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1. Key Contacts.................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Division II Wrestling Committee ..................................................................................................... 4
3. Schedule of Events .......................................................................................................................... 5
4. Meeting Schedules.......................................................................................................................... 6
5. Hotel Information ........................................................................................................................... 6
6. Rental Car Information ................................................................................................................... 7
7. Directions to Hotels ........................................................................................................................ 7
8. Parking ............................................................................................................................................ 9
9. Directions to Venue ........................................................................................................................ 9
10. Practice location / Times............................................................................................................... 10
11. Athlete Seating.............................................................................................................................. 10
12. Credentials .................................................................................................................................... 10
13. Grocery Gift Card .......................................................................................................................... 11
14. Athletic Training Room Facilities .................................................................................................. 11
15. Medical Information ..................................................................................................................... 11
16. Results ........................................................................................................................................... 12
17. Awards .......................................................................................................................................... 12
18. Community Engagement .............................................................................................................. 12
19. Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................... 13
20. Maps.............................................................................................................................................. 16
21. Hotel Reservation Form ................................................................................................................ 21
2014 NCAA DIVISION II WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS – KEY CONTACTS
Facility Address:
Cleveland Public Auditorium
500 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Ticket Website:
Event Info Phone:
Event Fax:
www.ncaa.com/tickets
216-621-0600
216-621-2773
Host Athletic Director:
Bill Goldring
Director of Athletics
Ashland University
Ph:
419-289-5441
Cell:
419-651-0893
Email: [email protected]
Tournament Director:
Mark Lembke
Director of Events
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Ph:
216-363-1107
Cell:
440-915-9055
Email: [email protected]
Asst. Tournament Director:
Rachel Bixler
Director, Sports Mrkt & Promotions
Ashland University
Ph:
419-289-5954
Cell:
330-904-2317
Email: [email protected]
Host Head Coach:
Josh Hutchens
Head Wrestling Coach
Ashland University
Ph:
419-289-5456
Cell:
567-215-7315
Email: [email protected]
Facility Director:
Sharon Roberson-Evans
Manager, Marketing & Sales
City of Cleveland
Ph:
216-348-2276
Cell:
216-857-4503
Email: [email protected]
Marketing & Promotions:
Phil Tesar
Marketing & Promotions Manager
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Ph:
216-363-1315
Cell:
216-210-9825
Email: [email protected]
Merchandise:
Lauren Harris
Event Manager
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Ph:
216-363-1607
Cell:
216-409-3885
Email: [email protected]
Sports Information:
Al King
Assistant AD for Media Relations
Ashland University
Ph:
419-289-5442
Cell:
419-606-5971
Email: [email protected]
Athletic Training:
Jeremy Hancock
Head Athletic Trainer
Ashland University
Ph:
419-207-6195
Cell:
419-566-4762
Email: [email protected]
Tickets:
Mark Lembke
Director of Events
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Ph:
216-363-1107
Cell:
440-915-9055
Email: [email protected]
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2014 NCAA DIVISION II WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS – COMMITTEE
Mike Kirk, chair
University of Central Oklahoma
Dax Charles
Colorado State University – Pueblo Ph: 719/549-2794
[email protected]
Lauren Packer
Mercyhurst University
Ph: 814/824-3101
[email protected]
Jason Valek
Newberry College
Ph: 803/944-0599
[email protected]
Ryan Tressel
NCAA Championships and Alliances, Ph: 317/917-6316
Assistant Director
[email protected]
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Ph: 405/974-2142
[email protected]
2014 NCAA DIVISION II WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Day/Time
Tuesday, March 11
Noon
Event
Site
Deadline for Late Replacement Registration
Public Auditorium
Practice Area/Training Room Open
Registration/Entry Verification/Credential Issue
NCAA Division II Wrestling Committee Meeting/
Facility Walk-Through
Public Auditorium – Event Floor
Public Auditorium – LL
Public Auditorium
Thursday, March 13
9 a.m.–8 p.m.
9 a.m.–noon
9– 10 a.m.
10 a.m.–noon
3 p.m.
