DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS
2007 – 2008
VISITORS GUIDE
Knight Campus – Warwick, RI
Flanagan Campus – Lincoln, RI
Athletics/Physical Education/Recreation
Knight Campus
400 East Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 825-2106
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Athletics/Physical Education/Recreation
Flanagan Campus
1762 Louisquisset Pike
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 333-7313
FOUNDED 1964
ENROLLMENT 16,000
NICKNAMES Knights
COLORS Green & White
MASCOT Knight
ALLIANCE NJCAA Region XXI
ADMINISTRATION
PRESIDENT Mr. Ray Di Pasquale
INTERIM VICE-PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Louis A. Pullano
VICE-PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Lela Morgan
VICE-PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS Bob Shea
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS ………………………Joseph Pavone (401) 825-2114
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Kevin Salisbury (401) 333-7324
SPORTS INFORMATION COORDINATOR Dan LaCorbiniere (401) 825-1132
EQUIPMENT MANAGER/CONCESSIONS COORDINATOR Bill Giusti (401) 825-2234
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS- SPORTS MEDICINE …………….Steve Rooney (401) 825-2204
TECHNICAL STAFF ASSISTANT ………………………Claire Gavek (401) 825-2405
TECHNICAL STAFF ASSISTANT ………………………………………………Lori Gelinas (401) 825-2114
STAFF ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR……………………………………… Melissa Carberry (401) 333-7316
STAFF ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR………………………………………Cheryl Smith (401) 825-1056
ACADEMIC COORDINATOR……………………………………………………Kevin Salisbury (401) 825-2101
FACILITES/AQUATICS COORDINATOR………………………………………Gregg Cornell (401) 333-7312
COACHING STAFF
MEN’S BASEBALL Ken Hopkins (401) 825-2107
MEN’S BASKETBALL Rick Harris (401) 825-2120
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Marcus Reilly (401) 825-1131
CO-ED CROSS-COUNTRY Gregg Cornell (401) 333-7322
CO-ED GOLF Richard Marchetti (401) 825-2361
MEN’S SOCCER Victor Gaspar (401) 333-7363
WOMEN’S SOCCER Dennis Grassini (401) 333-7391
WOMEN’S SOFTBALL Beverly Wiley (401) 825-2102
MEN’S TENNIS John Panzica (401) 825-1130
WOMEN’S TENNIS Deb Panzica (401) 825-1130
CO-ED INDOOR/OUTDOOR TRACK Gregg Cornell (401) 333-7322
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Ray DeAngelis (401) 333-7318
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Administrative Office Knight Campus (401) 825-2106
Flanagan Campus (401) 333-7313
FAX Number Knight Campus (401) 825-1062
Flanagan Campus (401) 333-7339
Natatorium Office Flanagan Campus (401) 333-7312
Sports Information Coordinator Knight Campus (401) 825-1132
FAX: (401) 825-1062 email:
Athletic Trainer Knight Campus (401) 825-2204
Flanagan Campus (401) 333-7325
Nautilus Facility Knight Campus (401) 825-2346
Flanagan Campus (401) 333-7079
Security Knight Campus (401) 825-2109
Flanagan Campus (401) 333-7035
Cranston Country Club (Golf) (401) 826-1683
MEDICAL SERVICES
KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Warwick (401) 737-7000
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, Providence (401) 444-4000
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Training Room
An Athletic Trainer will be available one hour prior to any athletic event. Visiting teams are to supply tape and wraps.
TEAM PHYSICIAN…………………………………Dr. William Garrahan
HEAD ATHLETIC THERAPIST Steve Rooney, ATC
Locker Rooms
Upon arrival, please contact the FACILITY SUPERVISOR. He will assign a locker room area for your team. CCRI does not provide towels or locks for visiting teams.
Parking
Parking is very limited on campus. Please communicate with athletic or security personnel upon arrival for the appropriate parking area. YOU ARE NOT TO PARK near the field house in assigned spaces. Security will issue tickets to unauthorized vehicles.
Knight Campus Facilities
Fell Field (Baseball) Capacity 500
Cullen Field House (Basketball)… Capacity 2200
Flanagan Campus Facilities
Flanagan Fieldhouse (Basketball)…… ...Capacity 2200
Soccer Complex Capacity 500
Cross Country Capacity 500
Miscellaneous
Cranston Country Club (Golf)
Winslow Field (Softball)……………………………500
ACCOMMODATIONS
Closest to Flanagan Campus in Lincoln
Comfort Suites CONTACT: Ed Kilbane
1010 Douglas Pike (Rt. 7) LOCATION: see below
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6300 Call for rates- based on availability
Fairfield Inn by Marriott CONTACT: Frank
355 George Washington Highway LOCATION: See below
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 232-2400 Call for special team rates- based on availability
For easiest access to Fairfield Inn and Comfort Suites- both within a mile of each other-
(a) Take Rt. 95 N. to Rt. 295 N in Warwick to Exit 8B and follow Rt. 7 to Rt. 116 intersection at second light or
(b) Take Rt. 95 N to Rt. 146 N near Providence Place Mall. Follow Rt. 146 N to
Ashton-Albion Exit to Rt. 116 South
Courtyard Marriott CONTACT: Jim Marcil
32 Exchange Terrace I-95 Exit 22A, 14 minutes from Warwick campus
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-1191 $89-$149
Providence-Biltmore Hotel CONTACT: Mike Barrett (401) 455-3029
11 Dorrance St LOCATION: I-95, Exit 21; 20 minutes from Warwick
Providence, RI 02903 campus, 15 minutes from Lincoln campus.
