2010 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship (72nd Annual) Media Information SUBJECT TO CHANGE; PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES. LAST UPDATE MARCH 9, 2010
Credentials. For preliminary round and Final Four credentials, and to reserve a hotel room, go to www.ncaa.com/media after December 15.
For national, international and Indianapolis-area media, the deadline to submit a Final Four credential application is Monday, March 1, 2010.
Deadline dates for Preliminary-Round credential applications:
Monday, March 1 11:59 p.m. EST Local media to the host institution or conference (all preliminary round sites) Monday, March 15 5 p.m. EST National media and media covering a specific institution* at the opening round game and/or at all first- and second-round sites Monday, March 22 5 p.m. EST National media (all regional sites)
*Media covering a specific institution must appear on the team media list that each institution submits to the host media coordinator. Those individuals must meet criteria established by the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee.
Credential Distribution. Credentials will not be mailed. Recipients must present a government-issued photo ID and verify that they are full-time, salaried employees of the media agency. The host media coordinator will provide a sign-in sheet for individuals to sign and confirm receipt of credentials.
Day Times Day Before Opening-Round 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Opening-Round Game Day 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Day Before First-Round (Open Practice Day) 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. First-Round Game Day Begins four hours before tipoff of first game, ends at halftime of last game “Off” Day Between First and Second Rounds 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Second-Round Game Day Begins four hours before tipoff of first game, ends at halftime of second game Day Before Regional Semifinals (Open Practice Day) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regional Semifinals Game Day Begins four hours before tipoff of first game, ends at halftime of second game “Off” Day Between Regional Semifinals and Regional Final 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Regional Final Game Day Begins four hours before tipoff, ends at halftime
Media Shuttle and Media Workroom at the Competition Venue. Here are the operating hours for the media shuttle and media workroom at all preliminary round sites:
Opening Round: The media shuttle from the headquarters hotel (Dayton Marriott) to the University of Dayton Arena will operate on the day prior to the game (March 15) and on game day (March 16). Departures will occur at 15-minute intervals before and after games and practices. Departures will occur at 30-minute intervals during games and news conferences. Shuttle schedules will be posted in the headquarters hotel and in the media workroom at the facility. Media workroom and shuttle hours are as follows:
Opening Round Hours Open practice day 2 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Game day 3:30 p.m. until four hours after the conclusion of the game.
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First- and Second-Rounds: The media shuttle from the headquarters hotel to the facility will operate on all days: open practice day, the “off” day and game days. Departures will occur at 15-minute intervals before and after games and practices. Departures will occur at 30-minute intervals during games and news conferences. Shuttle schedules will be posted in the headquarters hotel and in the media workroom at the facility. Media workroom and shuttle hours are as follows:
1st/2nd Rounds Hours Open practice day 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. First game day Four hours prior to tip-off of first game until four hours after conclusion of last game. “Off” day 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Second Game Day Four hours prior to tip-off of first game until four hours after conclusion of last game.
Regional Rounds: The media shuttle from the headquarters hotel to the facility will operate on all days; open practice day, the “off” day and game days. Departures will occur at 15-minute intervals before and after games and practices. Departures will occur at 30-minute intervals during games and news conferences. Shuttle schedules will be posted in the headquarters hotel and in the media workroom at the facility. Media workroom and shuttle hours are as follows:
Regionals Hours Open practice day 9 a.m.-8 p.m. First game day Four hours prior to tip-off of first game until four hours after conclusion of last game. “Off” day 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Second Game Day Four hours prior to tip-off until four hours after conclusion of the game.
Media Teleconference Schedule. To participate in the following teleconferences, media representatives should call 913/981-5507. Normal long-distance charges apply. You must have the confirmation number to participate or listen to each of these calls. To get the confirmation number, email David Worlock at [email protected].
Tuesday, November 10 3 p.m. EST Q&A with DI Men’s Basketball Committee chair Dan Guerrero Tuesday, February 9 3 p.m. EST Q&A with Dan Guerrero Wednesday, March 10 11 a.m. EST Q&A with Dan Guerrero Sunday, March 14 7 p.m. EST Q&A with Dan Guerrero Monday, March 15 3 p.m. EST Q&A with Dan Guerrero Monday, March 29 12 to 1:20 p.m. EST Q&A with Final Four coaches (20 minutes with each coach)
News conferences involving the head coach and selected student-athletes from each participating institution will follow every game of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. News conferences also will take place in the interview room at the competition venue at all preliminary-round sites. All times are local.
