2023 A-10 Men's Basketball Championship Manual

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CHAMPIONSHIP PERSONNEL

ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE

11827 Canon Blvd., Suite 200

Newport News, VA 23606

Phone: 757-706-3040

Fax: 757-706-3042

Caitlin Bonner, Video Liaison & Web / Social Media Coordinator ..............

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS: Jay Sullivan, Assistant Media Director (back of house).........

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CHAMPIONSHIPS & COMPLIANCE: Erin Goodman, Band & Cheer Coordinator

DIRECTOR OF ADMIN. & BASKETBALL OPS: Meghan Bertovich, Back of House Ops .........................................

SPECIAL

............................................................................................................................... P: 757-706-3051
Player-Guest / A-10 Hospitality P: 215-253-9469
ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER:
Richardson,
Hospitality ............................................................ P: 267-970-8562
Championship Managing Director ....................................... P: 757-897-1104
Championship Director
Officiating ............................................... P: 757-272-5914
Marketing .................................................................... P: 757-209-8407
of house) P: 267-970-8629
Halftime Performers .... P: 757-525-6700
Volunteers ................................................ P: 757-503-2048 DIRECTOR OF ADVANCED
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COMMISSIONER: Bernadette V. McGlade
EXECUTIVE SENIOR ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER: Jill Redmond, Concourse /
SENIOR
Debbie
A-10
SENIOR ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER: Tom Jacobs,
ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER: Sean Kearney,
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ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER: Michael Jacobs, Ticketing and
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER: Drew Dickerson, Media Director (overall/front
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER / CFO: Chelsey Burk, Finances / Hotels / Anthem and
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER: Tom Waterman, Community Outreach /
MEDIA:
267-970-8649
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757-879-0808
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P:
757-207-0105
757-503-0595
ASSISTANT:
Guest Concierge ..................................................................................... P: 240-460-6395 COORDINATOR OF MEN’S BASKETBALL
Bryan Kersey................................................................................ P: 336-501-7407 DON DIJULIA
Performers Liaison .................................. P: 757-775-1648 INTERN: Barbora
of House Assistant P: 941-875-6747 BARCLAYS
620 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217 EVP, CHIEF ENTERTAINMENT OFFICER: Laurie Jacoby .........................................................................................................917-364-2247 VP, ENTERTAINMENT: Corey Humpage 917-750-5519 MANAGER, BOOKING: Paul Nedorostek .....................................................................................................................................860-459-7019 SENIOR DIRECTOR, SECURITY: Michael Sobieraj .................................................................................................................... 347-585-9074 DIRECTOR, EVENT SERVICES: Morgan Goad ............................................................................................................................ 917-538-0903 SENIOR MANAGER, EVENT SERVICES: Melissa Corraro .......................................................................................................929-475-3524 DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS: Rachael Lewis 832-265-1788 VP, ARENA MARKETING: Aaron Jakubovitz ..............................................................................................................................914-610-0412 SENIOR DIRECTOR, TICKET OPERATIONS: Chris Zameryka ...............................................................................................516-993-7782 DIRECTOR, TICKET OPERATIONS: Mike Rotondo ................................................................................................................... 315-436-1913 MANAGER, BOX OFFICE: Scott Yeager ........................................................................................................................................929-486-5435 ASSISTANT MANAGER, BOX OFFICE: Jeff John 347-585-2770 VP, PREMIUM HOSPITALITY: Christine Bowns .......................................................................................................................... 845-416-7056 VP, HOSPITALITY & STRATEGY: Chris Giacalone ...................................................................................................................... 917-417-4384 COORDINATOR, CATERING: Felicia Bennett..............................................................................................................................914-230-2752 MANAGER, GUEST RELATIONS: Danielle Rivers ...................................................................................................................... 347-292-9437
La’Shaina Joseph, A-10
OFFICIALS:
FELLOW: Jazmin Sherard, National Anthem / Halftime
Tichackova, Back
CENTER
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Inside Front Cover: Contact Information Atlantic 10 and Barclays Center Staff Championship Bracket ..................................................................... 2 Championship Regulations ............................................................ 3 Pre-Championship Conference Call ............................................ 3 Championship Event Schedule 5 TEAM PRACTICE INFORMATION Off-Site Practice Information.......................................................... 6 Friday Practice Times ......................................................................... 6 Shootaround Times 6 TEAM POLICIES Hotel & Travel ....................................................................................... 7 Expenses ................................................................................................ 7 Participant Gifts 7 Basketballs ............................................................................................ 7 Sports Wagering 8 Uniforms & Laundry .......................................................................... 8 Uniform Policy ..................................................................................... 8 Championship Towels 9 Official Travel Party Entrance.......................................................... 9 Team Locker Room 9 Medical/Training ................................................................................. 9 Team Benches ................................................................................... 10 National Anthem 10 Time Between Games .................................................................... 10 Pregame Introductions 10 Game Video ....................................................................................... 10 Scouting Seats .................................................................................. 10 Postgame Awards Ceremony 10 Championship Social Media Policy ........................................... 10 TICKETS AND CREDENTIALS Ticket Prices ....................................................................................... 11 Seating Map ...................................................................................... 11 Player-Guest Tickets ....................................................................... 12 Player-Guest Ticket Distribution 12 Team Required All-Session Tickets ............................................ 12 Suite Tickets ....................................................................................... 12 Ticket Distribution........................................................................... 12 Participating Team Seating .......................................................... 12 Non-Participating Team Seating 12 Ticket Exchange Information ...................................................... 13 Community Outreach Events ...................................................... 13 Championship Credentials/Passes ............................................ 13 All-Access Credential ...................................................................... 13 CEO Credential 13 Athletic Director’s Credential ...................................................... 13 Bench Pins .......................................................................................... 13 Team (Daily) Pass ............................................................................. 13 Medical Personnel ........................................................................... 14 Parking 14 Access/Entrance Chart................................................................... 14 A-10 HOSPITALITY A-10 Hospitality / Pass 15 A-10 Hospitality Schedule ............................................................ 15 Team Suites ........................................................................................ 15 Team-Sponsored Hospitality Rentals ....................................... 15 MEDIA INFORMATION Team Radio Policies ........................................................................ 16 Blogging/Tweeting Policy ............................................................ 16 Credential Policy .............................................................................. 16 On-Court Camera Policy ............................................................... 16 Photo Area/Policies......................................................................... 16 Flash Photography .......................................................................... 16 Credential Distribution .................................................................. 16 Media Entrance 16 Media Hotel ....................................................................................... 17 Media Access 17 Media Seating ................................................................................... 17 Professional Scouts 17 Media Locker Room Access Policy ............................................ 17 Postgame Interview Policy 17 Postseason Notes ............................................................................ 17 BANDS, CHEERLEADERS, & MASCOTS Bands 18 Cheerleaders and Mascots ........................................................... 19 SITE & EVENT INFORMATION Directions / Public Transportation ............................................ 20 Event Level Map ............................................................................... 21 Main Concourse Map ..................................................................... 22 Suite Level A Map ............................................................................ 23 Suite Level B Map ............................................................................ 24 Entrance Map ................................................................................... 25 Entrances and Accessibility Chart ............................................. 26 APPENDICES A – Team Information Form ......................................................... 27 B – Official Travel Party Form ....................................................... 28 C – Band Pass List 29 D – Cheerleader Pass List .............................................................. 30 E – Medical Provider List 31 F – Championship Checklist ........................................................ 32 G - Championship Awards 33 H - Room Assignments .................................................................. 34 I – Travel Reimbursement Form 35 Inside Back Cover: School Contact Information
NOTE: ITEMS IN THIS MANUAL IN A YELLOW BOX ARE NEW FOR 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET

MARCH 7-12 | BARCLAYS CENTER | BROOKLYN, N.Y. | @A10MBB | #A10MBB

Friday, March 10: Practices and Press Conferences at Barclays Center

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G2 | TUES. | 2:00 PM ESPN+ No. 13 Seed No. 10 Seed No. 15 Seed No. 11 Seed No. 14 Seed No. 6 Seed No. 7 Seed No. 5 Seed No. 9 Seed No. 8 Seed No. 1 Seed No. 4 Seed No. 2 Seed No. 3 Seed
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CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS

FORMAT

The Atlantic 10 Conference Men’s Basketball Championship is a single elimination championship involving 15 conference members. Seeds are determined by regular-season conference standings according to the teams’ final overall conference record and the tie-breaking formula, if necessary.

For 2023, the format will include a practice/press conference day following the quarterfinals. The championship will begin on Tuesday, March 7 (with a three-game opening session) and will conclude on Sunday, March 12. The practice/press conference day will be Friday, March 10.

PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP CONFERENCE CALL

Each institution participating in the Men’s Basketball Championship must have the required representation on all conference calls and at all meetings in which they are involved. A conference call will be conducted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 11:00 am ET to review championship procedures. There will be a separate call for band and cheer on Wednesday, February 22 at 11:00 am ET.

All schools must be represented by the following:

PLAYING RULES

NCAA Basketball Rules shall govern championship play.

