Indiana University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is pleased to have your
team visiting our Bloomington campus.
This booklet contains information to assist you with your stay in Bloomington.
The hotel property you may contact will be more than happy to answer your
questions about rates. Teams coming to Bloomington during a home football
weekend may experience higher rates than regular weekends.
You'll find that several of our athletic teams and athletic trainers from our Sports
Medicine Office send out additional sport-specific literature about home events
hosted by Indiana University - including locker room locations, medical services
and personnel for events, practice times, etc.
Please feel free to contact any of us with Indiana University Athletics if we can
assist you during your planning and stay in Bloomington. We wish the best of
success to you during your season.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Assembly Hall
1001 East 17th Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47408-1590
812/855-2794
FAX 812/856-5155
IU & Bloomington
Indiana University is highly regarded across the nation as a research and educational center. IU draws its faculty
and graduate students from among the most gifted members of the international academic community. Moreover,
the University strives to provide excellent educational opportunities at all levels of instruction, including the
undergraduate program. Bloomington, Indiana, is the home of Indiana University's main residential campus. With
over 65,000 residents, Bloomington might be small in comparison to other large university cities, but the community
is a mix of small town friendliness and big city diversity.
Indiana University at-a-Glance
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Indiana University is one of just 62 members of the Association of American
Universities, the most prestigious organization of higher learning in the United States.
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Indiana University, one of the oldest public universities in America, was founded in
1820, only four years after Indiana achieved statehood.
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More than 22 major schools are located on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses.
Of those schools, IU has 37 nationally ranked undergraduate academic departments and
22 nationally ranked graduate programs.
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Over 850 degree programs are offered on the University's eight campuses, and over
14,000 degrees are conferred annually.
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The Bloomington campus has over 36,000 students, ranking as one of the nation’s largest
universities. Students come from every state and over 125 foreign countries.
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Noted alumni include NBC sportscaster Dick Enberg, actor Kevin Klein, NBC News'
Jane Pauley, Academy Award winner Steve Teisch who wrote "Breaking Away" and both
the director and writer of the movies "Hoosiers" and "Rudy", David Anspaugh and
Angelo Pizzo.
Bloomington at a Glance
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Bloomington twice has been honored as an All-American city based on its quality of
living. Money magazine has picked Bloomington in its Top 60 places in all of the United
States to Live.
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Bloomington is located in the wooded and rolling hills of southern Indiana. It is within
easy driving distance of Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Louisville. Indianapolis is
north of Bloomington and less than an hour away.
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Bloomington is situated near three major recreational lakes – Monroe, Griffy and Lemon.
Lake Monroe, the largest man-made lake in Indiana, is one of the state's most popular
attractions. Surrounded by the Hoosier National Forest, Lake Monroe offers 125 miles of
shoreline and two lakeside resorts
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The arts and culture are a big part of Bloomington. From music, song and dance at
Indiana University to performances of the newly renovated Buskirk-Chumley Theater or
the John Waldron Arts Center to the Fourth Street Arts Festival, Lotus Music Festival or
at the many area theatres and clubs, there’s something for everyone in Bloomington.
Driving to IU
Before following suggested directions, consult a map and plan for any construction delays.
From Chicago, IL
Bloomington is located 228 miles southeast of Chicago. By automobile, the trip takes approximately
four hours.
Take the I-90 Skyway to I-65 south. Take I-65 to I-465 in Indianapolis. Proceed on
I-465 west and south to Ind. 37 south. Stay on Ind. 37 south for roughly 45 miles to the second Bloomington
exit, Ind. 45/46 Bypass, which leads into Bloomington.
From Dayton, OH
Dayton is located east of Bloomington and is approximately three hours away by automobile.
Take I-70 west to Indianapolis, then I-465 south and west. Follow I-465 to Exit 4, Ind. 37 south. Stay on Ind.
37 south for roughly 45 miles to the second Bloomington exit, Ind. 45/46 Bypass, which leads into
Bloomington.
From Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati is located 120 miles east of Bloomington and is approximately two hours and fifteen
minutes away by automobile.
