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Coach’s Logistics

Check back in Spring 2023 for updating information on the following areas

Housing

We will have lodging for 700 people on campus in Shocker Hall and we will share a list of area hotels via email once teams have RSVPed. Parents please check with your coach regarding housing for the tournament.

Shocker Hall is available starting on Thursday, May 18th – Monday, May 22nd. Because of limited space we ask only team members and coaches stay on campus. Please contact summerlodging@wichita.edu to request rooms on campus with the subject line: “SONT Housing Request.” You can find information on room costs here. Shocker Hall will need answers to the questions below when you request rooms. Schools will be billed directly after the tournament.

  • School Name
  • School Address (for billing purposes)
  • Contact Name
  • Contact Email
  • Contact Phone Number
  • Contact Name(s) and Phone Number(s) of the Coach(es) staying on campus with the students (if different than the contact’s name and phone number above):
  • Expected check-in (no earlier than Thursday, May 19) and check-out dates:
  • Estimated total number of guests (please provide estimated number of students and coaches)
  • What types of bedrooms do you want for your group, private or shared? You can choose both if needed.
  • Do you need linens? The cost for a linen pack is $6/person.
  • Do you need any ADA or Gender-Inclusive Housing accommodations?

    • Meals

    There are multiple locations to enjoy food around campus and the greater Wichita area. On campus we will offer pre purchase tickets for your convenience for multiple meals.
    * The Retail location in the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) tickets will be for a set menu which we will list in Spring 2023.
    * Shocker Hall is the dining center in the ground floor of the Shocker Hall dorm. This is an all you care to eat location with multiple dining options.

    There are also multiple restaurants in Braeburn Square on the East side of campus and we are planning continue the tradition of WSU to have food trucks around campus. In addition to early tickets, Shocker Hall and the retail location in RSC can be purchased on site, the retail locations will have options beyond the set menu for the meal tickets.

    Meal tickets will be available for pre purchase for the following days and times:
    Information on how to order meal tickets will be posted here when available.

    Wednesday Lunch/Dinner – Retail locations in the RSC; Open 11am – 7pm
    * Teams can preorder tickets for a planned menu meal @ $13 per ticket (1 meal per ticket)

    Thursday Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner – Shocker Dining Hall in Shocker Hall; Open 7am-7:30pm
    * Teams can preorder tickets for a planned menu meal @ $11 per ticket (1 entrance per ticket)

    Thursday Lunch/Dinner – Retail locations in the RSC; Open 11am – 7pm
    * Teams can preorder tickets for a planned menu meal @ $13 per ticket (1 meal per ticket)

    Friday Breakfast/Lunch- Shocker Dining Hall in Shocker Hall; Open 7am-2pm
    * Teams can preorder tickets for a planned menu meal @ $11 per ticket (1 entrance per ticket)

    Friday Lunch/Dinner – Retail locations in the RSC; Open 11am – 7pm
    * Teams can preorder tickets for a planned menu meal @ $13 per ticket (1 meal per ticket)

    Friday Dinner – Cook Out on campus;
    * Starts @ 4:30pm with multiple locations around campus (ticket will be tied to a location)
    * Tickets cost $16 per person
    * Menu is buffet style with hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs as main selections.

    Saturday Breakfast/Lunch- Shocker Dining Hall in Shocker Hall; Open 7am-2pm
    * Teams can preorder tickets for a planned menu meal @ $11 per ticket (1 entrance per ticket)

    Saturday Lunch/Dinner – Retail locations in the RSC; Open 11am – 7pm
    * Teams can preorder tickets for a planned menu meal @ $13 per ticket (1 meal per ticket)

    Saturday Dinner – Team Dinner multiple locations with ticket providing location
    * two seating times: 4:30pm or 6:00pm (ticket will be tied to both location and time)
    * Tickets cost $25 per person
    * Menu is a build your own burrito bar Chipotle chopped chicken, sliced grilled steak, cilantro lime rice, black beans, mixed fajita vegetables and more.

    Sunday Breakfast/Lunch- Shocker Dining Hall in Shocker Hall; Open 7am-2pm
    * Teams can preorder tickets for a planned menu meal @ $11 per ticket (1 entrance per ticket)

    Sunday Lunch- Retail locations in the RSC; Open 11am – 2pm
    * Teams can preorder tickets for a planned menu meal @ $13 per ticket (1 meal per ticket)

    Directions to Campus

    Please use this address for correct directions to campus: 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260

    Parking

    Parking on campus during tournament week is free in the visitor marked lots. Click here to link to the campus map highlighted visitor parking. If you have a bus, your parking will be in the 2W lot next to Koch Arena.

    Self Schedule Events

    Check back for information on sign up your team for the self-scheduled events. Self-schedule sign up will not open until all SONT teams are determined. Currently we are expecting to open self-scheduling around May 8, 2023.

    Coaches’ Meeting

    Friday night Coaches’ Meeting will occur directly after the Opening Ceremony in the Aetna Multi-purpose Facility in the Koch Arena. Currently we are planning for it to start at 8:15pm.