Parking at Ryan Center
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- Sly Williams
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Parking at Ryan Center
I've never been to the Ryan Center and I'm going to the Saint Bonnie's game. It's okay, I just moved back here in 2002.
I will really appreciate any suggestions on the best parking strategy. Also, since it's an 11:00 game what time would you suggest I get to the lot? Thanks!
I will really appreciate any suggestions on the best parking strategy. Also, since it's an 11:00 game what time would you suggest I get to the lot? Thanks!
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- Frank Keaney
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If you want to get out quicker, get there early and park close to the exit. I'd say 10ish. If you're in the middle of the lot, you're sitting for a while. I like going early anyway, so that's what I do.PeteRI wrote:I've never been to the Ryan Center and I'm going to the Saint Bonnie's game. It's okay, I just moved back here in 2002.
I will really appreciate any suggestions on the best parking strategy. Also, since it's an 11:00 game what time would you suggest I get to the lot? Thanks!
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- Frank Keaney
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BTW, you're going to love the RC.Billyboy78 wrote:If you want to get out quicker, get there early and park close to the exit. I'd say 10ish. If you're in the middle of the lot, you're sitting for a while. I like going early anyway, so that's what I do.PeteRI wrote:I've never been to the Ryan Center and I'm going to the Saint Bonnie's game. It's okay, I just moved back here in 2002.
I will really appreciate any suggestions on the best parking strategy. Also, since it's an 11:00 game what time would you suggest I get to the lot? Thanks!
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- Kenny Green
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I would park as close to Keaney Gym as you can. Its a little longer walk - but you will have zero traffic getting out of there. You can park near the new Hockey facility (Boss Arena) - great spot
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What I would recommend since this is your first visit to the Ryan Center,
- Arrive at 9:25am to the parking lot.
- They will let you into the Foyer, where it is heated, at 9:30am
- Visit the Store from 9:30 to 10am - they will let you go in the Store from the Foyer.
- Lot's of great stuff to buy in the Store and the crowd will be small at that time.
- Enter the arena at 10am and watch the team warm up from down at the floor level. Nobody will check your tickets at that time and you can see all the players from both teams close up
- Watch the student section get warmed up for the big game - ESPN Cameras will be getting ready
- After the game go down behind the URI bench and just hang out for about 30 to 45 minutes after the game
- Great to hang out and see the players, their families and friends, Coaches, URI Alumni, etc while the people all go to the parking lot
- By the time you leave, the parking lot will be much less congested
- Make a day of it!!!
- GO RHODY!!
- Arrive at 9:25am to the parking lot.
- They will let you into the Foyer, where it is heated, at 9:30am
- Visit the Store from 9:30 to 10am - they will let you go in the Store from the Foyer.
- Lot's of great stuff to buy in the Store and the crowd will be small at that time.
- Enter the arena at 10am and watch the team warm up from down at the floor level. Nobody will check your tickets at that time and you can see all the players from both teams close up
- Watch the student section get warmed up for the big game - ESPN Cameras will be getting ready
- After the game go down behind the URI bench and just hang out for about 30 to 45 minutes after the game
- Great to hang out and see the players, their families and friends, Coaches, URI Alumni, etc while the people all go to the parking lot
- By the time you leave, the parking lot will be much less congested
- Make a day of it!!!
- GO RHODY!!
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- Ernie Calverley
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......is the Rhody Pub gonna be open so early....?
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I wouldn't say zero traffic, especially with a near sellout. I live in Westerly and go west on 138. The time I saved leaving the Keaney-Boss was lost by the extra traffic between the parking lot exit and the 110 intersection. Like my father used to say, no matter which way you turn your ass is always behind you.URIFIJI wrote:I would park as close to Keaney Gym as you can. Its a little longer walk - but you will have zero traffic getting out of there. You can park near the new Hockey facility (Boss Arena) - great spot
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Rent a helicopter and have it drop you at the 50 yard line of the Meade if you want to avoid traffic.
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Meade is going to be a lake tomorrow if we get as much rain as predictedURIGONZO wrote:Rent a helicopter and have it drop you at the 50 yard line of the Meade if you want to avoid traffic.
