Untitled - Birmingham CrossPlex

The Birmingham Crossplex is a one of a kind sports event facility.
Inside a beautiful state-of-the-art canvas of brick and glass, it’s
designed to evoke and capture the unique spirit of athleticism from
within. The Crossplex provides a highly competitive environment for
athletes driven by individual and team play enhancing their abilities
and talents through swimming, track, volleyball and beyond.
Greetings,
As Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Birmingham, I extend warmest greetings to the
visitors and athletes of the CrossPlex. The City of Birmingham welcomes you to a one-ofa-kind, world class facility. This prestigious venue has greatly enhanced the reputation
of Birmingham as being able to host a wide variety of sporting events.
The City of Birmingham is very proud to have the CrossPlex as a national destination.
Housing one of the fastest indoor hydraulic tracks in the world, an Olympic size swimming
pool, nine volleyball courts, a 4,750 seat basketball arena and a platform to develop
many other sports; the CrossPlex is quickly becoming the place to play.
We are committed to providing everyone a great experience while you are at the
CrossPlex. Whether it’s from competition, fan experience or southern hospitality the City
of Birmingham is dedicated to making you feel right at home. During your stay, be sure to
visit some of the additional amenities and attractions we have to offer. Again, welcome
to Birmingham and best wishes to all athletes and spectators visiting the CrossPlex.
Sincerely,
William A. Bell, Sr.
Mayor
Table of Contents
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CrossPlex Staff Directory
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Facility Specifications
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Track and Field
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Recommended Athlete Flow
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Pool Natatorium
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Volleyball
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Meeting Hall
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Media Guideline Policies
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Lemak Sports Medicine
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Facility General Information
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Facility General Rules
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Facility Code of Conduct
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Charts
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Emergency Evacuation Plan
Crossplex Contact Information
2337 Bessemer Road Birmingham Alabama 35208
205.279.8900
Crossplex Administration
Director
Kevin Moore
[email protected]
Marketing Manager
AJ Holzherr
[email protected]
Marketing Program Assistant
Preston Kirk
[email protected]
Program Manager
Makeda Smith
[email protected]
Chief Administrative Analyst
Shonae Eddins-Bennett
[email protected]
Senior Administrative Analyst
Syreeta Sterling
[email protected]
Track and Field Consultant
Harvey Glance
[email protected]
Recreational Leader
Ceasar Austin II
[email protected]
Mayor’s Administrative Assistant
Ricky Lee
[email protected]
Mayor’s Administrative Assistant
Kenneth Crittenden
[email protected]
Mayor’s Administrative Assistant
Taura Cobb
[email protected]
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Facility Specifications
Track
*All equipment meets IAAF, NCAA and NFHS specifications
72,000 square feet
4,000 for seating
Mondo SuperX Surface
Six Lane - 200 Meter Banked Oval Track
Eight Lane - 60 Meter sprint/hurdle straightaway
Lane Widths – 1.067 meters (42”)
Two Pole Vault Runways Length– 40 meters
Width – 1.22 meters
Two Long Jump Runways Length– 52.763 meters
Width – 1.22 meters
Long Jump/Triple Jump
40 meters to first foul line
Shut-Down Length
42 feet (from finish line to lane one of oval)
101 feet (from finish line to wall)
Stride-Out Area (between lane 6 and bleachers)
Length – 80 meters
Width – 20 feet
Length – 25 meters
Width – 9 meters
Two Shot-put Sectors
Portable Throwing Area
Warm Up Track
Four – 60 meter lanes for sprint and hurdle warmup
20 meter stretch zone at either end
Lane Widths – 1.067 meters (42”)
Pool
Designed by Counsilman/Hunsaker
1,600 for seating
Shallow end - 7 feet
Deep end - 13 feet
Lanes
Ten 50 meter
Springboards
Two 1 meter
Four on-deck showers
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Ten 25 meter
Twenty 25 yard
Two 3 meter
Facility Specifications
Volleyball
*All equipment meets NCAA, FIVB, and NFHS specifications
Nine Competition Courts
Mondo Sport Performance rollout flooring; SENOH equipment
Electronic scoring clocks
Meeting Hall
5,000 square feet
500 Theater Style Seating
200 Banquet Style Seating
Ticketing
Four Ticket Windows (with one meeting ADA specifications)
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Track and Field
The indoor 200 meter hydraulically banked Mondotrack SX is only one of six in the United States and one of
eight in the world. Mondo has designed the tracks for the last ten Olympic Games and is the global leader in
the sports flooring market, manufacturing floor surfaces for virtually every sport. The state of the art six lane
oval track takes just ten minutes to raise or lower for banked corners. All track and field components meet
IAAF, NCAA and NFHS standards. There are eight-60 meter lanes (for dashes and hurdles) located within the
infield area of the track with dual horizontal runways for pole vault, long jump and triple jump. Additionally,
dual high jump approaches can be configured along with dual throwing sectors for shot-put located outside
the oval next to the implement/weigh in station. Portable weight throw sector and net meets IAAF and NCAA
specifications.
