Siena College Athletics Visitor s Guide 515 Loudon Road Loudonville, NY 12211 Tel: (518) 783-2551 Fax (518) 783-2992 www.sienasaints.com
Table of Contents Contact Information.Page 1 Directions to Siena College...Page 2 Campus Map...Page 3 Visitor Parking..Page 4 Directions to the Times Union Center.....Page 5 Local Hotels..Page 6 Local Restaurants....Page 7 Athletic Training/Locker Room Information..Page 8 Tailgating/Venue Rules/Sportsmanship...Page 9 Visiting Team Travel Form.Page 10 Siena College Athletic Department Main Phone: (518) 783-2551 Athletic Complex: (518) 786-5032 Fax: (518) 783-2992 (518) 783-2449 www.sienasaints.com
Contact Information Director of Athletics (518) 783-2450 John D Argenio dargenio@siena.edu Associate Athletic Director/Compliance (518) 783-2532 Joyce Eggleston jeggleston@siena.edu Associate Athletic Director/Operations (518) 782-6454 Dennis Bates dbates@siena.edu Assistant Athletic Director/Development (518) 783-2530 Lori Perillo lperillo@siena.edu Assistant Athletic Director/Business (518) 783-2940 Ken Grant kgrant@siena.edu Assistant Athletic Director/Communications (518) 783-2411 Jason Rich jrich@siena.edu (Men's Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Men s and Women s Tennis) Assistant Sport Information Director (518) 783-2377 Mark Adam madam@siena.edu (Women s Basketball, Men s and Women s Soccer, Men s and Women s Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Swimming and Diving, Water Polo, Men s and Women s Golf and Cross Country) Head Athletic Trainer (518) 783-2544 Greg Dashnaw dashnaw@siena.edu Facility Manager (518) 782-6461 TBD Indoor Facilities Assistant (518) 783-4219 Kaitlyn Skelley kskelley@siena.edu Administrative Secretary (518) 783-2450 Megan Gilligan mgilligan@siena.edu Department Secretary (518) 782-6506 Sybille Cowan cowan@siena.edu Campus Safety & Security (518) 783-2376 Campus Dining Services (518) 783-2523 Page 1
Directions to Siena College From the North From the Northway (I-87), take Exit 5 (NY 155). Turn left on NY 155 to US 9. Turn right onto Route 9 for two miles. Siena is on the left. From the South Travel north on the New York State Thruway (I-87) to Exit 23 (I-787). Follow I- 787 North to I-90 West. Take Exit 6 (US 9 North to Loudonville, first exit off I- 90). Follow Route 9 North approximately two miles. Siena is on the right. From the East From the Massachusetts Turnpike, take the New York State Thruway to Exit B-1 (I-90 West). Follow I-90 to Exit 6 (US 9 North to Loudonville). Follow US 9 North approximately two miles. Siena is on the right. From the West From the New York Thruway, take Exit 24 (Northway I-87). Follow Northway North to Exit 5 (NY 155). Turn left on US 155 to US 9. Turn right on US 9 for two miles. Siena is on the left. Other ways to get to Siena Air Albany International Airport, served by ten airlines, is five miles from campus. Taxi service is available. Bus Greyhound and Adirondack Trailways have terminals in downtown Albany. Taxi service is available. Yankee Trails is our athletic transportation provider. You may contact them at (518) 286-2400. Train Amtrak serves the Capital Region via its terminal in Rensselaer, eight miles from campus. Taxi service is available. Page 2
Parking Lots F and G North of the Morrell Science Center. This parking lot can be accessed from the main entrance on US Route 9. Baseball Field Baseball home field Marcelle Athletic Complex Women s Basketball, Volleyball home court Softball Field Softball home field Artificial Turf Field Men s and Women s Lacrosse, Field Hockey home field Grass Soccer Field Men s and Women s Soccer home field Parking Lot U Located South of the Marcelle Athletic Complex. This parking lot is located off of Turchi Road and can be accessed from Spring Street Road on the south side of campus. Parking spots are limited. Page 3
Visitor Parking Buses and vans may drop off their teams at the end of Turchi Road next to the side of the Marcelle Athletic Complex. Buses may park in Lot V only if the driver stays with the bus for the duration of the game. If the driver plans on leaving the bus at anytime, buses must park in either Lot F or Lot U in an area large enough where other vehicles are not blocked. Vans may park in Lot U or Lot F. Spectators may also park in either Lot U or Lot F. A spectator may not park in a handicap spot or fire lane. Vehicles will be ticketed or towed at the owner s expense. Page 4
Directions to the Times Union Center From The North (Clifton Park, Saratoga, Glens Falls, Plattsburgh, etc.) - I-87 South (Northway) to Exit.7 Rte 7 East to I-787 South (Albany). Follow I- 787 South about 10 miles to Madison Ave/Port of Albany Exit. Get off exit and turn right at the third light (South Pearl St). Go to second light and turn left onto Market Street From The South (NYC, Poughkeepsie, Hudson, Long Island, etc.) - NYS Thruway (I-87) North to Exit 23. Take I-787 North to the Downtown Albany Exit (Rte 9 North & 20 West). Get off Exit. Follow signs for Broadway. Turn right onto Madison Ave. Turn right onto South Pearl St. Go to second light and turn left onto Market St. From The West (Schenectady, Amsterdam, Binghamton, Buffalo, etc.) - NYS Thruway East (I-90) to Exit 24 (Albany). Take I-90 East to I-787 South (Albany). Get off Madison Ave/Port of Albany Exit. Get off exit and turn right at the third light (South Pearl St). Go to second light and turn left onto Market St. From The East (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, etc.) - Take Mass Turnpike to Albany Exit. This puts you on I-90 West. Take I-90 West to I-787 South (Albany). Get off Madison Ave/Port of Albany Exit. Get off exit and turn right at third light (South Pearl St). Go to second light and turn left onto Market St. Page 5
