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2013 NCAA® MEN’S COLLEGE ® Fan guide

Download the 2013 cws FRiDAY, June 14 mobile APP today! OPENING CELEBRATION DAY FEATURING 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be in the know on the go! Includes CWS event Open Team Practice Sessions schedules, ticket options, fan events, directions, TD Ameritrade Park Omaha local attractions, dining and more. O.A.R. AND OREL HERSHISER 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Download CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One the app today! Lot C at 10th and Streets 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Team Autograph Sessions Presented by AT&T TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Concourse 6 to 8:15 p.m. Road to Omaha Jam featuring O.A.R. Lot B at 12th and Stay Connected 24/7 Road to omaha jam featuring O.A.R. Mike Fahey Streets For the most No tickets? No problem. Be a part of the 2013 NCAA Men’s with a full day up-to-date of free events for the entire family. Experience the CWS at Opening Celebration Day, Friday, information, visit June 14. The day begins with the teams taking the field for open practices, followed by an opportunity to meet the players at the Team Autograph NCAA.com/CWS or Sessions Presented by AT&T. When you’re not busy seeing Fireworks finale stay connected via your team, stop by the CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital Twitter (@NCAACWS) and Facebook One for activities, games, giveaways, food, drink and live 8:30 to 10 p.m. entertainment, headlined by O.A.R. in the Road to Omaha Opening Ceremonies (facebook.com/NCAACWS). TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Jam. Finally, as day turns to night, join • Appearance by Orel Hershiser thousands of enthusiasts and • Grand entrance and proud Nebraskans in filling the stands HOSTED BY: introduction of teams • NCAA awards Team autograph sessions of TD Ameritrade Park Omaha for the • Flag Day Celebration presented by AT&T Opening Ceremonies. This exciting show features Olympic-style • Marching band tribute team introductions, MLB legend Orel Hershiser, a special Flag Day to America’s pastime • Fireworks Finale marching band tribute to America and America’s pastime, awards, entertainment and a fireworks finale that will light up the skyline.

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TICKETS Reserved SEATS Official NCAA Ticket Exchange FAN GIVEAWAYS A limited number of reserved seats will be available for purchase on If you were unable to purchase reserved seats through the advance To celebrate the Men’s College World Series game days at the TD Ameritrade Park Omaha box office starting at sale, Flash Seats is a great way to get tickets through an approved and as a “thank you” to all of our loyal 10 a.m. Reserved ticket-holders may enter through any gate. secondary outlet. To purchase tickets via Flash Seats, please visit supporters, commemorative gifts will be NCAA.com/CWS. Flash Seats is the only guaranteed, NCAA-approved provided to the first several thousand fans in Reserved Tickets (Games 5-14): attendance at these selected games: Sections 107-117 $31 secondary ticket marketplace. By using Flash Seats, you have access Sections 100-106 and 118-124 $30 to tickets through season-ticket holders who are unable to attend any Friday, June 14 – Opening Ceremonies 200 and 300 levels $29 number of games. Prices for these tickets are set by the seller. Flag Day – U.S.A. flag (first 20,000 fans) Reserved Tickets (Games 1-4 & CWS Finals): Flash Seats allows you to buy great seats confidently, knowing Saturday, June 15 – 2 p.m. Game 1 Sections 107-117 $36 that the seats are authentic, never counterfeit. You receive your CWS/NCAA Respect Campaign Braided Sections 100-106 and 118-124 $35 notification of ticket purchase instantly via email. Once tickets are Titanium Necklace (first 1,000 fans) 200 and 300 levels $34 purchased, your credit card becomes your ticket, and the original Monday, June 17 – 2 p.m. Game 5 paper tickets become void. The Flash Seats process is entirely CWS Tote Bag (first 5,000 fans) General Admission digital. Once at the stadium, you enter through Gate 1 and General Admission (GA) tickets are non-guaranteed, first- Gate 2 with the same credit card you used to purchase the tickets. Tuesday, June 18 – 2 p.m. Game 7 CWS Water Bottle (first 4,000 fans come, first-served seats in the right outfield and left outfield No physical tickets are required to enter the stadium. bleachers, located in sections 125 through 136. GA tickets are in General Admission section) ® not designated for a specific game or date. As long as the ticket The NCAA EXPERIENCE Friday, June 21 – 2 p.m. Game 11 holder arrives early enough to be seated, the tickets are good for Official NCAA ticket and hospitality packages are available for CWS/Rawlings Leather Keychain all games, including CWS Finals games. If the GA section is filled every CWS game through the NCAA and PrimeSport, the official (first 10,000 fans) to capacity, the gates will