Meet Management Room
Locker Rooms and Trainer Room
Packet pickup control is located on main concourse next
to ticket entrance. There will be dedicated areas for spike
control, clerking and implement weigh in located within
the track area. Coaching areas can be designated at
strategic positions throughout the arena as approved by
event management. Please refer to the coach’s handbook
provided by the host institution as to the locations and
guidelines. Room can also be used for officials and
volunteer check-in.
There are two designated locker rooms for teams. Ice
machines will also be available in the trainer’s room
along with six trainer tables. No spikes allowed in these
areas.
Media and Operations Work Area
The press box is designed to accommodate TV, print
and electronic media representives. There are individual
work stations allowing for up to 18 people with individual
wireless, Ethernet plug in, TV monitors, speakers, copy
machine and file bin for dispersing results.
The event operations box is located next to the press
box and is designed for use by the timing team and PA
announcing staff. This is a dedicated space for use by
approved CrossPlex timing groups and PA announcers.
The event stakeholder will be responsible for supplying
their own announcer and timing team. If needed,
CrossPlex can recommend an announcer upon request.
Dedicated Warm Up Room
Housing four-60 meter lanes, the warm up area includes
run out and stretching room. Spikes must be checked
before any competitor will be allowed onto warm up
track. Athletes will be allowed to enter warm up area
in one direction only (Northwest corner next to clerking
station). Two lanes are designated for sprint and two
lanes designated for hurdles preparation. Athletes will
be allowed on warm up track approximately 45 minutes
to 1 hour prior to their event. Only coaches, athletes and
trainers should be allowed into warm up track area. The
use of cell phones, IPODS, CD players or stereos should
not be allowed in area.
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The track is a state of the art 200 meter hydraulically banked Mondo Super X Track.
One of only eight hydraulically banked Mondo tracks in the world.
Broadcast Box
There is open seating area dedicated to broadcast
activities and to conduct live interviews. The box is
capable of holding up to four announcers and camera
equipment with rear wall space for signage as needed.
The broadcast box is located on the event operations
floor overlooking the track. Additionally, the CrossPlex is
designed and equipped to work with media and sports
programming outlets.
There are seven suites (one double) that are capable of holding up to 22 people
in each box. The suites are located on the second floor offering excellent event
viewing.
Seating
The indoor track is capable of holding 4,000 spectators
with four entrances and exits to bleacher seating on both
sides of the track through entrance corridors.
VIP Suites
There are seven suites (one double suite) overlooking
the track venue with hospitality capabilities and private
outside seating. Each box features 22 outdoor chair-back
seats, leather sofa and chairs on the inside. Each box
is equipped with flat-screen T.V.’s, Direct T.V., personal
refrigerator, sink with ample counter space, speaker
volume control, climate control and bathrooms located on
the same level. Catering will be made available through
facility caterer.
Awards
The awards area will be located at a designated area on
the track floor outside the oval.
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Recommended Athlete Flow at Track Events
Upon facility entrance the coach should check in his/her team and pick up team packet
at the window of the meet management room.
• From there the athletes will walk into the
designated hallway between the hospitality
room and meet management room where the
first stop will be a mandatory spike control
checkpoint. The spike check controller should
be an official with spike knowledge.
• Athletes should be allowed to enter the warm up
track approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour prior
to their event. Their spikes will be checked for a
third time upon entering the warm-up track by
event staff stakeholder. Only athletes, coaches
and trainers are allowed in warm up area. The
use of cell phones, IPODS, CD players or stereos
should not be allowed in area.
• Upon completion of the spike check, approved
shoes should be marked with a color specific
zip tie or shoe marking supplied by event
stakeholder. 1/4” Pyramid spikes only.
• Prior to the start of their event, the athletes
should be escorted to competition area next to
the bleachers or on the outer rings of the track if
not being used for a race.
• The athletes will then proceed down the hallway
where signage will direct them to the clerking/
hipping room located in the large storage room
at the northwest corner of the building. Spikes
and zip ties should be visually checked again
in the clerking room prior to event clerk in. Only
athletes, coaches and officials are allowed in
clerking room.
• Starters and/or line clerks should check spikes
and zip ties for a combined fourth time.
• Upon completion of the race, spikes must be
removed before an athlete can exit the track and
control staff should be positioned to monitor
spike removal.
• If an athlete is competing in the shot-put or
weight throw, the athlete will then proceed
across the track to the implement weigh station
which is located directly across from clerking
area on the east side of the arena.
• Signage will be placed throughout track to direct
athletes to specific areas as required by meet
management.
Spikes and Chalk Marks
• Implements will be weighed and held in
the official’s area as per event guidelines
established.
