2010-11 SOU
Athletic Department
Visitors Guide
Your University - Your Team
About Southern Oregon
Location: Ashland, Oregon
Founded: 1882
Enrollment: 5,400
President: Dr. Mary Cullinan
Nickname: Raiders
Colors: Red and Black
National Affiliation: NAIA (Region I)
Conference: Cascade Collegiate
Mailing Address
Southern Oregon University
Department of Athletics
1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland, OR 97520
Athletics Telephone: (541) 552-6772
Fax: (541) 552-6543
Campus Safety & Security: (541) 5526258
Athletics Facilities
Indoor Events: Roy W. McNeal Pavilion
Football, Track & Field: Raider Stadium
Soccer: University Field
Softball: University Field
Ticket Prices
Indoor Events:
• Reserved: $9
• General Admission: $6
• Seniors, Children under 12: $3
Football:
• Reserved Seatbacks: $15
• General Admission: $10
• Seniors, Children under 6: $5
Softball:
• General Admission: $5
Athletics Information
Official Web site: www.souraiders.com
Cascade Conference Web site:
www.cascadeconference.org
Administration
General Information
Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports:
Matt Sayre
(541) 552-6273 • sayrem@sou.edu
Assistant Director of Athletics/SID: Bobby Heiken
(541) 552-6824 • heikenb@sou.edu
Administrative Assistant: Rhonda Bergh
(541) 552-6772 • bergh@sou.edu
Head Athletic Trainer/SWA: Kelly Mason
(541) 552-6042 • masonk@sou.edu
Game Management: Daniel Cecchini
(541) 552-6801 • cecchinda@sou.edu
Equipment: Fred Fozzard
(541) 552-6040 • fozzardf@sou.edu
Head Coaches
Men’s Basketball: Brian McDermott (15th year)
(541) 552-8554 • mcdermott@sou.edu
Women’s Basketball: Lynn Kennedy (6th year)
(541) 552-6044 • kennedyl@sou.edu
Cross Country/Track and Field: Brent Ericksen (3rd Year)
(541) 552-6500 • ericksenb@sou.edu
Football: Steve Helminiak (5th year)
(541) 552-6659 • helminias@sou.edu
Women’s Soccer: Jon Clement (5th year)
(541) 552-6500 • clementj@sou.edu
Softball: Kim Fritts (5th year)
(541) 552-8285 • frittsk@sou.edu
Volleyball: Josh Rohlfing (4th year)
(541) 552-6728 • rohlfingj@sou.edu
Wrestling: Mike Ritchey (16th year)
(541) 552-6363 • ritchey@sou.edu
Athletics Facilities
Getting to SOU
Barring special circumstances, all athletics contests are held on the SOU campus. Indoor events are
held at Roy W. McNeal Hall, while outdoor events are held in close proximity to McNeal Hall at either
Raider Stadium or University Field.
Driving Instructions to McNeal Hall
• Use Interstate 5 Ashland exit 14.
• Drive west on Ashland Street (U.S. Hwy 66) approximately one mile through two sets of stoplights
and
turn right onto Siskiyou Boulevard (U.S. Hwy 99).
• After about one block, turn right on Wightman St.
• After one block, turn right on Webster ... McNeal Hall is a half-block on the left.
From I-5 Ashland Exit 19 or from downtown Ashland:
• Proceed southeast on Siskiyou Boulevard (U.S. Hwy 99).
• Turn left on Wightman St.
• After one block, turn right on Webster ... McNeal Hall is a half-block on the left.
Driving Instructions to Raider Stadium and University Field
• Same as above, except remain on Wightman St. ... the facilities are on the right. Park in Lot #41.
Campus Parking
Campus parking regulations are enforced year-round. Please respect posted parking regulations.
SOU will not be responsible for parking citations received when a vehicle is improperly parked and/or
parked without a valid permit.
For Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling and Tennis:
• Teams traveling by bus or van may unload or pickup personnel and equipment in front of McNeal Pavilion for a brief period of
time so long as a driver remains with the vehicle at all times.
• Official team vehicles are to be parked in Lot #1 (adjacent to
McNeal Hall). Bus parking is authorized in the spaces nearest to the Campus Security office at the far west end of Lot #1.
• Parking in Lot #1 on weekdays prior to 6 p.m. requires a meter
permit or a guest parking pass, which is available in the athlet
ics office in McNeal Hall or at the Campus Secuity office.
