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2019-2020 P A R T I C I P A N T T O U R N A M E N T MANUAL FEBRUARY 25-29, 2020 BOJANGLES’ COLISEUM | SPECTRUM CENTER 2020 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Tournament Table of Contents Greetings from the Commissioner……………………………..………………………………………….………………………... 3 CIAA Mission Statement | Strategic Vision……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 CIAA Code of Conduct | Misconduct Management …………………………….…………………………………………… 5 Tournament Operations Personnel ……………………..…………………………..……………………………………………… 6 Basketball Tournament Committee Assignments ……………………..…………..…………….………………………... 7 Arena Information ………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………. 8 Spectrum Center Facts Arena Policies Weapons Policy Signs and Banners Cameras Noisemakers Promotional Items Security General Information ……………………………..…………………………………………………………………..…………………… 10 Spectator Entrances Special Seating Ball Persons Merchandise Tickets Vendor Information Parking …………………………………………………………….……………………..………….………………………….……………... 11 Team Vehicle Parking Band/Cheerleaders Vehicle Parking Team Information………………………………………………..…………………………….………………………….……………... 12 Pairings Game Balls Tip-Off Awards Luncheon Arena Entrance Non-Competing Teams Seating Coaches’ Scouting Seats Locker Room Assignments Team Benches Uniforms Team Warm-up Schedule Sportsmanship Team Introductions Student-Athlete Hospitality Will Call Game Film/Uploads to Synergy 2 2020 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Tournament Tournament Mementos Team Escort/Security Post-Championship Awards Ceremony Medical Services …………………………………….…………..……………………………….……………………………………..… 15 Staffing Medical Supplies/Equipment Local Hospitals Tickets …………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………….……...... 16 Complimentary Tickets Member-Institution Requirements Ticket Distribution Student-Athletes Guests Will Call Pep Band Information ……………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….….. 16 Band Size Arena Entrance Seating Storage National Anthem Guidelines/Protocols Cheerleaders/Mascot Information ……………………………………………………………...…..…………………………... 18 Squad Size Arena Entrance Seating Storage Guidelines/Protocols Media Information ……………………….……………………………………………………………….………………..……………. 19 Credentials Statistical Services Fax/Phone/Wireless Access Radio/Internet Broadcast Rights Interview Policy/Protocol Seating Televised Contests Media/Team Timeouts Emergency/Evacuation Plan ……………………………………………….…………………………………………………………. 21 Emergency Codes Evacuation Procedures Evacuation Routes Appendices …………………………………………………………………… …………………..………………..………………………. 24 A: Official Schedule of Events B: Women’s Bracket C: Men’s Bracket D: Spectrum Arena Map E: Bojangles’s Coliseum Maps F: Practice Schedule 3 On behalf of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) Board of Directors, member institutions, student-athletes and the Charlotte local organizing committee and staff, welcome to the 2020 Men’s and Women’s Basketball tournament. I am thrilled to provide leadership in hosting the most amazing tournament and largest homecoming in the country and in the great city of Charlotte, North Carolina. This year marks the 75th tournament for the men, the 46th for the women and our 15th year in the Queen City. What a great time as this for us to come together as a community to celebrate one of the greatest events of the year that attracts over 150,000 people. As I enter my 9th tournament, I am proud of the work and strategic partnerships the CIAA has been able to forge in executing an event that is more than just a basketball tournament. Our key focus continues to be centered on promoting the game and the talented student-athletes from the 12 member institutions that are core to our existence. We are blessed to execute official CIAA events that range from games, education, professional, career development, VIP events and hospitality, step-shows, the Fan Fest and more to engage the entire community. There is truly something for everyone who attends. Make sure you download the NEW CIAA App to stay connected and informed throughout the week. I am reminded during this time, that the support of our fans and alumni, the investment of CIAA members schools, the support of the city and sponsors demonstrates what the CIAA means culturally, historically and most of all to our community. Thank you for making the investment to celebrate the present, reflect on the past and move towards the future for the next generation of CIAA supporters and students. It is intentional that we do not lose sight of celebrating the legacy of tradition, highlight the success of our leadership, while leaving a footprint in the community throughout the year. This week we all can seed and invest back into our