Only ¼” pyramid spikes will be allowed on the track during
events. During practice sessions no spikes will be allowed,
only flats or rubber shoes.
Chalk marks will not be allowed on track or infield but tape
markings will be permitted.
Four-60 Meter lanes designed for sprint
and hurdle warm up.
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Natatorium
Designed by Counsilman/Hunsaker, the pool has ten-50 meter lanes, ten-25 meter lanes and twenty-25 yard
lanes. The pool has the ability to hold 1200 spectators in the stands and 400 athletes/coaches on the deck.
There are two-1 meter and two-3 meter springboards mounted on concrete pedestals for diving competitions.
There is a meeting room for coaches/officials along with two large capacity male and female locker rooms
with showers. The pool is designed to handle water polo (FINA Certified) and synchronized swimming
events. Installed in the pool is a fiberglass movable bulkhead to accommodate multiple racing and training
configurations.
The pool is equipped with two-20mm LED Video Screens (9’H x 16’W) with a resolution of 144 x 240. The pool
is designed to handle 40 touch pads with timing equipment provided by Colorado Timing. There will also be
four digital pace clocks. The pool has a regenerative media water filtration, ultraviolet water treatment and
an extra deep concrete/tile gutter system. In its shallow end the pool is 7 feet and 13 feet in the deep end.
Ultimately the design creates a calmer pool and reduces the amount of turbulence swimmers must face. In
addition, the bulkhead features a flow-through design which minimizes waves rebounding on turns.
The pool is equipped with ten-50 meter lanes, ten-25 meter lanes
and is convertible to twenty-25 yard lanes. There are two locker
rooms with lifeguard and meeting space also available.
There are separate male and female locker rooms with showers
and restrooms.
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Volleyball
The CrossPlex capabilities include hosting volleyball tournaments, staging clinics/camps and providing training
facilities for club, high school and collegiate level play. The indoor track and field venue can be converted into
nine courts with dedicated rollout flooring creating court space. The flooring is a Mondosport Performance
surface laid on top of the track surface. The sport performance floor is a three layer surface engineered to
assure playing comfort and minimize the risk of injury. Since 1997 Mondo’s Sport Performance floor has been
listed as a FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) recommended product. It is the same surface used for all
Olympic volleyball courts.
Courts can be divided with drop down curtains to accommodate individual tournament specifications.
Tournament amenities include meet management room, hospitality room, locker and trainers rooms and
press box.
LED Board
The LED board is capable of displaying results, live video
and replay, commercial representation/advertising.
Additionally the board will be able to display customized
graphics, templates and picture in picture review. The
CrossPlex display board is a 20mm LED Video Screen (15’H
x 55’W) with a resolution of 224 x 832. The Crossplex will
supply staff for board operations.
Note: Full board capabilities can only be realized with
dedicated camera resources as provided by event
stakeholder.
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Meeting Hall
The meeting hall is 5,000 square feet and is capable of
holding 500 people in a theater style setting and 200
people in a banquet style setting. The room is equipped
with wireless internet, Ethernet plug-ins, four wireless
microphones, two wireless headsets, projector with
dropdown projector screen, DVD player, CD player, IPOD
docking station, power-point capabilities and a handheld
touch-screen remote for master control.
The room is equipped with 650 chairs, 25 circular tables
(60” in diameter) and 10 rectangular tables (8’ in length).
The kitchen is located directly under the meeting hall and is accessible by elevator. The caterer’s kitchen
is connected to the meeting hall and is designed for final food preparation. Crestron audio and video
equipment are used for electronic devices.
Media Guideline Policies
Subject to space, credentials should be assigned to accredited media in accordance with the event stakeholder.
CrossPlex recommends the use of a wrist band or lanyard credentialing system for media/officials access. Control
personnel should be stationed where needed to monitor access.
All student athletes and coaches should be made available for interviews or as designated by stakeholder.
Interviews will take place next to awards area or in broadcast box if area space allows.
There are six elevated track camera platforms; four are located at each corner of the track and two are located on
either side of press box. Elevated platforms can also be used by institutions for coaching camera equipment.
Media and Operations Work Area
Separate rooms designated for press/media and for event
operations. The rooms are equipped with wireless internet, TV
monitors, speakers and copy machine.
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The Birmingham CrossPlex has partnered with Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics as its health
care and sports medicine partner to provide world class safety and athletic training support services to
student athletes and competitors.
