The document provides information for visiting teams to the University of New Hampshire, including contact information for athletic staff, transportation and lodging options nearby, restaurant recommendations, facility details, emergency procedures, directions to campus, and a sample game timeline. It aims to make visiting teams' stays as smooth as possible by offering all relevant logistical information in one guide.

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Welcome........................................................................................... 2
Athletic Department Staff .................................................................... 3
Transportation ................................................................................... 4
Lodging ............................................................................................ 5
Restaurants....................................................................................... 6
Facility Information ............................................................................ 7
Additional Services.............................................................................. 8
Emergency Information ...................................................................... 9
Inclement Weather Information ...........................................................10
Directions to Campus..........................................................................11
Sample Pre-Game Timeline ..................................................................12
Map of Durham, NH ...........................................................................13
Map of UNH Campus ..........................................................................14
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Dear Coach,
On behalf of The University of New Hampshire, we would like to welcome you to our
campus. We look forward to hosting your team this upcoming season, and we plan to make
your visit to Durham as enjoyable as possible. As the season approaches and the necessary
arrangements are finalized, please take a few minutes to review the enclosed visiting team
guide.
This guide should provide all the necessary information you may need during your visit.
The material offers general information regarding UNH Athletics; including but not limited to
facility information, hospitality, maps, policies, and travel information.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly at (603-
862-0173), and I will be available to assist with any issues related to your visit. Best of luck
with your season!
Sincerely,
Kate McAfee
Assistant Athletic Director-Event Management
Kate.mcafee@unh.edu
UNH Athletic Department
WELCOME

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ADMINISTRATION:
Steve Metcalf
Deputy Athletic Director
Office: (603) 862-2596
Email: steve.metcalf@unh.edu
Carrie Kimball
Associate AD – Operations
Office: (603) 862-2774
Cell: (603) 969-3317
Email: carolynn.kimball@unh.edu
Kate McAfee
Assistant-AD-Event Management
Office: (603) 862-0173
Cell: (603) 512-1368
Email: kate.mcafee@unh.edu
ATHLETIC TRAINER:
Hannah Berg
Athletic Trainer
Office: (603) 862-3892
Email: hannah.berg@unh.edu
COACHING STAFF:
Robin Balducci
Head Coach
Cell: (603) 674-2523
Email: robin.balducci@unh.edu
Ross Gorham
Assistant Coach
Cell: (603) 422-2925
Email: ross.gorham@unh.edu
Hannah Prince
Assistant Coach
Cell: (207) 838-4110
Email: hannah.prince@unh.edu
ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Doug Poole
Associate Director, Athletic Communications
Office: (603) 862-2585
Email: doug.poole@unh.edu
UNH Athletics Fax: (603) 862-4069

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Airports:
Logan International Airport
Telephone: (800) 23.LOGAN
Boston, MA
Miles to UNH: 65
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Telephone: (603) 624.6556
Manchester, NH
Miles to UNH: 40
Bus Charters:
Northeast Charters
Telephone: (888) 593-6328
Premier Bus Company
Telephone: (800) 532-1811
Car Rental:
Alamo
Telephone: (800) 462-5266
Avis
Telephone: (800) 331-1212
Budget
Telephone: (800) 527-0700
Dollar Car Rental
Telephone: (800) 800-4000
Enterprise
Telephone: (800) 261-7331
Hertz
Telephone: (800) 654-3131
National
Telephone: (800) 227-7368
Thrifty
Telephone: (800) 367-2277
Other Transportation:
Other modes of transportation with service to Durham include the Amtrak Downeaster and the
C & J bus company.
Amtrak Downeaster
Telephone: (207) 780-1000
http://www.amtrakdowneaster.com/
C & J
Telephone: (800) 258-7111
http://www.ridecj.com/
TRANSPORTATION

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PORTSMOUTH DOWNTOWN
Hampton Inn and Suites
23 Portwalk Place
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-1499
Contact: Carlos Quinones
www.hamptoninnportsmouthdowntown.com
Hilton Garden Inn
20 Chapel St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-1499
Contact: Carlos Quinones
www.hgiportsmouth.com
Marriott Residence Inn
100 Deer Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-1499
Contact: Carlos Quinones
www.residenceinndowntownportsmouth.com
PORTSMOUTH (1 mile out of downtown)
Comfort Inn
1190 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603)-433-3338
https://www.choicehotels.com
Hampton Inn
99 Durgin Lane
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Telephone: (603) 431-6111
Contact: Leslie Davis
http://www.hamptoninnportsmouth.com/
PREFERRED HOTELS