Day before opening round 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Day before first round 11:20 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.; 3:45 to 6:30 p.m. Day before second round 1:35 to 4:35 p.m. Day before regional semifinals 1 to 3 p.m. Day before regional finals 1:50 to 3:55 p.m.
Telecommunications. Media, including originating radio networks, may order individual telephone and high-speed data services, at their own expense, by calling the NCAA Championship Telecommunications Center at 866/474-9244. Non-originating radio and television entities may not install telephones at courtside. Media wishing to order wireless high-speed access can call the NCAA Telecommunications Center or fill out the form provided during the online credential application process. The NCAA will provide a limited number of standard business lines and instruments for general media use. Lines will be installed in the media workroom and photo work area.
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Media Parking. Limited parking is available at each arena, primarily for media representatives with heavy equipment to transport. Media members staying at the headquarters hotel are encouraged to park there and ride the complimentary media shuttle to the arena. Media members not staying at the headquarters hotel should indicate their parking needs on their online credential application. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Satellite Truck Parking. A media outlet desiring specific parking spaces for satellite uplink trucks should notify the host media coordinator, who will inform them of the lot location. The facility will charge between $250 and $500 for parking in this lot. Power and security will be supplied.
Links. Bracket: http://www.ncaa.com/graphics/champpage/2010_Bracketcolor.pdf
Principles and Procedures: http://www.ncaa.com/graphics/champpage/Bracket_Prin-Proc_2009-10_07.07.09.pdf
Logos: http://www.ncaalogos.com The password for all media is: media
Men’s Basketball Records Book: http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?key=/ncaa/ncaa/sports+and+championship/general+information/stats/m+basketball/rbinde x.html
Men’s Final Four Records Book: http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?key=/ncaa/ncaa/sports+and+championship/general+information/stats/m+basketball/final4r bindex.html
Men’s Basketball Rules Book: http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?key=/ncaa/NCAA/Media%20and%20Events/NCAA%20Publications/Playing%20Rules/
Dates and Sites.
Opening Round Dayton, March 16; University of Dayton Arena (12,591); University of Dayton, host
First and Second Rounds New Orleans, LA, March 18 and 20; New Orleans Arena (16,032); Tulane University, host Oklahoma City, OK, March 18 and 20; Ford Center (16,089); Big 12 Conference, host Providence, RI, March 18 and 20; Dunkin Donuts Center (11,156); Providence College, Big East Conference, hosts San Jose, CA, March 18 and 20; HP Pavilion (16,903); San Jose State University, host Buffalo, NY, March 19 and 21; HSBC Arena (18,513); MAAC/Canisius College/Niagara University, hosts Jacksonville, FL, March 19 and 21; Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena (13,742); Jacksonville University, host Milwaukee, WI, March 19 and 21; Bradley Center (16,604); Marquette University, host Spokane, WA, March 19 and 21; Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena (10,629); Washington State University, host
Regionals Salt Lake City, UT, March 25 and 27; Energy Solutions Arena (18,059); University of Utah, host Syracuse, NY, March 25 and 27; Carrier Dome (32,805); Syracuse University, host Houston, TX, March 26 and 28; Reliant Stadium (72,721); University of Houston/Rice University, hosts St. Louis, MO, March 26 and 28; Edward Jones Dome (39,193); Missouri Valley Conference, host
Final Four Indianapolis, IN, April 3 and 5; Lucas Oil Stadium (71,555); Butler University, Horizon League, hosts
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NCAA Men’s Final Four Information
Lucas Oil Stadium – capacity 71,555 – Indianapolis, IN (Butler University and the Horizon League, Hosts) Semifinal Games – Saturday, April 3, 6:07 p.m. EST (tentative) Championship Game – Monday, April 5, 9:21 p.m. EST (tentative)
Credentials. For Final Four credentials, and to reserve a hotel room, go to www.ncaa.com/media.
For national, international and Indianapolis-area media, the deadline to submit a Final Four credential application is Monday, March 1, 2010.
NCAA Final Four Media Office: Westin Indianapolis, Grand Ballroom 4; 317-693-2325 phone; 317-917-6827 fax.