Dr. Larry Lemak’s commitment and dedication to the City of Birmingham will ensure all athletic events
held at the CrossPlex have sufficient medical services and will create the safest playing environment for
all athletes competing. Dr. Lemak will assist in the development and implementation of performance
programs as well as on-site treatment and prevention programs that will attract athletes worldwide.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to share my knowledge of sports medicine and lend my expertise
to the Birmingham CrossPlex. The City of Birmingham has never had anything like this state-of-theart sporting facility, and I am proud my practice has the honor of being the medical partner to deliver
unsurpassed quality care to its competitive athletes.” - Dr. Lemak
Lemak Sports Medicine has an exceptional team of highly experienced and nationally certified athletic
trainers who collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, coaches and administrative staff to
optimize athletes’ activity and participation in sporting events. Lemak’s athletic trainers focus on the
care of athletes at the youth, high school, collegiate and professional level. Specialties encompass,
but are not limited to, injury/illness prevention, clinical evaluation, facilitation of immediate/emergency
care, as well as the treatment and rehabilitation of athletes.
Lemak Sports Medicine was founded by world-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lawrence Lemak—also
widely known as Dr. Larry Lemak. The practice has an extraordinary group of specialized orthopedic
surgeons and physicians who provide personalized health care for its patients. As a leader in the
sports medicine and orthopedics field, its focus is redefining health and wellness for athletes, active
professionals and youth. Lemak Sports Medicine believes that the whole body cannot be healthy unless
each part is healthy. With this as its guiding philosophy, Lemak Sports Medicine continues to deliver an
outstanding health care experience, and is fully committed to improving life after injury.
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Personnel Allowed on Floor During
Competition
Track Meets: Athletes, Coaches, Officials, Credentialed
Personnel and Athletic Trainers contracted by the
event stakeholder will be allowed on the floor during
competition. All other Athletic Trainers will wait in a
designated area to receive their injured athlete from
the contracted Athletic Trainer on the floor.
Volleyball: Teams, Coaches, Officials and Credentialed
Personnel allowed on playing surface. Individual teams
will be allowed to have an Athletic Trainer on their
bench during games.
Swimming: Athletes, Coaches, Officials, Life Guards,
Credentialed Personnel and Athletic Trainers will be
allowed on pool deck.
Equipment Allowed on Track
Surface
• Any piece of equipment with wheels must have
rubber or plastic wheels.
• Refrain from sliding heavy items across the floor.
• Only one portable treatment table will be allowed
on the floor during events. It will be located near
the track finish line against the wall. Medical or
Athletic Training needs will be addressed in the
First Aid or Athletic Training rooms.
• Trunks or any other equipment will be allowed on
the track floor only with permission from CrossPlex
management.
• Volleyball Athletic Trainers will be allowed to carry
with them a medical supply kit to have on the
bench.
• Athlete’s bags will not be allowed on the floor
during track and field events. Only bags with
competition equipment will be allowed.
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General Information
Ticketing
Loading Dock Capabilities
All ticket pricing and policies will be determined
by the stakeholder institution or by the individual
stakeholder. Ticket Biscuit will be used for
coordinating ticket purchasing. There are four ticket
windows located to the right of the main entrance
on the west side of the building, which meet ADA
accessibility requirements.
Two loading and delivery bays for large equipment
located behind building. The delivery bays are on
the first floor and are easily accessible to and from
the track. During move-in and move-out periods all
event related activities will be managed through
loading dock.
Restrooms
The Birmingham Crossplex provides over 1,200
parking spaces located on property. There are front
and rear turnabouts for bus and van drop-off as
well as dedicated bus/van parking located in back
of parking lot. The parking lot is equipped with
26 handicap parking spaces as well as hybrid car
spaces.
Parking
Within the facility are three sets of men’s restrooms
and four sets of ladies restrooms with handicap
accessible stalls. Additionally, three family restrooms
are located in the main concourse. Restrooms can
be found in the main concourse and on the second
level. The restrooms in the main concourse have 53
stalls on the ladies side and 32 stalls on the men’s
side.
Security
As per City of Birmingham policy, each event will
be required to staff uniformed Birmingham Police
Officers. The number of officers will be determined
by Crossplex/Event Stakeholder based on specific
factors addressing the overall safety of participants
and fans.
Handicap Accessibility
There are 32 handicap seating areas located in
the bleachers on the first row of both the east and
west sides of the building. Areas are equipped with
Ethernet, phone and outlet plug in (ADA compliant).
Handicap parking spaces are also adjacent to the
building. There is a handicap dedicated elevator
allowing movement from the first to second floor
and a lift from the second floor into the press box.
The lift is accessed and operated by key held at
Crossplex administrative office.
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General Rules:
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The Birmingham CrossPlex is a non-smoking facility.
Runners are not allowed to run outside of CrossPlex perimeter.
Restricted areas are clearly marked throughout facility.
No one is allowed access to restricted areas without written approval of facility management.
Children must be attended by an adult at all times and are strictly prohibited from playing in areas
not designated for such purposes. Forbidden areas include, but are not limited to, warm-up track,
hallways, restrooms and elevator.
• No food or drink will be allowed on track floor, warm-up area or pool deck without consent of
CrossPlex Management.
