Men's Tournament Format
With the addition of a ninth school, the WCC has changed its tournament format to a five-day tournament with an opening round between the #8 and #9 seeds. The #5 seed will then compete against the winner of the opening round, while the #6 and #7 seeds will face off 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
The women's and men's tournament formats will be the same. The #8 and #9 seeds will compete in the opening rounds to determine who will advance to the next round of the tournament. The #5 seed will then compete against the winner of the opening round. 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.

Beginning January 5, 2012, click here to purchase tickets. In addition, a limited number of single-session tickets will also be available for sale at the Orleans Arena at 10:00 AM each morning during the tournament.

Men's Championships
Combined All-Session Ticket (Access to 8 men's and 8 women's games)
Price 1 - $500
Price 1a - $350
Price 2 - $225
Price 3 - $175
Price 4 - $135

Single Session Ticket (men's only)
Preliminary Sessions Price 2 - $65
Preliminary Sessions Price 3 - $50
Semifinal Session Price 2 - $75
Semifinal Session Price 3 - $55
Championship Session Price 2 - $85
Championship Session Price 3 - $65

Student Ticket (men's only)
$10

Women's Championships
All General Admission, with the exception of P1 and P1a ticket holders

Women's All-Session Ticket (Access to 8 women's games)
Price 1 - $35

Single Session Ticket (women's only)
Preliminary Sessions - $15
Championship Session - $20

Student Ticket
$5

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
• $45 (Sunday through Thursday)
• $112 weekend days (Friday and Saturday)
• Rooms booked within the WCC fan block are subject to a $6/day "resort fee" plus Clark County room tax. The $6 resort fee is not included in the above room rates. 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 2WCCFAN.
• As an alternative, guests can also book online by visiting www.orleanscasino.com/groups, clicking on "Book a Room" and entering the group code 2WCCFAN 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
• $79 (Sunday through Thursday)
• $139 weekend days (Friday and Saturday)
• Click HERE or call 1-866-942-7770 to book and mention: CAWCC12
Your Package Includes:
• Deluxe accommodations at Palms Casino Resort
• VIP Nightlife Pass
• 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
• $79 (Sunday through Thursday)
• $139 weekend days (Friday and Saturday)
• Click HERE or call 1-866-725-6773 to book and mention: PAWCC12
Your Package Includes:
• Deluxe accommodations at Palms Casino Resort
• VIP Nightlife Pass
• Located less than one mile from the Orleans Arena
* Guest room tax is 12%

The Palms will also run a free shuttle to-and-from the Orleans Arena, beginning approximately two hours before tournament games.

The West Coast Conference will be hosting its third annual Hall of Honor Brunch on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Orleans Hotel. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please fill out the Hall of Honor Ticket Form and email Stephanie Harrison of the WCC at sharrison@westcoast.org. Tickets are $40/person.

In order to obtain a media credential for the tournament, you must apply for a media credential on the following website: http://www.sportssystems.com/clients/wcc/. You may also email Director of Communications & New Media Jeff Tourial (jtourial@westcoast.org) with any questions.