Local Hotels LaQuinta Inn and Suites Hotel Indigo 833 New Loudon Road 254 Old Wolf Road Phone: (518) 640-2200 Phone: (518) 869-9100 www.laquintaalbanyairport.com Rate: $79 - $89 Rate: $89 & Continental Breakfast www.albanyboutiquehotel.com Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport Hampton Inn 45 British American Boulevard Route 9 Phone: (518) 782-7500 Phone: (518) 869-9100 Rates: $79 - $99 Rates: $89 - $109 Hilton Garden Inn (Albany Medical Center) Albany Marriott 62 New Scotland Ave 189 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12208 Albany, NY 12205 Phone: (518) 396-3500 Phone: (518) 458-8444 Residence Inn by Marriott Albany Airport The Century House, A Clarion Hotel 1 Residence Inn Drive PO Box 1100 (Route 9) Phone: (518) 783-0600 Phone: (518) 785-0834 www.residenceinn.com/albts www.thecenturyhouse.com Hilton Garden Inn (Albany Airport) Crowne Plaza Albany 800 Albany Shaker Road State & Lodge Street Albany, NY 12211 Albany, NY 12207 Phone: (518) 464-6666 Phone: (518) 462-6611 www.cpalbany.com Desmond Hotel & Conference Center 660 Albany-Shaker Road Albany Airport Microtel Inn Albany, NY 12211 7 Rensselaer Avenue Phone: (518) 869-8100 Latham, NY 12110 www.desmondhotelsalbany.com Rates: $50/Single, $60/Double Rates: $129 - $159 Page 6
Local Restaurants Restaurants: Red Robin Latham Pizzeria Uno 880 New Loudon Road 601 Troy-Schenectady Road Phone: (518) 782-5121 Phone: (518) 782-7166 Applebee s Dakota Steakhouse 555 Troy-Schenectady Road 579 Troy-Schenectady Road Phone: (518) 785-1998 Phone: (518) 786-1234 The Century House Restaurant Carrabba s Italian Grill 997 New Loudon Road 675 Troy-Schenectady Road #1 Phone: (518) 786-0033 Phone: (518) 785-8886 Sodexho/Siena Dining Services Ruby Tuesday 515 Loudon Road 675 Troy-Schenectady Road #2 Loudonville, NY 12211 Latham, NY 12110 Phone: (518) 783-2523 Phone: (518) 785-1037 Take Out: Domino s Pizza Subway Hoffman s Playland 789 New Loudon Road 608 New Loudon Road Phone: (518) 786-0033 Phone: (518) 785-0661 Fast Food: McDonald s Burger King Loudon Road (Rt. 9) 663 Loudon Road (Rt. 9) Wendy s New Loudon Road (Rt. 9) Latham, NY 12110 Page 7
Athletic Training Room Information The training room is located in the Marcelle Athletic Complex. Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am 6:30 pm. Weekend hours will be scheduled according to practice and game schedules. The following is available for use: Ice and ice cups Hydroculator Muscle stimulator Ultra sound units Hot and cold whirl pools First Aid Splints Backboards Crutches Please notify the head athletic trainer Greg Dashnaw, with any additional needs prior to your arrival. We will try to accommodate the needs of teams traveling without a trainer. Locker Rooms Locker rooms will be open 2 hours before a contest. Lockers will not be available for use. Local Hospitals Albany Memorial Hospital St. Peter s Hospital 600 Northern Boulevard 315 South Manning Boulevard Albany, NY 12204 Albany, NY 12208 (518) 471-3221 (518) 525-1550 Page 8
Tailgating For soccer, lacrosse, softball and field hockey there is a designated area for team tailgating located at the North West end of the artificial turf field. For baseball, the designated away team area is located on the North end outside of the Callanan Field House. Picnic tables and garbage cans will be provided at all tailgate locations. Power is not available. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate teams indoors in the event of inclement weather. If there are any other questions about tailgating, please contact the Siena Athletic Department at (518) 783-2551. Venue Rules The following is prohibited in order for everyone to enjoy the game in a safe environment: No pets No alcoholic beverages No smoking No entering the playing field before, after or during a game No use of offensive language toward other players, fans and game officials Also, please throw your trash in the garbage cans provided. Sportsmanship Please help us to create a positive game day environment that promotes good sportsmanship. It is mandatory for all athletes and coaches to abide by the Conference sportsmanship policy. Siena Athletics encourages fair play, suitable conduct and sportsmanship by participants and spectators alike. Opponents must respect each other, and value honest and fair competition in pursuit of triumph. Those displaying inappropriate and/or unsportsmanlike behavior may be asked to leave the venue. Let the coaches coach, Let the players play, Let the officials officiate. Page 9
Visiting Team Travel Form Visiting School: Sport: Head Coach: Contact Person: Cell #: Number in Travel Party: Date/Time Departing your institution: Date/Time Arriving at Hotel/Siena College: Name of Hotel: Hotel Phone #: Additional Requests (i.e. Practice Times): Special Requests: Prior to Game: Locker Room: After Game: Locker Room: Ice: Ice: Game Day: Game Day Date/Time Arriving at Siena College: Date: Time: Please return as soon as possible to: (518) 783-2992 Page 10