• No athlete bags will be left on the event floor during track and field events
Signage/Decorations:
• Clients may not nail, staple, tape, hang or attach anything to the walls, ceilings, fixtures or floors.
• Stickers, glitter and confetti are not permitted in the facilities. Adhesive backed decals and stickers
may not be given out inside or outside the CrossPlex by any client, exhibitor or individual.
• Event signage opportunities are offered during the contracted timeframe (term) of the event and
must be within the leased area of the facility.
Signage Regulations:
• All signs and banners should be assembled and ready to be placed.
• Delivery and return of signage to be coordinated with CrossPlex Event Management.
• All signage must be approved by CrossPlex Management. The CrossPlex reserves the right to refuse
to hang any signs and banners deemed unsafe or inappropriate.
• No external signage will be allowed without prior approval from CrossPlex.
• All signs and banners will be hung by CrossPlex personnel.
Lost and Found:
• The CrossPlex is not responsible for lost, misplaced or stolen items but may maintain a lost and
found for a period of seven days following the event.
Event Insurance:
• Each event stakeholder will be required to provide proof of insurance coverage as per City of
Birmingham guidelines.
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Facility Code of Conduct
• We ask that as a coach, athlete or spectator that you
be respectful to the facility and to all employees of the
CrossPlex.
• Guests shall avoid blocking the view of other guests.
• Guests shall not interfere with the event, the performers
or the athletes in any way.
• Guests shall refrain from using foul/offensive language,
fighting, obscene gestures, throwing objects and
engaging in other behavior detrimental to the experience
of other guests.
• Guests shall not stand on seats or any other building
structure.
• Guests shall not block the aisles.
• Guests shall not occupy a seat or remain in an area for
which they do not possess a valid ticket or credential
and shall provide their ticket upon request.
• Guests are encouraged to report inappropriate or
offensive behavior to a Uniformed Officer or Guest
Services Representative.
• Guests shall comply with requests from arena staff
regarding arena operational and emergency procedures.
• Athletes participating will not engage in unsportsmanlike
conduct with any coach, parent, player participant,
official or any other attendee.
• The use of alcohol, drugs and drug paraphernalia are
not allowed while on premises.
• The arena staff has been trained to intervene when
deemed necessary and to use their best discretion to
help ensure that guests who ignore the Code of Conduct
do not interfere with other guests’ ability to enjoy an
event. Guests who violate the Code of Conduct may be
subject to ejection without refund and, to the extent
their conduct constitutes a violation of law, may be
subject to arrest. We thank you for your cooperation.
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Entrance &
Exit to
Warm Up
Area
Clerking
Room
Athlete
Entrance
& Exit
Multi
Throwing
Ring
Live
Throwing
Ring
Implement
Check-In
Stride Out Area
Athlete Flow
Spike Control
Hopitality
Room
Athlete
Entrance
Meet
Management
Room
Awards
Zone
Locker
Room
Trainer’s
Room
Warm Up Area
Level 1
Locker
Room
Hospitality
Retail
Concession
Ladies
Restroom
Family
Restroom
Men’s
Restroom
Concession
First
Aid
Elevated
Camera
Platform
Elevated
Camera
Platform
Event
Operations
Room
Broadcast
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Media
Room
Restroom
Restroom
Level 2
Handicap
Access
Elevator
VIP Boxes
Spectator Seating
Meeting Hall
Access to
Harris Arena
Administrative
Offices
Ticket Booth
Facility
Entrance
Pool Management
Room
Loading /Delivery
Natatorium
Entrance
Level 1
Life Guard
Men’s
Office
Pool Lockers
Team Seating
Women’s
Pool Lockers
Volleyball
Court 7
Court 8
Court 9
Court 4
Court 5
Court 6
Court 1
Court 2
Court 3
Handicap Parking
Parking
Handicap Parking
TV Production
Truck Parking
Event Emergency and Evacuation Plans for
Birmingham CrossPlex
General Reminders
• All Birmingham CrossPlex Management Staff will be wearing staff shirts and badges/nametags for
purposes of easy identification. Event Staff/Volunteers will also be wearing staff shirts that will be
readily identifiable. All of these staff members are available to answer questions or for instructions in
case of emergencies.
• All Event Officials from Contracting Organization will have access to “walkie talkies” that will have one
frequency. This frequency will be indentified at the start of each event. In the likelihood that multiple
events will be in the building at the same time, different frequencies will be assigned to each event.
Event Officials need to inform CrossPlex staff when batteries are getting low.
• Birmingham Fire and Rescue and Security staff will be on hand for all CrossPlex events. In the event of
an emergency, Event Officials should call Birmingham Police and / or Fire and Rescue on the assigned
frequency and inform a CrossPlex staff person.
• Be very clear as to the nature of the emergency.
• CrossPlex staff is certified in CPR / First Aid.
• Defibrillators and First Aid Kits are located in the First Aid rooms; ice machines and bags are readily
accessible in all event areas.
• All building exits are clearly marked. Floor plans of the facility are posted in the Meet Management room
and Pool Control.
Emergencies
Medical
1. Call Birmingham Fire and Rescue on the assigned frequency. Identify clearly your location by indicating
where in the building you and the victim are. All rooms and seating areas are clearly identifiable by a
room number or section (track bleachers) number at each entrance.
2. Stay with the victim until help arrives.
3. Lend any assistance to the victim that you are able and qualified to do. Do not move the victim if there is
a chance of neck or back injury or severe bleeding.
4. Provide as much information to the rescue personnel that you can regarding the onset of illness or injury.
5. If the medical emergency is caused by accidental injury, request witnesses to stand by for information.
6. If the injured party is an athlete, inform coach or governing body representative immediately of
circumstances.
7. Inform CrossPlex staff and assure incident is documented.
Fire
1. Call Birmingham Fire and Rescue on the assigned frequency. Identify clearly your location by indicating
where in the building you are
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2. Indicate the type of fire emergency: electrical, chemical, smoke, etc.
3. If you or others are in danger, assure area is cleared of spectators or athletes and leave the area
immediately.
4. Inform CrossPlex staff and assure incident is documented.
Severe Weather
1. If tornado sirens are sounded, meet announcer will be informed by CrossPlex staff to follow procedures
for announcing designated shelter areas. In extremely severe weather all inside corridors and enclosed
areas will be identified with logos. CrossPlex Event staff will direct athletes and patrons to the following
areas:
• Track and Field
o All locker rooms off the warm up track
o All corridors under bleachers West side Only (Warm up track side)
o Event Management Room off main concourse
o Corridor located behind elevator
• Natatorium
o All locker rooms and Pool Control corridors
o All corridors between kitchen and pool control
• Administration
o Corridor leading to Bill Harris Arena, inside walls only.
2. In the event of lightning strikes during a swim meet, the meet will be postponed at first strike. Swimming
will resume 30 minutes after last strike.
All Other Emergencies
All other emergencies may include:
• Suspicious behavior
• Shots fired
• Suspected weapons
• Power outages
• Controlled substances
• Missing child
• Personal confrontations
• Theft of property
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In any of these situations, immediately inform a CrossPlex staff person or an onsite security officer. In all cases remain
calm and await assistance from authorities. Keep patrons and athletes safe. Do not confront a dangerous individual or
situation. Be ready to give police as complete a description of the incident as possible.
In the event of safety related situations outside the building, the doors will be locked and patrons will be retained inside
the facility until the situation is neutralized.
Site Emergency Plan is available upon request from CrossPlex Management.
Air Transportation
Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport
Served by seven major airlines: American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines,
Southwest Airlines, United Express, US Airways and America West
205-595-0533
5900 Airport Highway Birmingham, AL 35212
Ground Transportation
Alamo Rent A Car
Avis Rent A Car
Budget Rent A Car
Dollar Rent A Car
Enterprise Rent A Car
Hertz Rent A Car
National Rent A Car
205-591-4395
205-592-8901
205-322-3596
800-800-4000
205-592-4559
205-591-6090
205-592-7259
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www.avis.com
www.budget.com
www.dollar.com
www.enterprise.com
www.hertz.com
www.nationalcar.com
Hotels
Springhill Suites
2024 4th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205 205-322-8600
www.marriott.com
15 minutes from Crossplex
Sheraton Hotel
2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd
Birmingham, AL 205-307-3019
www.sheraton.com/birmingham.com
10 minutes from Crossplex
Double Tree Hotel
808 20th Street
Birmingham, AL 35205 205-933-9000
www.doubletree.hilton.com/birmingham
15 minutes from Crossplex
The Tutwiler Hotel
2021 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35203 205-322-2100
www.thetutwilerhotel.com
10 minutes from Crossplex
Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
8 Perimeter Park South
Birmingham, AL 35243 205-967-2700
www.hilton.com/birmingham-al
20 minutes from Crossplex
The Redmont Hotel
2101 5th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203 205-324-2101
www.theredmont.com
12 minutes from Crossplex
Courtyard Marriott Downtown at UAB
1820 5th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233 205-254-0004
www.marriott.com
Hotel Highland at Five Points South
1023 20th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205 205-933-9555
www.thehotelhighland.com
15 minutes from Crossplex
Embassy Suites
2300 Woodcrest Place
Birmingham, AL 35209 205-879-7400
embassysuites3.hilton.com
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Restaurants
Bogue’s
3028 Clairmont Avenue
Birmingham, AL 205-254-9780
Dreamland Bar-B-Que
1427 14th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 205-933-2133
Bottega Café
2240 Highland Avenue
Birmingham, AL 205-933-2001
The Fish Market
612 22nd Street
Birmingham, AL 205-322-3330
The Bright Star
304 19th Street North
Bessemer, AL 205-426-1861
Jim ‘Nicks Barbeque
1908 11th Avenue
Birmingham, AL 205-320-1060
Carlile’s Barbecue
3511 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 205-254-9266
John’s City Diner
112 21st Street North
Birmingham, AL 205-322-6014
Cocina Superior
587 Colonial Brookwood Village
Birmingham, AL 205-259-1980
Niki’s West
223 Finley Avenue West
Birmingham, AL 205-252-5751
Demetri’s BBQ
901 28th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 205-871-1581
Rocky’s Pizza
715 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 205-252-8282
Dodiyos
1831 28th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 205-453-9300
Hospitals
Saint Vincent’s Hospital
Princeton Hospital
2800 8th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205 205-939-7000
701 Princeton Avenue South West
Birmingham, AL 35211 205-783-3000
Brookwood Hospital
UAB University Hospital
2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
1802 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 205-934-4011
Police Departments
Birmingham Police Department
West Precinct (Serves Birmingham Crossplex)
205-254-2683
Jefferson County Sheriff
205-325-5700
Alabama State Troopers
334-242-4371
Fire Department
Birmingham Fire Department
205-254-299
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Area Attractions
Alabama Sports Hall Of Fame
Displays include memorabilia from the late University of Alabama Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, a tribute to Olympic
Great Jesse Owens, and other displays showcasing the careers of Alabama-connected sports figures such as
Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Joe Louis.
