Restaurant 24 East Main Street Dahlonega, GA 30533
Pueblo’s Mexican Cuisine 82 East Main Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 Smokin’ Gold BBQ 59 East Main Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 Subway’s (Long Branch) 130 Longbranch Road Dahlonega, GA 30533
Zaxby’s 58 Pinetree Way Dahlonega, GA 30533
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BUILDINGS
“Lipp” Livsey Drill Field Mt. Hope Cemetery Bob Stein Baseball Field Haynes and Carolyn Hill Softball Field Soccer Field52 Parking Lot Numbers
Col. Ben Purcell Formation Plaza
Arts Space BUILDINGS
Price Memorial Hall
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