Media Areas. Media Credential Distribution: Lucas Oil Stadium, Northwest Entrance, elevator lobby on the first level. Media Workroom: Lucas Oil Stadium, Exhibit Hall 1 Media Interview Room: Lucas Oil Stadium, Exhibit Hall 1 Ryan Telecommunications Help Desk: Lucas Oil Stadium, Exhibit Hall 1 Radio Workroom: Lucas Oil Stadium, Exhibit Hall 1 Mini-Cam Postgame Waiting Area: Lucas Oil Stadium, Northwest Tunnel Thursday/Sunday Breakout Session Rooms: Lucas Oil Stadium, Meeting Rooms 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Outside Broadcast Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, South Parking Lot Photo Workroom: Lucas Oil Stadium, Meeting Rooms 3 and 4 Nikon and Canon Professional Services: Lucas Oil Stadium, Show Office 1 Upper Photo Positions: Lucas Oil Stadium, ADA area at the top of Section 140 Video/Audio Distribution Room: Lucas Oil Stadium, Exhibit Hall 1, adjacent to interview room Media Hospitality: Lucas Oil Stadium, Exhibit Hall 1 Post-Championship Game Media Buffet: Downtown Marriott, Ballrooms 5-6
Media Hotel.
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St., 317-822-3500; Courtyard by Marriott/Marriott Place Indianapolis, 10 S. West St., 317-573-6536 (construction finished in March 2010).
The rate at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown is $210 a night, while the rate at the Courtyard by Marriott is $171. A valid credit card is required for all hotel reservations. There is a four-night minimum, which must include Friday, April 2 through departure Tuesday, April 6. Those arriving earlier or departing later will be charged for the additional nights. Rooms should be requested during the online credential application process.
National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Convention.
NABC convention events will take place at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave.
Division I Men’s Basketball Committee. Dan Guerrero, UCLA, chair Dan Beebe, Big 12 Conference Mike Bobinski, Xavier Doug Fullerton, Big Sky Conference Jeff Hathaway, Connecticut Lynn Hickey, Texas-San Antonio Laing Kennedy, Kent St. Stan Morrison, UC-Riverside Gene Smith, Ohio State Ron Wellman, Wake Forest
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NCAA Staff. Tom Jernstedt, Executive Vice President Greg Shaheen, Senior Vice President for Basketball and Business Strategies Jeanne Boyd, Managing Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Jacqie Carpenter, Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Ron English, Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship L.J. Wright, Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Lee Dicklitch, Associate Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Byron Hatch, Associate Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship David Worlock, Associate Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Tammy Lee, Assistant Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Ben Weesies, Assistant Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Brenda Butz, Executive Assistant to Greg Shaheen Elisa Halpin, Executive Assistant to Tom Jernstedt Abby Nool, Administrative Assistant Courtney Perry, Administrative Assistant Jay Jay Rackley, Administrative Assistant Lindsey Baker, Men’s and Women’s Basketball Intern Steve Wantuck, Media Temp
Access to Media Areas.
Credentials are required for access to Lucas Oil Stadium from Thursday through Monday and are required to be worn at all times while in the stadium. A media credential permits the admittance to Lucas Oil Stadium through any turnstile.
Final Four Credentials Will Again Include Photos in 2010.
At the Final Four only, photos will appear on everyone’s credential. Media members who do not submit a photo through the online credentialing system will have the opportunity to have their photo taken in Indianapolis, at the credential distribution area at Lucas Oil Stadium, during regular credential distribution hours. However, those who do so may have extended delays in line and longer waits to pick up their credential. You are strongly encouraged to submit a photo during the online application process. The deadline for emailing photos to the NCAA for your credential is March 1.
Credential Distribution.
All credentials must be claimed in person; government-issued identification is required. Security representatives will check all bags. Approved members of the media who submit their photos in advance will get their credentials produced in advance and may claim them at the media entrance at Lucas Oil Stadium, located at the northwest entrance, at the following times:
Thursday, April 1 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 2 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3 12 p.m. until the end of the first semifinal game Sunday, April 4 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday, April 5 4 p.m. until the start of the national championship game
New Credential Zoning System.
For the first time, the NCAA will use a zoning system, with various areas of Lucas Oil Stadium designated with numbers. Those holding credentials will only have access to the numbered areas on their credential. Credential zones include the court/deck, courtside media seating area, team locker rooms, backstage media areas, press box, suites and CBS areas. Zones will be assigned by the NCAA and will appear on both sides of the credential.