member schools, the community and support scholarships for our students to ensure that the CIAA legacy and tournament continues. Thank you again and continue to Live the Legacy! I am CIAA for Life Jacqie McWilliams CIAA Commissioner Instagram, Twitter: @ciaacommish Facebook: @ciaacommissioner 4 MISSION STATEMENT ____________________ The mission of the CIAA is to demand and support the highest standards of integrity and achievement among our member institutions, their athletic programs and the individual student-athlete, demonstrating a commitment to education, community, and competitive sportsmanship that honors both our tradition and our future as the nation’s first historically black collegiate athletic conference and most recognized conference in Division II. STRATEGIC VISION _____________________ TRADITION The CIAA will continue to light the way forward for its member institutions and all Division II colleges and universities through a tradition of excellence, educational opportunity and community involvement; focused always on the personal growth and development of the student-athlete. The CIAA will assist members in maintaining the integrity of their athletics programs through the knowledge and enforcement of NCAA policies and conference regulations as an integral part of each institution’s efforts to provide sound educational and athletic opportunities for men and women. LEADERSHIP The CIAA encourages the ongoing development of supportive but challenging academic environments and an atmosphere of respectful competition, and the unwavering belief that the welfare of the student-athlete is most important. The CIAA recognizes full participation by all eligible institutions and student-athletes in conference championship programs. The CIAA proudly promotes and fosters a commitment to fair play, ethical conduct, sportsmanship, rivalry and tradition. COMMUNITY The CIAA will continue to seek and develop ways to increase exposure for member institutions through sponsorships, partnerships and innovative media programs. The CIAA will energize and encourage students, alumni, faculty, staff and the public at large to support a conference that has a proud and long-standing tradition of excellence, and an exciting future ahead. 5 CIAA CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT ___ The CIAA expects each championship to exhibit an experience that represents the highest level of fair play and good sportsmanship. The CIAA Championship Committee expects that student-athletes, coaches and administrators do their best to ensure participation in intercollegiate athletics promotes character development for all participants, enhances the integrity of higher education and promotes civility; therefore, championship events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty, and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletic participation, but also in the broad spectrum of activities associated with the championship event. Accordingly, strong action will be taken in response to any form of misconduct by student-athletes, coaches and/or administrators during the entire championship. This includes criticism of officials and a misconduct incident at the competition. Individuals employed by (or associated with) a member institution to administer, conduct or coach intercollegiate athletics and all participating student-athletes shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, their institutions and they, as individuals, shall represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports. MISCONDUCT MANAGEMENT __________ The CIAA manages misconduct in a similar fashion as the NCAA. NCAA Division II Manual Bylaw 31.02.3 defines misconduct as” …any act of dishonesty, unsportsmanlike conduct, unprofessional behavior or breach of law, occurring from the time the championship field is announced through the end of the championship that discredits the event or intercollegiate athletics.” Penalties will be applied in accordance with the CIAA Bylaws, Schedule of Penalties and CIAA Championship Misconduct Policy as approved by the Board of Directors. Thank you for your commitment to CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball and best wishes for a successful championship. 6 2020 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Tournament CIAA MEN’S & WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS PERSONNEL CIAA STAFF NAME Area of Responsibility E-MAIL CELL PHONE Marcus Clarke [email protected] 757-298-4503 Tournament Management, CIAA Suzette McQueen CCC Events/Marketing/Sponsors, CIAA [email protected] 980-505-9147 Eddie Weatherington Security/Parking/Officials, CIAA [email protected] 757-298-4500 Jenell Howard Tickets & Vendors/Hotels, CIAA [email protected] 202-578-9121 Breon Hagans [email protected] 980-505-6651 Tournament