SEEDING (Reconfirmed for the 2023 Championship at Athletic Director briefing call on Dec. 12, 2022)

The Atlantic 10 will use a hybrid seeding procedure for seeding the 2023 Men’s Basketball Championship.

• The league will use straight winning percentage as the overall procedure unless the average number of games completed by all teams falls to or below 14 games for men’s basketball (which is just over 75% of an 18-game schedule).

• If the average number of games completed by each team falls to or below 14, the league automatically shifts to the KenPom adjusted winning percentage overall procedure. Projected decision date for the shift would be on or about Mar. 1.

• Existing tiebreakers will be utilized, regardingless of which model is used.

• In both methods, there will be a threshold of four games below the average number of games completed to qualify for the double-bye (top four seed) AND win the regular season championship. If a team does not play enough games, the highest it could be seeded would be fifth.

• The chart below dictates how many games are needed to be eligible for a regular season title and a double bye/top four seed.

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CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS

TIE-BREAKING FORMULA

The following tie-breaker format is utilized for determining the seeding of the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship:

Two-Team Tie

1. Head-to-head competition.

2. Conference record of the tied teams based on winning percentage versus the highest common opponent and proceeding down to the lowest common opponent, if necessary, until one team gains an advantage.

a. All ties are broken in descending order.

b When arriving at another pair of tied teams, use each team’s record against the tied teams as a group. When comparing records against a group of teams, the higher winning percentage will prevail. In case of tied percentages vs. the team or group of 1.000 or .000, the following shall apply: 2-0 is better than 1-0; 0-1 is better than 0-2.

3. Coin toss.

Three or More-Team Tie

1. Head-to-head competition

Use each team’s record against the tied teams as a group rather than performance against individual teams. When comparing records against a group of teams, the higher winning percentage will prevail. In case of tied percentages vs. the team or group of 1.000 or .000, the following shall apply: 2-0 is better than 1-0; 0-1 is better than 0-2.

2. If the above results in two teams remaining, the two-team tiebreaker is used.

3. If more than two teams still remain, use the conference record of the tied teams based on winning percentage vs. the highest common opponent and proceeding down to the lowest common opponent, if necessary, until one team gains an advantage.

a. All ties are broken in descending order.

b. When arriving at another pair of tied teams, use each team’s record against the tied teams as a group. When comparing records against a group of teams, the higher winning percentage will prevail. In case of tied percentages vs. the team or group of 1.000 or .000, the following shall apply: 2-0 is better than 1-0; 0-1 is better than 0-2.

4. Draw lots.

NOTE: All ties will be broken in descending order. When arriving at another pair of tied teams while comparing records, use each team’s record against the tied teams as a group rather than the performance against individual tied teams. Once ties are broken, they remain broken throughout the tie-breaker process.

Seeding of teams will be formally announced on Saturday, March 4, 2023 after the conclusion of the last regular-season game. If a coin flip or draw is necessary, it will take place in the Atlantic 10 Conference office after the conclusion of the last regular-season game and will be administered by the Commissioner or designee. The procedure will be open to the media and designated representatives from the tied teams.

OFFICIALS

All games will be officiated by three (3) Atlantic 10 Conference/NCAA Division I officials with one (1) alternate official. The coordinator of officials will select and assign the officials to work each game with the approval of Sean Kearney, championship director. All officiating assignments will be released to the participating teams one (1) hour prior to game time.

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CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS

CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS SCHEDULE

All Games and Events at Barclays Center, unless otherwise noted. There will be at least 23 minutes of warmup prior to the start of the second/third game of a session

FIRST ROUND - Tuesday, March 7

SECOND ROUND - Wednesday, March 8

QUARTERFINAL ROUND - Thursday, March 9

PRACTICE DAY - Friday, March 10

Practice and Press Conference Schedule at Barclays Center for the four semifinal teams.

Practices:

• 10:00 – 11:30am: Lower Seed – First Semifinal

• 11:45 – 1:15pm: Higher Seed – First Semifinal

• 1:30 – 3:00pm: Lower Seed – Second Semifinal

• 3:15 – 4:45pm: Higher Seed – Second Semifinal

Please note all practices are CLOSED to public/media.

SEMIFINAL ROUND - Saturday, March 11

Session 6

Game 12: Game 8 Winner vs. Game 9 Winner

Game 13:

10

vs. Game 11 Winner

CHAMPIONSHIP - Sunday, March 12

Session 7

Game 14: Game 12 Winner vs. Game 13 Winner

• Press Conferences:

• 12:15 –

Higher Seed – First Semifinal

pm: Lunch available for media

• 12:45 – 1:15 pm: Lower Seed – Second Semifinal

• 1:30 – 2:00 pm: Higher Seed – Second Semifinal

Please note, Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 12

*Game times approximate

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Session 1 Game 1: No. 12 Seed vs. No. 13 Seed 11:30 am ESPN+ Game 2: No. 10 Seed vs. No. 15 Seed 2:00 pm* ESPN+ Game 3: No. 11 Seed vs. No. 14 Seed 4:30 pm* ESPN+
Session 2 Game 4: No. 8 Seed vs. No. 9 Seed 11:30 am T V Coverage: USA Network Game 5: No. 5 Seed vs. Game 1 Winner 2:00 pm* T V Coverage: USA Network Session 3 Game 6: No. 7 Seed vs. Game 2 Winner 5:00 pm T V Coverage: USA Network Game 7: No. 6 Seed vs. Game 3 Winner 7:30 pm* T V Coverage: USA Network
Session 4 Game 8: No. 1 Seed vs. Game 4 Winner 11:30 am T V Coverage: USA Network Game 9: No. 4 Seed vs. Game 5 Winner 2:00 pm* T V Coverage: USA Network Session 5 Game 10: No. 2 Seed vs. Game 6 Winner 5:00 pm T V Coverage: USA Network Game 11: No. 3 Seed vs. Game 7 Winner 7:30 pm* T V Coverage: USA Network
1:00 pm T V Coverage: CBS Sports Network
3:30 pm* T V Coverage: CBS Sports Network
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TEAM PRACTICE INFORMATION

Practice/Shootarounds – Monday March 6 – Thursday March 9

There will be no team practices/shootarounds at the Barclays Center. Arrangements have been made to provide access during these days at off-site facilities listed below. All off-site practice slots are based on facility availability. If possible, schools are encouraged to practice at home prior to traveling to Brooklyn. Teams must reach out to the specific contacts listed below.

OFF SITE PRACTICE INFORMATION

Teams must bring their own basketballs to all off-site practice facilities

HSS Training Center

168 39th St 8th Floor Brooklyn NY 11232

Contact: Joe Esile jesile@brooklynnets.com

Cell: 978-873-3199

LIU Athletics

1 University Plaza Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center Brooklyn, NY 11201

Contact: Eric Lawhorn eric.lawhorn@liu.edu

Practice/Shootarounds – Friday, March 10 – Sunday, March 12

The Post BK (St. Francis Brooklyn)

100 Dobbins Street Brooklyn NY

Contact: Dionne Dodson ddodson@sfc.edu

Cell:718- 926-1258

(Hours – 8am to 3pm) thepostbk.com

Practice/Shootaround times are available at Barclays beginning on Friday March 10 for the A-10 final four teams and continuing on Saturday March 11 and Sunday, March 12 for those advancing. Shootarounds are open to the official travel party and additional respective athletic department administrators with All-Access Credentials. Teams must enter through the Participant Entrance.

Final four teams practice times on Friday are listed below. Please note Friday practices are closed to the public/media. Any team that does not plan on using its allotted time slot on Friday, Saturday or Sunday must report the cancellation immediately to Championship Director, Sean Kearney (Cell #757-272-5914). Shootaround times must be confirmed after Friday’s practices are completed and after Saturday’s semifinals are finished. Please note that Friday press conferences are mandatory for the head coach and a minimum of two student-athletes.

PRACTICE TIMES – FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2023

SHOOTAROUND TIMES – SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023 8:00 – 8:25 am

– 9:25 am

of Game #11

of Game #10

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of Game #9 8:30 – 8:55 am
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11:30 am ......................... Lower Seed – First Semifinal 11:45 – 1:15 pm .......................... Higher Seed – First Semifinal 1:30 – 3:00 pm Lower Seed – Second Semifinal 3:15 – 4:45 pm ..................... Higher Seed – Second Semifinal

TEAM POLICIES & INFORMATION

TRAVEL

Each institution is responsible for securing travel. Refer to travel reimbursement policy below.

HOTEL

The Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge will serve as the headquarters hotel; room blocks for all team hotels are preliminarily secured by the Conference office; each team is responsible for finalizing rooms with their respective hotels. Additionally, each institution must submit Appendix A to the Conference office no later than Monday, February 20 and must be submitted to Sean Kearney via email: skearney@atlantic10.org. Teams are responsible for 22 rooms per night for a minimum of three nights.