close. ticket and hospitality provider of the 2013 CWS. Hospitality can On doubleheader days, all fans are required to leave the stadium be accessed before every game and is located just outside TD after the first game. GA ticket holders planning on attending both Ameritrade Park Omaha in the CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital games will be required to use a new GA ticket and stand in line for One. Enjoy air conditioning, cold beverages, ball park fare, lounge re-entry into the second game. seating and entertainment. For more information or to purchase tickets or hospitality packages, visit NCAA.com/hospitality. GA ticket-holder entrances are located at Gate 3 (center field) and Gate 4 (left field). Box Office Hours General Admission Tickets: The TD Ameritrade Park Omaha box office opens at 10 a.m. $80 per book – 10 tickets per book. Books can be purchased at every day there is a game. If there are no games Saturday, Omaha area businesses as well as the CenturyLink Center. June 22, the box office will be closed all day. The box office $11 – single-game tickets sold at box office during CWS will also be closed Sunday, June 23. The box office accepts Box office hours: cash, debit and credit cards. No personal checks will be Open at 10 a.m. Central time each day a game is scheduled. accepted. Will call hours are the same as the box office ENTER TO WIN 2014 TICKETS hours. There is no need to arrive at the box office before Fans, would you like to win tickets to next year’s College World Series? Enter to win Upgrading GA Tickets 9 a.m. At 9 a.m., a random drawing will be held to determine 2014 tickets on your mobile phone now Based on the availability of reserved seats, GA tickets may be up- each person’s place in line. graded to reserved seats by paying the difference in price. Upgrades at NCAA.com/WINCWS. are available only on the day of game and are limited to four tickets. Visit NCAA.com/CWS for more ticket information. 2013 NCAA® MEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES® Fan guide

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, June 14 Thursday, June 20 Opening Celebration Day 4:30-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Team Practice Sessions 7 p.m. College World Series Game 10 ESPN/ESPN3 10 a.m.-9 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One Boys and girls grades 3 to 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Team Autograph Sessions Presented by AT&T 6-8:15 p.m. Road to Omaha Jam featuring O.A.R. Friday, June 21 8 are invited to participate 8:30-10 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Noon-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One in this FREE clinic to receive 2 p.m. College World Series Game 11 instruction from NCAA coaches Saturday, June 15 ESPN/ESPN3 7 p.m. College World Series Game 12 and student-athletes, and 8 a.m. to noon POWERADE NCAA® Youth Clinic ® ESPN/ESPN3 get information on fitness, Sports Complex nutrition and sportsmanship. Noon-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One Saturday, June 22 2 p.m. College World Series Game 1 Participants will also receive a Noon-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One ESPN2/ESPN3 free event T-shirt and goodie 2 p.m. College World Series Game 13 (if necessary) 7 p.m. College World Series Game 2 ESPN2/ESPN3 bag. The clinic will begin Saturday, June 15 at 8 a.m. at the Creighton University ESPN/ESPN3 7:30 p.m. College World Series Game 14 (if necessary) Sports Complex. Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged to reserve your sunday, June 16 ESPN/ESPN3 spot. Limited on-site registration will also be available. Participation is limited to *If only one game is played, game time will be 7:30 p.m. 300 youth. For more information, visit NCAA.com/CWS. Noon-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One 2 p.m. College World Series Game 3 Sunday, June 23 ESPN2/ESPN3 8:30 a.m. Road to Omaha Run Presented by 7 p.m. College World Series Game 4 Northwestern Mutual (5K Run/Walk) ESPN2/ESPN3 Lewis and Clark Riverfront Landing Sunday, June 23 at 8:30 a.m. monday, June 17 Monday, June 24 Take in scenic views of downtown Noon-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One 4:30-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One Omaha before making a lap through 2 p.m. College World Series Game 5 7 p.m. College World Series Finals Game 1 the stadium on the hallowed ground ESPN2/ESPN3 Joining Forces Day 7 p.m. College World Series Game 6 ESPN/ESPN3 of TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. This ESPN2/ESPN3 5-kilometer run/walk will benefit Star- Tuesday, June 25 light Children’s Foundation and the Tuesday, June 18 4:30-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One Omaha Parks Foundation. Runners Noon-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One 7 p.m. College World Series Finals Game 2 and walkers of all levels are invited to ESPN/ESPN3 2 p.m. College World Series Game 7 participate. Participants will receive ESPN/ESPN3 7 p.m. College World Series Game 8 Wednesday, June 26 an event T-shirt and be eligible for ESPN/ESPN3 4:30-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One awards and prizes. 7 p.m. College World Series Finals Game 3 To register or for more information, Wednesday, June 19 ESPN/ESPN3 (if necessary) Presented by: visit NCAA.com/CWS. 4:30-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One * Fan Fest hours for days with “if necessary” games will be 7 p.m. College World Series Game 9 determined as the CWS game schedule is confirmed, based on ESPN/ESPN3 outcomes and weather. 2013 NCAA® MEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES® Fan guide

