Sport Clubs Visiting Team Guide

Department of Recreational Sports

INTRODUCTION

The Sport Clubs staff and the Department of Recreational Sports would like to welcome your team to Texas A&M University. We hope you find the following information useful and helpful during your stay at College Station. Good Luck.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sports Club Staff 02 Facility Policies 03 Facilities 04-08 Club Teams 09 Local Hospitals 10 Directions & Fees 12 Campus Map 13 Accommodations 14-15 Local Attractions

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SPORT CLUB STAFF QUESTIONS?

The student officers and leader from each club are your main source of communication for all event related information and logistics.

However, our staff is also here to assist you.

Assistant Director, Sport Clubs Keith Joseph, kjoseph@rec.tamu.edu, (979) 845-3074 Sport Clubs Coordinator Jessica Konetski, jkonetski@rec.tamu.edu, (979) 862-1857 Sport Clubs Office – (979) 862-1996 Texas A&M Student Recreation Center (Rec Sports main info. desk) – (979) 845-7826

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FACILITY POLICIES Penberthy Rec Sports Complex

Use of this facility is restricted to Texas A&M students and authorized users.

Please help us keep it clean and safe.

-Fields may only be used when supervised by Rec Sports staff. If gates are locked, the complex is closed; unauthorized access may be considered trespassing -All participants should be prepared to present current, valid picture identification The following are NOT allowed in the complex:

PETS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES VEHICLES TOBACCO PRODUCTS GLASS CONTAINERS BICYCLES SKATEBOARDING METAL CLEATS SUNFLOWER SEEDS and GUM are not allowed on artificial turf playing areas. No sports drinks or liquids other than water are allowed on the artificial turf.

-Bicycles may not be locked to fences or poles; please utilize bike racks -Equipment may not be moved without permission of Rec Sports staff -Serving or cooking of food is only allowed with advance written permission of Rec Sports -Rec Sports staff have the authority to remove patrons who fail to abide by these rules For sport club rain-out information, call (979) 845-2625

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FACILITIES

Penberthy Rec Sports Complex Home to the Texas A&M Men's and Women's Soccer, Men's and Women's Lacrosse and Ultimate Clubs. The Texas A&M Men's and Women's Rugby Clubs practices here as well as host tournaments at this location. ● 4 artificial turf playing areas; these fields can be set up for soccer, ultimate frisbee, rugby, men's or women's lacrosse and intramural flag football/soccer

● 5 natural grass playing fields

● 3 softball fields ● a central building with outdoor pavillion (with seating available for approximately 200), meeting room (seating for approximately 60), restrooms with shower/changing areas, and control room ● parking area, 100m is located adjacent to the fields, along with

existing parking at Reed Arena and the Mitchell Tennis Center

For an interactive map visit: http://www.google.com/maps and type in: Penberthy Intramural Fields, Penberthy Road, College Station, TX

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FACILITIES

Arctic Wolf Ice Center Home to the Texas A&M Ice Hockey Club.

Courtsey of Google Maps

For an interactive map visit: http://www.google.com/maps and type in: 400 Holleman Dr. E., College Station, TX

Read/G. Rollie Home to the Texas A&M Fencing, Gymnastics, In-Line Hockey, Judo, Paintball, Pistol, Powerlifting, Taekwondo, Men's and Women's Volleyball, and Wrestling Clubs. ● 14 raquetball/handball courts

● 9 basketball/volleyball courts

● 4 multi-purpose activity rooms

Courtsey of Google Maps

For an interactive map visit: http://www.google.com/maps and type in: Read Building, College Station, TX

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FACILITIES

Rec Center Home to the Texas A&M Archery, Men's and Women's Water Polo, Handball, and Racquetball Clubs. Men's and Women's Volleyball also hosts tournaments at this venue.

Courtsey of Google Maps

For an interactive map visit: http://www.google.com/maps and type in: Texas A&M Student Recreation Center, College Station, TX

Lake Bryan Home to the Texas A&M Crew, Wakeboarding, and Sailing Teams

Courtsey of Google Maps

For an interactive map visit: http://www.google.com/maps and type in: Lake Bryan, Bryan TX

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FACILITIES

Rugby Pitch Home to the Texas A&M Men's and Women's Rugby Clubs

Courtsey of Google Maps

For an interactive map visit: http://www.google.com/maps and type in: Rugby Pitch, College Station, TX

Trigon Location for home events of the Texas A&M Pistol Team

Courtsey of Google Maps

For an interactive map visit: http://www.google.com/maps and type in: Military Sciences Bldg (Trigon), College Station, TX

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FACILITIES

Brazos Valley Bank Ballpark Home to the Texas A&M Baseball Club

Courtsey of Google Maps

For an interactive map visit: http://www.google.com/maps and type in: 525 West Carson Street, Bryan, TX

Lords Lake Home venue of the Texas A&M Water Ski Club

Courtsey of Google Maps

For an interactive map visit: http://www.google.com/maps and type in: Johnson Lake, Iola, TX 77861