Headquarters / Team Hotel: Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

333 Adams Street Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201

Contact: Melissa Despres

Senior Sales Manager

781-222-6529 | melissa.despres@marriott.com

Teams: Dayton, Duquesne, Fordham, George Mason, George Washington, La Salle, Loyola Chicago, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Richmond, St. Bonaventure, Saint Louis, VCU

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT/EXPENSES

Media Hotel

Fairfield Inn and Suites

181 3rd Ave.

Contacts: Lisa White

Director of Sales

718-522-4000 | lwhite@brooklynfairfieldinn.com

Institutions are responsible for their own expenses during the Championship. The conference will reimburse the actual cost of transportation, up to coach commercial airfare (transportation mileage policy of 400 miles one-way before airfare will be reimbursed) and per diem for the 23 members of the official travel party. Local transportation is not reimbursed. Per diem may be claimed as follows:

• Half day for the day preceding competition ($62.50)

• Full day for day(s) of competition ($125.00)

• Half day for day following competition ($62.50)

Note: For those schools using charter flights, a reminder that the reimbursement amount is the number in your travel party (up to 23) times the cost of a regular coach airfare on a commercial flight (Destination: New York City area). This amount must be included as the receipt. It can be for one airfare but must be a printout from the airline or your travel agent with a seven day advanced purchase ticket.

A championship Expense Form (Appendix G) must be completed and returned to the conference office (Chelsey Burk: cburk@atlantic10.org) within 30 days of the completion of the championship (Tuesday, April 11).

PARTICIPANT GIFTS

Each institution will receive 23 Championship gifts courtesy of the Atlantic 10. The gifts were ordered on an individual basis via a designated website. Institutions received the opportunity to purchase additional gifts, if desired. Each institution’s gifts will be shipped directly to the respective campus administrator to arrive prior to the championship.

BASKETBALLS

The Spalding TF1000 Legacy will be the official ball used in all Barclays Center Championship games, March 7-12, 2023.

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TEAM POLICIES

SPORTS WAGERING

Sports wagering includes placing, accepting or soliciting a wager (on a staff member’s or student-athlete’s own behalf or on the behalf of others) of any type with any individual or organization on any intercollegiate, amateur or professional team or contest. Examples of sports wagering include, but are not limited to, the use of a bookmaker or parlay card; internet sports wagering; mobile betting; auctions in which bids are placed on teams, individuals or contests; and pools or fantasy leagues in which an entry fee is required and there is an opportunity to win a prize.

The current NCAA legislation against sports wagering prohibits NCAA student-athletes, member institutions’ athletics staff and non-athletics staff with athletics responsibilities, and conference office staff from participating in sports wagering activities or providing information to individuals involved in or associated with any type of sports wagering activities concerning intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics practice or competition in a sport in which the NCAA conducts championship competition, in bowl subdivision football and in emerging sports for women.

A wager is any agreement in which an individual or entity agrees to give up an item of value (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner, etc.) in exchange for the possibility of gaining another item of value.

Postseason: In championships in which a bracket format is used, student-athletes, coaches and administrators may not participate in bracket competitions where there is both a required entry fee and an opportunity to win a prize. Student-athletes and administrators may participate under current NCAA rules in bracket contests where there is no entry fee but a possibility of winning a prize. Some NCAA member schools, however, have chosen to ban studentathletes from participating in these types of bracket contests.

Student-Athletes: A student-athlete found in violation of the prohibition against knowingly participating in any sports wagering activities or providing information to individuals involved in or associated with any type of sports wagering activity that involves intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics competition shall be ineligible for further intercollegiate competition, subject to appeal to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for restoration of eligibility.

UNIFORMS & LAUNDRY

Teams are required to bring both white/light and dark uniforms. The higher seeded team in each game will always be designated as the home team and will wear its light colored uniforms. Matt Horton is the contact for laundry arrangements during the Championship. His contact information is: 201-615-8548 | matthorton3@gmail.com. If a team advances and Barclays staff is handling that team’s uniforms, that team MUST leave the uniforms at the arena just prior to departure after a team’s contest. This will assist in obtaining clean uniforms in a timely manner.

UNIFORM POLICIES

Per NCAA Bylaws 12.5.4, 31.1.7 and 31.1.8 , a student-athlete may use athletics equipment or wear athletics apparel that bears the trademark or logo of an athletics equipment or apparel manufacturer or distributor in athletics competition and pre- and postgame activities (e.g., celebrations on the court, pre- or postgame press conferences), provided the following criteria are met:

1. Athletics equipment shall bear only the manufacturer’s normal label or trademark, as it is used on all such items for sale to the general public; and

2. The student-athlete’s institution’s official uniform and all other items of apparel (e.g., socks, head bands, T-shirts, wrist bands) shall bear only a single manufacturer’s or distributor’s normal label or trademark (regardless of the visibility of the label or trademark), not to exceed 2-1/4 square inches in area (rectangle, square, parallelogram) including any additional material (e.g., patch) surrounding the normal trademark or logo. The student-athlete’s institution’s official uniform and all other items of apparel shall not bear a design element similar to the manufacturer’s.

It is impermissible under NCAA Interim Policy/Rules to allow student-athletes to promote their NIL activity while on call for required athletically related activities (e.g. practice, pre- and postgame activities, celebrations on the court, press conferences). (Per NCAA Division I NIL memorandum, Oct. 26, 2022).

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TEAM POLICIES

CHAMPIONSHIP TOWELS

Twenty-five (25) commemorative A-10 Championship towels will be distributed in each locker room of the two teams participating in Sunday’s Final. These are meant as souvenirs for the travel party. A separate supply of towels will be provided as bench towels.

OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTY ENTRANCE

Members of the official travel party gain entrance to Barclays Center through the Dean Street Security Entrance and bus elevators behind the arena. Official travel party individuals are not permitted entrance with the general public. All official travel party members entering the building through the official travel party entrance must be on the official travel party form (Appendix B). No one else will be permitted entry at this point.

TEAM LOCKER ROOMS

Existing Barclays Center locker rooms will be used for A-10 team locker rooms. Assignments will be made by the Championship Director. Each locker room will be appropriately identified and supplied with training table, water, cups, towels, soap, grease board, and grease pen. Please note: locker rooms are not to be used for overnight storage.

MEDICAL/TRAINING INFORMATION

Taping: A taping/training table will be available in each locker room. Each team should provide its own supplies.

Training Room: The training room will be available before and after each game and practice with ice, water, cups, ice bags and emergency equipment. Heat and stim are available. Cold whirlpool upon request.

Physician: Physicians, provided by Maimonides Medical Center will be on site, seated at the scorer’s table, second row, during all games of the Championship. Team physicians without the appropriate credential will be allowed locker room access only in the event of an emergency. Physicians’ contact information and coverage schedule along with Barclays Center emergency plan, will be provided to the team athletic trainers electronically.

Concussion Protocol: Institutions are reminded and encouraged to review all applicable health and safety policy and legislative requirements and guidance, including, among others, those relating to concussion management. These requirements and related information can be found in the applicable division manual, sports playing rules, and the materials located on the NCAA Sports Science Institute website. In addition, a summary of some of the key health and safety considerations related to traveling to championship events can be found in the NCAA’s Guidance for Medical Care and Coverage for Student-Athletes at Away Events. Participating institutions shall follow the concussion management protocol implemented by their sports medicine staff while participating in the Championships. If a participant suffering a concussion does not have access to their own team physician, the championships physician shall have the authority to determine medical clearance to return to competition.

Emergency: Ambulance service will be available during all game sessions. The physician on site will make necessary arrangements for transfer to the hospital.

All participating institutions are required to include a certified athletic trainer, physician’s assistant (PA), team physician, or sports medicine professional as part of their official championship travel party. Teams must complete Appendix EMedical Provider List and return to Sean Kearney by Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at skearney@atlantic10.org

Maimonides Contact: Dr. Jesse Sekhon

Primary Hospital:

Maimonides Medical Center 4802 Tenth Ave.

Brooklyn, NY 11219

Maimonides Bone & Joint Center: Kings Highway 1715 E 13th Street 4th Floor

Brooklyn, NY 11229

Mobile: 917-698-3302

Office: 718-258-2588

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TEAM POLICIES

TEAM BENCHES

Twenty-three (23) seats will be provided on the bench for team personnel (18 in front row, 5 in back row). Stools for timeouts are not to be utilized as seats for personnel. A maximum of fifteen (15) players in uniform and thirteen (13) individuals (or more if there are fewer than 15 players in uniform) will be permitted on the team bench. All must either be in uniform or possess a bench pin or team daily pass. Replacements are permitted up to the starting time of any game, provided the Championship Director is notified. Each institution must submit a completed Official Travel Party Form (Appendix B) to Sean Kearney via email (skearney@atlantic10.org) by Monday February 20.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The National Anthem shall be played before the first game of each session of the Championship. If a performer is not secured by the Atlantic 10, the designated home team’s band shall play the National Anthem. Teams are encouraged to be on the floor for the National Anthem for every game of the championship. This includes the final when the anthem is played earlier in pregame. Anthem times will be listed on the Pre-Game Protocol/Timing Sheets (posted on locker room doors). Teams must line up on the free throw line at the anthem preparation horn.