(401)421-0700 Call for rates- based on availability
Providence Marriott CONTACT: Paul Adams (401) 553-7927
1 Orms Street LOCATION: I-95, Exit 23; 20 minutes from Warwick
Providence, RI 02904 campus, 15 minutes from Lincoln campus.
(401)272-2400 Call for athletic team rates- based on availability
Holiday Inn Downtown CONTACT: Jill McCauley
21 Atwells Avenue LOCATION: I-95, Exit 21; 20 minutes from Warwick
Providence, RI 02903 campus, 15 minutes from Lincoln campus.
(401)831-3900 Call for rates- based on availability.
Radisson Hotel CONTACT: Erin Sappington
220 India Street LOCATION: I-195, Exit 3; 20 minutes from Warwick
Providence, RI 02903 campus, 20 minutes from Lincoln campus.
(401)272-5577 $109.00.
(800)528-9931
Closest to Knight Campus in Warwick
Courtyard Marriott CONTACT: Jim Marcil
32 Exchange Terrace I-95 Exit 22A, 14 minutes from Warwick campus
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-1191 $89-$149
Crown Plaza Hotel at the Crossings CONTACT: Sarah Prince
801 Greenwich Avenue LOCATION: I-95, Exit 12A; 3 minutes from Warwick
Warwick, RI 02886 Campus, 20 minutes from Lincoln campus.
(401) 732-6029 Call for rates- based on availability.
Hampton Inn & Suites CONTACT: Cheryl Hudson/Tracy Lynch
2100 Post Road I-95, Exit 13; 8 minutes from Warwick campus; 20 minutes
Warwick, RI, 02886 from Lincoln campus
(401) 739-8888 $99-$159
Master Hosts Inns CONTACT: Al or Beth
2138 Post Road I-95, Exit 13; 8 minutes from Warwick campus; 20 minutes
Warwick, RI 02886 from Lincoln campus
(401) 737-7400 Special rates as low as $79
Radisson Airport Hotel CONTACT: Janice Taylor (401) 598-2100 Ext 6152
2081 Post Road LOCATION: I-95, Exit 13, 8 minutes from Warwick campus;
Warwick, RI 02886 20 minutes from Lincoln campus
(401) 739-3000 $89.00- $129.00 based on availability
Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel CONTACT: (401) 738-4000
1850 Post Road LOCATION: I-95, Exit 13; 8 minutes from Warwick
Warwick, RI 02886 campus, 25 minutes from Lincoln campus.
(401) 738-4000 $89.00 - $209.00
Comfort Inn CONTACT: Sales Department
1940 Post Road I-95, Exit 13; 8 minutes from Warwick campus;
Warwick, RI 02886 25 minutes from Lincoln campus.
(401) 732-0470 $89-$129
Hampton Inn Coventry CONTACT: Patti Conner
850 Center of NE Blvd LOCATION: I-95, Exit 7, next to Cracker Barrel and Applebees
Coventry, RI 02816 6 minutes south of warwick, 30 min south of Lincoln Campus
(401) 823-4041 Call for Rates-based on availability, FREE Breakfast Buffet
Holiday Inn Express (indoor pool) CONTACT: Andrea Gyori
901 Jefferson Boulevard LOCATION: I-95; Exit 13 to Jefferson Blvd and
Warwick, RI 02886 take right off exit; 5 minutes from Warwick campus; 25 minutes from Lincoln campus
(401) 736-5000 Call for rates: based on availability, Free Continental Breakfast Buffet
Springhill Suites by Marriott CONTACT: Nicole Richards
14 J.P. Murphy Highway LOCATION: I-95, Exit 8B; 10 minutes from Warwick
West Warwick, RI 02893 campus, 25 minutes from Lincoln campus.
