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NCAA® Hoop City® refreshed by Coca-Cola®
3/30/2007-4/2/2007
| Location: |
Georgia World Congress Center - Building A |
| Parking: |
International (Red) Deck |
| Tickets: |
$7 (ages 12 and over)
$5(ages 3-11; college students*; senior citizens [55 and over]*; and military*)
Free (ages 2 and under)
* Appropriate ID required. For more information visit www.Hoop-city.com. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at www.tickets.com/browse.cgi?pgid=2000021 or on the day of the event at the Georgia World Congress
CenterAdvance purchase and group discounts are available. |
| Hours: |
Friday, March 30: Noon - 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 31: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 1: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, April 2: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
All times are subject to change |
| Description: |
Follow the bouncing ball to Hoop City - the ultimate NCAA® college hoops experience. At Hoop City,
fans of all ages can run, jump, shoot and play until the final buzzer! When we say there's something
for everybody, we really mean it. There's fun competitions, b-ball clinics, prizes, autography sessions
with NCAA coaches and great players of the past, surprise appearances and so much more. Please
visit www.hoop-city.com for more information. |
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Final Four Friday(TM) - Team Practices
Friday, March 30, 2007
Come watch the student-athletes from the 2007 NCAA® Final Four teams in their final practice before the National Semifinal games. Each team will be allotted one hour of practice time on the court. Practice times are based on team seeding:
| Practice times are based on team seeding: |
| Noon - 12:50 p.m. |
GEORGETOWN |
| 1 - 1:50 p.m. |
UCLA |
| 2:10 - 3 p.m. |
OHIO STATE |
| 3:10 - 4 p.m. |
FLORIDA |
| Location: |
Georgia Dome |
| Parking: |
Blue Lot and Yellow Lot (Free) |
| Tickets: |
Free |
| Hours: |
Noon - 4 p.m. (gates open at 10:30 a.m.) |
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The DiGiorno NABC College All-Star Game
Friday, March 30, 2007
The NABC All-Star Game will pit two teams comprised of many of this year’s top senior performers. The game is returning to its roots with collegians paired off against one another. In this format fans get to see twice as many of their favorite college starts prior to their leaving the college scene.
Location: Philips Arena
Tickets: Ticket prices: $20, 10 and $5. Tickets can be purchased at the Philips Arena Box Office or online at www.philipsareana.com. Discounts for groups of 10 or more will be available by calling 866/715-1500.
Hours: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
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AT&T in the Park (The Big Dance at Centennial Olympic Park)
3/30/2007-4/2/2007
AT&T in the Park is the opening act in The Big Dance at Centennial Olympic Park's four-day lineup. Activities tip-off at 7pm as the finalists for the Naismith Men's Player of the Year Trophy presented by AT&T will be introduced, with Gil Tyree of WGCL/CBS 46 hosting this preview show. The event kicks into high gear with a special performance by alternative rock band Panic! At the Disco. And don’t leave early -- the evening will be capped by a spectacular fireworks display! Click for more details.
| Location: |
Centennial Olympic Park |
| Tickets: |
Free |
| Hours: |
8 - 11 p.m |
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Final Four Fan Gathering Restaurants
3/30/2007-4/2/2007
| Locations: |
Max Lager (East Region - Georgetown)
http://www.maxlagers.com
open Thur- 11:00am - 2:00am
Friday- 11:30am - 2:00am
Sat 12pm - 2:00am
Sun 12:30pm - 2:00am
Monday 11:00am - 2:00am
Dailey's (West Region - UCLA)
http://www.greathospitalityrestaurants.com/Daileys/
Dailey's Downstairs: open 11am - 2:30am (on Sunday until 12am)
Dailey's Upstairs: open 11am - 12am (closed from 3pm - 5pm)
Azio's (Midwest Region - Florida)
http://www.aziodowntown.com/
open 11:00am - 2:30am each day
Pitty Pat's (South Region - Ohio State)
http://www.pittypatsrestaurant.com/menu.html
open 11am to 2am Fri thru Mon
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| Description: |
Downtown Atlanta restaurants will adopt fans from each of the Final Four teams during the championship
week in Atlanta. Make this establishment your headquarters to meet old friends, new friends and fellow
alumni. These establishments will be the main gathering locations throughout the week. See you there! |
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Habitat for Humanity
Friday, March 30, 2007
| Location: |
Centennial Olympic Park |
| Hours: |
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Description: |
As part of the NCAA/Habitat for Humanity relationship called NCAA Home Team,
Official NCAA® Corporate Partner Lowe's, along with student-athletes and other
volunteers will construct two house frames in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park.
The homes will be on exhibit through Saturday evening and then relocated within
the Atlanta area for two local families. |
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NCAA® Road to the Final Four® 5K
Saturday, March 31, 2007
| Location: |
Centennial Olympic Park |
| Hours: |
Registration: 7:00 - 7:45 am
Start Time: 8:00 am |
| Tickets: |
$18.00 (until March 24th on-line or postmarked by Saturday,
March 24th); $25.00 after (on-line only or on race day)
Register here
Contact Skip Breeser with questions at (770) 518-8002 |
| Description: |
Be part of the excitement of NCAA® March Madness® in Atlanta with the inaugural NCAA® Road to the Final Four® 5K on Saturday, March 31st. Course will begin and end at Centennial Olympic Park. All registrants will be eligible to win tickets to the 2007 NCAA® Men’s Final Four® semi-final or final games. Participants also will receive an event t-shirt and a complimentary admission to NCAA’s Hoop City®, refreshed by Coca-Cola® at the Georgia World Congress Center (through April 2nd), the official fan fest of the Men’s Final Four®. Stick around after the race and catch The Big Dance® at Centennial Olympic Park for the world’s largest pep rally and some great live entertainment, all compliments of the NCAA®. |
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The Pontiac Garage (The Big Dance at Centennial Park)
3/31/2007-4/2/2007
The Pontiac Garage offers fans a day filled with activities worthy of game day featuring the musical acts of DTP Grammy Award-winning musician Chris "Ludacris" Bridges with special guest Bobby Valentino, So So Def Recording artist Johnta Austin and popular alternative rock band LIVE. The World's Largest Pep Rally, an Air Force flyover and the Pontiac Virtual Final Four will punctuate the day. Both semifinal games will be broadcast by Atlanta's CBS affiliate WGCL-TV/CBS 46 on giant video panels placed around the stage. Click for more details.