TIME BETWEEN GAMES

In between the first and second game (and second and third game in the first round), teams will be guaranteed a minimum of 23 minutes of on-court warmup time. Teams participating in the first game of a session will be guaranteed 60 minutes of on-court warm-up time. Tip times for the second and third games of the session are determined by Drew Dickerson, Championship Media Coordinator, in conjunction with the broadcast television/media partner.

PREGAME INTRODUCTIONS

The public address announcer shall introduce the starting lineups in the following order, beginning with the designated visiting team: FORWARD, FORWARD, CENTER, GUARD, GUARD. The visiting team will be introduced first, followed by the home team, and arena lights will be lowered for the introduction of both teams. Once introduced, players will proceed to the foul line for the remainder of introductions.

GAME VIDEO

A copy of each game will be available to participants at the scorer’s table (from DVSport) shortly following their game on a team-provided flash drive/hard drive. Additionally, each locker room provides a live feed that video coordinators may use capture the game. Teams may not film their games. Teams may receive a digital copy of games involving future opponents using the same method as above. TEAMS MAY NOT PLUG DIRECTLY INTO THE TELEVISION PRODUCTION TRUCK.

SCOUTING SEATS

Three (3) seats will be available on Press Row for the coaches of any team(s) which will possibly meet the winner of the game in progress in the immediate round that follows. These seats will be designated as scouting seats. Coaches may not sit in any other press row seats to scout. Coaches may attend other games of the Championship, but must have a ticket and will not have access to the floor.

POSTGAME AWARDS CEREMONY

An awards ceremony will be held immediately following the conclusion of the championship game. The winning team must remain on the floor for the postgame awards ceremony. The losing team is not required to remain on the floor. The following awards will be presented in the order in which they are listed:

1. All-Championship team awards (five including MOP)*

2. Most outstanding player award*

*Chosen by the media

CHAMPIONSHIP SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

3. Championship team individual awards (23)

Student-athletes, coaches, and bench personnel in the game are prohibited from using social media or networking sites, beginning one (1) hour prior to tipoff and extending until after the game following media interview obligations. The use of these sites by these individuals is not permitted during the game, including halftime. No updates are permitted to be posted by the individual or anyone representing him/her during this prohibited time on any social media account.

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4. Championship team trophy

TICKETS & CREDENTIALS

TICKET PRICES

All-Session Books: Courtside (Sections 23 and 25 Rows B-C) $515 | Gold (Section 24, Sections 23 and 25 Rows 1-3) $410 | Silver (Sections 23 and 25 Rows 4-19) $340 | Bronze (Sections 19-22, 115-126, 201-202, 214-231) $285

Packages: Championship (Sessions 6, 7) Silver $198 / Bronze $130

Single Sessions COURTSIDE

A-10 Fan Zone: A-10 Fan Zone are seats behind the baskets in sections 1, 15-17, 31 and are general admission throughout the championship.

Students: Any student with a valid student ID can purchase a student ticket. Student ID must be shown when purchasing and/or entering Barclays Center on a student ticket. Student tickets will be limited to one ticket per ID. These seats are located in the A-10 Fan Zone sections.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL TICKETS WILL BE ELECTRONIC IN 2023 (EXCEPT PLAYER-GUEST TICKETS) For questions or challenges with electronic ticketing, please contact Michael Jacobs: 757-209-8407

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A-10 SCHOOLS

GOLD COURTSIDE VIP SILVER BRONZE A10 FAN ZONE

A-10 SCHOOLS

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GOLD SILVER BRONZE A-10 FAN ZONE STUDENTS Session 1 – Tuesday, March 7 $65 $49 $39 $29 $25 $20 Session 2 – Wednesday, March
$59 $49 $39 $25 $20 Session 3
Wednesday,
$59 $49 $39 $25 $20 Session 4
Thursday, March
$115 $69 $59 $49 $25 $20 Session 5
Thursday,
$69 $59 $49 $30 $20 Session 6
Saturday,
$125 $99 $65 $30 $20 Session 7
Sunday, March
$150 $125 $99 $65 $30 $20
8 $75
March 8 $75
9
March 10 $115
March 11 $150
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TICKETS & CREDENTIALS

PLAYER-GUEST TICKETS

Institutions must purchase 75 individual session tickets for the sessions in which their teams participate. Institutions may purchase additional individual-session tickets. To enhance the team experience during the games, teams should follow the criteria for the participant ticket areas:

• FIRST GAME OF SESSION: First game fans may sit in the seat designated on their session ticket, behind your team’s bench: Section 7 & 9, Rows D-E and Rows 1-2. When the game is over, we kindly request these fans move to the designated participant team seats, located above these seats Section 7 & 9, Rows 3-6, where the second game fans have watched the first game. This will allow fans of the second game to sit directly behind their team and enjoy the same proximity to their team’s bench.

• SECOND GAME OF SESSION: For teams playing in the second game of the session, fans may sit in the seat designated on their session ticket throughout the first game Section 7 & 9, Rows 3-6. At the completion of the first game, these fans may move to the seats located immediately behind their team bench within the designated team ticket area. Section 7 & 9, Rows D-E and Rows 1-2. Fans of the first game have been asked to move to your designated team ticket area, to allow you closer proximity to your team’s bench.

PLAYER-GUEST TICKET DISTRIBUTION

Ticket personnel from each school must be at the arena 90 minutes prior to the session to administer player-guest tickets and be available at Barclays Center in the event of a problem at will-call. Player-Guest ticket will call will be located on the left side of the Geico Atrium in the Main Entrance. Player-Guest will call is separate from general will-call. Institutional representatives MUST staff their respective player-guest will call table for ALL sessions of the championship in which their team plays.

TEAM REQUIRED ALL-SESSION TICKETS

All 15 member institutions are required to purchase 288 All-Session ticket books (A-10 School Section) at $259 each. Additionally, teams will be required to purchase the following for sessions in which they participate: 12 Team Reserved seats ($65/ticket per session) in Section 8 and 75 tickets behind the bench (player-guest tickets). See cost per session in chart at right. For A-10 School Section, fans may sit in sections 3-13, 102-114, 203-213.

SUITE TICKETS

• Wednesday -- $20 each

• Thursday -- $25 each

• Friday -- $35 each

• Saturday -- $60 each

• Sunday -- $60 each

Each institution has access to one suite (A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 or A8) during the session in which their team is playing. Those suites are assigned on a per session basis and includes 16 tickets. The entrance for suite tickets is the Qatar Airways VIP Entrance on Atlantic Ave. Institutions are responsible for all food and beverage costs. The Levy suite contact for catering is Danielle Rivers (Office: 917-618-6329 / Cell: 347-292-9437 / Email: Drivers@levyrestaurants.com).

DISTRIBUTION

The 288 All-Session ticket books and 12 Team Reserved tickets for sessions in which teams are participating in and any additional if purchased, will be distributed electronically from Barclays Center to each school’s designated person via an account created for each member institution. Tickets may be distributed individually by each institution or left at the schools player guest table at the Barclays Center (to be staffed by institutional personnel). Tickets may be printed out with assistance from the Barclays Center box office. Contact Michael Jacobs at 757-209-8407 or michaeljacobs@ atlantic10.org for assistance in getting “hard” tickets.

PARTICIPATING TEAM SEATING

Seats are held for individuals for use during the session in which they participate.

NON-PARTICIPATING TEAM SEATING

Teams that have not been eliminated in the championship may make arrangements to come to a session in which they are not participating. Teams MUST enter together at the team entrance and must contact Barbora Tichackova (941-8756747) prior to arrival at Barclays Center. A team that has been eliminated from the championship may be permitted to watch games in remaining sessions, space permitting. Teams must contact Sean Kearney to make these arrangements.

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TICKET EXCHANGE INFORMATION

The Atlantic 10 is pleased to offer a Ticket Transfer Program for all institutional tickets. If you are unable to utilize any tickets for any individual session, you may transfer tickets back to the Atlantic 10 Conference. The A-10 will then provide those tickets to local community groups and charities. Please note that once you transfer any tickets, the barcode on the original ticket becomes invalid. Please contact Michael Jacobs (C: 757-209-8407) if you have unused tickets.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH TICKETS

The A-10 and its member institutions provide 3,000 paid, sponsored tickets for the following sessions:

Tuesday, March 7 (11:30 am, 2:00 and 4:30 pm)—A-10 Youth Education Through Sports Day I

• The A-10 welcomes school-age children from around the New York City area to enjoy the first three games of the championship.

Wednesday, March 8 (11:30 am and 2:00pm)—A-10 Youth Education Through Sports Day II

• The A-10 welcomes school-age children from around the New York City area to enjoy the first two games of the day.

Wednesday, March 8 (5:00 and 7:30pm)—A-10 Community Appreciation / Salute to Military Night

• The A-10 says thank you to the New York metropolitan area for hosting the 2023 Championship by honoring local military, first responders, healthcare workers and their families.