7–8 p.m.
7–9 p.m.
9 p.m.
Practice Area/Training Room Open
Registration/Entry Verification/Credential Issue
NCAA Coaches Meeting (MANDATORY)
Division II Coaches Association Meeting
Medical/Skin Checks
Table Workers Meeting
Coaches Hall of Fame Banquet (not NCAA sponsored)
Officials Meeting
Public Auditorium – Event Floor
Public Auditorium – LL
Public Auditorium – LL 08
Public Auditorium – LL 08
Public Auditorium – Event Floor
Public Auditorium
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade
Public Auditorium
Friday, March 14
7 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
Practice Area/Training Room Open
Medical/Skin Check
Weigh-Ins
Table Workers Meeting
Doors Open
st
Session I – 1 Round only, (80 matches),
Public Auditorium – Event Floor
Public Auditorium – Event Floor
Public Auditorium – Event Floor
Public Auditorium
Public Auditorium
Public Auditorium
Doors Open
Staging for Grand March
Grand March
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Session II – 2 Round Championship,
st
nd
1 & 2 Round Consolation, 6 mats,
(120 matches), approx. 3 ½ hours
Public Auditorium
Public Auditorium
Public Auditorium
Public Auditorium
Wednesday, March 12
Noon–8 p.m.
Noon–8 p.m.
5-6:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Saturday, March 15
7 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
3 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:25 p.m.
6:40 p.m.
7 p.m.
6 mats, approx. 2 ½ hours
Practice Area/Training Room Open
Public Auditorium – Event Floor
Medical/Skin Check
Public Auditorium – Event Floor
Weigh-Ins
Public Auditorium – Event Floor
Doors Open
Public Auditorium
Session III – Championship Semi’s,
Public Auditorium
rd
3 Round Consolation, Consolation Semi’s
rd
th
th
3 , 5 , 7 place matches,
(90 matches), 4 mats, approx. 5 hours
Meeting with Awards Presenters
Public Auditorium
Doors Open
Public Auditorium
Parade of all-Americans Staging
Public Auditorium
Parade of All Americans
Public Auditorium
Session IV – Championships Finals, (10 matches),
Public Auditorium
1 mat, approx. 2 ½ hours
Team Awards Ceremony (immediately following Session IV)
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MEETING SCHEDULES
NCAA Coaches Meeting (MANDATORY)
Thursday, March 13, 9:00am – 10:00am
This mandatory meeting for all coaches will be held at Cleveland Public Auditorium in meeting room LL 08.
This room is located on lower level of the facility. Please go down Grand Staircase and follow signs to LL 08.
Division II Coaches Association Meeting
Thursday, March 13, 10:00am – 12:00pm
The Division II Wrestling Coaches Association meeting will be held at Cleveland Public Auditorium in meeting
room LL 08. This room is located on the lower level of the facility. Please go down the Grand Staircase and
follow the signs to LL 08.
Following the Division II Wrestling Coaches Association meeting will be a complimentary grab and go lunch
provided to all those coaches in attendance.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel accommodations for all athletes & coaches have been pre-assigned. The hotel property your team will
be staying in along with the number of rooms you are permitted are determined per the NCAA Guidelines that
are set forth below.
Each team must complete the included Hotel Reservation Form & Team Rooming List (Page 21). These forms
are for the Traveling Party ONLY and must be completed and returned by 5pm EST on Tuesday, March 4th. If
your team is in need of additional rooms, you may contact the hotel directly after 12pm EST on Friday, March
7th. No additional rooms will be given out prior to this time. Hotels are instructed to not book rooms or create
a waiting list before this date. All additional rooms will be distributed on a first-come first-serve basis.
