The Longwood University Department of Athletics would like to extend a welcome to you and your team to our campus this upcoming season. We would like to ensure your visit to our campus and the Farmville community is a pleasurable experience.
The accompanying links will provide you directions to each of our sports teams’ venues, provided amenities, local lodging and restaurant information, parking for your team, and our complimentary ticket information for men’s and women’s basketball games. Pertinent phone numbers have been included.
If we can be of further assistance to you and your team, please call our athletic department phone number 434.395.2057. Please enjoy your visit to Farmville, Virginia.
NEW BASKETBALL PARKING DETAILS FOR 2008-09 (PDF)
Nov. 14, 2008 -- New Parking Details and Regulations for the 2008-09 men’s and women’s basketball seasons have been announced. Effective immediately, the current Blue, White, and Red parking zones will be open for public parking (a car without any Longwood decal) on the night of all home games from 5–10 p.m.. The larger of these available lots are located in the following locations: behind and adjacent to the new Health & Fitness Center, behind the Wygal Building, behind the Cunningham Residence Hall, behind the Bristow Building, and the large lot along Griffin Boulevard across the street from the Wheeler Residence Hall. If a visiting fan experiences any car troubles while attending a game, they must notify public safety, and the car needs to be removed prior to the start of business the next day. All University parking policies will remain in effect for Faculty, Staff, and students as well as any posted parking rules (handicap, fire zones, etc.). Please refer to the PDF linked above.
Directions to the Athletics Complex (Soccer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse)
Google: Johnston Drive, Farmville, VA
From the East, Traveling 460W: Take first Farmville exit, merging onto East Third Street. Turn left on Milnwood Road (first light). Right on Johnston Drive, Athletics Complex on right (adjacent to Longwood Golf Club).
From the West, Traveling 460E: Take second Farmville exit, turn left on South Main Street. Turn right on Milnwood Road (first light past Wal-Mart). Left on Johnston Drive, Athletic Complex on right (adjacent to Longwood Golf Club).
From the South, Traveling 15N: Turn right on Milnwood Road (first light past Wal-Mart). Left on Johnston Drive, Athletics Complex on right (adjacent to Longwood Golf Club).
From the North, Traveling 15S: Merges into West Third Street and into East Third Street. Turn right on Milnwood Road (first light past SunChase). Right on Johnston Drive, Athletics Complex on right (adjacent to Longwood Golf Club).
Locker Rooms
Locker rooms are located on-site at the Athletics Complex.
Athletic Training
A satellite Athletic Training Room is locared on-site at the Athletics Complex.
Athletics Department Staff Directory
Athletics Administration
- Troy Austin, Director of Athletics
- William Irish, Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations
- Michelle Meadows, Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Enhancement & SWA
- Greg Prouty, Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations
Athletics Media Relations
- Greg Prouty, Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations
- Stuart Smith, Assistant Director for Athletics Media Relations
Athletic Grounds/Facilities Operations
- David Bennett, Athletic Grounds Manager
Athletic Training Services
- Jenna Page, Head Athletic Trainer
- Adam Van Nortwick, Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Carly Fullerton, Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Josh Beard, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Marketing & Game Operations
- Eric Stoller, Director of Marketing & Game Operations
Facility Guide
Directions & Campus Map
Sports Medicine
- Ice, water, cups, ice bags, appropriate biohazardous containers and supplies, as well as emergency supplies will be available, as well as use of therapeutic modalities.
- A certified athletic trainer will be present and available for assistance approximately two hours before start time. If a certified athletic trainer is not traveling with your team, please provide a written list of all athletes that require treatment and/or taping with a description of these treatments.
- For further information and questions, please contact Athletic Training at 434.395.2965.
- A key for your locker room will be given to the head coach two (2) hours prior to tip-off. It is your responsibility to lock the room. A staff member will retrieve the key at the conclusion of the game.
- You will have access to a dry-erase board, markers, and eraser.
- Shower towels will be placed in your locker room for your team’s use. After use, please return them to the laundry basket in the room.
- Your complimentary team ticket list must be provided to Longwood University’s Will Call window, adjacent to the Athletic Ticket Office, no later than one and one-half hours prior to tip off time.
- No complimentary tickets will be released until the Athletic Ticket Office has secured your team pass list.
Directions & Parking (Basketball)
Please have your charter bus driver drop off your team at the turnaround area at the corner of Redford and Race Streets adjacent to the Greenwood Library. Your team will access Willett Hall via the steps to Brock Commons. Your bus driver may park the bus on the turnaround circle.
Directions and Campus Map
Farmville Area Restaurants
(Area code: 434)
| Name |
Address |
Phone |
| Applebee's Neighborhood Grill |
1808 S. Main St. |
315.5581
|
| Arby's |
2005 S. Main St. |
392.7509 |
| Burger King |
1004 S. Main St. |
392.8909 |
| Charley's Waterfront Cafe |
201-B Mill St. |
392.1566 |
| Dairy Queen |
Southgate Shopping Center |
392.7441 |
| Domino's Pizza |
2010 S. Main St. |
392.3000 |
| Golden Palace |
913 S. Main St. |
392.9989 |
| Huddle House |
1800 S. Main St. |
391.3422 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken |
S. Main St. |
392.5656 |
| LaParota Grill |
2104 S. Main St. |
392.3999 |
| Macado's |
200 E. Third St. |
392.8077 |
| McDonald's |
306 S. Main St. |
392.3406 |
| Merk's Place |
1306 N. Main St. |
392.4746 |
| Mulligan's Sports Grille |
202 High St. |
315.8787 |
| Perini Pizza |
100 High St. |
315.0023 |
| Pino's Pizza & Italian Restaurant |
404 S. Main St. |
392.3135 |
| Pizza Hut |
1510 W. Third St. |
392.3253 |
| Ruby Tuesday |
1807 S. Main St. |
391.3475 |
| Shoney's Restaurant |
1503 S. Main St. |
392.5807 |
| Subway |
308 S. Main St. |
392.8868 |
| Subway |
1810 Peery Dr. |
392.5914 |
| Taco Bell |
2003 S. Main St. |
315.8873 |
| Walker's Diner (closes at 3 p.m.) |
307 N. Main St. |
392.4230 |
| Wendy's |
1809 S. Main St. |
392.7419 |
| Wing Shak |
308 S. Main St. |
392.6686 |