Media Workroom.
Media guides, participant releases, updated statistics, and other information will be available in the media workroom at Lucas Oil Stadium. The workroom hours are as follows.
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Thursday, April 1 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, April 2 9 a.m. until two hours after the College All-Star Game Saturday, April 3 12 p.m. until four hours after the last press conference Sunday, April 4 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday, April 5 12 p.m. until four hours after the last press conference
Media Hospitality.
Either the championship souvenir pin or a media credential is required for admittance. The media hospitality room is in the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Ballroom 10. A continental breakfast will be served Saturday and Sunday. In addition, there will be a postgame media buffet after Monday’s championship game with a $3 charge for beer, $4 for wine and complimentary soft drinks. That will be held in the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Ballrooms 5 and 6. Media hospitality room hours are:
Saturday, April 3 7-10 a.m. Sunday, April 4 7-10 a.m. Monday, April 5 11 p.m.-3 a.m.
Final Four Schedule of Media Events (ALL TIMES EST).
Monday, March 29 Telephonic Press Conference with Final Four Coaches 12-12:20 p.m. Game 1 Team A (alphabetical) 12:20-12:40 p.m. Game 1 Team B (alphabetical) 12:40-1 p.m. Game 2 Team A (alphabetical) 1-1:20 p.m. Game 2 Team B (alphabetical)
Thursday, April 1 9-11 a.m. USBWA Sports Writing Seminar, NCAA Headquarters, Auditorium 10:50a--4:40p Breakout sessions with student-athletes and head coach from all four teams, Lucas Oil Stadium, Meeting Rooms 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (see full schedule below) 1:20-2:20 p.m. NCAA news conference, Lucas Oil Stadium interview room (TENTATIVE) 3-4 p.m. NABC news conference, Lucas Oil Stadium interview room
Student-Athletes and Head Coaches Available in Breakout Rooms: Game 1 Higher Seed 10:50-11:10 a.m. (student-athletes) 11:10-11:25 (coach)
Game 1 Lower Seed 12:40-1 p.m. (student-athletes) 1-1:15 (coach)
Game 2 Higher Seed 2:25-2:45 p.m. (student-athletes) 2:45-3 (coach)
Game 2 Lower Seed 4:05-4:25 p.m. (student-athletes) 4:25-4:40 (coach)
Friday, April 2 8 a.m. USBWA Breakfast/Player and Coach of the Year announcement, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Ballrooms 1-5 11 a.m. AP Coach/Player of the Year news conference, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Ballrooms 7-9 12-4 p.m. Team practices, Lucas Oil Stadium (credentials required) 1-3 p.m. Team news conferences, Lucas Oil Stadium interview room (credentials required) 4:30 p.m. College All-Star Game, Lucas Oil Stadium (credentials required)
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Game 1 Lower Seed Noon-12:50 p.m. Open practice 1-1:30 p.m. Student-athlete interviews in or outside of locker room 1-1:15 p.m. Coach news conference 1:15-1:30 p.m. Student-athlete news conference
Game 2 Lower Seed 1-1:50 p.m. Open practice 2-2:30 p.m. Student-athlete interviews in or outside of locker room 2-2:15 p.m. Coach news conference 2:15-2:30 p.m. Student-athlete news conference
Game 1 Higher Seed 1:30-1:45 p.m. Student-athlete news conference 1:30-2 p.m. Student-athlete interviews in or outside of locker room 1:45-2 p.m. Coach news conference 2:10-3 p.m. Open practice
Game 2 Higher Seed 2:30-3 p.m. Student-athletes interviews in or outside of locker room 2:30-2:45 p.m. Student-athlete news conference 2:45-3 p.m. Coach news conference 3:10-4 p.m. Open practice
Saturday, April 3 11 a.m. NABC/State Farm All-America announcement, Bracket Town (Indiana Convention Center) 4:30-5:30 p.m. Media buffet, Lucas Oil Stadium, Exhibit Hall 1 6:07 p.m. National semifinal games, Lucas Oil Stadium (starting time approximate) Press conferences take place after each game in the interview room; the winning teams go first.