For Football and Soccer
• Official team vehicles may be parked along Stadium Street
(adjacent to McNeal Hall and behind Rogue Valley Community
Television) but must not block traffic or driveways in any way. For Track & Field
• Official team vehicles may park in Lot #41 adjacent to Raider
Stadium (along Wightman Street).
For Softball
• Official team vehicles may park in Lot #41. No parking on
Iowa.
Event Protocol
Practice Sessions
Availability of facilities for team practice sessions varies from day to day based on academic, SOU
team and other needs. Please call Daniel Cecchini (541) 552-6801 at least 48 hours in advance to
arrange practice times.
Game Day
All team areas are available two hours prior to start time. Dressing rooms are locked during athletics
contests for security purposes. A game management representative will be assigned to unlock doors
as needed and to assist with particular team needs/requests.
Football Protocol
Visitor Dressing/Meeting Room ...................McNeal Hall 020
120 minutes prior to kickoff ..........................Raider Stadium opens to spectators
15 minutes prior to kickoff ...........................PA announcer begins introductions
5 minutes prior to kickoff ............................ National Anthem
3 minutes prior to kickoff ............................ Coin Flip
Volleyball Protocol
Visitor Dressing Room .................................McNeal Hall 020
Visitor Meeting Room ..................................McNeal Hall 114
60 minutes prior to scheduled match time ...McNeal Pavilion opens to spectators
60 minutes on scoreboard clock .................Shared court, no hitting
19 minutes on scoreboard clock .................Visiting team court
15 minutes on scoreboard clock .................Home team court
11 minutes on scoreboard clock .................Visiting team court
6 minutes on scoreboard clock ...................Home team court
1 minute on scoreboard clock .....................Introductions, National Anthem
Between Sets 2 and 3 ............................ Possible 10-minute promotional break. Teams will have
three minutes to warm up prior to Game 3.
Basketball Protocol
Men’s Dressing/Meeting Room ....................McNeal Hall 011
Women’s Dressing Room ............................McNeal Hall 020
Women’s Meeting Room .............................McNeal Hall 114
Visitor Bench .............................................. South end of McNeal Pavilion
(side closest to entrance)
60 minutes prior to scheduled tip-off time ....McNeal Pavilion opens to spectators
5 minutes prior to scheduled tip-off time ......Introductions, National Anthem
Wrestling Protocol
Visitor Dressing Room .................................McNeal Hall 006
60 minutes prior to scheduled start time .....McNeal Pavilion opens to spectators
60 minutes prior to scheduled start time .....Weigh-In (McNeal Hall 004)
Warm-Up .................................................... McNeal Pavilion
7 minutes prior to scheduled start time .......SOU team enters McNeal Pavilion for two-minute warm-up
5 minutes prior to scheduled start time .......National Anthem, introductions
1 minute prior to scheduled start time ....... Captains to center of mat for coin flip; lights dim
Soccer, Softball, Cross Country, Track & Field
Visiting dressing rooms available in McNeal Hall, if needed.
Location and Availability
Sports Medicine
The SOU athletic training room is located in McNeal Hall 012 (lower level - see building map). A Certified Athletic Trainer will be available on site for all home varsity contests. During events, the trainer
or training staff is available either on or near the Raider team area.
If the visiting team trainer is unable to travel with the team, please let us know in advance and we will
be pleased to assist your student-athletes. Please provide your own taping materials as well as a
written request for any modality treatments that may be necessary. Please e-mail specific requests
(see below).
Game Day Services
The SOU sports medicine staff provides the following services in the training room before and after
contests (and during events, if needed):
• Electronic Modalities
• Cryotherapy (ice bags, ice cups, whirlpool)
• Hyrdrocollator
The visiting team bench or team area will be supplied with the following:
• Water
• Cups
• Ice bags
• Emergency equipment
Note: SOU does not provide shower towels for visiting teams.
Contact Information
Training Room: McNeal Hall 012 • (541) 552-6827
Head Athletic Trainer: Kelly Mason
masonk@sou.edu • (541) 552-6042 (office) • 621-6366 (cell) • 488-0949 (home)
Assistant Athletic Trainer:
Yukio Kodaka
kodakay@sou.edu • (541) 552-6827
Lindsey Hodges
(541) 552-6830 • hodgesl@sou.edu
Orthopedic Doctor: Dr. Hal Townsend • (541) 482-4533 (office) Ashland Community Hospital Emergency Room: (541) 482-2441
Pharmacies
Rite Aid • 2341 Ashland St. • (541) 482-7406 • Open Mon.-Fri. 9-9; Sat. 9-7; Sun. 10-6
BiMart • 2280 Ashland St. • (541) 482-8191 • Open Mon.-Fri. 9-7; Sat. 9-6; closed Sunday
Ashland Drug • 275 E. Main St. • (541) 482-3366 • Open Mon.-Fri. 9-7; Sat. 9-6; Sun. 10-6
Sports Information
Game Statistics
Paper copies of final statistics will be provided to head coaches shortly after the conclusion of each
contest.