recharge your phone, or if stop by and participate in TEAM Coalition you’re really feeling brave, any of the interactive Fan fest hours compete in Blazin’ Wing recycling games and learn Men’s College World Series Challenges every more about the importance Fans that pledge to be Friday, June 14 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 30 minutes. of recycling. responsible by promising to never drive drunk, always Saturday, June 15 Capital One Coca-Cola Swelter have a designated driver, Noon - 7 p.m. Visit the Capital One Cup never provide alcohol to Sunday, June 16 Stopper Noon - 7 p.m. Fan Zone for a meet and anyone under 21 and Experience Swelter buckle up every trip, every Monday, June 17 greet with baseball legend Stopper, a live experience on June 15. time will be able to sign a Noon - 7 p.m. that brings uplifting customized graffiti board Tuesday, June 18 Show off your skills with refreshment to life at teen Speed Pitch and Lacrosse and receive a free Noon - 7 p.m. points of passion! Rocket Shot, leap for the souvenir photo. Wednesday, June 19 touchdown at the Football NCAA Experience 4:30-7 p.m. Receiver Challenge or Visit NCAA.com/CWS or Thursday, June 20 Official NCAA Men’s 4:30-7 p.m. while playing games and knock it out of the park at Authentic NCAA College World Series Download the Official CWS Friday, June 21 winning great prizes in the the Home Run Derby Team Store Challenge. Don’t forget to Hospitality located inside Mobile App for the full Noon - 7 p.m. AT&T Fan Zone! the Fan Fest next to the Stop by the Authentic grab a Capital One Cup CWS schedule and Saturday, June 22 Challenge card to earn stadium features an air Noon - 7 p.m. NCAA Team Store location Buick conditioned tent with event updates. at Fan Fest to purchase all points towards cool prizes. Monday, June 24 Test your speed at the lounge seating, tailgate 4:30-7 p.m. of the latest and greatest Buick batting cages! You’ll Coca-Cola Freestyle fare, cold beverages with Tuesday, June 25 Men’s College World also receive a photo The Coca-Cola Freestyle cash beer bar, unlimited 4:30-7 p.m. Series souvenirs. takeaway and shareable of truck has 3 fully functional soft drinks, unlimited Wednesday, June 26 Allstate yourself to upload to your Coca-Cola Freestyle popcorn, peanuts and 4:30-7 p.m. social networks. The entire machines on board. candy station. Stop by the Allstate Good new Buick lineup will also All times Central and subject to change. Consumers are invited to *Fan Fest hours for days with “if neces- Hands Fan Zone where you be on display and you can come up and experience Rawlings sary” games will be determined as the can test your skills at the CWS game schedule is determined. enter to win a new car or the magic to see what Come swing the newest Target Challenge or take a crossover of your choice. Coca-Cola Freestyle has to bats at the Rawlings chance on the Spin Wheel offer. Consumers also have batting cage. and walk away with great Buffalo Wild wings the chance to win swag by prizes. You can also register See if you’re wild or mild participating in our social Reese’s for a chance to win 2013 from the mound at the media challenge. Want the perfect treat NCAA College World Series Bring the Heat Hangout before the game? Stop by Custom Equipment and powered by Coke Zero and Coca-Cola Recycling the REESE’S Fan Zone at receive a 2013 NCAA Buffalo Wild Wings. It’s your Coca-Cola Recycling would Fan Fest to sample a Men’s College World chance to step up to the like to remind fans to bring perfectly chilled REESE’S Series tumbler. rubber to compete for all their empty bottles and Peanut Butter Cup, get a some cool gear. And when cans to the Coca-Cola free photo with the Reese’s AT&T fan zone you’re not throwing the Recycling Education Vehicle product character, win Show off your team spirit high heat, strike a pose at and receive a drink koozie fun Reese’s prizes, and and experience the latest an interactive photo made from 1 recycled score a coupon for AT&T products and services experience, hang out and plastic bottle. Be sure to REESE’S products. 2013 NCAA® MEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES® Fan guide