Sunday, April 4 12-2:35 p.m. Team news conferences, Lucas Oil Stadium interview room 6 p.m. NABC Guardians of the Game Awards Show (credentials required), Murat Theatre
Winner of Semifinal Game 1 12-12:30 Coach and five starters in interview room 12:35-1:05 Student-athletes in breakout rooms; coach remains in interview room 1:25-1:55 Selected other student-athletes available in locker room
Winner of Semifinal Game 2 1:30-2 Coach and five starters in interview room 2:05-2:35 Student-athletes in breakout rooms; coach remains in interview room 2:40-3:10 Selected other student-athletes available in locker room
Monday, April 5 9 a.m. USBWA annual meeting, open to all journalists, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Ballrooms 7-9 11 a.m. News conference: Basketball Hall of Fame 2010 class, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Ballroom 6 6:30-8:30 p.m. Media buffet, Lucas Oil Stadium 9:21 p.m. Championship game, Lucas Oil Stadium (starting time approximate) Press conferences take place after each game in the interview room; the losing team goes first. 11 p.m. – 3 a.m. Media buffet, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Ballrooms 5-6 Approx. 1 a.m. Championship pep rally/NABC trophy presentation, winning team’s downtown hotel
Tuesday, April 6 9 a.m. NCAA and ILOC administrative wrap-up news conference, Marriott Downtown, Ballroom 7
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Please note that Final Four media credentials will be honored for admission to working media at NABC events during the Final Four. Rick Leddy ([email protected]; 203-815-2437) is the media liaison for the NABC.
For credentials to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame news conference on Monday, April 5, please contact Paul Lambert at the Hall of Fame, 413/231-5502. For more information, visit www.hoophall.com.
News Conference Satellite Service.
The NCAA will uplink the formal interview sessions held in the Interview Room at Lucas Oil Stadium (noted below). Television stations are welcome to use this footage without restriction. The coordinates can be found at the address listed here:
http://www.ncaa.com/broadcast/broadcast.html
Thursday: 1:20-2:20 p.m. EST Friday: 1-3 p.m. EST Saturday: After both semifinal games Sunday: Noon-2:35 p.m. EST Monday: After the championship game
All-Tournament Team. The USBWA will distribute ballots to certified media representatives at the conclusion of the championship game to elect a five-person all-tournament team, which includes the most outstanding player. The team will be announced immediately after the game.
Media Shuttle Service.
The NCAA will provide shuttle service to credentialed media members from the media hotels to Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday-Monday.
Thursday, April 1 8 a.m.– 7 p.m. Friday, April 2 9 a.m.– 9 p.m. Saturday, April 3 12 p.m.– Four hours after final press conference Sunday, April 4 10 a.m.– 7 p.m. Monday, April 5 12 p.m. – Four hours after final press conference
The NCAA will also provide shuttle service for the media between the hotels and the airport at these times:
Wednesday, March 31 9 a.m.– 1 a.m. (airport to hotel) Thursday, April 1 9 a.m.– 1 a.m. (airport to hotel) Friday, April 2 9 a.m.– 1 a.m. (airport to hotel) Tuesday, April 6 4 a.m.– 3 p.m. (hotel to airport)
Parking for Media.
Limited reserved media parking will be available at Lucas Oil Stadium. Media should submit parking requests during the online credential application process.
Parking for Satellite Trucks.
Limited reserved satellite truck parking will be available at Lucas Oil Stadium; the fee will be $400. Media should submit requests to Brandon Stahl, [email protected]; 317-262-8656.
Radio Frequency Coordination.
Agencies using portable radios should contact the frequency coordinator, David Fort, [email protected], 317-225-8114.
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NCAA’s Media Coordination Committee.
In Indianapolis, please contact one of these individuals if you have questions:
David Worlock, NCAA J.D. Hamilton, NCAA Gary Johnson, NCAA Eric Wieberg, NCAA Tim Allen, Big 12 Bernie Cafarelli, Notre Dame Claude Felton, Georgia Jeff Nelson, Penn St. DeWayne Peevy, Kentucky Mike Stamus, Georgia Tech Greg Steitz, Jacksonville St. Doug Tammaro, Arizona State
Media Evaluation.