Number of Qualifiers on Team
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
Number of Rooms Permitted
3
4
5
6
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Team Hotels
East, Midwest & West Regions
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland Downtown – Lakeside
1111 Lakeside Avenue E, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Rate: $119.00
Contact: Heather Stringer – 216-928-3205 or Antoinette Miller – 216-928-3232
Reference: NCAA DII Wrestling
Central Region
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade
420 Superior Avenue E, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Rate: $119.00
Contact: Stephen – 216-776-4459
Reference: NCAA DII Wrestling
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Extra Team Hotel
Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square
1260 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Rate: $120.00
Main Line: 216-615-7500
Reference: NCAA DII Wrestling
Other Hotels in Area
Hampton Inn Downtown
1460 East 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Main Line: 216-241-6600
Renaissance Downtown Cleveland
24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113
Main Line: 216-696-5600
Holiday Inn Downtown Cleveland
629 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Main Line: 216-443-1000
Marriot Downtown at Key Center
127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114
Main Line: 216-696-9200
Residence Inn Downtown Cleveland
527 Prospect Ave, Cleveland (OH), 44115
Main Line: 216-443-9043
RENTAL CAR INFORMATION
For all of your rental needs, please contact Enterprise Rent-A-Car by calling 1-800-rent-a-care, online at
www.enterprise.com or contact a branch directly. For discounted rates, use the ID# 39D0670. If prompted for
a PIN#, enter GRE.
DIRECTIONS TO HOTELS
Directions to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland Downtown - Lakeside
· From the East
o Take 90 West to Route 2 West to the East 9th Street Exit. Make a left onto East 9th Street. Take
East 9th Street 1 block to Lakeside Ave. Make a left onto Lakeside Ave. Hotel is 1 block up on the
left hand side on 12th and Lakeside.
· From the West
o Take 90 East to the East 9th St. Exit. Turn slight right onto East 9th Street. Take East 9th Street to
Lakeside Ave. Make a right onto Lakeside Ave. Hotel is 1 block up on the left hand side on 12th
and Lakeside.
· From 77
o Take the East 9th Street exit to Lakeside Ave. Make a right onto Lakeside Ave. Hotel is one block
up on the left hand side at 12th and Lakeside.
· From 71
o Merge onto I-90 East. Take the East 9th Street exit. Once on East 9th Street, go 8 traffic lights to
Lakeside Ave. Make a right onto Lakeside Ave. Hotel is one block down on left hand side at 12th
and Lakeside.
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Directions to Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade
· From Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 13 miles)
o Head North on I-71 towards downtown Cleveland. I-71 North becomes I-90 East. Merge onto
US-422 West / OH-14 West / OH-8 West / OH-87 North via Exit 171B toward Ontario St. Turn
right onto East Superior Ave. Our hotel will be on the right.
· From Pennsylvania and Points East (243 + miles)
o Merge onto I-80 West via the ramp on the left (Portions toll) - (Crossing into Ohio). Merge onto
I-480 West via Exit 187 toward Cleveland / Streetsboro. Keep right to take I-480 West via Exit
26A-B toward Cleveland. Merge onto I-77 North via Exit 20B toward Cleveland. Take the I-90
East exit on the left toward Erie PA / E 9TH St. Take Exit 163C toward E 9TH St. Turn slight right
onto E 14TH St. Turn slight right onto Orange Ave / US-422 / OH-8 / OH-87. Continue to follow
US-422 West / OH-8 West / OH-87 North. Turn right onto US-20 / Superior Ave East / US-322 /
US-6. Continue to follow Superior Ave East / US-322 / US-6. Our Cleveland, OH hotel will be on
the right.
· From Sandusky OH and Points West (65 + miles)
o Merge onto I-90 East via Exit 170B toward Cleveland / Columbus. Merge onto US-422 West /
OH-14 West / OH-8 West / OH-87 North via Exit 171B toward Ontario St. Turn right onto US-20
/ Superior Ave East / US-322 / US-6. Continue to follow Superior Ave East / US-322 / US-6. Our
hotel will be on the right.
· From Canton OH and Points South (60 + miles)
o Merge onto I-77 North Merge onto I-77 North via Exit 125B toward Cleveland / Downtown
Akron. Take the I-90 East exit on the left toward Erie PA / E 9TH St. Take Exit 163C toward E 9TH
St. Turn slight right onto E 14TH St. Turn slight right onto Orange Ave / US-422 / OH-8 / OH-87.