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CLUB TEAMS

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REPRESENTATIVE

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Archery Baseball Bowling Comeptition Squad Crew Cycling Fencing Gymnastics Handball Ice Hockey In-Line Hockey Judo Lacrosse - Men Lacrosse - Women Paintball Pistol Polo Powerlifting Racquetball Rugby - Men Rugby - Women Sailing Soccer - Men Soccer - Women Taekwondo Trap & Skeet Triathlon Ultimate Frisbee - Men Volleyball - Men Volleyball - Women Wakeboarding Water Polo - Men Water Polo - Women Water Ski Wrestling

Adam Wruck Christopher Glanzman Michael Cook Lauren Lock Andrea Sayers Andrew Carlberg Christina Muko Daniel Kelly Dustin Van Brunt Aubrey Berkowitz Russell Braun Caleb Lenard Brian Smith Rachel Westbrook David Verret Matthew Morris Michael Berto Kayla James Josh Baldwin Chris Semler Kelley Storey Colin Feik Allen Hamilton Sarah Renaghan Cassie Harayda Michael Cuttrell Lauren Lewis Daniel Ehrig Daniel Hamilton Whitney Binder Samuel Keys Max Bernau Michele Horner William Stevenson Ryan Garner

wruckada118@tamu.edu chris.glanzman@tamu.edu showtime1771@gmail.com laurenlock11@yahoo.com nicole.sayers@gmail.com aec1kt@gmail.com luludaffy@gmail.com cplkelly-1.0@neo.tamu.edu dvanbrunt90@yahoo.com tamuicehockey@gmail.com rbaun9@gmail.com caleblenard@neo.tamu.edu b.smith17@att.net rachel_westbrook@tamu.edu verret.david1@gmail.com mattfoo260r@neo.tamu.edu bertom@tamu.edu atmgirl@tamu.edu raquetball.tamu.edu semler.chris@tamu.edu kstorey12@live.com feik96@tamu.edu aham13@neo.tamu.edu sren225@tamu.edu tamutkd@gmail.com president@tamuskeet.tamu.edu lspike99@tamu.edu daniel_ehrig@tamu.edu dhil91@gmail.com whityjo@gmail.com samkeys@neo.tamu.edu mbernau@comcast.net michelehorner@neo.tamu.edu wilski0101@tamu.edu rgarner@tamu.edu

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LOCAL HOSPITALS

In the event you need emergency medical care while participating in an event there are three local hospitals.

Scott & White 1600 University Drive East 979-691-3300 From the Student Recreation Center: Turn right onto Olsen Blvd. Take a right at the first stop sign onto Joe Rout Blvd. Turn left at the first stop light onto Wellborn rd. Take the ramp on the right onto University dr. Drive approximately 3 miles and Scott & White will be on the right.

College Station Medical Center 1604 Rock Prairie Road (979) 764-5100 From the Student Recreation Center: Turn left onto Olsen Blvd. Take a left at the first stop light onto George Bush dr. Turn Right at the first stop light onto Wellborn rd. Drive approximately 3.5 miles and turn left at Rock Prairie rd. Drive 1.5 miles and the Medical Center will be on your right.

St. Joseph Regional Hospital 2801 Franciscan Drive (979) 776-2479 From the Student Recreation Center: Turn right onto Olsen Blvd. Take a right at the first stop sign onto Joe Rout Blvd. Turn left at the first stop light onto Wellborn rd. Take the ramp on the right onto University dr. Drive approximately 1.5 miles and take a left at Texas Ave. Drive 1.5 miles and turn right at Villa Maria rd. The road will branch; stay to the left on Villa Maria rd. St. Joseph’s will be on the right.

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DIRECTIONS & FEES

From Highway 6 Exit University dr and head Southwest. Drive approximately 3 miles and take the ramp on the right onto Wellborn rd and turn left at the stop light. Turn right on Joe Routt Blvd.

Make a left at the first stop sign. The Student Recreation Center will be on the left, parking is available in the parking garage across from the Student Recreation Center. Parking is also available at Penberthy Rec Sports Complex and G. Rollie White Coliseum.

From Highway 21 Merge right onto highway 47. Make a slight right onto Raymond Stotzer Pkwy (Highway 60/ University dr). Turn right at Olsen Blvd and follow it all the way around. The Student Recreation Center will be on the left, parking is available in the parking garage across from the Student Recreation Center. Parking is also available at Penberthy Rec Sports Complex and G. Rollie White Coliseum.

Entry Fee Payment If you are participating in an event that requires a team/individual entry fee, ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE SPORT CLUBS OFFICE. Money should never be sent to a club representative’s individual residence. Checks should not be made out to an individual. All entry fees must be paid in full before the team will be permitted to participate in the event (or provide notification of other arrangements).

Our mailing address: (Name of Sport Club) Department of Recreational Sports 4250 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 Checks should be written to the club

The link http://campusmaps.tamu.edu provides you with the ability to search for particular buildings, fields, or other venues.