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Durham
Holiday Inn Express
2 Main Street
Durham, NH
(603) 868-1234
Contact: Rhonda Eldredge
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Dover
Comfort Inn & Suites
10 Hotel Dr.
Weeks Traffic Circle
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 750-7507
http://www.comfortinndover.com/
Homewood Suites
21 Members Way
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-0929
http://www.dovernh.homewoodsuites.com/
PREFERRED HOTELS

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PIZZA:
Domino’s Pizza
7 Mill Road
Durham, NH
(603) 868-6230
Durham House of Pizza
40 Main Street
Durham, NH
(603) 868-2224
Papa John’s
Pettee Brook Ln
Durham, NH
(207) 653-7272
Sandwiches:
Young’s Restaurant
48 Main Street
Durham, NH
(603) 868-2688
Lee Circle Grocery
Calef Highway
Lee, NH
(603 868-3040
Tacomano
38 Main Street
Durham, NH
(603) 397-5203
Team Meals:
RoundAbout Diner/Chill Catering
508 US Highway Bypass One
Portsmouth, NH
Large room, great for Team Meals!
Pasta, Italian Dinners, Barbeque etc.
PREFERRED RESTAURANTS

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Admission:
Admission will not be charged for UNH field hockey games.
Locker Room Facilities:
When available, locker rooms will be reserved in the Whittemore Center Arena, which is located
adjacent to Memorial Field. We will make every attempt to accommodate your team in the
Whittemore Center Arena. As an alternative, the Field House may be used for locker room
facilities. The Field House is located across the street from Memorial Field. Please notify us if you
would like shower towels after your game.
Memorial Field:
Memorial Field is the home of UNH field hockey and lacrosse. Memorial Field was completed in the
summer of 2002, and was renovated into an Astroturf facility with full light capability.
Parking:
Team Parking:
Your bus should be directed to drop off at the traffic circle located between Memorial Field and
the UNH Dairy Bar on Depot Road. The bus should then proceed to park in the Durham Town Lot.
Additional bus parking is available in A-Lot. Overflow bus parking is located at Mast Road Lot 2.
Visitor Parking:
Parking for visiting fans is available in A-Lot, which is located next to Memorial Field. Parking is
free on weekdays after 6 PM and all-day on the weekend. Visitors may purchase a visitor’s
parking pass for any other time or park in a metered space for $1 per hour.
Practice Times:
Kate McAfee
Office: (603) 862-0173
Cell: (603) 512-1368
Fax: (603) 862-4069
Email: kate.mcafee@unh.edu
Visiting Team Bench:
The visiting team bench is located on the west side of Memorial Field, closest to the Dairy Bar.
FACILITY INFORMATIONADDITIONAL SERVICES

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Athletic Training:
The primary athletic training room is located at the east end of the lower level of the Field House.
The athletic training room will open two hours prior to the competition, and will close
approximately one hour after the competition. Please contact Hannah Berg at (603) 862-3892
prior to your visit to arrange specific accommodations. Items that will be supplied include: ice,
water, cups and biohazard material. The UNH bench will have an AED, crutches, splints and other
emergency materials. Visit http://unhwildcats.com/Athletic_Training/visiting_teams for more
information.
Media Relations:
All members of the media should notify UNH Media Relations Contact, Douglas Poole at (603)
862-2585, prior to the competition. Photographers are asked to check-in at the press area for
complete information on photo zones. Statistics will be provided to each team following the
conclusion of the event.
Video:
The video platform is available at midfield on the same side as the team benches. Teams may
contact Assistant Coach Ross Gorham with video related questions.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Wentworth – Douglass Hospital:
Address: 789 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820
Hospital Main Number: (603) 742-5252
Directions from University of New Hampshire Campus (Memorial Field):
Turn left from Depot Road and head Southeast on Main Street. Continue on Main Street for one
mile until it becomes NH-108. Follow NH-108 for five miles into downtown Dover. Turn right at
Central Ave/Washington St. Take immediate left at the Main St/Central Ave stop light and follow
for one mile. Wentworth-Douglas Hospital will be on the right.
Portsmouth Regional Hospital:
Address: 333 Borthwick Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Hospital Main Number: (603) 436-5110
Directions from University of New Hampshire Campus (Memorial Field):
Turn left from Depot Road and head Southeast on Main Street. Continue on Main Street for one
mile. Turn right and merge onto US-4 East towards Portsmouth. Merge onto NH-16/Spaulding
Turnpike East towards Portsmouth and proceed for five miles. At the traffic circle, take the second
exit to continue onto US-1 South. Turn right at Borthwick Avenue and continue for one mile.
Portsmouth Regional Hospital will be on the right.
AED Locations:
AEDs are located in the athletic training rooms in both the Field House and the Whittemore
Center. An AED will also be available on the UNH bench during games.
UNH Campus Police:
Address: 18 Waterworks Road, Durham, NH 03824
Non-Emergency Number: (603) 862-1427
Durham Police:
Address: 86 Dover Road, Durham, NH 03824
Non-Emergency Number: (603) 868-2324