Continue to follow US-422 West / OH-8 West / OH-87 North. Turn right onto US-20 / Superior
Ave East / US-322 / US-6. Continue to follow Superior Ave East / US-322 / US-6. Our hotel will
be on the right.
Direction to Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square
· From the East
o Take 90 West to Route 2 West to the East 9th Street Exit. Make a left onto East 9th Street. Take
East 9th Street to Euclid Ave. Make a left onto Euclid Ave. Hotel is just past East 12th Street on
the right hand side.
· From the West
o Take 90 East to the East 9th St. Exit. Turn slight right onto East 9th Street. Take East 9th Street to
Euclid Ave. Make a right onto Euclid Ave. Hotel is just past East 12th Street on the right hand
side.
· From 77
o Take the East 9th Street exit. Take the first right onto Orange Avenue. Turn slight right onto
East 9th Street. Take East 9th Street to Euclid Ave. Make a right onto Euclid Ave. Hotel is just
past East 12th Street on the right hand side.
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· From 71
o I-71 N becomes I-90 E. Merge onto I-90 East. Take 90 East to the East 9th St. Exit. Turn slight
right onto East 9th Street. Take East 9th Street to Euclid Ave. Make a right onto Euclid Ave. Hotel
is just past East 12th Street on the right hand side.
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PARKING
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland Downtown - Lakeside
· Valet Parking: Not Available
· Self-Parking: There is self-parking available in the attached garage at a daily rate of $18.00. This price
does include in and out privileges.
· For large vans or busses, the hotel will be able to make special accommodations at a nearby location to
park your vehicles if they do not fit in the parking garage.
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade
· Valet Parking: Owned and operated by Standard Parking Corporation, 0-2 hours rates are $12.00 with
a maximum daily rate of $18.00. The overnight parking rate is $24.00 including in/out
privileges. Vehicle clearance is six feet, six inches in the garage.
· Self-Parking: There is self-parking available at various garages around the Hyatt Regency Cleveland at
The Arcade. The BP garage is located just west of the hotel on Superior Avenue. *Garage not affiliated
with Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade.
· For large vans or busses, the hotel will be able to make special accommodations at a nearby location to
park your vehicles if they do not fit in the parking garage.
Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square
· Valet Parking: Daily Valet is $10.00 with unlimited in and out privileges. Overnight Valet is $20.00 with
unlimited in and out privileges.
· Self-Parking: There is a self-parking surface lot across from the State Theater for $12.00 per overnight
with unlimited in and out privileges.
· For large vans or busses, the hotel will be able to make special accommodations at a nearby location to
park your vehicles if they do not fit in the parking garage.
Cleveland Public Auditorium
Various parking garages and lots are located within walking distance of Cleveland Public Auditorium. It is
recommended that teams and visitors walk from the hotels to the venue. A drop-off zone will be made
available for those athletes wishing to be dropped off at the venue. Please see attached parking map for
parking locations (Page 16).
· Willard Park Garage, 601 Lakeside Avenue E, Cleveland, OH 44114
· Huntington Park Garage, 1141 West 3rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44114
· Penton Media Parking Garage, 1301 East 6th Street, Cleveland, OH 44199
· IMG Center Parking Garage, 708 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
DIRECTIONS TO CLEVELAND PUBLIC AUDITORIUM
From the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland Downtown - Lakeside
· Turn right out of the hotel onto Lakeside Avenue heading west. Continue on Lakeside Avenue for .3
miles. Public Auditorium will be on your left side just past East6th Street. (Estimate 7 minutes walking)
From Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade
· Head east on Superior Avenue towards East 6th Street. Turn left onto East 6th Street. Continue on East
6th Street for .3 miles. Turn left onto Lakeside Avenue. Public Auditorium will be on your left.