| Location: |
Centennial Olympic Park |
| Tickets: |
Free |
| Hours: |
10 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
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YES® Clinics fueled by POWERade®
Saturday, March 31, 2007
The Youth Education through Sports (YES) Program is the NCAA's premiere outreach to youth across the country. Held at select NCAA championship sites (approximately 20 each year), thousands of youths ages 10 to 16 annually are exposed to YES Clinics in a variety of sports, including football, softball, basketball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, track and field, ice hockey, volleyball and field hockey. YES Clinics annually attract the best and brightest coaches and student-athletes who are dedicated to teaching and caring for youth. Visit www.YESclinics.org for more information or to pre-register click here. Parents/Guardians sessions are also available.
| Locations: |
Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center, Georgia State Sports Arena and Morehouse College Forbes Arena |
| Tickets: |
Free admission. (Participants must be between 10-16 years of age [boys and girls] and pre-registered). |
| Hours: |
8 a.m. - Noon |
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National Semifinals
Saturday, March 31, 2007
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is held each spring featuring 65 college basketball teams in the United States. The 20-day tournament, commonly referred to as March Madness® or the Big Dance®, has become one of the country's most prominent sports events. The tournament, whose field includes regional conference champions and other top teams, is staged in a single elimination format. Since its 1939 inception, it has built a legacy that includes dynasty teams and dramatic underdog stories.
| Location: |
Georgia Dome |
| Parking: |
Blue Lot and Yellow Lot
(Parking for motor coaches and limousines is available in the Marshalling Yard for $20 per day.) |
| Tickets: |
Sold out. Seating capacity is approximately 53,500 |
| Hours: |
Gates open at 4:00 p.m. |
Tip-off for the first game is approximately 6:07 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
The second semifinal game will take place approximately 40 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.
Start your championship experience with a slam dunk at Club F4, the Official Pre-game Celebration of the 2007 NCAA Men’s Final Four! Tickets are available now, for more information visit http://atlanta.net/finalfour/tickets/hospitality.html.
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NCAA® Dome Dribble to Hoop City
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Basketball fans, under the age of 18, will have the opportunity to dribble along a route outside the
Georgia Dome. Participants will receive a free basketball and t-shirt courtesy of the NCAA and PowerAde.
Participants wearing the Dome Dribble t-shirt will also receive free admission to NCAA Hoop City®.
For information on purchasing tickets to Hoop City in advance please visit www.hoop-city.com
| Location: |
International Plaza (Georgia Dome and the Georgia World Congress Center Campus) |
| Parking: |
International (Red) Deck |
| Tickets: |
On-line registration is closed, but limited walk-up registration is available beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday morning on a first come first served basis. Parents must be present on-site to register their child. Please print the attached form, complete it and bring the form to registration. |
| Hours: |
On-site registration – 10:30 a.m. (Limited space available)
Dribble start time – 1 p.m.
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My Coke FestTM (The Big Dance at Centennial Park)
4/1/2007-4/2/2007
Experience "The Coke Side of Life" and enjoy a diverse day of music when American Idol's Ryan Seacrest returns to his hometown of Atlanta to serve as special guest star for My Coke Fest. The celebrity-filled, day-long music extravaganza headlines with Grammy Award-winning rockers Maroon 5 and also features multi-platinum rapper LL Cool J, alternative rockers Chevelle, power pop band Hellogoodbye and platinum-selling country music duo, Atlanta's own Sugarland. Enjoy MyCokeRewards activities, Coca-Cola sampling and much, much more. Click for more details.
| Location: |
Centennial Olympic Park |
| Tickets: |
Free |
| Hours: |
2pm – 9 p.m. (gates open at 12 noon) |
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NCAA Championship Monday (The Big Dance at Centennial Park)
Monday, April 02, 2007
As the final two teams get ready to square off for the national title at the Georgia Dome that evening, NCAA Championship Monday will offer plenty of pregame entertainment at Centennial Olympic Park. Right up until game time, fans can enjoy the sounds of Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Marc Cohn and two-time Grammy-nominated Robert Randolph & the Family Band. Hang around to watch the championship game on the giant video games, courtesy of WGCL/CBS 46, Atlanta’s home for the 2007 Men’s Final Four. Click for more details.
| Location: |
Centennial Olympic Park |
| Tickets: |
Free |
| Hours: |
5-11:30 p.m. |
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National Championship
Monday, April 02, 2007
This is the game everyone has waited for. The top two teams in the nation will play each other for the
most coveted title in all collegiate sports - National Champions!
| Location: |
Georgia Dome |
| Parking: |
Blue Lot and Yellow Lot
(Parking for motor coaches and limousines is available in the Marshalling Yard for $20 per day.) |
| Tickets: |
Sold out. Seating capacity is approximately 53,500 |
| Hours: |
Tip-off is approximately at 9:21 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
Gates open at 7:00 p.m. |
Start your championship experience with a slam dunk at Club F4, the Official Pre-game Celebration of the 2007 NCAA Men’s Final Four! Tickets are available now, for more information visit http://atlanta.net/finalfour/tickets/hospitality.html.
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