Facility:
Shanower Family Field: 435 S. Loomis St., Naperville, IL 60540
Pregame Protocol/Field Access:
No hitting on game field prior to the start of the game. In the case of poor weather, a cage will be provided in Merner Field House, if available.
See an example pregame schedule for both teams below for a 2:00 p.m. first pitch:
| North Central |
Opponent |
| Cage Time: 12:00pm – 12:40pm |
Cage Time: 12:40pm – 1:20pm |
| Bat Testing: 1:00pm |
Bat Testing: 1:20pm |
| On Field 8 Min Warm Up: 1:40pm |
On Field 8 Min Warm Up: 1:30pm |
| Meeting at Plate: 1:50pm |
Meeting at Plate: 1:50pm |
| Line-Ups: 1:55pm |
Line-Ups: 1:55pm |
| National Anthem: 1:58pm |
National Anthem: 1:58pm |
| Game Time: 2pm |
Game Time: 2pm |
| Game Two: 30 Min after game one ends |
Game Two: 30 Min after game one ends |
Locker Rooms:
If requested at least 24 hours prior, a locker room area will be assigned in Merner Field House. Showers will be available, after the game, only if a locker room is requested and assigned. Visiting teams must provide their own towels. For locker room requests, please contact James Kluckhohn at jckluckhohn@noctrl.edu
North Central College is not responsible for any lost or stolen items during your visit to campus. You are responsible for the security of your belongings.
Game Balls:
North Central College will provide the game balls.
Uniforms:
North Central College will wear red bottoms and white tops unless otherwise notified.
Bench Area:
The visiting team dugout is located along the 3rd base foul line.
Specific Athletic Trainer:
The Heidi M. Matthews Athletic Training Facility is located in Merner Field House and will be available 2 hours prior to the start of the game in addition to during the game. Upon arrival, the team host will direct players to the Athletic Training Room. Ice and water will be provided.
At North Central College, we have multiple athletic training rooms. The athletic trainers will be available upon arrival to the college and will also be present on the field during the game. For more information on all of our athletic training, please follow this Athletic Training link.
Sarah Finkel
Bus Parking:
Team buses can drop off on Prairie Ave or Loomis St. adjacent Shanhower Family Field. It is recommended to drop off on Loomis St. on weekdays due to Highland Elementary School congestion.
During the week (Monday-Friday) busses will proceed to Porter Avenue and park along the north side of the street, closest to the Res/Rec Center. On the weekend (Saturday-Sunday), busses will proceed toward the entrance of Highland Elementary School to park.
Parking Map:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rL5XIDgZ0jSEfEiQgb9HXkSoC1U&usp=sharing
Radio:
Visiting teams wishing to send a radio crew to cover the game must contact Clark Teuscher, Sports Information Director, at 630-637-5302 to discuss arrangements.
Evacuation/ Emergency Exit Plan:
Please look over our evacuation and emergency exit plan by clicking
here.
Lost & Found:
Visit Campus Safety in New Hall Residence Hall or call the 24-hour hotline for lost or found property. (630)-637-5911
