
2012 ZAPPOS.COM WEST COAST CONFERENCE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 5, 2012
ORLEANS ARENA
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Orleans Arena Ticket Office: 888-234-2334
ALL-SESSION PASSES FOR THE TOURNAMENT ARE SOLD OUT. However, a limited number of single-session tickets are anticipated to be available for sale at the Orleans Arena box office at 10:00 a.m. PT each morning during the tournament.
Book Orleans Hotel Rooms Here
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| TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE |
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Wednesday, February 29 Women's Opening Round Game (8 vs. 9) - 3:00 Men's Opening Round Game (8 vs. 9) - 6:00
Thursday, March 1 Women's Second Round Game 1 (5 vs. 8/9) - 12:00 (BYUtv) Women's Second Round Game 2 (6 vs. 7) - 30 mins after the conclusion of Game 1 (BYUtv)
Men's Second Round Game 1 (5 vs. 8/9) - 6:00 (BYUtv) Men's Second Round Game 2 (6 vs. 7) - 30 mins after the conclusion of Game 1 (BYUtv)
Friday, March 2 WCC Kidz Day, Powered by Zappos.com - 9:30 AM Women's Quarterfinal Round Game 1 (5/8/9 vs. 4) - 12:00 PM (BYUtv) Women's Quarterfinal Round Game 2 (6/7 vs. 3) - 30 mins after the conclusion of Game 1 (BYUtv)
Men's Quarterfinal Round Game 1 (5/8/9 vs. 4) - 6:00 PM (ESPNU) Men's Quarterfinal Round Game 2 (6/7 vs. 3) - 8:00 PM (ESPNU)
Saturday, March 3 Women's Semifinal Round Game 1 (5/8/9/4 vs. 1) - 12:00 PM (BYUtv) Women's Semifinal Round Game 2 (6/7/3 vs. 2) - 30 mins after the conclusion of Game 1 (BYUtv)
Men's Semifinal Round Session Game 1 (5/8/9/4 vs. 1) - 6:00 PM (ESPN2) Men's Semifinal Round Session Game 2 (6/7/3 vs. 2) - 8:00 PM (ESPN2)
Sunday, March 4 No Games Religious Services (Orleans Hotel, Times TBD)
Monday, March 5 Women's Championship - 12:00 PM (ESPNU) Men's Championship - 6:00 PM (ESPN)
All times PST
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| TOURNAMENT FORMAT |
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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.
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| TOURNAMENT TICKET INFORMATION |
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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

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| TOURNAMENT HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION |
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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.
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| WCC HALL OF HONOR BRUNCH |
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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.
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| WCC MEDIA CREDENTIALS |
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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.
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