CHAMPIONSHIP CREDENTIALS/PASSES

Credential distribution is handled by the Media Coordinator and Championship Director. All credentials and passes distributed to the institutions will be handled in the following manner:

• Team packets (containing temporary passes and bench pins) will be distributed on Tuesday, March 7th at Barclays Center. Teams may also contact Sean Kearney to make arrangements to pick up team packets on Monday, March 6th.

• Athletics Directors’ packets (containing credentials) will be sent to the Athletic Director at each institution no later than February 22, 2023.

All-Access Credential: The All-Access Credential is allotted for each institution’s, Men’s Basketball Program Administrator (1), Sports Information staff (max of 3) and two ticket managers (required). SID personnel will have a seat on press row for their game only.

President/Chancellor Credential: This credential grants the same access as the All-Access Credential. It allows for escorting of one guest.

Athletic Directors Credential: The Athletic Directors credential grants the same access as the All-Access Credential. It allows for escorting of one guest. Athletic Directors will have a seat on press row for their game only.

Bench Pins: Each team’s non-uniform bench personnel must wear the bench pins. The pins will serve as access to Barclays Center, locker room and bench areas for those not in uniform. The pin permits arena/building access, but does not grant a seat or access to A-10 Hospitality (See A-10 Hospitality Pass section below). Pin holders must have a game ticket to have a seat. A game ticket (e-ticket) is required for all other individuals attending all sessions, and must be presented when exiting the team bus and entering security. During competition, only those in uniform or individuals with bench pin will be allowed on the bench. A maximum of 23 seats may be occupied by members of the 23-person travel party, plus up to five additional support personnel (with five players in uniform on the court). The additional support personnel MUST have the Team Daily Pass (see below).

Team Daily Pass: A total of five (5) will be given to each institution, specifically to give additional manager(s), designated individuals, etc. access to the floor and locker room. The team daily credential only allows for floor access at designated times and does not permit entrance into the arena or provide for seating. A game ticket is required for entrance and seating during the game for pass holders.

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Medical Personnel: There will be two designated seats (one per team) at the press table behind each team’s respective bench for team medical staff during their team’s game. Medical staff permitted to sit in these seats include physicians, orthopedic doctors, nurse practitioners, etc., who are not credentialed to sit in one of the 23 bench seats. Please note, press table seats shall be used only by designated medical staff with Team Daily Credentials; guests or other team personnel should not be on press row, even if one of the seats is unoccupied.

Parking: Upon request, each institution’s president/chancellor, athletic director, and head coach may receive one parking pass good for an off-site parking garage, located at 470 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY (back side of Barclays Center). A-10 will provide a list with estimated arrival/departure times in order for the garage to provide staffing beyond normal business hours. Please note that on event days, the garage closes one hour after the end of the event.

Credentials are non-transferable. Credentials and passes are valid in the following specified areas:

No

ATLANTIC 10 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP MANUAL 14 MARCH 7-12, 2023 - BARCLAYS CENTER - BROOKLYN, N.Y. TYPE AREA ACCESS ENTRANCE TO ARENA President/Chancellor Credential All Areas Provided to: A-10 Presidents/Chancellor Yes Athletic Director Credential All Areas Provided to: A-10 Athletic Directors Yes All-Access Credential All areas except A-10 Hospitality Provided to: Basketball Program Administrator (1), SID staff (3), Ticket Manager (2), select A-10 media volunteers Yes Bench Pin Team locker rooms, bench area, floor access, interview room, participant spectator seating Provided to: Non uniformed bench personnel (Coaches, managers, doctors, etc.) on official travel party Yes (through team entrance only) Spirit Squad Wristband (by color) Temporary floor access during their team’s playing session Provided to: Band Members, Band Director, Cheer Director, Mascot Yes (through band/ cheer gate only) A-10 Hospitality Passes (Electronic) A-10 Hospitality areas in the Qatar Airways Club (Event Level) and Baseline Club (Concourse Level) Provided to: A-10 Guests, Presidents/Chancellor, ADs, Head Coaches No Media Credential Courtside press row, media work area, interview room, media hospitality Provided to: Working Media Yes Operations Courtside press row, media work area, interview room, media hospitality Provided to: Operations Staff & Volunteers Yes Temporary Access Credential (by date) Floor, locker room areas, concourse Provided to: Anthem singers, halftime entertainment, officials Yes (by date
through Dean Street Security Entrance) Photo Armband Designated photo seating areas. Provided to: Working photographers/Videographers No Scout Credential Media work area Provided to: Professional Basketball Scouts/Scout Services No Television Credential Production areas, team locker rooms (postgame only), designated camera areas, television hospitality area. Provided to: Working television production personnel Yes Team Daily Credential Bench area and team locker rooms (pre/postgame, halftime) Provided to: Team Representatives for use as needed
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A-10 HOSPITALITY

A-10 HOSPITALITY

The Atlantic 10 will host hospitality in the Qatar Airways Club on the event level and the Baseline Club on the concourse level, which will be accessed via the electronic A-10 Hospitality Pass. A-10 Hospitality Pass holders MUST have a game ticket to access the arena.

Six (6) A-10 Hospitality Books will be provided electronically to each Director of Athletics (or designee) to be used for the duration of the championship by guests of the Director of Athletics | two (2) to each head basketball coach | two (2) to each CEO. This pass provides access to the A-10 Hospitality area located in the Qatar Airways Club on event level (select pre-game meals) and the Baseline Club on concourse level (halftimes / between games). The pass is required for admittance to pre-game and in-game hospitality. A-10 Hospitality Passes do not allow building access or floor access. A-10 Hospitality pass holders do not need to clear the building following the afternoon session on Wednesday and Thursday, but can proceed directly to the A-10 Hospitality area following the afternoon sessions. A-10 Hospitality pass holders may enter the building (with game ticket) though the Qatar Airways VIP Entrance on Atlantic Avenue 60 minutes prior to tip in sessions 3 (Wednesday evening), 4 (Thursday morning) and 5 (Thursday evening) and two hours prior to tip for session 6 (Saturday) and 7 (Sunday).

Teams advancing to the semifinals will receive four (4) additional A-10 Hospitality Passes. Teams advancing to the championship will receive twelve (12) additional A-10 Hospitality Passes. These additional A-10 Hospitality Passes will be sent electronically to the person the Director of Athletics has designated.

A-10 Hospitality will be open per the following schedule:

• Tuesday (Session 1) - Halftime of each game, in between each game.

• Wednesday Afternoon (Session 2) - Halftime of each game, in between each game.

• Wednesday Evening (Session 3) - Pre-game meal (4:00 - 6:00 pm), Halftime of each game, in between each game.

• Thursday Afternoon (Session 4) - Pre-game brunch (10:30 am - 12:30 pm), Halftime of each game, in between each game.

• Thursday Evening (Session 5) - Pre-game meal (4:00 - 6:00 pm), Halftime of each game, in between each game.

• Saturday Afternoon (Session 6) - Pre-game brunch (11:00 am - 1:00 pm), Halftime of each game, in between each game.

• Sunday Afternoon (Session 7) - Championship brunch (11:00 am - 12:45 pm), Halftime

Pre-game meals are located in Qatar Airways Club. Halftime and in-between game hospitality is located in the Baseline Club for all sessions.

TEAM SUITES

Each institution has access to one suite (A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 or A8) during the session in which their team is playing. Those suites are assigned on a per session basis and includes 16 tickets. The entrance for suite tickets is the Qatar Airways VIP Entrance on Atlantic Ave. Institutions are responsible for all food and beverage costs. The Levy suite contact for catering is Danielle Rivers (Office: 917-618-6329 / Cell: 347-292-9437 / Email: Drivers@levyrestaurants.com).

TEAM-SPONSORED HOSPITALITY RENTAL SPACES

In addition to the suite for each participating team, there are additional hospitality areas available for rental (40/40 Club, N Lounge and S Lounge on Suite Level A). Hospitality space rental is for the session and does not include food and beverage. If interested in reserving any of these spaces, please contact Paul Nedorostek (Phone: 860-459-7019 | Email: pnedorostek@bseglobal.net). Fans are required to have a ticket to enter Barclays Center and the areas open 90 minutes prior to tipoff of the first game in the session. Hospitality space rental is based on availability and subject to change.

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MEDIA INFORMATION

TEAM RADIO POLICIES

Each participating team radio will have 3-4 seats on press row during the session in which their team is playing. The entity that originates the broadcast will be charged a line usage fee that will cover all costs related to phone, ISDN and internet lines. This is a flat fee of $250 regardless of the type of transmission (analog, ISDN, internet). Student radios will not be charged this fee unless they serve as the official team radio, and they cannot sit courtside unless they serve as the official team radio.

BLOGGING/TWEETING POLICY

Each credential holder (including television, Internet, new media, and print publications) has the privilege to blog and/ or tweet during competition through the credentialed entity. However, the blog may not produce in any form a “realtime” description of the event. Real-time is defined by the A-10 as a continuous play-by-play account or live, extended live/real-time statistics, or detailed description of an event.

