Tournament Headquarters
Monroe College
145 Huguenot St.
New Rochelle, NY 10801
914-740-6430
Fax 914-813-1265
www.monroecollegemustangs.com
Tournament Contacts
Tournament Director: Bert Shillingford 917-939-7169, bshillingford@monroecollege.edu
Director of Public Safety: Cliff Hollingsworth 914-740-6854, chollingsworth@monroecollege.edu
Sports Information: Argenis ‘RJ’ Troche 646-683-0361, atroche@mnroecolllege.edu
Athletic Trainer: Jessica Rayford 914-275-2701, j Rayford@monroecollege.edu
Monroe Athletic Complex (MAC)
The Monroe Athletic Complex is a state-of-the-art basketball facility, located in the New Roc City entertainment center in Downtown New Rochelle, NY. It was opened by Monroe College in January, 2011. The centerpiece of the 45,000 square-foot former ice rink is a 94-foot, wood-floor basketball court where the Monroe basketball and volleyball teams play their home games. The complex also includes locker rooms, athletic training and medical facilities, and seating for 1,100 fans. Overlooking the court is the Mustang Cafe.
Parking
After game personnel are dropped off at the MAC, the buses must move. They cannot stay on Locust in front of the arena.
- Parking is available at no charge to teams and officials in the college’s parking lot on Locust Avenue, a block from the MAC or in the Harrison Avenue lot, down Main Street on the right.
- Buses can park on Harrison Ave. but they cannot be left unattended.
- If the team is staying at the Radisson, team buses and vans can park in the hotel parking lot, which is walking distance to the MAC.
- Fans and spectators can park in the New Roc City municipal parking lot. The entrance is on Lecount Place.
Directions
Find directions to the MAC in the “Fan Zone” at
www.monroecollegemustangs.com .
To get to the Marriott hotel, follow the above directions and continue down Main Street and make a left on Echo Place and your first left onto Huguenot Street.
For the Locust Avenue parking lot, make the first right on Main Street. The parking lot is in the middle of the block on the left.
Admission
Admission for each day of the tournament for spectators without a Monroe College ID is $5.00. The admission fee includes a free tournament program.
Programs
Tournament programs will be available on site. Please submit a high-resolution team photo and roster by February 8, 2013 to
monroeathletics@monroecollege.edu
Credentials
Participating schools are asked to compile a list of college administrators, coaches, officials, media who will be attending and email to
bshillingford@monroecollege.edu by February 8, 2013. When you arrive at the MAC for your first game there will be a check-in table where you can pick up your credentials. We will not be issuing credentials on site other than distribution of the already approved attendees.
Concessions and Hospitality
All available refreshments for tournament attendees will be provided by Monroe student clubs on the floor under the main scoreboard in the MAC.
The hospitliaty room for all tournament officials, including coaches, administrators, officials, and working staff, is on the second floor through the Mustang cafe. Only those with credentials will be permitted in the hosptiality room. It will be open throughout the tournament.
Coaches who wish to have special accommodations for their players, please let someone on the Monroe staff know ahead of time and we will try to assist.
Music
The music for the tournament will be provided by Monroe College. The national anthem will be played at the start of various games.
Video Taping
Teams may only record their own games and may not tape games they are not participating in.
Statistics
Box scores will be available following each game. Also, if requested, a Cybersports-generated game file can be emailed. Box scores will be posted at
www.monroecollegemustangs.com
Photography
Only approved still photographers with proper credentials will be allowed to photograph at courtside. Photographers must be off the court. No one will be allowed to take pictures from the court area without a credential.
Locker Room Facilities
Locker rooms will be provided for all teams for pre and post-game accommodations. Locker rooms are equipped with showers and bathrooms. They will be locked during games, but team participants should bring their own locks for personal items. Monroe College is not responsible for any lost or stolen property. All teams are asked to leave the lockers clean after you are done. Remove used tape, refuse, etc.
Security
Monroe public safety personnel will be visible in the arena throughout the Invitational. Please don’t hesitate to contact any officer with questions or concerns. Monroe security is at 914-740-6854.
Rules of Play
Current NJCAA rules will be used.
Code of Conduct
All coaches, athletes, and support personnel are expected to be familiar with and follow the NJCAA Code of Conduct. This Code may be found under Article XIX of the NJCAA Bylaws. Additionally, all attendees must adhere to the rules and policies of Monroe College.
Eligibility
Players representing each college will conform to NJCAA rules of eligibility.
Medical Services
Either Head Athletic Trainer Jessica Rayford or an assistant will be on site for each game. Water and ice will be provided for all participating teams. Contact info:
jrayford@monroecollege.edu ; 914-740-6872 (office); 914-275-2701 (cell)
Open Wound Policy
Current NJCAA basketball rules and procedures with regard to open wounds and bleeding will be adhered to.
Cheerleaders
Building of pyramids will not be allowed by cheerleaders or fans. All Cheerleaders must be in college-issued uniforms. Artificial noisemakers, air horns, and electronic amplifiers are not permissible. Bands, or any component thereof, are not allowed to play while the competition is in progress.
Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Policy
The use of tobacco, alcohol and/or drugs of any kind is strictly prohibited by Monroe College and the NJCAA.
Sponsors
Modell’s
19 LeCount Place
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 637-3700
Steiner Sports
145 Huguenot Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 307-1000