To help improve the tournament in the future, please go to this Web page and evaluate the media operations of the championship. Any feedback can also be emailed to David Worlock at [email protected]. http://web1.ncaa.org/surveys/media_coord_eval.html
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2010 NCAA WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR MEDIA SCHEDULE
MONDAY, MARCH 29 through WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7
NCAA Headquarters Office: Grand Hyatt (Seguin A‐B) Phone: 210/451‐6120 Fax: 317/917‐6095
San Antonio Local Organizing Grand Hyatt (Travis A‐D) Committee (SALOC) Office: Phone: 210/820‐2108
Tourney Town Command Center: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (TBD)
MONDAY, MARCH 29
10:30 a.m. Tourney Town Press Conference Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31
1 p.m. Women’s Final Four Coach Press Teleconference (Memphis Winner) Dial‐in: 888/300‐2343 ‐ Passcode: 6451260.
2 p.m. Women’s Final Four Coach Press Teleconference (Sacramento Winner) Dial‐in: 888/300‐2343 ‐ Passcode: 6451260.
3 p.m. Women’s Final Four Coach Press Teleconference (Dayton Winner) Dial‐in: 888/300‐2343 ‐ Passcode: 6451260.
4 p.m. Women’s Final Four Coach Press Teleconference (Kansas City Winner) Dial‐in: 888/300‐2343 ‐ Passcode: 6451260.
4 p.m. Wilson Uniform Donation, Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio 600 SE 19th Street, San Antonio, Texas
THURSDAY, APRIL 1
TBA Team arrivals to respective hotels.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 2
Noon – 12:30 p.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 1 ESPN Interviews Alamodome
Noon – 9:30 p.m. Tourney Town Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
12:30 – 12:45 p.m. High Seed Semifinal Game 1 Westwood One Interviews Alamodome
12:35 – 1:20 p.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 1 ESPN/NCAA Tease Shoots Alamodome
12:50 – 1:20 p.m. High Seed Semifinal Game 1 ESPN Interviews Alamodome
1 ‐ 2 p.m. Dome Dribble fueled by POWERADE® Alamodome (North Plaza)
1 – 5 p.m. Credential Distribution Grand Hyatt (Bonham D)
1:25 – 1:40 p.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 1 Westwood One Interviews Alamodome
1:25 – 1:55 p.m. High Seed Semifinal Game 2 ESPN Interviews Alamodome
1:25 ‐ 2:10 p.m. High Seed Semifinal Game 1 ESPN/NCAA Tease Shoots Alamodome
2 – 2:15 p.m. High Seed Semifinal Game 2 Westwood One Interviews Alamodome
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 2 ESPN Interviews Alamodome
2:20 – 3:05 p.m. High Seed Semifinal Game 2 ESPN/NCAA Tease Shoots Alamodome
2:30 ‐ 4 p.m. NCAA Youth Clinic Tourney Town (Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)
2:50 – 3:05 p.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 2 Westwood One Interviews Alamodome
3:10 – 3:55 p.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 2 ESPN/NCAA Tease Shoots Alamodome
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4:30 ‐ 5:30 p.m. Tourney Town Family Concert Tourney Town (Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)
7 p.m. Team Grand Entrance for Salute Premiere Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center – Main Entrance
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Salute Premiere Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
9 – 11 p.m. Media Hospitality Grand Hyatt (Lone Star A)
SATURDAY, APRIL 3
8 – 9 a.m. 4Kay Run hydrated by vitaminwater®revive Nueva and Alamo Streets
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NCAA Youth Clinics Sam Houston High School and Trinity University
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. NCAA Junior Journalism Workshop Alamodome
9:30 – 10 a.m. ESPN News Conference Alamodome Sports Club
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Credential Distribution Alamodome
10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Tourney Town Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
10:20 – 10:50 a.m. High Seed Semifinal Game 1 News Conference Alamodome
10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 1 Autograph Session Alamodome
11 a.m. – Noon High Seed Semifinal Game 1 Practice (Open) Alamodome
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Media Buffet Alamodome
11:25 – 11:55 a.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 1 News Conference Alamodome
12:05 – 1:05 p.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 1 Practice (Open) Alamodome
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12:10 – 12:40 p.m. High Seed Semifinal Game 1 Autograph Session Alamodome