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CAMPUS MAP

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G. RollieRollie White White Coliseum 1.Read ReadBuilding/ Building/G. Colliseum 2. Student Recreation Center 2.Penberthy Student Intramural Recreation Center 3.

Sports Center (Outdoor fields)

3. Penberthy Rec Sports Complex (Outdoor fields) For an interactive version please go to campusmaps.tamu.edu

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Days Inn 2514 Texas Ave S., College Station, TX 77840 | 979.696.6988 Preferred Rate: $69.00 www.daysinn.com/hotel/02460 Serving the best in hospitality the Days Inn in College Station, TX, is only a couple of miles from Texas A&M, and is centrally located with easy access to several shops and restaurants. We feature one of the most spacious rooms in BCS with Serta® pillow-top beds & 24oz mattress pads. In room 27” TV with Cable and free HBO, AM/FM Alarm Clock, Coffeemaker, and Microfridge. Free WiFi in all rooms. Waterpik® Multi-Setting Showerheads. Free Deluxe Hot Breakfast, and Local Telephone Calls. Free Newspaper.

24/7 Front Desk. Renovated Swimming Pool and Hot Tub. Volleyball and Basketball Courts—balls available, and children’s play area. Many outdoor and indoor games available as well. Meeting room, Shuttle and Safe Deposit Box available. Business Center w/ internet access, free printing (5p), copying (2p) & faxing (2p). Four Ice, Two soda and one snack machine on premises. Discount to local attractions and restaurants. Free access to local gym.

Why waste a stay? Earn points via Wyndham Rewards and quality for free night stays.

Our motto is, “Here You Are Family…Putting People First!”

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Best Western: 1920 Austin's Colony Parkway Bryan, Texas 979-731-5300 Welcome Sport Clubs!

Our property is located only 6.3 miles from Texas A&M University and all sports facilities.

Let us be your host hotel for your travels in Bryan/College Station. We have hosted college level teams from football to golf. We specialize in making sure your stay here as a team is flawless and restful for your competition!

We offer a complimentary hot continental breakfast as well as free wireless internet and much more. Sport Clubs special rates are at $95.00 plus tax as well as a complimentary coach’s room!

Contact sales manager, Darby Barksdale, for any of your hotel accommodation needs! darby@bwbryan.com 979-731-5305 See you soon!

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Hyatt Place College Station 1100 University Drive East College Station, TX 77840 979-595-9500 sales@hpcollegestation.com www.collegestaion.place.hyatt.com Preferred Rate: $109.00 ** Located less than three miles from the TAMU campus and athletic facilities and within walking distance to a variety of restaurants and shops. Complimentary continental breakfast is included in your rate. The Hyatt Place is a non-smoking hotel featuring King and Double Queen studio-style suites fitted with 42” flat screen t.v. and plug panel media center, an indoor pool, exercise room and meeting space for up to 60 people. We offer 24-hour Starbucks specialty coffees and made-to-order as well as grab-n-go food service. There is an on-site business center and free wifi throughout the Hotel. When calling for reservations, please reference the “TAMU Sport Clubs” to get your preferred hotel rate. (**rate may vary on some in-season weekend dates)

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Aggieland 2500 Earl Rudder Freeway South College Station, TX 77840 979.485.8300 Preferred Rate: $106.25 www.holidayinn.com/aggieland This hotel rate includes a standard room with one king or two queen size beds, refrigerator, microwave, and a coffeemaker. Free high speed wireless internet offered.

Indoor heated salt water pool on premise (free), as well as 24 hr business center (free), 24 hr fitness center (free), and Kem’s is our onsite full service restaurant and bar, serving breakfast and dinner. Visit our Website! Located about 1 mile from many shops, restaurants and cinemas.

When calling our hotel, please make sure to ask for the Sales Department. Mention “TAMU Sport Clubs” to get your preferred hotel rate.

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Restaurants

(979) 696-4261 1063 Texas Ave

(979) 693-3777 111 George Bush Dr

(979) 703-5838 1507 Texas Ave S College Station (979) 268-0558 1601 University Dr

(979) 260-1701 1701 University Dr

(979) 260-6800 700 University Dr E

(979) 691-2100 1511 University Dr

Local Radio Stations Candy 95.1- Hit Music The Fox 99.5- Classic Rock Mix 104.7- Old and New Hit Music Aggie96 96.1- Continuous Country Hits

(979) 260-1726 940 University Dr

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LOCAL PHARMACIES Local Pharmacies

Target 2100 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX (979) 696-4368

H-E-B 1900 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX (979) 693-1238

Kroger 2412 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX (979) 693-9976

CVS 2411 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX (979) 693-8085

Walmart 1815 Brothers Blvd, College Station, TX (979) 693-3841

Scott & White 1110 Earl Rudder Fwy S, College Station, TX (979) 691-3900

Albertsons Food & Pharmacy - Food Centers 2205 Longmire Dr, College Station, TX (979) 764-3177