(Estimate 10 minutes walking)
From Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square
· Head west on Euclid Avenue towards East 9th Street. Turn right onto East 9th Street. Continue on East
9th Street for .4 miles. Turn left onto Lakeside Avenue. Public Auditorium will be on your left side just
past East 6th Street. (Estimate 23 minutes walking)
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PRACTICE LOCATION / TIMES
Where:
Cleveland Public Auditorium
Practice / warm-up mats are located in the lower level of the facility in room LL 05
When:
Wednesday, March 12
Thursday, March 13
Friday, March 14
Saturday, March 15
Showers:
There are no showers available at the facility
Restrooms:
Restrooms are located on the event floor and in the lower level near the warm-up mats.
There are no lockers to store your belongings.
Towels:
A towel will be provided to both athletes for each match. Please leave the towels at the
mat side table at the conclusion of each match.
12:00pm – 8:00pm
9:00am – 8:00pm
7:00am
7:00am
ATHLETE SEATING
Only those athletes who are competing or up next to compete are permitted to be on the event floor. All
other athletes are directed to sit in Sections 31, 33 or 35 of the closed end of the seating bowl.
CREDENTIALS
Working credentials may be provided to approved working personnel, including media representatives.
Participation credentials will be provided to student-athletes, coaches, and managers involved in the
championships. The following policy shall determine the number of credentials provided to each institution
(not including qualifiers):
Number of Qualifiers on Team
1-3
4-7
8-10
Number of Additional Credentials
2
3
4
In addition to the above, one credential per institution will be available to the institution’s authorized athletic
trainer and/or physician accompanying the team which must be picked up in-person at the same time as the
team packet pickup. Also, teams not receiving four credentials can purchase extra credentials so they have a
team maximum of four. Teams that qualify for four credentials can purchase a fifth one. These extra
credentials can be purchased for $35 (cost of an all-session pass) at the coaches meeting on Wednesday
morning. Payment will only be accepted via cash or check (Payable to: Greater Cleveland Sports
Commission).All credentials must be used by coaches. Improper use of credentials will result in revocation of
the credential and possible ejection from the building.
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GROCERY GIFT CARD
A $30 grocery gift card will be given to each participant. This gift card will be used as a replacement for the
banquet. The card will expire at the conclusion of the 2014 championships. The card can be used at the Giant
Eagle grocery store located at I-90 and W 117th Street.
Directions to Giant Eagle
3050 West 117th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44111
· From Lakeside Avenue, take East 9th Street south (.8mi). Merge onto I-90 West toward I-71 (1.3mi).
Keep right to take I-90 W towards Toledo. (4.0mi). Take the West 117th Street exit, Exit #166. Turn
right onto West 117th Street. The entrance to Giant Eagle will be on your left. (Estimate 11 minutes
driving time).
ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM FACILITIES
The athletic training station will be staffed during the entire tournament as well as the practice sessions prior
to competition. At least one certified athletic trainer will be on-site for all competition sessions. The training
room will include ice, heat, e-stim and ultrasound equipment. If you plan to send a certified athletic trainer,
please refer to the credentials sections.
Each visiting team should provide its own taping supplies. If a certified athletic trainer is not accompanying
the team, therapeutic modalities will be administered to visiting student-athletes only with a written note
from the team’s certified athletic trainer.
Medical and training services will be coordinated and provided by Cleveland Clinic Sports Health. Please refer
to the Sports Health Resource Guide that will be included in your registration packets for more detailed
medical information.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Athletic Training Staff
Jeremy Hancock
Head Athletic Trainer – Ashland University
Ph: 419-566-4762
Bob Collins
ATC – Cleveland Clinic
Ph: 440-667-3385
Carly Day
MD – Cleveland Clinic
Ph: 216-219-7634
Hospitals
Lutheran Hospital (a Cleveland Clinic Hospital)
1730 West 25th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-696-4300
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy – 1400 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114: 216-621-0132
CVS/Pharmacy – 840 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114: 216-621-6019
Giant Eagle Pharmacy – 3050 West 117th Street, Cleveland, OH 44111: 216-941-5109
DRUG TESTING
Student-athletes who compete in NCAA Championship may be subjected to drug tests in accordance with
Bylaws 18.4.1.5 and 31.2.3, and may be determined ineligible as a result thereof. Only student-athletes who
have consented in writing to such testing and initially eligible for these championships; and thereafter,
student-athletes who are tested shall remain eligible only if they test negative.