Take I-74 west to the Greensburg, IN exit (Exit 134). Follow Ind. 46 west through Columbus, IN and
Nashville, IN into Bloomington.
From St. Louis, MO
St. Louis is 240 miles west of Bloomington. By automobile, the trip takes just over four hours.
Take I-70 east to Exit 11, Terre Haute, IN. Follow Ind. 46 east through Spencer and Ellettsville to Ind. 37 in
Bloomington. Take Ind. 37 south to the Ind. 45/46 Bypass and then into Bloomington.
From Louisville, KY
Louisville is located 110 miles southeast of Bloomington, Indiana. By automobile, the trip takes
about two hours.
Take I-65 north to Exit 68, Columbus, IN. Follow Ind. 46 west through Nashville, IN and into Bloomington.
Athletic Facilities
Armstrong Stadium . . . Soccer
Located off Fee Lane and adjacent to the E.C. (Billy) Hayes Track, Armstrong Stadium has been home to the IU soccer program since
1981. The complex has received major improvements since 2000 with construction of new poured-in-place concrete bleachers seating
5,000 spectators on the south side and a 50-seat press box, a new computerized Daktronics scoreboard and sound system and a
complete upgrading of the Musco field lighting meeting the highest standards for television. The original north bleachers and twolevel press box were removed during Winter 2001 with construction to follow for 5,000 additional concrete seats once funding is
secured through a fund raising campaign. The stadium's natural grass playing surface, measuring 75 yards by 117 yards with several
yards of natural grass surrounding the playing field for player safety, received a new bluegrass surface during the 1999 summer.
IU Cross Country Course . . . Cross Country
Located at the corner of 10th street and the by-pass, the IU Cross Country course has been home to four NCAA Championships. The
starting line is approximately 300' wide narrowing to 30' at the 500m mark. This area is level to slight downhill, followed by another
250m of uphill before the first turn. The first 1000m finishes with a left turn and 250m slightly downhill. The second 1000m begins
with a left turn uphill 150m, to a right turn level 250m with a left bend and then a 100m downhill followed by a 100m uphill into a
right turn and 400m downhill on to a level area. The third 1000m begins with a 100m left turn into a downhill 50m to 150m uphill to
150m downhill and 550m of slight uphill ending on a left turn. The fourth 1000m is a slight uphill 500m followed by a right bend into
a 200m sharp downhill to a sharp 100m uphill and finishing on a slight downhill 200m with a left turn. The fifth 1000m begins with a
an uphill 150 with a left turn to a right turn and sharp downhill 100m to a sharp uphill 250m into a left bend to a 550m slight downhill.
The 6k is a reverse of the 3k, followed by reverses 7k-2k; 8k-lk, the 9k will be the 4k, and the 10k will be the 5k.
Memorial Stadium . . . Football
Memorial Stadium, home of the Hoosier football team since 1960, is located at the corner of Dunn Street and 17th Street. Memorial
Stadium has 52,180 seats. The stadium is one of only three on-campus lighted stadia in the Big Ten Conference that affords the
Hoosiers plenty of television opportunities. Memorial Stadium’s playing surface is a brand new in 2003. It is a state-of-the art turf
surface known as AstroPlay. A new $3 million Daktronics scoreboard system with 24-ft x 32-ft LED video board and sound system
was installed for the 1999 season.
John Mellencamp Pavilion . . .Indoor Practices
Located between Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall, John Mellencamp Pavilion opened in April 1996 and has served as a model
facility for others built around the country. The $5.9 million building contains a total of 91,000 square feet assignable space, and the
playing surface is AstroTurf, allowing for use by football, field hockey, men's soccer, women's soccer, baseball and softball.
Assembly Hall . . . Basketball
Assembly Hall, located west of the 17th Street and Fee Lane intersection, serves as the main office and support facility for the Indiana
University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. It has been home court for the Hoosier basketball program since 1971. Assembly
Hall is one of the nation's largest on-campus arenas. The 17,466-seat arena has been sold out for men's basketball since the 1974-75
season.