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INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION
INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL:
In the event of a tornado, lightning or other serious weather emergency, those in attendance will
be directed to proceed in an orderly manner to shelter or safety. Game management personnel
will make sure that everyone has been directed to a building or safe area. The NCAA lightning
policy will be followed at all outdoor events at The University of New Hampshire.
PRIOR TO THE EVENT:
Event weather forecasts will be monitored throughout the day by the Game Manager and Athletic
Trainer via the internet.
DURING THE EVENT:
The Athletic Trainer will continue to monitor the weather by using the flash-to-bang method in
addition to other readily available resources.
ONCE SEVERE WEATHER IS DETECTED:
Once it has been determined that lightning is within 30 miles of the event, the Game Manager will
notify the game officials, both head coaches and any on-site administrators regarding the
potential stoppage of play.
WHEN LIGHTNING IS DETECTED WITHIN SIX (6) MILES OF THE GAME FIELD:
The Game Manager will notify the game officials, both head coaches and any on site
administrators from both teams at the next stoppage of play that lightning is within six (6) miles
of the playing field and we are required to halt the game due to weather. When lightning is
detected within six (6) miles of the playing field, the public address announcer will make an
announcement informing those in attendance that inclement weather, including lightning, is
within six (6) miles.
EVACUATION LOCATIONS:
The Dairy Bar and the Whittemore Centerlobby will be used as shelters from severe thunderstorms and
lightning. Teams,officialsand spectators willbe directed to the basement of the Whittemore Center in
the event of a tornado,hurricane or other severe weather.
RESUMING PLAY:
Teams and officials will be notified once 30 minutes has elapsed since the last flash of lightning or
sound of thunder and it is safe to return to the venue. The Game Manager will meet with the
game officials and both coaches to determine the protocol for restarting the game.

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DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
GPS Address: 128 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824
From Points South:
Follow I-95 North to Exit 4 for N.H. (N.H. Lakes and Mountains/Spaulding Turnpike).
Continue north to Exit 6W and follow Route 4 west. Exit at Route 155A and turn left onto
Main Street towards Durham and proceed for approximately one mile. Turn left onto Depot
Road at the Whittemore Center.
From Points North:
Follow I-95 South to Exit 5 (in N.H.) to the Spaulding Turnpike (Route 16N). Continue north
to Exit 6W and follow Route 4 west. Exit at Route 155A and turn left onto Main Street
towards Durham and proceed for approximately one mile. Turn left onto Depot Road at the
Whittemore Center.
From Points West:
Follow Route 101 East to Exit 7 (Epping, NH) and proceed north on Route 125. Follow Route
125N to the Lee Traffic Circle and take the first exit onto Route 4 east. Continue on Route 4E
for approximately 2.5 miles. Exit at Route 155A and turn right onto Main Street towards
Durham and proceed for approximately one mile. Turn left onto Depot Road at the Whittemore
Center.

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SAMPLE PRE-GAME TIMELINE
University of New Hampshire
Field Hockey Pre-Game Timing Schedule
New Hampshire vs. Providence
3:00 PM
Pregame:
Time Game Clock Activity
2:05pm 45:00 Field Open
2:45pm 5:00 Captain’s Meeting
2:50pm 00:00 Clear Field
Starting Line-ups
National Anthem
3:00pm 35:00 Game Begins
10:00 Halftime
Overtime:
Game Clock Activity
5:00 First Intermission
15:00 First Overtime Period
2:00 Second Intermission
15:00 Second Overtime Period
Penalty Strokes
Officials:
Judith Strong
Ken Dias
UNH PD Non-Emergency:
603-862-1427

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MAP OF DURHAM, NH

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MAP OF UNH CAMPUS