(401) 822-1244 $89-$149 based on availability
Best Western West Greenwich Inn CONTACT: Justine
101 Nooseneck Hill Rd I-95, Exit 6, Rt. 3; 15 minutes (south) of Warwick
W. Greenwich 02817 campus; 35 minutes from Lincoln campus
(401) 397-5494 Call for rates- based on availability
Days Inn CONTACT: Sales Department
101 New London Ave I-95 Exit 11 (I-95N)/Exit 12B (I-95S), I-295 Exit 2, Rt. 2N
Cranston, RI 02920 6 Minutes from Warwick campus
(401) 942-4200 $89.00
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Knight Campus Proximity*
Walt’s Roast Beef (1) McDonald’s (2) Burger King (3)
Bald Hill Road Bald Hill Road Bald Hill Road
Warwick, RI Warwick, RI Warwick, RI
Taco Bell (4) Pizza Hut (5) Wendy’s (6)
Bald Hill Road Centerville Road Post Road
Warwick, RI Warwick, RI Warwick, RI
Papa Ginos (7) Subway (8) Fridays (9)
Bald Hill Road Bald Hill Road Centerville Road
Warwick, RI Warwick, RI Warwick, RI
Hometown Buffet (10) Bickford’s Restaurant (11)
Bald Hill Road Bald Hill Road
Warwick, RI Warwick, RI
Flanagan Campus Proximity **
Wendy’s (10) Pizza Works (11) Papa Ginos (12)
Route 116 1525 Louisquisset Pike Lincoln Mall
Lincoln, RI Lincoln, RI Lincoln, RI
Burger King (13) McDonald’s (14) McDonald’s (15)
Mineral Spring Avenue Mineral Spring Avenue Branch Avenue
North Providence, RI North Providence, RI Providence, RI
· See maps for numbered locations of restaurants
NOTES: Directly opposite the Knight campus is the Rhode Island Mall. Further north (take left onto East Ave. at lights and then bear right onto Bald Hill Road (Rt. 2 north) past I-295 bridge underpass ) is the larger Warwick Mall with 70 stores, restaurants in area and Showcase Cinemas at rear. Reversing direction (south) on Bald Hill Road for over three miles are several more familiar stores and restaurants and Showcase Cinemas. Along Post Road- especially in the vicinity of T.F. Green Airport- are even more restaurants, stores and car rental agencies.
** Providence Place, the state’s newest mall with over 130 stores- many upscale- and Feinstein IMAX Theater is in the heart of downtown Providence and can be reached by taking I-95 north from Warwick to Exit 22 B-C to Exit 22 C . From north (Lincoln) take Rt. 146 South to I-95 S to Exit 22 C and follow signs to parking garages.
DIRECTIONS TO THE CCRI
KNIGHT CAMPUS – WARWICK, RI
(Tennis site directions below)
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If traveling North on Route 95 If traveling South on Route 95
Take Exit 11 (295), Take Exit 12B,
Then take Exit 1 onto Route 113 West, Bear left at fork at Route 113 West,
Continue straight to campus entrance. Continue straight to campus entrance.
CCRI TENNIS: Home outdoor matches will be at Toll Gate HS, ¾ of a mile from Knight campus. Once at Knight campus, go to left of main building and proceed through parking lot at rear, bearing left past baseball field. Continue to end. Take left to light. Bear slightly right (don’t turn right) going up steep hill and following signs to Toll Gate HS at top of hill.
DIRECTIONS TO THE CCRI
FLANAGAN CAMPUS – LINCOLN, RI
If traveling North on 95N If traveling South from Worcester Area
Follow 146S, take Route 123 exit,
Take 146N exit take right at the end of the exit.
(Providence State Capital area) Continue to traffic light(Louisquisset Pike)
Take Route 123 exit, Turn left, college entrance is on the right.
take left at the end of the exit. If traveling South from Boston area.
Continue to traffic light (Louisquisset Pike) Follow 95S to 295S to 146S
Turn left, college entrance is on the right. Follow from 146S listed above.
SOFTBALL
Directions to Winslow Park
Home Field of CCRI Women’s Softball
From North:
(295s) to 95s. Take 2nd exit after you go on 95s (117E) go straight down on 117E, also known as West Shore Road for about 2 -2 1/2 mile to Groveland Ave red light. Turn left at light onto Groveland and our complex is about 1/4 mile straight ahead, turn left on Taft Ave to enter.
From South
95 north to 295 North (exit 11) Take exit 1 off of 295. Follow Route 113 West to first light. Make a U-turn at this light to Routr 113 East. Go straight for about 2 1/2 miles to the red light at Groveland Ave, turn right & then another right on Taft Ave and you are at Winslow Park.
GOLF
DIRECTIONS TO CRANSTON COUNTRY CLUB
69 Burlingame Road, Cranston, RI 02921
Take Rt. 95 to exit 14 (Route 37 West).
Go to the end of Route 37, and take a left.
Proceed 2/10 mile to intersection, take a right at the stop sign.
Proceed 4/10 mile up hill to stop sign, take a right.
Proceed 2/10 mile to 4-way intersection, and turn left at the stop sign.
The course is 2.5 miles on the right.
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