STADIUM GUIDELINES TD ameritrade park omaha The following items are NOT permitted into For more information on event policies, visit NCAA.com/CWS TD Ameritrade Park Omaha: or call TD Ameritrade Park Omaha hotline/customer service at 402/546-1800. • Bottles or cans • Food or drink coolers • Outside food or drink (20-ounce or smaller empty, clear plastic bottles will be allowed for water) E T C U M I N G S T R E • Large bags or backpacks • Frisbees or beach balls • Large umbrellas GATE • Laser pointers GATE 4 • Artificial noisemakers GREAT PLAINS GRILL SLICE PIZZA AND GRILL GUEST 1 SERVICES • Fireworks • Illegal drugs and alcohol LITTLE LEAGUE SNACK SHOP 115 116 117 118 114 119 • Weapons of any kind, including lawfully HOSPITALITY 120 ROOM 113 121 concealed firearms 112 122 • Commercial signs or banners without the prior 111 123 CLUB HOUSE T E E R T S H T 3 1 approval of TD Ameritrade Park Omaha GRILL 124 110 109 125 • Any item deemed to challenge public safety 108 • Cameras ARE permitted for still photography and BIG HITS ACCESSIBLE 126 ENTRY video for personal use, but lens length must be 107 RAMP shorter than approximately one inch, and no 106 127 additional detachable lenses will be permitted. BURGER BURGER 105 Upper Deck 128 Grandstand Level Sections • As a courtesy to your fellow spectators, fans will 201-203, 221-223, 301-303, 321-323 T E E R T S H T 0 1 be asked to refrain from walking down aisles in 104 129 Suites 1-30 the reserved seating areas during at-bats. Fans

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Parking 12th St. n TD Ameritrade Park Omaha – On the TD Ameritrade Park/CenturyLink Center campus, there are approximately 800 parking LOT A stalls available for public use and for those with ADA needs. Public parking in Lots A, E and G are available on a first-come, Capitol Ave. G first-served basis at a cost of $10 per vehicle. There will be no charge for ADA parking. A limited number of ADA parking stalls also are available in Lot B and will be offered to the public daily at no charge. These lots will open at 8 a.m. on CWS game days and will close 90 minutes after the event. Tailgating is permitted in all TD Ameritrade Park/CenturyLink Center lots. Tailgate festivities cannot extend into additional parking stalls and no tents may be staked into the ground. For a list of all tailgating Dodge St. policies, please visit NCAA.com/CWS. 13th St. n Creighton University – Creighton University will have approximately 1,000 parking stalls available for event parking in lots along Cuming Street from 19th to 25th Streets and a lot at 16th and Mike Fahey Streets. The spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis with fees ranging from $10 to $15. These lots, readily Douglas St. S 8th St. accessible from the Highway 75 Cuming Street exit, will open three hours before the first game and close 90 minutes after 10th St. the day’s final game. Tailgating will be permitted, but no motor homes or recreational vehicles will be admitted due to size constraints. Lots will be patrolled during event sessions. Farnam St. n City of Omaha – The City of Omaha has surface lots and garages offering between 1,000 and 4,500 parking stalls depending on the time of day. For a complete listing of all available lots, please visit Omaha.CentralParking.com and TD Ameritrade in the Attractions, Music & Sports drop down menu. Public parking in these lots is available on a first-come, first-served basis at various Harney St. prices. No tailgating will be permitted in any city-owned surface lot or garage. Many of these lots are near the Metro Circulator. 16th St. 15th St. 14th St. 12th St. ADA Pick-up/Drop-off – If you’re being dropped off, you may do so near the corners of 12th and Mike Fahey Street. In addition, Metro buses are ADA accessible and will be loading and unloading near the stadium and offering service throughout the Series. Howard St. Public Transportation Circulator Buses – This year, the Metro bus system drops off at more than 20 locations throughout downtown and drops fans Jackson St. near the stadium. The circulator is scheduled to stop at each location at 10-minute intervals for a fare of only 25 cents. It will run continuously from 90 minutes before the first game until 90 minutes after the last game. The Circulator also will operate during the Opening Celebration Day, starting at 9:30 a.m., running through the end of the Opening Ceremonies festivities. See the map above for stops, or visit NCAA.com/CWS. Circulator Bus Stop CreightonJones Parking St. Lots Taxi Pick-Up Stadium Express – The Metro Stadium Express offers park-and-ride services to and from the stadium. Pickup/drop-off is Circulator Bus Route TDAPO Parking Lots Motorcycle Parking located on 13th Street between Cuming and Mike Fahey streets. Stops are located at Carol Hotel, 108th and M St., Westroads Mall, Bakers at American Plaza in Bellevue, Neb., and Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Prices are $3 one-way and Fan Fest Area City Parking Lots Bike Valet $6 for a two-ride event pass. There also are 12 regularly scheduled stops that provide service near the stadium. Visit www. ometro.com for routes and times. For more information on event policies, visit NCAA.com/CWS or call TD Ameritrade Park Omaha hotline/customer service at 402/546-1800.