1:05 – 1:35 p.m. State Farm Coaches’ All‐America Team Announcement and State Farm Wade Trophy Presentation Alamodome
1:35 – 2:35 p.m. High Seed Semifinal Game 2 Practice (Open) Alamodome
2 – 2:30 p.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 2 Autograph Session Alamodome
2:40 – 3:40 p.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 2 Practice (Open) Alamodome
2:45 – 3:15 p.m. High Seed Semifinal Game 2 News Conference Alamodome
3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Battle of the Bands Alamodome
3:25 – 3:55 p.m. High Seed Semifinal Game 2 Autograph Session Alamodome
3:50 – 4:20 p.m. Low Seed Semifinal Game 2 News Conference Alamodome
4:15 – 5:15 p.m. Associated Press Coach and Player of the Year News Conference Alamodome South Club Eyebrow
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. WBCA High School All‐America Game Alamodome
7 – 11 p.m. Tourney Town Concerts Tourney Town (Center Stage)
SUNDAY, APRIL 4
7:30 a.m. Sunrise Easter Service Alamo Plaza
1 – 2 p.m. River Rally River Walk and Rivercenter Lagoon
Noon – 5 p.m. Time Out in Tourney Town Pregame Party and Concert Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
2 p.m. – tip‐off of second game Credential Distribution Alamodome
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4 – 5:30 p.m. Pregame Media Meal Alamodome
6 p.m. Semifinal Game 1 Alamodome
Postgame Semifinal Game 1 News Conferences Alamodome
8:30 p.m. (approx.) Semifinal Game 2 Alamodome
Postgame Semifinal Game 2 News Conferences Alamodome
11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Media Hospitality Grand Hyatt (Lone Star A)
MONDAY, APRIL 5 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Credential Distribution Alamodome
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Media Buffet Alamodome
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cheerleader Hospital Visits BAMC
11 – 11:15 a.m. Semifinal Game 1 Winner News Conference (Coach and Players) Alamodome
11:20 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Semifinal Game 1 Winner One‐on‐One Interviews (Coach on dais; players in breakout rooms) Alamodome
12:10 – 12:25 p.m. Semifinal Game 1 Winner ESPN/NCAA Interviews (Coach) Alamodome
12:10 – 12:25 p.m. Semifinal Game 1 Winner Westwood One Interviews (Players) Alamodome
12:30 – 12:45 p.m. Semifinal Game 1 Winner Westwood One Interviews (Coach) Alamodome
12:30 – 1 p.m. Semifinal Game 1 Winner ESPN/NCAA Interviews (Players) Alamodome
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12:30 – 1 p.m. Semifinal Game 1 Winner Coaches and Players Available in Locker Room Alamodome
1 – 1:15 p.m. Semifinal Game 2 Winner News Conference (Coach and Players) Alamodome
1:20 – 2:05 p.m. Semifinal Game 2 Winner One‐on‐One Interviews (Coach on dais; players in breakout rooms) Alamodome
1:10 – 2:40 p.m. Semifinal Game 1 Winner Practice (Closed) Alamodome
2:10 – 2:25 p.m. Semifinal Game 2 Winner ESPN/NCAA Interviews (Coach) Alamodome
2:10 – 2:25 p.m. Semifinal Game 2 Winner Westwood One Interviews (Players) Alamodome
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Semifinal Game 2 Winner Westwood One Interviews (Coach) Alamodome
2:30 – 3 p.m. Semifinal Game 2 Winner ESPN/NCAA Interviews (Players) Alamodome
2:30 – 3 p.m. Semifinal Game 2 Winner Coaches and Players Available in Locker Room Alamodome
3:10 – 4:40 p.m. Semifinal Game 2 Winner Practice (Closed) Alamodome
8 – 11 p.m. Media Hospitality Grand Hyatt (Lone Star A)
TUESDAY, APRIL 6
9 a.m. – Noon Cheerleader Hospital Visits The Center for the Intrepid
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. United States Basketball Writers Association Brunch Grand Hyatt (Lone Star A)
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. College Tip Off Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
11 a.m. – Noon Semifinal Game 1 Winner Practice (Closed) Alamodome
2010 Women’s Final Four Schedule Page No. 7 ______
12:05 – 1:05 p.m. Semifinal Game 2 Winner Practice (Closed) Alamodome
3:30 p.m. – halftime Credential Distribution Alamodome
5:30 – 7 p.m. Pregame Media Meal Alamodome
7:30 p.m. National Championship Game Alamodome
Postgame News Conferences Alamodome
Immediately Following News ESPN Interviews (winning coach) / (winning players) – 15 minutes Conference: each Alamodome
10:30 p.m. (approx.) NCAA/WBCA Coaches’ Trophy Presentation Grand Hyatt (Lone Star F)
Immediately Following Trophy Media Hospitality Presentation – 1:30 a.m. Grand Hyatt (Lone Star A)