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RESULTS
Complete team and individual results from the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships will be updated
throughout the tournament on www.ncaa.com.
AWARDS
Ordering additional championship awards
Institutions may order additional awards by submitting the online form at:
http://www.mtmrecognition.com/ncaa/
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community Engagement Tied to the Division II Championship Experience
Beginning this fall, all Division II championships will provide community engagement experiences for
participating student-athletes and coaches. A key part of Division II’s strategic position, community
engagement emphasizes the relationship of athletics in strengthening communities. Division II’s unique
approach to community not only connects athletics with outreach opportunities, but also brings communities
inside the division’s championship experience.
Division II is committed to developing students-athletes and communities by actively engaging in shared
experiences. The objective of community engagement is to build relationships by bringing communities to
experience Division II events.
In an effort to expose the core value of community engagement within NCAA Division II and the sport of
wrestling, each participating team will have the opportunity to volunteer to visit the local Boys & Girls Club of
Cleveland share experiences within that community. In turn we will invite those youth to support our studentathletes during our championship events. We may take part in such activities as reading programs, play time,
and art projects. The visit will be approximately one hour in length. The community outreach will give each
participant a unique opportunity to interact with children who have little or no exposure to wrestling. All
youth participants will receive a Division II autograph card and a small gift (these will be provided to you prior
to your visit).
We sincerely appreciate your assistance with the NCAA Division II Community Engagement Event. These visits
will take place on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Please plan your schedules so that you will arrive at the venue at
least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and plan to stay for a photo opportunity, which will occur at
the conclusion of the event. We ask that you provide your own transportation to this club. For more
information or if you have any questions, contact Jill Willson at [email protected] or call 717-360-3556.
Community Engagement Location:
King Kennedy Club
Thursday, March 13 @ 3:45pm
2561 East 59th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44104
(Parking is available across the street)
To sign up your team, please contact:
Ali Teopas at [email protected] with your acceptance and number of student-athletes that will be attending
by Friday, March 7 at 5 p.m.
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NCAA DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIPS CODE OF CONDUCT
Conduct Policy Statement
The NCAA expects each championship to exhibit an experience that represents the highest level of fair play
and good sportsmanship. The NCAA and the NCAA Division II Championships Committee expect that studentathletes, coaches and administrators do their best to ensure participation in intercollegiate athletics promotes
character development for all participants, enhances the integrity of higher education, and promotes civility;
therefore championship events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty
and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletic participation, but also in the broad
spectrum of activities associated with the championship event. Accordingly, the championships committee
will take strong action in response to any form of misconduct by student-athletes, coaches and/or
administrators during the entire championship. This includes criticism of officials and misconduct incident to
the competition.
Any institution who fails to submit a complete and accurate Division II Code of Conduct form before the start
of the first competition of the championship, will be issued a fine of $500, with a private letter of reprimand to
be sent to the to the conference commissioners, university president, university athletics director, senior
woman administrator, sports information director and compliance director.
Misconduct
The championship handbook and NCAA Division II Manual Bylaw 31.02.3 defines misconduct as: “… is any act
of dishonesty, unsportsmanlike conduct, unprofessional behavior or breach of law, occurring from the time
the championship field is announced through the end of the championship that discredits the event or
intercollegiate athletics.”
Expectations
Each games committee shall hold a pretournament meeting with the coaches of participating institutions to
review and explain the policies related to misconduct (as defined in Bylaw 31.02.3). The Division II
Championships Code of Conduct is to be part of the championship packet, and delivered to all institutional
representatives attending the championship events.
If the act of misconduct occurs during the competition, under normal circumstances, the individual shall be
allowed to complete the competition in which he or she is participating at the time of the incident. An
administrative hearing shall be held at the conclusion of the day’s competition, during a break in the
continuity of the championship (i.e., between rounds of a basketball tournament) when no competition is
being conducted or at the conclusion of the championship. However, if the act of misconduct is so flagrant
that it obviously violates the principles of fair play and sportsmanship, the games committee may immediately
withdraw the student-athlete or institutional representative from the competition and conduct the hearing
after this action. Other actions of misconduct shall be dealt with in a timely manner by the governing sports
committee.