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If you park in the main lot off of Plains Road, do everything in your power to back into your parking space when you arrive. You'll thank me when you're leaving!
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I'm here and ready for a big W!!!
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- Ernie Calverley
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......enjoy the game......try to focus on the game and not our bench......that takes on its own game within the game for the first timers.....go Rhody...
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Roger that. Tip-off it's less than an hour away and the arena is about 90% empty. Looks like a lot of people are going to be late!section(105) wrote:......enjoy the game......try to focus on the game and not our bench......that takes on its own game within the game for the first timers.....go Rhody...
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Unfortunately we are a late arriving crowd.PeteRI wrote:Roger that. Tip-off it's less than an hour away and the arena is about 90% empty. Looks like a lot of people are going to be late!section(105) wrote:......enjoy the game......try to focus on the game and not our bench......that takes on its own game within the game for the first timers.....go Rhody...
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- Sly Williams
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Just a perfect day for me. Thanks for all the suggestions. I had a blast!!!
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Even I was surprised how many people were still just coming to their seats 5 to 10 minutes after the game started.Rhody74 wrote:Unfortunately we are a late arriving crowd.PeteRI wrote:Roger that. Tip-off it's less than an hour away and the arena is about 90% empty. Looks like a lot of people are going to be late!section(105) wrote:......enjoy the game......try to focus on the game and not our bench......that takes on its own game within the game for the first timers.....go Rhody...
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Glad you enjoyed it. Nice to hear the suggestions helped.PeteRI wrote:Just a perfect day for me. Thanks for all the suggestions. I had a blast!!!
What were your first impressions of the Ryan Center?
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It feels like a first-class arena. Great sight lines all around. The court is gorgeous, the PA system and videos are crystal clear, and I love the time-out activities like the Bongo Cam, fan interviews and t- shirt guns.ramster wrote:
Glad you enjoyed it. Nice to hear the suggestions helped.
What were your first impressions of the Ryan Center?
Of course it doesn't hurt that our team kicks some serious butt.
(And I'm not ashamed to say the kids choir singing the National Anthem opened up the waterworks for me.)
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Good to hear. Agree that choir was off the charts.PeteRI wrote:It feels like a first-class arena. Great sight lines all around. The court is gorgeous, the PA system and videos are crystal clear, and I love the time-out activities like the Bongo Cam, fan interviews and t- shirt guns.ramster wrote:
Glad you enjoyed it. Nice to hear the suggestions helped.
What were your first impressions of the Ryan Center?
Of course it doesn't hurt that our team kicks some serious butt.
(And I'm not ashamed to say the kids choir singing the National Anthem opened up the waterworks for me.)
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They were from Deering Middle School in W Warwick. My Rhody alum nephew, who was with me today, teaches there and spoke with them afterward. The kids were excited and got a knit winter hat (the same hat they gave out at the LaSalle game). This school did the anthem at a game last year as well.ramster wrote: Good to hear. Agree that choir was off the charts.
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That lead singer had a great voice for a young kid. Kudos to the director for getting those harmonies from them.
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best tip to get out quick after the game...park in the very back of the lot by the exits. Longer walk, but have zipped right out in under 10min every single time over the years. plus head out the back way and pop onto Rt 1 at the 1st light
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- Ernie Calverley
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......PeteRI.....get hooked up with season tickets for next year......one addition at a time.....glad you enjoyed.....
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Just got a nice ticket for Duquesne in 2 weeks. We should be #14 in the country by then, right?
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Should be a good game. They are playing well.PeteRI wrote:Just got a nice ticket for Duquesne in 2 weeks. We should be #14 in the country by then, right?
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I would strongly advise you get Senior night now too. That is going to be a very special night.
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Thanks. Which game is that?ramster wrote:I would strongly advise you get Senior night now too. That is going to be a very special night.
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Last regular season home game ... Feb. 27th against St. Joe's.PeteRI wrote:Thanks. Which game is that?ramster wrote:I would strongly advise you get Senior night now too. That is going to be a very special night.
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Scored again. Thanks!Rhody74 wrote:Last regular season home game ... Feb. 27th against St. Joe's.PeteRI wrote:Thanks. Which game is that?ramster wrote:I would strongly advise you get Senior night now too. That is going to be a very special night.