Sembower Field . . . Baseball
Located east of Fee Lane and adjacent to Foster Quadrangle, Sembower Field is the site of all Indiana home baseball games. With a
seating capacity of 2,000, Sembower Field provides a comfortable setting to watch exciting Hoosier baseball. Sembower Field
underwent a face-lift with the addition of a 20-seat press box, dugouts and storage facilities in 1996. A new Daktronics scoreboard
with message display was installed for the 2001 season.
Softball Field . . . Softball
The IU Softball Field is located off Fee Lane directly east of Sembower Field. The field features a carefully maintained brick dust
infield and covered dugouts as well as a 12-seat press box with storage facility which opened in 1996. The bleacher seating capacity
is around 500.
Counsilman/Billingsley Aquatics Center. . . Swimming & Diving/ Water Polo
The home of the IU swimming & diving and water polo teams is located east of Jordan Avenue along Law Lane. The aquatics
complex is part of the $23 million Student Recreational Sports Complex and opened in 1995. The 50-meter pool has a floating
bulkhead which can create two 25-meter pools. The separate diving well features 1- and 3-meter springboard positions and 3-,
5-, 7- and 10-meter platform positions. Seating nearly 1,200, Counsilman/Billingsley Aquatics Center has the latest in Colorado
Timing computerized timing and LED scoreboard display.
Tennis Center & Varsity Tennis Courts . . . Tennis
The indoor Tennis Center and the Varsity Tennis Courts provides the Hoosiers with one of the most complete tennis facilities in the
nation. Both are north of Assembly Hall along Fee Lane. The Tennis Center, opened during Winter 1984-85, features eight courts,
locker rooms and an elevated seating capacity affording excellent views of the courts. The outdoor Varsity Tennis Courts area has 10
hard-surface courts with approximately 500 seats.
Gladstein Fieldhouse . . . Indoor Track & Field
The Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse is located at 17th Street and Fee Lane adjacent to Assembly Hall. Gladstien Fieldhouse is used for
indoor track & field and off-season conditioning. The facility received a new 80,000-square foot Mondo Super-X synthetic surface
during 1996 and has double field event areas with a Daktronics LED computerized scoreboard and Finish Lynx timing system. The
facility has a seating capacity of 2,000.
Hayes Track at Haugh Track & Field Complex . . . Track & Field
The 400-meter nine-lane outdoor track & field surface was newly resurfaced in 1995-96. In Spring 1997, through a generous
contribution from IU alumnus Robert C. Haugh, the facility received significant improvements including a 3,100-seat poured-in-place
concrete seating area along the sprint straightaway, air-conditioned press box seating 20 with a private suite, storage facilities and a
Daktronics computerized scoreboard with a new Finish Lynx timing system. Haugh Track & Field Complex saw its debut for the
highly successful 1997 NCAA Div. I Men's & Women's Track & Field Championships. The complex features four long jump/triple
jump pits with two parallel runways, eight pole vault plant boxes, two shot put areas, a discus cage and a separate hammer throw
facility outside the running oval.
IU Field Hockey Field
After playing its first seven seasons in Mellencamp Pavilion and being one of the only field hockey programs in the country to play
indoors, the team made the move to the brand new IU Field Hockey Field during the summer of 2007. The first home game was held
August 31, 2007, when the Hoosiers welcomed the University at Albany.
The IU Field Hockey Field, located next to Armstrong Statdium, features a Sportexe Elite playing surface and a Nelson Water
Cannon system that enables the entire field to be watered for play in under 30 minutes. A team room, offices, storage, locker room and
press area will be added in the near future. The new field also gives the team a facility of its own to practice at its convenience.
IU Golf Course . . . Golf
Indiana's golf facility opened in 1956-57 and provides a first-class playing and practice area for the Hoosiers and is located off the Ind.
45/46 Bypass. The 18-hole course has a standard measurement just over 6,700 yards and also includes a lighted driving range and
executive course. The summer of 2001 saw the opening of a spectacular $400,000 practice hitting area for the varsity golf teams
designed by noted golf course architect Tim Liddy.
University Gymnasium . . . Volleyball, Wrestling
At the corner of 10th Street and Ind. 45/46 Bypass in the former University School Complex, University Gymnasium has been a part of
IU Athletics since 1985. It hosts IU volleyball matches and wrestling meets having received several renovations during the summer of
1996. During Summer 2000, two new Daktronics scoreboards were installed to improve spectator information. University
Gymnasium has also served as an off-season practice facility for the Indiana teams and recreational club sports. Part of the venue is
home for Indiana’s nationally recognized athletic training curriculum in the Doster Athletic Training Classroom Complex.
Lake Lemon . . . Rowing
Women’s Rowing utilizes a 2,000m course on Lake Lemon approximately nine miles northeast of Bloomington. This 1,650-acre
man-made lake was constructed in the early 1950s as Bloomington’s primary water source, and the University owns 33 lakefront acres
on the south shore. The lake sits on the Brown County-Monroe County line and is part of Lake Lemon Conservancy District which
took over management and care of the lake from the City of Bloomington.
Getting To and Around IU
-Bus ChartersBloomington Shuttle Service, Inc. ............................................................................................................. 332-6004 or 800/589-6004
Nine Daily Trips, Seven Days per Week between Bloomington & Indianapolis International Airport
Star of Indiana Charter Service ...................................................................................................................................... 800/933-0097
Illini Swallow Lines (Indianapolis).................................................................................................................................317/244-3444
I-V Coaches (Indianapolis) .............................................................................................................................................317/634-3198
Free Enterprise (Indianapolis).........................................................................................................................................800/255-1337
Lakefront Lines ...............................................................................................................................................................800/426-9076
Coach USA (Indianapolis) ..............................................................................................................................................317/244-4287
Trailways Charter Service (Indianapolis) .......................................................................................................................317/635-8671
-AirportsIndianapolis International Airport...................................................................................................................................317/248-9594
Airlines serving Indianapolis include American, America West,
American Trans Air (ATA), Comair, Continental, Delta, Delta Express, Northwest, Southwest,
TWA, United, USAirways, USAirways Express
Monroe County Airport (Charter Flight) ...............................................................................................................................825-5406
-Automobile/Van RentalAlamo Rent-A-Car ..........................................................................................................................................................800/327-9633
ACE Rent-A-Car .............................................................................................................................................................800/242-7368
In Monroe County (2200 N. Walnut St., Bloomington)) .......................................................................................336-1501
AVIS Rent-A-Car............................................................................................................................................................800/831-2847
Budget Rent-A-Car .........................................................................................................................................................800/527-0700
In Monroe County (702 N. College Ave., Bloomington) ......................................................................................336-1181
In Monroe County (433 S. Walnut St., Bloomington) ...........................................................................................334-7716
Dollar...............................................................................................................................................................................800/800-4000
Enterprise ........................................................................................................................................................................800/736-8222
In Monroe County (1907 S. Walnut St., Bloomington) .........................................................................................336-2114
In Monroe County (1601 N. College Ave., Bloomington) ....................................................................................336-6635
Hertz Rent-A-Car ............................................................................................................................................................800/654-3131
National ...........................................................................................................................................................................800/227-7368
In Monroe County (2850 Buick-Cadillac Drive, Bloomington) ............................................................................339-3443
Thrifty..............................................................................................................................................................................800/367-2277
*Most major companies located at Indianapolis International Airport
-TaxisYellow Cab Company ............................................................................................................................................................339-9744
White Cab Company ..............................................................................................................................................................334-8294
