Women's Event Confirmation
CELEBRATING A CENTURY
OF
KENT STATE WOMEN'S ATHLETICS
OCTOBER 8-10,
2010
Weekend Confirmation
Dear Women’s Athletics Weekend Guest,
Below is information that will be helpful as you travel to the Kent State campus for the Women’s Athletics Weekend events October 8-10.
Tickets will NOT be mailed for any of the scheduled events. You and your guests’ names will be included on each event’s reservation list. You may pick up your event credential and apparel order (if applicable) at any of the three (3) registration locations listed below. If you ordered football tickets you can pick them up at the Athletic Director’s Welcome Reception, on Friday; otherwise, they will be placed at Will Call at the west entrance of Dix Stadium under your name.
Official Weekend Registration Locations:
Friday, Oct. 8: Athletic Director’s Welcome Reception in the Phelan Varsity “K” Room (north end of Dix Stadium)
Registration: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 9: Lessons From Legends
Panel in Room 204, 2nd Floor, Kent Student Center
(KSC)
Registration: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Sat., Oct. 9: Women’s Athletics Luncheon in the Ballroom, 2nd Floor, KSC
Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
We hope this is an opportunity for you to reconnect with former teammates and coaches, so we encourage you to bring pictures and other memorabilia to share throughout the weekend. Also, Jostens will be onsite on Saturday for anyone that would like to order letter blankets, Varsity "K" rings and pendants.
If you have any questions after you review this information, please feel free to contact Alicia Gaffney. We look forward to your attendance and celebrating the rich tradition of KSU women’s athletics with you and your guests. Safe travels!
GO FLASHES!
The Event Committee
Event and Travel Resources
Times • Locations • Attire • Parking
Helpful travel links:
Please keep in mind that these events fall on Homecoming Weekend, so campus traffic may be heavier than usual and some roads may be closed temporarily for specific events. A good rule of thumb is to use the Summit St corridor to campus.
Downloadable campus maps, visitor and parking info click here.
Directions to KSU Athletic Facilities click here.
Please note that handicap
parking/access is indicated on the campus maps;
however, for additional disability accommodations, please contact
Alicia
Gaffney.
FRIDAY, OCT. 8
Ohio vs. KSU Field Hockey: Murphy-Mellis Field Hockey Stadium at 1 p.m. #
Parking: Field House lot (east
side of Dix Stadium)
Attire: Casual
Eastern Michigan vs. KSU Women’s Soccer: Zoeller Soccer Field at 3 p.m. #
Parking: Field House lot (east
side of Dix Stadium)
Attire: Casual
Campus and Athletic Facility Tour: Departs from Phelan Varsity “K” Room at 3 p.m. and will end by 4:15 p.m.
Parking: Field House lot (east
side of Dix Stadium)
Attire: Casual
Athletic Director’s Welcome Reception: Phelan Varsity “K” Room, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Parking: Field House lot (east
side of Dix Stadium)
Attire: Casual
Looking for a place to grab dinner Friday night? Below are suggestions for local “hot” spots!
Pufferbelly Restaurant – restaurant and bar • 152 Franklin Avenue, Kent, OH 44240 • (330) 673-1771
Ray’s Place - casual dining and bar • 135 Franklin Avenue, Kent, OH 44240 • (330) 673-2233
Water Street Tavern – Cajun pub food and bar • 132 South Water Street, Kent, OH 44240 • (330) 677-0700
SATURDAY, OCT. 9
HPER Reunion/Reception: MACC Annex, Rm. 262,
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Parking: Student Center Visitor lot
(located off Risman Dr)
Attire: Casual
This event was scheduled after the invitation was sent out. There is no RSVP required, but if you have questions you may contact Connie Collier at 330-672-0225 or ccollie2@kent.edu. All are welcome!
Women’s Basketball Alumni Game: MAC Center at 10 a.m.
Parking: Student Center Visitor
lot (located off Risman Dr)
Attire: Casual
Homecoming Parade Viewing and Hospitality Tent: Williamson Alumni Center (WAC), 10 – 11 a.m.
Parking: Terrace Hall lot, Music
& Speech lot and White Hall lot. Handicap parking only at the
WAC.
Traffic Plan: Rt 59 from
Midway Dr to Franklin will be closed from 9:45 – 11:30 a.m.
to clear the parade route.
Attire: Casual
Lessons From Legends Panel: Room 204, 2nd Floor, KSC, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Parking: Student Center Visitor
lot (located off Risman Dr)
Attire: Casual
Confirmed Lessons from Legends Panelists:
Mrs. Kathy (Carroll) Beals, ’94, W Basketball -
Moderator
Dr. Fay (Reifsnyder) Biles, ’56, Field Hockey Coach
(’59-’64)
Mrs. Joanne (Cassel) Chaney, 64, Field Hockey, W Basketball
Mrs. Lorie (Postlethwaite) Coll, ’51, Syn. Swimming, W
Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Archery
Dr. Deborah (Birdwell) Moore, ’74, Gymnastics, Field Hockey,
Swimming,
Cheerleading
Ms. Christine Plonsky ’79, W Basketball
Celebrating a Century of KSU Women’s Athletics
Luncheon: Ballroom, 2nd Floor, KSC, 1 – 3 p.m.
Parking: Student Center Visitor lot
(located off Risman Dr)
Attire: Business Casual
Akron vs. KSU Football: Dix Stadium at 3:30 p.m. #
Parking: Luncheon guests are
encouraged to remain parked in the Student Center Visitor lot and
take the shuttle to the stadium. If you are not attending the
luncheon check out our game day traffic
plan and plan to arrive early, the game will most likely
be sold out.
Attire: Casual
Open Social: Rathskellar, Lower Level, KSC at 7 p.m.
Parking: Student Center Visitor
lot (located off Risman Dr)
Attire: Casual
SUNDAY, OCT. 10
KSU Softball Alumni Game and 1990 World Series Team Reunion: Diamond at Dix at 11 a.m.
Parking: Dix Stadium west side
lot
Attire: Casual
Missouri State vs. KSU Field Hockey: Murphy-Mellis Field Hockey Stadium at noon #
Parking: Field House lot (east
side of Dix Stadium)
Attire: Casual
Central Michigan vs. KSU Soccer: Zoeller Soccer Field at 1 p.m. #
Parking: Field House lot (east
side of Dix Stadium)
Attire: Casual
# Complimentary refreshments will be provided in the Jim and Carolyn Phelan Varsity “K” Room for
guests and family during the field hockey, football and soccer games. All of these athletic venues
are located in the Dix Stadium complex.