Statistics and the game story will be automatically posted at www.souraiders.com and supplied in
electronic form to visiting team Sports Information Directors.
Internet Services
Webcasts and audio of all home football, volleyball, wrestling and basketball contests are available
at www.souraiders.com.
Fans can view up-to-the-moment “live” statistics for all home SOU volleyball, football and basketball
events at www.souraiders.com.
Media Credentials
Requests for press box and photography credentials should be made at least two days prior to the
game. Preference for press space is given to media representatives who regularly cover Raider
athletics.
Photography Policy
Photographers are welcome at Raider sports venues under the following conditions:
1. The photographer must not enter designated team areas without prior permission.
2. The photographer must be with working media or SOU Athletics. 3. The photographer must not interfere with game officials or operatives.
4. Flash photography is prohibited.
5. Individuals shooting images of SOU sporting events may not sell those images without approval
by the SOU Sports Information office and may not post those images on private web sites for viewing or for sale.
Lodging
The following hotels are the official lodging partners for SOU Athletics
and offer special SOU Athletic Rates.
Flagship Inn • 1193 Siskiyou Blvd. • (800) 547-6414
La Quinta Inns & Suites • 434 Valley View Road • (541) 482-8905
Stratford Inn • 555 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 488-2151
Food & Miscellaneous Services
The following businesses are located in close proximity to SOU and are reasonably
priced. BOLD = Business financially supports SOU Athletics.
Fast Food Restaurants
Subway • corner of Siskiyou & Avery • (541) 488-2144
Quizno’s • corner of Siskiyou & Ashland St. • (541) 482-8600
Wendy’s • 1624 Ashland St. • (541) 488-4877
Giseppi’s Pizzeria • 1469 Ashland St. • (541) 482-5559
Sit-Down Restaurants
Bonsai Teriyaki and Sushi (Japanese) • 2305 Ashland St. • (541) 482-2640
Standing Stone Brewing Co. (variety) • 101 Oak St. • (541) 482-2448
Senor Sam’s (Mexican) • 1634 Ashland St. • (541) 488-1262
Great American Pizza Co. (pasta) • 1448 Ashland St. • (541) 488-7742
Northwest Pizza & Pasta • 1585 Siskiyou Blvd • (541) 488-2080
Oak Tree Northwest (American) • 2510 Ashland St. • (541) 488-1434
Wiley’s World (Italian) • 1606 Ashland St. • (541) 488-0285
La Casa Del Pablo (Mexican) • 1193 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-5092
Wild Goose Cafe (American) • 2365 Ashland St. • (541) 488-4103
Mihama Teriyaki Grill • 1253 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 488-3530
Golden Dynasty (Chinese) • 1415 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 488-0077
Panda Garden (Chinese) • 1757 Ashland St. • (541) 482-2940
Vic’s Mongolian Bar-B-Que • 1662 Siskiyou Blvd. • (541) 482-5637
SOU Stevenson Union Food Court
Elmo’s Grill (cafeteria) • (541) 552-6461
Subway
Bento Express (Teriyaki)
For food service and catering information, call (541) 552-6383
Grocery Stores
Albertsons • 2301 Ashland St.
Market of Choice • 1475 Siskiyou Blvd.
Safeway • 585 Siskiyou Blvd.
Movie Theaters
Ashland Street Cinemas • 1644 Ashland St. • (541) 488-4040
Varsity Theatre • 166 E. Main St. • 482-3321
Coin-Operated Laundries
Ashland Main Street Laundromat • 370 E. Main • 482-8042
Henry’s Laundromat • 1656 Ashland St. • 482-0173
About Ashland, Oregon
Ashland Facts
Population: 21,000
Elevation: 2,000
Average annual rainfall: 19.2 in.
Average annual snowfall: 8.4 in.
Average
Temperature
Month
High
January .............48.1
February ...........52.7
March ............... 60.6
April ................. 62.4
May .................. 76.2
June ................. 75.1
July .................. 85.4
August .............. 86.4
September ....... 78.5
October ............ 64.6
November .........55.9
December .........46.1
Low
31.5
30.4
37.3
37.3
44.7
47.8
51.7
53.4
46.0
38.3
36.0
28.4
Ashland
Southern Oregon
University is in Ashland,
a town of 21,000 people
nestled in an alpine setting at the base of the
Siskiyou Mountains.