-LimousinesClassic Touch .........................................................................................................................................................................339-7269
Carey Indiana ..................................................................................................................................................................800/307-0705
Signature Limousine ..............................................................................................................................................................332-6045
Comfort Limo Service............................................................................................................................................................322-9000
Tourism
Bloomington/Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitbloomington.com)
2855 N. Walnut St...................................................................................................... 334-8900 or 800/800-0037
Conference/Meeting/Exhibit/Banquet Facilities
Bloomington Convention Center/Monroe County, Indiana
302 S. College Ave.................................................................................................................................336-3681
Indiana Memorial Union, 900 E. 7th St. ............................................................................................855-1808 or 855-1777 (catering)
IU Info-Center
Carmichael Center
Corner, Kirkwood & Indiana Avenues ..................................................................................................856-4648
Emergency
Dial 911 for all Emergencies
-MedicalBloomington Hospital
601 W. 2nd St. .........................................................................................................................................................336-6821
800/222-9589
Hospital Ambulance Service..................................................................................................................................353-9229
Patient Information.................................................................................................................................................353-9411
Emergency Department..........................................................................................................................................353-9515
Promptcare Physicians Clinic
3443 W. 3rd St.........................................................................................................................................353-3443
326 Woodcrest Dr.. ................................................................................................................................353-6888
-PoliceIndiana University Police Department ...................................................................................................................................855-4111
Bloomington Police Department............................................................................................................................................339-4477
Monroe County Sheriff ..........................................................................................................................................................349-2780
Indiana State Police................................................................................................................................................................332-4411
Road Conditions.....................................................................................................................................................332-4400
-FireBloomington Fire Department ...............................................................................................................................................332-9763
-OtherIndiana Poison Control....................................................................................................................................................800/382-9097
Lodging/Entertainment
For information on lodging, dining and entertainment, please visit or contact:
Bloomington/Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitbloomington.com)
2855 N. Walnut St...................................................................................................... 334-8900 or 800/800-0037
Banks
Bank One
100 S. College Ave.
800-349-6317
2642 E. 3rd St.
331-4409
2600 S. Walnut St.
331-4430
ATM Locations
1809 E. 10th St.
1711 N. College Ave.
500 S. College Ave.
430 E. Kirkwood (Dunnkirk Square)
217 W. Kirkwood
Bloomfield State Bank
1301 N. Walnut St.
2111 S. Liberty Drive
223 S. Pete Ellis Dr.
ATM at Liberty Drive location
Fifth Third Bank
200 S. Washington St.
3415 W. 3rd St.
3200 E. 3rd St.
Indiana University Credit Union
510 E. 17th St.
Indiana Memorial Union
105 E. Winslow Rd.
3289 W. 3rd St.
2630 E. 3rd St.
Irwin Union Bank & Trust
300 W. 6th St.
205 S. Walnut St.
1175 S. College Mall Rd.
(Inside Kroger)
528 S. College Ave.
(Inside Kroger)
Key Bank
418 S. College Mall Rd.
1285 S. College Mall Rd.
334-9905
334-1980
339-5177
339-1131
323-3600
332-2293
855-7823
330-1250
337-1250
Monroe County Bank
210 E. Kirkwood Ave.
336-0201
306 E. Kirkwood Ave. (Auto)
331-3510
2801 Buick-Cadillac Blvd.
331-3507
4191 W. 3rd St.
331-3502
2490 S. Walnut St. (Walnut Park) 331-3514
1825 Kinser Pike
331-3518
(Inside Marsh Supermarket)
ATM Locations
Crosstown Center, 1789 E. 10th St.
Jordan Square, 1400 E. 3rd St.
McDonald’s North, 2300 N. Walnut St.
Mr. D’s, 512 College Mall Rd.
Old National Bank
121 E. Kirkwood Ave.
330-2600
2718 E. 3rd St. (College Mall)
330-2680
3305 W. 3rd S. (Whitehall Plaza) 330-2670
2421 S. Walnut St.
330-2690
ATM Locations
1935 S. Walnut St. (in front of Maxwell’s)
530 S. College Mall (Circle S Food Mart)
2110 N. Walnut St. (Circle S Food Mart)
5337 S. Ind. 37 (Circle S Food Mart)
Peoples State Bank
202 W. 17th St.
200 E. Kirkwood Ave.
301 E. Winslow Rd.
525 S. Clarizz Blvd.
3324 W. 3rd St.
ATMs at all banking centers
332-9228
333-2228
333-2179
333-4228
333-8228
355-2700
335-2705
331-0600
336-8222
Union Planters Bank
116 S. Walnut St.
417 W. Kirkwood (Auto)
2488 S. Walnut St. (Walnut Park)
965 S. College Mall Rd.
476 S. Liberty Drive
323-3300
323-3587
353-6400
323-3320
353-7800
United Commerce Bank
221 S. College Ave.
336-2265