CREDENTIAL POLICY

All media credentials must be secured through Drew Dickerson, Media Coordinator. No exceptions will be permitted. Credentials are non-transferable. Credential requests must be completed online on the official request site provided by the Atlantic 10 and received by Friday, March 3, 2023 at 5:00 pm ET.

ON-COURT CAMERA POLICY

During timeouts, handheld television cameras must remain in the lane unless prior approval from the conference office is obtained. Conference policy prohibits cameras from shooting the interior of a team huddle during a time out.

At the conclusion of the championship final, still photographers and videographers will be allowed on court to shoot the celebrations. Conference personnel will then establish a rope line, which photographers and videographers must remain behind for the awards ceremony. The official A-10 Championship photographer, A-10 Network videographer, a camera person from the television partner and a camera person for the in-arena video feed will have front-row priority spots to shoot the awards ceremony.

PHOTO AREA/POLICIES

Photo areas are located in marked areas in both end zones. No photographers are allowed out of that area, except television cameras airing the game live. Each photographer will be assigned a photo box based on a first come, first serve basis in the media office on site.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Use of flashes is prohibited. Use of strobes must be approved by the Drew Dickerson no later than Thursday, March 2, 2023.

CREDENTIAL DISTRIBUTION

No media credentials will be mailed. Credentials will be distributed according to the following schedule: Date

Tuesday, March 7 9:30 am

Wednesday, March 8 9:30 am Media Entrance on Atlantic Ave.

Thursday, March 9 9:30 am Media Entrance on Atlantic Ave.

Friday, March 10 10:00 am Media Entrance on Atlantic Ave.

Saturday, March 11 10:30 am Media Entrance on Atlantic Ave.

Sunday, March 12 10:30 am Media Entrance on Atlantic Ave.

MEDIA ENTRANCE

Media enter Barclays Center via the Media Entrance at 630 Atlantic Ave. Credential pick-up and a security check are located at this entrance.

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Location
Media Entrance on Atlantic Ave.

MEDIA INFORMATION

MEDIA HEADQUARTERS HOTEL

Fairfield Inn & Suites

181 3rd Ave.

Brooklyn, N.Y.

Phone: 718-522-4000

MEDIA ACCESS

The following credentials permit the following access:

TYPE ACCESS

Media Press Row, Media Work Areas, Interview Room, Media Hospitality

Television Production Areas, Media Work Areas, Interview Room, Designated Camera Areas, Team Locker Rooms

Photo Designated Photo Areas

Scout Press Row, Media Work Areas

MEDIA SEATING

Seating is located at courtside and in designated upper sections (9, 115). Drew Dickerson, Media Coordinator, will arrange seating for the Championship sessions and Niki DeSantis, Media Assistant will manage press row. Any special needs relative to seating should be brought to their attention. Priority is given to outlets that staff A-10 games on a regular basis, team radio broadcasts and national outlets.

PROFESSIONAL SCOUTS

The Atlantic 10 Conference handles the sale and distribution of passes/tickets to NBA scouts; therefore no institution should provide an NBA scout with a ticket. Professional scouts will be issued a scouting pass, allowing access to the Media Work Room. Scouts must sit in the designated section with purchased tickets. Scouts MUST purchase tickets through the Atlantic 10 to receive the scouting pass. Scouting services are subject to the same policy as professional team scouts.

LOCKER ROOM ACCESS

Access to team locker rooms will not be permitted unless prior written approval from Drew Dickerson, Media Coordinator. Additionally all appropriate team personnel (including but not limited to team SID) must approve this access.

POSTGAME INTERVIEW POLICY

Following a five-minute cooling-off period, the winning team and select players will be escorted into the interview area, followed by the losing coach and select players. Locker rooms will be closed. For championship Sunday, the order of teams will be reversed, with the losing team going first in the postgame interview room following the cooling-off period, followed by the winning team.

POSTSEASON NOTE PACKETS

All schools are asked to send at least 100 postseason note packets and any media guides that are available to the following address. All institutions are responsible for checking on the final delivery of their materials.

Barclays Center

Attn: Morgan Goad / Director, Event Services

620 Atlantic Ave.

Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217

917-538-0903

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BANDS, CHEERLEADERS & MASCOTS

BANDS

Bands will be limited to 30 members (but must have a minimum of at least 20), including the director. Each institution must submit a completed Band Pass List Form (Appendix C) to Erin Goodman (egoodman@atlantic10.org) at the Conference office by Monday, February 20, 2023. There will be a call for band and cheer on Wednesday, February 22 at 11:00 am ET. Band directors are required to participate in this call.

Bands must enter through the Band/Cheerleader entrance at the Dean Street Security Entrance, which is the drop-off/pick-up location. Bands will disembark from the bus streetside, and will ride the bus/truck elevator down to the event level to check in.

A-10 BAND/CHEER CONTACT:

Erin Goodman

757-706-3053 office

757-207-0105 cell

Bands should plan to arrive a minimum of 60 minutes prior to their scheduled game. For the first games in each session, bands should arrive 90 minutes prior to their scheduled game to allow ample time to load in to their designated seating section inside the arena. Bands should be ready to play by the 45:00 mark on the pre-game countdown clock. Bands should enter as a group with band director/leader accompanying them. Failure to enter together may result in latecomers not being allowed into the arena. Once in the arena, all band members will not be permitted to exit and reenter the building.

The Band Pass List will be at the door to validate admittance. Band members must present a photo ID upon entrance and will receive a colored wristband specific to the day they are participating. Band members do not receive credentials or a game ticket. Bands playing in the first game of a session will be escorted directly to their assigned location, which is in the end zone that corresponds with their team’s bench (either in Section 16 or Section 31).

Bands playing in the second game of a session must remain in their designated pregame area (this will be communicated to the director by the band liaison). At the conclusion of the previous game, bands will be escorted to their designated band section in the appropriate end zone once the area has been cleared by the band playing in the previous game. An Atlantic 10 representative will indicate when it is appropriate for the bands to enter the floor. Bands must remain in their designated section. Bags/boxes are subject to security check.

The designated home team’s band in the first game of each session (Games 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14) will play the National Anthem unless an alternate performer is secured by the Atlantic 10. Prior to the start of any game, bands will alternate playing, with the designated home band beginning the rotation. During the game, the in-arena game producer will indicate when each team’s band/cheer will perform.

Halftime entertainment is reserved for the use of the Atlantic 10 Conference. If entertainment is scheduled, bands may play alternating songs after the completion of the entertainment at the direction of the in-arena game producer, until the start of the second half, following floor maintenance.

If no entertainment is secured, the designated home team band and cheerleaders may perform from the 12:00 minute mark to the 8:00 minute mark. The designated visiting team band and cheerleaders may perform from the 8:00 minute mark to the 4:00 minute mark. At the 4:00 minute mark, the floor shall be available for the participating teams; however, bands may continue to play alternating songs. The second half rotation will be the same as the first with the designated home team band and cheerleaders taking the first timeout.

Bands are not permitted to play while the game is in progress. Bands may play only during “dead ball” situations, pregame, halftime and postgame. Use of artificial noisemakers and air horns are prohibited. Bands are not permitted to play recorded music.

Bands must remain seated except when performing and may not go on the playing floor under any circumstances.

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CHEERLEADERS/MASCOTS

Twelve (12) cheerleaders, one (1) cheerleading coach, and one (1) uniformed mascot will be allowed on the floor representing each team during the game in which their team is participating. Each institution must submit a completed Cheerleader Pass List Form (Appendix D) to Erin Goodman (egoodman@atlantic10.org) at the Conference office by Monday, February 20, 2023.

A-10 BAND/CHEER CONTACT:

Erin Goodman

757-706-3053 office

757-207-0105 cell

Dance teams interested in performing during their team’s game should notify Erin Goodman in advance. Dance team members must have tickets if not part of the 12 designated cheerleaders. There will be a call for band and cheer on Wednesday, February 22 at 11:00 am ET. Cheer/dance team coaches are required to participate in this call.

Cheerleaders must enter in uniform, through the Band/Cheerleader entrance at the Dean Street Security Entrance, which is the drop-off/pick-up location. The Cheerleader Pass List will be at the entrance to validate admittance. All spirit team members and coaches must present a photo ID upon entrance. Cheerleading coaches must enter the building with their team and his/her name must appear on the Cheerleader Pass List. Cheerleading coaches will receive a wristband. Cheerleaders will not receive a wristband. Cheerleaders are not issued credentials or a game ticket.

Cheerleaders should plan to arrive 60 minutes prior to their scheduled game. Mascot and cheerleaders should enter as a group with the cheerleading coach accompanying them. Failure to enter together may result in latecomers not being allowed into the arena. Once in the arena, all spirit squad members will not be permitted to exit and re-enter the building. Cheerleading coaches must be seated with their band (or section reserved for band).

Cheerleaders participating in the first game of a session may warm-up immediately. Cheerleaders performing in the second game of a session must remain in the designated warm-up area until their assigned baseline is available.