Expectations for Student-Athletes, Coaches and Administrators
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Submit an accurate and complete Division II Code of Conduct Form before the start of the first
competition of the championship.
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Cooperate and participate in game ceremonies, team meetings, community engagement and
championship events.
Discuss misconduct and possible consequences with all members of the travel party.
Have an administrator or designee present at all competitions.
Communicate issues and concerns in an honest and timely manner with NCAA staff.
Follow team, university and NCAA guidelines throughout all championship-related activities.
Be respectful of other participants, spectators, coaches, administrators and other individuals at the
championship site.
Abide by state and federal laws, and facility requirements throughout the championship event.
Display acceptable behavior on and off the playing field to ensure a positive experience for all
participants.
Possible Penalties for Misconduct
In accordance with Bylaw 31.1.8.3, the governing sports committee (or the games committee authorized to
act for it) may impose any one, or a combination of the following penalties on an institution or any studentathlete or representative of an institution guilty of misconduct that occurs incident to, en route to, from or at
the locale of the championship event. The penalties include, but are not limited to:
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Public or private reprimand of the individual;
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Financial penalty;
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Disqualification of the individual from further participation in the NCAA championship involved
and/or banishment of the individual from participating in one or more subsequent championships of the
sport involved;
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Cancellation of payment of the Association’s travel guarantee to the institution for the individuals
involved;
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Withholding of all or a portion of the institution’s share of revenue distribution;
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Banishment of the institution from participation in one or more subsequent championships in which
its team in that sport otherwise would be eligible to participate;
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Disqualification of an institution for a period of time from serving as host institution for one or more
NCAA championships; and/or
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Cancellation of all or a portion of the honorarium for hosting an NCAA championship.
All correspondence regarding violation of the Code of Conduct will be sent to the President/Chancellor of the
institution, with a copy to the Director of Athletics and person(s) involved.
Participation in an NCAA championship is an accomplishment and it is expected that individuals and teams are
committed to ensuring that the championship is a positive experience for all participants, fans and volunteers.
Participation in these championship events is a privilege for the student-athletes, coaches and administrators
and should be treated as such. Again, congratulations to you and your team. We hope this year’s
championships experience is one that you will cherish for years to come.
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As a member of the official travel party for this Division II National Championship, I certify that all NCAA rules
pertaining to the Division II Championships Code of Conduct have been read. I agree to abide by the
expectations set forth and understand the possible penalties for misconduct.
NAME
SIGNATURE
Head Coach Signature
SAAC Team Representative's Signature
Date
_____________
Date
Sport Supervisor
Date
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DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND MAP WITH HOTEL & PARKING LOCATIONS
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FACILITY MAPS
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FACILITY MAPS
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FACILITY MAPS
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FACILITY MAPS
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Email
Credit Card Number
Expiration Date
Contact Person
Region
CVV Code
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM & TEAM ROOMING LIST
Number of Rooms
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
Qualifier Name
6
7
8
9
10
7
4
5
6
1
2
3
Double/
Double
Arrival
Date
Arrival
Time
Check Out Date
Comments
Please Return Completed Form by 5pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 4 to:
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, Attn: Monica Gustin, 334 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Email: [email protected], Phone: 216-479-6346, Fax: 216-621-2773
Name
Please fill out the number of rooms below based on the formula above. You will not be allowed to request additional rooms on this form. To request
additional rooms, please contact your designated hotel after Friday, March 7 at 12 noon eastern time. Additional rooms will not be given out until after
this date/time.
Qualifiers
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
Hotel reservations for the Official Travel Parties of the competing teams must be made by completing this form. Payment information is used solely to
make the reservation. This card will not be charged at this time. Payment will be made at time of check-in. Rooms will be allocated according to the
number of student-athletes who have qualified from each institution. The following formula will be used for the team hotels.
Team Name
Phone
Credit Card Type
Name on Card
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