Located 15 miles north
of the California border
on Interstate 5 at the
south end of the Rogue
Valley, Ashland attracts
nearly 400,000 visitors each year
for the world-famous Oregon
Shakespeare Festival, the lively
downtown, the meticulous Lithia
Park, the abundant theatre, and
other events. The town features
60 lodging
facilities and
over 90 restaurants. The area scenery, the colorful downtown, and the many boutiques, cafes, shops and
stores provide a spectacular, culturally diverse
environment.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
The Shakespeare Festival’s
1,200-seat Allen Pavilion.
Gregory Leiber/Photo Quest
Founded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning Oregon
Shakespeare Festival presents 11 plays in repertory, five by Shakespeare and seven by other
classic or contemporary playwrights. Its three
theatres provide very different experiences: the 1,200-seat outdoor
Elizabethan Theatre, similar in design to the Fortune Theatre of
Shakespeare’s time; the modern 600-seat Angus Bowmer Theatre;
and a new, as yet unnamed 360-seat indoor theatre. Performances
run from February to November.
Lithia Park
Chris Markes
Established in 1908, Lithia Park covers 100 acres
along Ashland Creek at the center of downtown. The
park plays a central role in the town’s character.
Favored by walkers,
joggers and lovers of
nature, the park is a
place of beauty and
solitude. The park provides manicured lawns, picnic areas,
tennis courts, a Japanese garden,
a rose garden, two duck ponds and
Chris Markes
groves of sycamore trees.
Rogue Valley Attractions
Other Attractions
Medford
Medford, southern Oregon’s largest city and economic hub with a
population of 63,100, is 14 miles northwest of Ashland on Interstate
5. The city is home to the region’s largest shopping areas, including the Rogue Valley Mall. Delta, United, America West and Horizon
Airlines service Medford’s Rogue Valley International Airport.
Crater Lake
Crater Lake, just 80 miles
from campus, is home to
Oregon’s most spectacular natural feature and the
state’s only national park.
The lake was formed 7,000
years ago when Mount
Mazama erupted and left
behind a six-mile-wide
caldera that filled with rain
and snow runoff. The pristine mountain lake is the second-deepest
in North America with an average depth of 1,500-feet.
The Rogue River
Formed on the slopes of Crater
Lake, the Rogue River is noted
for its steelhead and salmon fishing and whitewater rafting. The
river’s lower section was the first
to receive “Wild and Scenic” status by Congress in 1968.
Adventure Photographic
Mount Ashland Ski Area
Chris Markes
Located 20 minutes southwest of Ashland, the
7,500-foot Mount Ashland offers day and night
skiing for most ability levels. Four chair lifts give
access to 23 runs; the longest drop is 1,150 feet. The mountain averages 20 feet of snow at the
summit with an average depth of 110 inches. The
ski season runs from Thanksgiving through April.
• Oregon Caves National
Monument (near Grants Pass)
offers year-round tours of a
remarkable network of natural
underground chambers.
• The Britt Festival (in
Jacksonville) is a premiere
outdoor music and performing
arts festival. Set in a natural
amphitheatre two blocks from the
heart of Jacksonville, the festival
attracts renowned artists to perform under the stars each summer. Notable recent performers were Clint Black, Smokey
Robinson, Huey Lewis, Willie
Nelson and Howie Mandel.
• Cascade Mountain Range
The Rogue Valley sits at the foot
of the Cascade range, which
features a series of stratovolcanoes stretching between
British Columbia and northern
California.
• Mt. McLoughlin (near
Medford), elevation 9,495, is one
of the range’s older, dormant
peaks. The summit is accessible
without ropes.
• Mt. Shasta (southeast of
Ashland), elevation 14,162, is
one of the tallest, most majestic
and potentially seismically active
mountains.
Jacksonville
Jacksonville is a National Historic Landmark located 15
miles from Ashland and five from Medford. One of the
West’s finest preserved examples of the 1850s gold rush,
the town is one of only eight on the National Register of
Historic Places. Attractions include gourmet restaurants, a
quaint shopping district, historical museums, charming inns
and over 80 Victorian-style buildings and homes constructed
in the 1800s.
Mystical Mt. Shasta
Chris Markes
McNeal Hall - Street Level
McNeal Hall - Lower Level