Cheerleaders will be granted baseline privileges only during the game in which their team is playing. They are permitted to take the floor prior to the game only for the introduction of starting lineups.

Once the game has begun, the designated home team cheerleaders will perform during the first timeout, or as designated by the in-arena game producer. The next timeout will belong to the designated visiting team cheerleaders. This rotation will continue until halftime. The second half rotation will be the same as the first with the designated home team cheerleaders taking the first timeout. Cheerleaders may not take the floor during 30-second timeouts.

Cheerleaders must remain seated except when performing. Mascots must remain with cheerleaders at all times.

Halftime entertainment is reserved for the use of the Atlantic 10 Conference. If no entertainment is secured, the designated home team band and cheerleaders may perform from the 12:00 minute mark to the 8:00 minute mark. The designated visiting team band and cheerleaders may perform from the 8:00 minute mark to the 4:00 minute mark.

Cheerleaders may use megaphones for voice amplification, but they shall not be used as a noise distraction. This includes pounding them on the floor or striking them with hand(s) or other objects. The use of flags and the distribution of promotional items (i.e., shakers) are acceptable, provided they do not infringe on the safety of spectators or interfere with play. Thundersticks are not permissible. Hand-held signs are subject to the approval of the Atlantic 10 Championship Director. No signs may be hung in the arena. Cheerleaders are not permitted to play recorded music. Atlantic 10 performance restrictions will apply.

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SITE & EVENT INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS TO BARCLAYS CENTER

Barclays Center is located in the heart of Brooklyn, NY. The arena is bounded by Atlantic Ave., Flatbush Ave. and Jay Street.

• From Manhattan -- Take the Brooklyn Bridge to Tillary Street, or take the Manhattan Bridge to Flatbush Avenue.

• From Staten Island -- Take the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to Exit 27 (Atlantic Avenue).

All three New York area major airports provide access to Brooklyn. Airport distance from Barclays Center:

• LaGuardia International Airport: 11 miles

• John F. Kennedy International Airport: 12.7 miles

• Newark International Airport: 15.7 miles

By Public Transportation

Barclays Center is located on top of one of the largest transit hubs in New York. Public transit is the fastest, most convenient way to travel here. For more information and specific directions please use the MTA’s Trip Planner. You will have the option of taking 11 different subway lines and the LIRR. Take the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q or R train to Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center Station. Take the C to Lafayette Avenue or the G to Fulton Street. Take the LIRR to Atlantic Terminal (just 16 minutes from Jamaica), located across the street from Barclays Center.

Barclays Center 620 Atlantic Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217

Phone: 917-618-6100

Use this address for car service/ride share

SUBWAY MAP - RECOMMENDED FOR FANS & PATRONS

Visitor Information (via NYCGo.com)

Maps & Guides

Accessibility

Weather

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EVENT LEVEL MAP

MEDIA WORKROOM

INTERVIEW ROOM

TEAM LOCKER ROOMS A-10 OFFICE FOR TICKET PICK-UP TRAINING ROOM A-10 HOSPITALITY

MEDIA HOSPITALITY

TV TRUCK COMPOUND

TEAM/BAND/CHEER ENTRANCE

TEAM LOCKER ROOM

BAND STORAGE/ CHEER WARMUP

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BROADCAST TV TRUCK PARKING ICE MELT PIT DINING AREA QATAR BUNKER BUNKER BUNKER 1A07.02 ELEV LOBBY WELDING SHOP STAIR 1B ELEV 1A STAIR 4A FAN ROOM SHOW POWER LIGHTING ELEV 5A CHILD CARE TEAM #4 DRY TEAM #3 OFFICE SHOWER DRY TEAM #2 SHOWER OFFICE TOILET DRY TV GREEN ROOM A10 STAFF DV SPORT NATIONAL ANTHEM TRAINING ROOM TOILET OFFICIALS TOILET LOCKERS OFFICE SHOW POWER SOUND STAGE FRMN MEDIA INTERVIEW ROOM A/V DISTRIBUTION ROOM END ROOM PRESS WORK & DINING TBD WOMENS TLT STAIR 2A STORAGE HOME BASKETBALL SHOWERS GROOMING TRAINER OFF. WHIRL POOL COLD STORAGE KITCHEN TRAFFIC CENTER TRASH/ RECYCLE TURNTABLE CORR. CORR. MENS TLT WOMENS TLT COMMISSIONER'S SUITE BUNKER CORR. ELEC BREAK VP OPS PLANS OPEN OFFICE ENGR CORR SECURITY PICKUP ROOM LEAGUE IT STORAGE BUNKER OFFICE BREAK HR ELEV LOBBY WOMENS TLT CHAMPAGNE BAR RNC ENTRY STAIR 3D 1D34.08 MEN'S TOILETS ELEV 6A MGR SUPPLY/STO TLT TLT GAS SERVICE CLUB KITCHEN STORAGE A-10 OPS STORAGE CORR. TLT 1C28.01 FAN ROOM GENERAL STORAGE CORR. OFFICE TELECOMM EQUIP. FUEL TANK STO. TRUCK ELEVATOR EVENT LEVEL CORR. CORR. SPIRIT SQUAD WARM-UP AREA SPIRIT SQUAD & BAND AREA CORRIDOR CORRIDOR DOCK CORR. VEST. TV TRUCK PARKING A-10 & OFFICIALS PARKING OP.OFF. FREIGHT LOBBY 1D34.01 STAIR 1A STAIR2B LOCKERS WARM-UP HALLWAY PRINT WORK ROOM RADIO WORK RM PHOTO WORK RM JANITOR LAUNDRY TOILET TLT POWDER ROOM DOCTOR VEST. VEST. NBA GATEWAY SERVER STORAGE RECYCLING GREASE TRAP STORAGE STAIR 3H STAIR 3J STAIR 3K STAIR 4F ENTRY MENS TLT HALFTIME PERF. LOADING DOCK LIQUOR STORAGE LIQUOR STORAGE JANITOR CORRIDOR TRAINER CHANGING OFFICE STORAGE OFFICE CLOSET FLEX OFFICE ASST. OFFICE 1B11.02 TELE. SERVER TLT. OFFICE OPS STORAGE MEDIA REFRESHMENTS TEAM BUS PARKING TEAM BUS PARKING

MAIN CONCOURSE MAP

MEDIA ENTRANCE

A-10 HOSPITALITY ENTRANCE

PLAYER-GUEST WILL CALL

MAIN ENTRANCE

TEAM/GENERAL WILL CALL

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SUITE LEVEL A MAP

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TEAM SUITES A-10 SUITE
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SITE & EVENT INFORMATION

A-10 ENTRANCE MAP

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SITE & EVENT INFORMATION

BARCLAYS CENTER SITE ENTRANCES AND ACCESSIBILITY

Type Location Times

Band & Cheer Entrance Dean Street Security Entrance 90 minutes prior to the first game of a session

Media Entrance Atlantic Ave. Media Entrance Open 2 ½ hours prior to the first game of a session.

Tuesday, March 7 -- 9:30 am

Wednesday, March 8 -- 9:30 am

Media Credential Pick-Up Atlantic Ave. Media Entrance

Thursday, March 9 -- 9:30 am

Friday, March 10 -- 10:00 am

Saturday, March 11 -- 10:30 am

Sunday, March 12 -- 10:30 am

Team Entrance Dean Street Security Entrance Open 2 ½ hours prior to the first game of a session

Television Dean Street Security Entrance By arrangement with Barclays Center Staff

Public Main Entrance - Geico Atrium 60 minutes prior to tip-off

Suites/ Hospitality

Qatar Atlantic Ave. VIP Entrance 60 minutes prior to tip-off (for sessions 3, 4, 5 ONLY) 2 hours prior to tip-off (for sessions 6 and 7 ONLY)

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Appendix A

ATLANTIC 10 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM INFORMATION FORM

Institution

Individual Completing Form

Means of Transportation

Airline/Flight Number (if appropriate)

Arrival Date/Time

Hotel Assigned

Please list athletic administrator(s) and contact numbers for those that will be in attendance:

NAME:

CELL PHONE NUMBER:

On-Site Ticket Representatives (must be two SEPARATE individuals):

Player-Guest Name: Cell Phone:

Team Will Call Name: Cell Phone:

Return to Sean Kearney, Associate Commissioner via email (skearney@atlantic10.org) by Monday, February 20, 2023.

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ATLANTIC 10 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTY FORM

Institution Individual Completing Form

Individual’s Email Address:

Please list up to 23 individuals who will constitute the official team travel party. As a reminder, each team’s non-uniform bench personnel must wear bench pins. The pins serve as access to Barclays Center, locker room and bench areas for those not in uniform. The pin permits arena/building access, but does not grant a seat or access to A-10 Hospitality. Athletic department administrators need not be on this list. All participating institutions are required to include a certified athletic trainer, physician’s assistant (PA), team physician, or sports medicine professional as part of their official championship travel party.