2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, AL – 205-323-6665
www.ashof.org
Alabama Theatre
Built in 1927, the Alabama Theatre is one of the nation’s last operating movie palaces, featuring first-run and
revival films, concerts and other special events.
1817 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL – 205-252-2262
www.alabamatheatre.com
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Home to the world’s best motorcycle collection, the museum now has more than 1200 vintage and modern
motorcycles and racecars and the largest collection of Lotus cars as well as other significant makes. The
museum is adjacent to Barber Motorsports Park, a world-class 2.3 mile road course and home to the Honda
Grand Prix of Alabama.
6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy
Birmingham, AL – 205-699-7275
www.barbermuseum.org
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The gardens are Alabama’s largest living museum with more than 10,000 different plants in 25 themed areas.
These 67 acres have more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of walking paths.
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham, AL – 205-414-3900
www.bbgardens.org
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Richly detailed exhibits in the Civil Rights Institute reveal slices of black and white life in Alabama from the late
1800’s to the present.
520 16th Street North
Birmingham, AL – 205-328-9696
www.bcri.org
Birmingham Museum of Art
More than 24,000 objects represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African,
Pre-Columbian and Native American.
2000 8th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL – 205-254-2565
www.artsbma.org
Birmingham Public Library
Hundreds of visitors come to the main library each year to access their extensive genealogical resources.
2100 Park Place
Birmingham, AL – 205-226-3600
www.bplonline.org
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Area Attractions (continued)
Birmingham Zoo
Visitors come from around the Southeast to see shows such as the Rhino Encounter, the Predator Zone and the
Sea Lion Splash Show. The zoo is blazing new trails in elephant conservation with the opening of Trails of Africa
2630 Cahaba Road
Birmingham, AL – 205-879-0409
www.birminghamzoo.com
Highland Park Golf Course
Originally established in 1903, Highland Park was the first golf course in the state. This 18-hole golf course is
rich in history and southern tradition. It offers elevation changes, numerous water features, bent grass greens
and practice facilities.
3300 Highland Avenue South
Birmingham, AL – 205-322-1902
www.highlandparkgolf.com
McWane Science Center
Celebrating science and discovery, exhibits include everything from dinosaurs to space travel.
200 19th Street North
Birmingham, AL – 205-714-8300
www.mcwane.org
Oak Mountain State Park
Alabama’s largest state park has a sandy beach area fronting the lake, rental boats and fishing equipment, an
18-hole golf course, and some of the best mountain biking trails in the south.
200 Terrace Drive
Birmingham, AL – 205-620-2520
www.dcnr.state.al.us
Rickwood Field
Built in 1910, Rickwood Field is America’s oldest ballpark. Rickwood hosted baseball greats such as Jackie
Robinson, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson.
1137 2nd Avenue West
Birmingham, AL – 205-458-8161
www.rickwood.com
The Riverchase Galleria
Housed beneath the world’s largest skylight are more than 200 shops, a dozen restaurants and a colorful
carousel.
3000 Riverchase Galleria
Birmingham, AL – 205-985-3020
www.riverchasegalleria.com
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Oxmoor Valley
One of nine state-spanning courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, the Oxmoor Valley course offers three sets
of links to challenge all levels of golfers.
100 Sunbelt Parkway
Birmingham, AL – 205-942-1177
www.rtjgolf.com
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Sloss Furnace is a 32-acre blast furnace plant where iron was made for nearly 100 years. Now a museum of
history and industry, the site preserves a collection of machinery, buildings and industrial structures.
