Attention Track & Field Athletic Trainer:

I would like to welcome you to Ferris State University and Big Rapids, Michigan. This letter will detail the services that will be provided to your team(s) during the FSU Bulldog Invitational. This event will be held at Top Taggert Field on Saturday, April 8, 2006. We will provide water, ice, and cups for your athletes. In addition, there will be a certified athletic trainer and student athletic trainers to assist your athletes with any needs during the meet. There will NOT be any modalities available at the track except for ice. Therefore, if your athletes will need other treatments, please contact our athletic training staff one week prior to your arrival so we may accommodate your needs. If your team is not traveling with a certified athletic trainer, a note will be required for ultrasound and electrical stimulation along with the specific parameters. Also, please inform our athletic training staff if there will not be anyone traveling with the team; so we may accommodate their needs. If your athletes require taping, please supply your own materials. Below, I have listed some important numbers you may need during your stay in Big Rapids.

• Ferris State University Athletic Training Staff and Facilities Phone Numbers:
  FSU Athletics Department: (231) 591-2860

• Michael Blackburn, Assistant Athletic Trainer
  Office: (231) 591-2872
  Cell: (616) 334-6656

• Dave Lucey, Head Athletic Trainer
  Office: (231) 591-2868
  Home: (231) 832-3240

• Tim Glover, Assistant Athletic Trainer
  Office: (231) 591-2872
  Home: (231) 796-7236

• FSU Campus Safety
  On-Campus: 5000
  Off-Campus: (231) 591-5000

• Mecosta County General Hospital E.R.
  (231) 591-4250

• Emergency/Ambulance: 911

Sincerely,

Michael Blackburn, M.A., ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer