2010 ZAPPOS.COM WCC BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS RESERVED SEATS SOLD OUT
All reserved seats for the 2010 Zappos.com WCC Basketball Championships at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 5-8 are sold out. To accommodate the demand for the event, there are now a limited number of all-session men's and women's standing room only (SRO) tickets available for purchase through the Orleans Arena box office.
The all-session standing room only packages are available for $135, and can be purchased through the Orleans Arena at 888-834-2234 or orleansarena.com. If additional reserved tickets become available through the conference office or member institutions, SRO ticket holders will be assigned those seats on a first-come, first-served basis. SRO tickets can be picked up at the Orleans Arena beginning on Friday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. and entitle the bearer entrance onto the Orleans Arena concourse at tip-off to locate an empty seat(s).
In addition, single session tickets will be available at the Orleans Arena Box Office on 4500 West Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas. Phone and internet orders will be also taken before 2:00 p.m. on the day of the game by calling 888-834-2234 or visiting www.orleansarena.com . The number of single session tickets available will depend on the quantity of unused student tickets returned by the participating institutions.
Men's single session ticket prices are $65/$50 for preliminary sessions on March 5 and 6, $75/$55 for the semifinals on March 7, and $85/$65 for the championship game on March 8. Women's single session ticket prices are $15 for the preliminary sessions on March 5-7 and $20 for the championship game on March 8. A limited number of packages including all four women's sessions are still available for $35.
WEST COAST CONFERENCE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TO REMAIN IN LAS VEGAS THROUGH 2012
The West Coast Conference will return to Las Vegas in 2010 for the Zappos.com WCC Basketball Championships on March 5-8 at Orleans Arena. Tickets for the event will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 13.
The West Coast Conference made a successful debut in Las Vegas last year when it sold out the Orleans Arena for the 2009 WCC Basketball Championships. The 2009 championship, which was the WCC's first-ever at a neutral site, set conference records for both total championship attendance (33,320) and single session championship attendance (7,845).
In conjunction with the success, the WCC made two major announcements relating to the basketball championships in the off-season. The WCC first signed a three-year extension with the Orleans Arena to keep the event in Las Vegas through 2012.
The West Coast Conference (WCC) and its multi-media rights partner, IMG College, later announced Zappos.com as the official title sponsor of the WCC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships. The three-year deal, effective through the 2011-12 season, marks the WCC's first-ever title sponsorship.
About the West Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference was formed in 1952 and has evolved and grown to become a nationally recognized and competitive force in Division I intercollegiate athletics, with 13 conference-sponsored sports: baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's crew, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis and women's volleyball. The WCC is characterized by the stability of its membership - only two conferences have been together longer - and its unique emphasis on combining excellence in athletics with excellence in academics.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Men's Tournament Format
Under the format that was adopted in 2003, the #5 through #8 seeds will compete in the opening round to determine who will advance to the next round of the tournament. Waiting for the winners in the quarterfinals will be the #3 and #4 seeds, who will have first round byes. The winners of the quarterfinal match-ups will go head-to-head with the #1 and #2 seeds, who will have byes through the first two rounds of the tournament.
Women's Tournament Format
As was the case in 2009, the women's and men's tournament formats will be the same. The #5 through #8 seeds will compete in the opening round to determine who will advance to the next round of the tournament. Waiting for the winners in the quarterfinals will be the #3 and #4 seeds, who will have first round byes. The winners of the quarterfinal match-ups will go head-to-head with the #1 and #2 seeds, who will have byes through the first two rounds of the tournament.
Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 13 (ticket link will be available on this page on that date)
2010 WCC TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Friday, March 5
Women's First Round Session Game 1 (5 vs. 8) - 12:00 PM
Women's First Round Session Game 2 (6 vs. 7) - 30 mins after the conclusion of Game 1
Men's First Round Session Game 1 (5 vs. 8) - 6:00 PM
Men's First Round Session Game 2 (6 vs. 7) - 30 mins after the conclusion of Game 1
Saturday, March 6
Women's Quarterfinal Round Session Game 1 (5/8 vs. 4) - 12:00 PM
Women's Quarterfinal Round Session Game 2 (6/7 vs. 3) - 30 mins after the conclusion of Game 1
Men's Quarterfinal Round Session Game 1 (5/8 vs. 4) - 6:00 PM
Men's Quarterfinal Round Session Game 2 (6/7 vs. 3) - 30 mins after the conclusion of Game 1
Sunday, March 7
Women's Semifinal Round Session Game 1 (5/8/4 vs. 1) - 11:30 AM
Women's Semifinal Round Session Game 2 (6/7/3 vs. 2) - 30 mins after the conclusion of Game 1
Men's Semifinal Round Session Game 1 (5/8/4 vs. 1) - 5:30 PM (ESPN 2)
Men's Semifinal Round Session Game 2 (6/7/3 vs. 2) - 7:30 PM (ESPN 2)
OFFICIAL WCC FAN HOTEL The Orleans Hotel
4500 W. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89103
General Phone: 702-365-7111
Toll Free: 800-ORLEANS (675-3267) Book Orleans Hotel Rooms Here
WCC Fan Rates and Booking Information
• $50 (Sunday through Tuesday); $45 (Wednesday and Thursday)
• $110 weekend days (Friday and Saturday)
• Each room is subject to Clark County room tax (currently 9%) and $5 resort fee per room, per day. The resort fee includes access to the fitness center, in-room coffee, unlimited local and 800 calls as well as free high speed internet access in the business center.
• Call 1-800-675-3267
• Identify yourself as an attendee of the WCC Tournament Fan Block or group code 0FANC03.
• As an alternative, guests can also book online by visiting www.orleanscasino.com, clicking on "Book a Room" and entering the group code, 0FANC03, in the Group Code field.
OFFICIAL HIGH-END HOTEL OF THE WCC Palms Casino Resort
4321 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
General Phone: 702-942-7777
WCC Rates and Booking Information
• Rates: Fri 3/5/10 ($149.00 + tax); Sat 3/6/10 ($149.00 + tax); Sun 3/7/10 (79.00 + tax).
• Call 1-866-725-6773 to book and mention: AW03051
Your Package Includes:
• Deluxe accommodations at Palms Casino Resort
• VIP Nightlife Pass
• Spa and Fitness Center Access
• Daily Breakfast for two at the Bistro Buffet
• Located less than one mile from the Orleans Arena
OFFICIAL NON-GAMING HOTEL OF THE WCC Palms Place Hotel and Spa
4361 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
General Phone: 702-932-7777
WCC Rates and Booking Information
• Rates: Fri 3/5/10 ($169.00 + tax); Sat 3/6/10 ($169.00 + tax); Sun 3/7/10 (139.00 + tax).
• Call 1-866-725-6773 to book and mention: AW0305S
Your Package Includes:
• Deluxe accommodations at Palms Casino Resort
• VIP Nightlife Pass
• Spa and Fitness Center Access
• Daily Breakfast for two at the Bistro Buffet
• Located less than one mile from the Orleans Arena
* Guest room tax is 12%
WCC TOURNAMENT TRAVEL
The WCC has partnered with Anthony Travel, which will serve as the official fan travel agent for the 2010 WCC Basketball Championships. Fans can book through Anthony Travel ("one-stop shop" travel agent) or directly through the Orleans. By booking through Anthony Travel, fans will receive assistance with the following items:
Flights
Anthony Travel will be able to tailor individual flight accommodations through every major airline from any US airport to Las Vegas (service fee will apply). Transportation
Anthony Travel will be able to assist fans with the booking of rental cars once they arrive in Las Vegas. Anthony will also be able to provide information (no booking) of airport transfer options.
Contacting Anthony Travel
• Call 1-888-632-6951
• Identify yourself as an attendee of the WCC Basketball Tournament
WEST COAST CONFERENCE HALL OF HONOR
WCC Hall of Honor Brunch
The West Coast Conference will be hosting its second annual Hall of Honor Brunch on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 9:00 AM in the Orleans Hotel's Esplanade Ballroom.
Tickets for the Hall of Honor brunch are $40 per person and $400 per table of 10 (table sponsorships can also be purchased by request). To reserve a ticket or table, please complete the ticket form and submit to Amanda Wood at the West Coast Conference.
The 2010 Hall of Honor Class will be announced in conjunction with the start of the conference basketball season.
