Date Dear Championship Media: Welcome to the Minneapolis for the 2007 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship. The University of Minnesota is both honored and proud to host such a prestigious event. We hope you enjoy your experience on our campus at the University of Minnesota and in the beautiful Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University of Minnesota athletics staff is an outstnading group of professionals, whose expertise in conducting NCAA championships will assure an excellent competitive environment and experience. If you have questions regarding this information feel free to contact our Championship Media Coordinator, Sara Berhow (at 612/625-5560 or
[email protected]). Sincerely, Joel Maturi Director of Athletics University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1 2007 NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP MINNEAPOLIS FIRST AND SECOND ROUNDS • WILLIAMS ARENA • MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Section . .Page 1 Tournament Personnel . .3 2 Schedule of Events . .4 3 2007 Bracket . .5 4 Media Information . .6-8 Credentials Request . .6 Media Headquarters Hotel . .6 Credential Distribution . .6 NCAA Pool Lines . .6 Individual Telephone and High-Speed Data Services . .6 Media Parking/Shuttle . .6 Satellite Uplinks/Mobile Television Trucks Parking . .6 Media Hospitality . .6 Participating Institutions’ Hotel Properties . .7 Participating Institutions’ Sports Information Contacts . .7 Game Times and ESPN Talent . .8 Satellites Coordinates . .8 Media Operations Evaluation . .8 Cooling-Off Period . .8 Obligation of the Head Coach . .8 On-Court Interviews . .8 Press Row Seating Reassignments . .8 Pool Reporter Policy . .8 Media Services . .8 Box Scores . .8 Quotes and Notes . .8 Facsimile/E-Mail Sign-Up Sheet . .8 Flip Cards .