20 32nd Street North – Birmingham, AL – 205-324-1911. www.slossfurnaces.com
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Area Attractions (continued)
Splash Adventure Water Park
Water playground, Splash Adventure is the state’s largest water park.
4599 Alabama Adventure Parkway
Birmingham, AL – 205-481-4750
www.alabamahadventure.com
The Summit Shopping Center
An open air shopping mall, The Summit contains over 100 stores and lots of restaurants.
214 Summit Blvd – Birmingham, AL – 205-298-0257. www.thesummitonline.com
Vulcan Park and Museum
Vulcan is the largest cast iron statue in the world. Standing high atop Red Mountain, the 56-foothigh statue has
an observation balcony on its pedestal for a panoramic view of the city.
1701 Valley View Drive – Birmingham, AL – 205-933-1409. www.visitvulcan.com
Directions
From Baton Rouge, LA (travel time: 6 hours 15 minutes / 395 miles)
Take I-12 East toward Hammond, LA.
Merge onto I-55 North via Exit 38B toward Jackson, MS
Merge onto US-98 East via Exit 15A toward Tylertown/South McComb
Stay Straight to go onto MS-198 E/Hardy Street
Merge onto I-59 North toward Laurel (crossing into Alabama)
Take Exit 120 toward Ensley Avenue/20th Street
Turn right onto Ensley Avenue and travel approximately 1 mile into Five Points West Intersection
Proceed through intersection onto Avenue W to enter Crossplex
From Starkville, MS (travel time: 2 hours 20 minutes / 136 miles)
Take US-82 toward Columbus, MS (crossing into Alabama)
Take AL-69 South
Merge onto I-20/59 toward Birmingham
Take Exit 120 toward Ensley Avenue/20th Street
Turn right onto Ensley Avenue and travel approximately 1 mile into Five Points West Intersection
Proceed through intersection onto Avenue W to enter Crossplex
From Memphis, TN (travel time: 3 hours 50 minutes / 235 miles)
Merge onto I-40 East toward Nashville
Merge onto I-240 South via Exit 1E toward Jackson, MS
Merge onto I-240 East via the exit on the left toward Nashville
Merge onto US-78 East via Exit 21 toward Birmingham
Take the US-78 exit, Exit 85 toward Birmingham
Merge onto US-78 East/AL-5 South/AL-4 South toward Adamsville/Graysville/Birmingham
Take CR-65 Exit and keep right at the fork to go on Minor Pky
Turn left onto AL-269 South/Birmingport Road
Turn right onto Ensley Avenue and travel approximately 1 mile into Five Points West Intersection
Proceed through intersection onto Avenue W to enter Crossplex
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Directions (continued)
From Nashville, TN (travel time 3 hours / 195 miles)
Take I-65 South toward Huntsville
Merge onto I-20/59 via Exit 261B toward Tuscaloosa
Merge onto 20th Street Ensley via Exit 120
Turn left onto Ensley Avenue and travel approximately 1 mile into Five Points West Intersection
Proceed through intersection onto Avenue W to enter Crossplex
From Knoxville, TN (travel time 4 hours 10 minutes / 262 miles)
Merge onto I-40 West toward Nashville
Take I-75 South via Exit 368 toward Chattanooga
Merge onto I-24 West via Exit 2 toward Chattanooga/I-59/Birmingham
Merge onto I-59 South via Exit 167 toward Birmingham
Merge onto 20th Street Ensley via Exit 120
Turn left onto Ensley Avenue and travel approximately 1 mile into Five Points West Intersection
Proceed through intersection onto Avenue W to enter Crossplex
From Atlanta, GA (travel time 2 hours 30 minutes / 150 miles)
Merge onto I-20 West toward Birmingham
Merge onto 20th Street Ensley via Exit 120
Turn left onto Ensley Avenue and travel approximately 1 mile into Five Points West Intersection
Proceed through intersection onto Avenue W to enter Crossplex
From Tallahassee, FL (travel time 5 hours 15 minutes / 305 miles)
Merge onto I-10 West toward Pensacola
Merge via Exit 130 toward Dothan
Take US-231 North/Montgomery Hwy
Turn left onto US-80 West
Merge onto I-65 North toward Birmingham
Take Exit 124A to I-20/59
Merge onto 20th Street Ensley via Exit 120
Turn left onto Ensley Avenue and travel approximately 1 mile into Five Points West Intersection
Proceed through intersection onto Avenue W to enter Crossplex
From Mobile, AL (travel time 4 hours / 260 miles)
Merge onto I-65 North toward Montgomery
Take Exit 124A to I-20/59
Merge onto 20th Street Ensley via Exit 120
Turn left onto Ensley Avenue and travel approximately 1 mile into Five Points West Intersection
Proceed through intersection onto Avenue W to enter Crossplex
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