Must be returned to Sean Kearney, Associate Commissioner via email (skearney@atlantic10.org) by Monday, February 20, 2023 NAME

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
PLAYER/COACH/MANAGER/TRAINER
Appendix B

ATLANTIC 10 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP BAND PASS LIST

Institution:

Individual Completing Form:

Band Director: Cell Phone:

Email:

Please list up to 30 individuals (must have a minimum of at least 20), including the band director.

Return to Erin Goodman, Associate Director of Championships and Compliance, via email (egoodman@atlantic10.org) by Monday, February 20, 2023.

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1. 16. 2. 17. 3. 18. 4. 19. 5. 20. 6. 21. 7. 22. 8. 23. 9. 24. 10. 25. 11. 26. 12. 27. 13. 28. 14. 29. 15. Director:
Appendix C

ATLANTIC 10 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CHEERLEADER PASS LIST

Institution:

Individual Completing Form:

Please list up to 12 individuals, plus a mascot and coach.

Return to Erin Goodman, Associate Director of Championships and Compliance, via email (egoodman@atlantic10.org) by Monday, February 20, 2023.

Coach:

Coach Cell Number:

Coach Email Address:

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Mascot:
Appendix d

Institution:

Individual Completing Form:

Appendix e

ATLANTIC 10 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP MEDICAL PROVIDER LIST

Must be returned to Sean Kearney, Associate Commissioner via email (skearney@atlantic10.org) by Monday, February 20, 2023

All participating institutions are required to include a certified athletic trainer, physician’s assistant (PA), team physician, or sports medicine professional as part of their official championship travel party.

REQUIRED MEDICAL POSITION (from Official Travel Party Form - Appendix B)

NAME ROLE PHONE EMAIL

Please enter below the names and information of other medical professionals you intend to bring to the championship. This list should include anyone who will provide medical coverage, including doctors, specialists, mental health professionals, etc. If the persons listed below are not on the official travel party list, they MUST have a ticket to enter Barclays Center.

NAME ROLE / SPECIALTY PHONE EMAIL

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Appendix

Appendix F

CHAMPIONSHIP CHECKLIST

Appendix

Monday,

Appendix

Monday,

Appendix

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 Form Name Due Date Person Form Due To
A Team Information Form
Appendix
Monday, February 20 Sean Kearney skearney@atlantic10.org
Official
B
Travel Party Form
Monday, February 20 Sean Kearney skearney@atlantic10.org
C Band Pass List
February 20 Erin Goodman egoodman@atlantic10.org
D Cheerleader Pass List
February 20 Erin Goodman egoodman@atlantic10.org
E Medical Provider List
Band/Cheer Pre-Championship Call Wednesday, February 22 11:00 AM ET Administrative Pre-Championship Call Tuesday, February 28 11:00 AM ET Appendix I Travel Reimbursement Form Wednesday April, 20 Chelsey Burk cburk@atlantic10.org
Monday, February 20 Sean Kearney skearney@atlantic10.org

Appendix G

ATLANTIC 10 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

AWARDS CEREMONY AT CONCLUSION OF CHAMPIONSHIP

Five-member All-Championship Team*

Most Outstanding Player (must be from five-member All-Championship Team)*

Individual Awards for Members of the Championship Team Championship Trophy

*The All-Championship Team/Most Outstanding Player awards are voted on by a panel of media members present at the championship.

PRIOR TO CHAMPIONSHIP

All-Conference

Three six (6) member teams

One First Team; one Second Team; one Third Team (regardless of position)

Honorable mention accolades

One five (5) member All-Defensive team

One five (5) member All-Rookie team

*above mentioned awards are selected by a vote of the league’s head coaches prior to championship

All-Academic

One five (5) member Academic team

*selected by a vote of the league’s SIDs prior to championship

Individual Accolades

Player of the Year

Rookie of the Year

Defensive Player of the Year

Chris Daniels Most Improved Player of the Year

Sixth Man of the Year

Coach of the Year

*individual accolades selected by a vote of the league’s head coaches prior to championship

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ATLANTIC 10 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP MANUAL 34 MARCH 7-12, 2023 - BARCLAYS CENTER - BROOKLYN, N.Y.
BARCLAYS CENTER ROOM ASSIGNMENTS Atlantic 10 Staff Office ...................................................................................................................................................................... Family Lounge Championship Management Office (ticket pick-up) Star Dressing Room D Atlantic 10 Media Office............................................................................................................................................................ Back Media Office Band/Cheerleader Storage ..................................................................................................................... Event Level Behind Sections 1 & 31 A-10 Hospitality Qatar Airways Club/Baseline Club Media Hospitality Room .................................................................................................................................................................. Practice Court Media Interview Room ........................................................................................................................................................ Nets Interview Room Media Work Room Nets Islanders Media Dining/Workroom Officials’ Locker Room ............................................................................................................................................... NBA Officials Locker Room Team Locker Rooms ........................................................................................................................................... Event Level Locker Room Area Athletic Training Room/Doctor’s Office Star Dressing Room C DV Sport Office ..................................................................................................................................................................... Star Dressing Room E National Anthem Performers ........................................................................................................................................... Star Dressing Room F Halftime Acts Star Dressing Room A Television Dining ................................................................................................................................................................................. Practice Court Television Green Room ...................................................................................................................................................... Star Dressing Room B
ATLANTIC 10 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Appendix H

Appendix i

ATLANTIC 10 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FORM

INSTITUTION

DATE SUBMITTED

SUBMITTED BY ADMINSTRATOR (NAME/TITLE)

SIGNATURE

MEN’S BASKETBALL TRAVEL PARTY: MAXIMUM 23

NOTE: COPIES OF AIR FARE AND CHARTER BUS RECEIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS FORM

TRAVEL

A. Air Travel (attach invoices)

persons @ $ (travel must be over 350 miles one-way)

400

B. Charter Bus (attach actual invoice)

TOTAL AIRFARE EXPENSE $

TOTAL CHARTER BUS EXPENSE $

TOTAL TRAVEL EXPENSE $ (LINE A)

PER DIEM

A. Calculate total per diem based on the following:

- $125.00 for each travel party member (maximum 23) for each day of competition. (LINE B)

- $62.50 for each travel party member (maximum 23) for each day immediately preceding and immediately following competition (LINE C)

day(s) for persons @$125 per person $ (LINE B)

day(s) for persons @$62.50 per person

TOTAL PER DIEM EXPENSE

TOTAL TRAVEL/PER DIEM EXPENSE

Please return this form to Sue Bergen (sbergen@atlantic10.org) by Noon on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

$ (LINE C) $ (LINE D) $ (LINE A + LINE D)

Please return this form to Chelsey Burk (cburk@atlantic10.org) by noon on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

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ATLANTIC 10 INSTITUTIONS

Davidson College Athletics

209 Ridge Road

Davidson, NC 28035

704-894-2373

www.DavidsonWildcats.com

University of Dayton Athletics

300 College Park

Dayton, OH 45469

937-229-2100

www.daytonflyers.com

Duquesne University Athletics

A.J. Palumbo Center

600 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15282

412-396-6565

www.GoDuquesne.com

Fordham University Athletics

Rose Hill

441 East Fordham Road Bronx, NY 10458

718-817-4300

www.fordhamsports.com

George Mason University Athletics

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

4400 University Drive, MS 3A5 Fairfax, Va. 22030-4444

703-993-3256

www.GoMason.com

George Washington University Athletics

Charles E. Smith Center

600 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC 20052

202-994-6650

www.GWsports.com

La Salle University Athletics

1900 West Olney Avenue, Box 805

Philadelphia, PA 19141

215-951-1425

www.GoExplorers.com

Loyola University Chicago

The Norville Center for Intercollegiate Athletics

6526 N. Winthrop Ave. Chicago, IL 60626

www.LoyolaRamblers.com

University of Massachusetts Athletics

William D. Mullins Memorial Convocation Center 200 Commonwealth Ave. Amherst, MA 01003 413-545-9652

www.umassathletics.com

University of Rhode Island Athletics

Three Keaney Road, Suite One

Kingston, RI 02881

401-874-5245

www.GoRhody.com

University of Richmond Athletics

Robins Center 23 College Road Richmond, VA 23173

804-289-8363

www.RichmondSpiders.com

St. Bonaventure University Athletics Reilly Center

3261 W State Street

St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 716-375-2282

www.GoBonnies.com

Saint Joseph’s University Athletics

5600 City Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19131

610-660-1708

www.sjuhawks.com

Saint Louis University Athletics

Chaifetz Arena

3330 Laclede Avenue

Saint Louis, MO 63103 314-977-3177

www.slubillikens.com

VCU Athletics

1200 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23284

804-828-4000

www.vcuathletics.com

SCHEDULE

Tues., March 7 (ESPN+) - FIRST ROUND

Wed. March 8 (USA NETWORK) - SECOND ROUND

Thurs., March 9 (USA NETWORK)- QUARTERFINALS

Fri., March 10 - PRACTICES (CLOSED) / PRESS CONFERENCE DAY

Sat., March 11 (CBS SPORTS NETWORK) - SEMIFINALS

Sun., March 12 (CBS) - FINAL

Website: Atlantic10.com

Twitter: @A10MBB

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