NIKE “BRING THE ROAR”
Fans can ‘Bring the Roar’, and rep their school with a personalized photo experience to reflect their favorite college team. Shoppers can also purchase select merchandise to be customized on-site.
When: Thursday, March 31-Saturday, April 2: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, April 3: 11 AM – 7 PM
Monday, April 4: 10 AM – 9 PM
Where: House of Hoops on the ice rink level
Cost: FREE
Bracket Town™ refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero™
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center
Admission: $10 (ages 12 and over)
$6 (ages 3-11, college students*, senior citizens (55 and older), and military*)
Free (ages 2 and under)
*Appropriate ID required.
Bracket Town tickets available at www.ncaa.com/finalfour or by calling 888/695-0888. Tickets may also be purchased at the George R. Brown Convention Center box office on event days only. Additional fees apply for online and phone purchases.
Hours: 5 – 10 p.m.
Description: Come play with the best at Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero - the ultimate fan experience. Fans of all ages can test their skills and enjoy championship action with basketball competitions, clinics, performances, autograph sessions and photo ops, the latest in interactive games and demonstrations, prizes and more. Everyone's a champion at Bracket Town.
== Friday, April 1 ==
NIKE “BRING THE ROAR”
Fans can ‘Bring the Roar’, and rep their school with a personalized photo experience to reflect their favorite college team. Shoppers can also purchase select merchandise to be customized on-site.
When: Thursday, March 31-Saturday, April 2: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, April 3: 11 AM – 7 PM
Monday, April 4: 10 AM – 9 PM
Where: House of Hoops on the ice rink level
Cost: FREE
Bracket Town™ refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero™
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center
Admission: $10 (ages 12 and over)
$6 (ages 3-11, college students*, senior citizens (55 and older), and military*)
Free (ages 2 and under)
*Appropriate ID required.
Bracket Town tickets available at www.ncaa.com/finalfour or by calling 888/695-0888. Tickets may also be purchased at the George R. Brown Convention Center box office on event days only. Additional fees apply for online and phone purchases.
Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Description: Come play with the best at Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero - the ultimate fan experience. Fans of all ages can test their skills and enjoy championship action with basketball competitions, clinics, performances, autograph sessions and photo ops, the latest in interactive games and demonstrations, prizes and more. Everyone's a champion at Bracket Town.
Tip-Off Tailgate presented by Infiniti®
Location: Reliant Stadium, Blue Lot
Admission: Open to public
Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Description: The Tip-Off Tailgate presented by Infiniti is a new pregame addition to Final Four Weekend festivities, and will feature live music, food and beverages (for purchase) and sport interactives.
More info here: http://www.finalfourmobile.com/mens/event/37/
Final Four Friday® - Team Practices
Location: Reliant Stadium
Admission: Free
Hours: Noon – 4 p.m. (Gates open at 11 a.m.)
Description: See the 2011 NCAA Final Four teams in action one last time before the big games take place. Final Four head coach interviews and other local entertainment will be sure to add to the excitement. Fans in attendance will be randomly selected to win national semifinal and championship game tickets throughout the day! Also catch members of the US Paralympic basketball team compete in a full court wheelchair basketball exhibition, presented by The Hartford. Practice times are based on team seeding:
Noon - 12:50 p.m. Game No. 1 Lower Seed
1 - 1:50 p.m. Game No. 2 Lower Seed
2:10 - 3 p.m. Game No. 1 Higher Seed
3:10 - 4 p.m. Game No. 2 Higher Seed
Reese’s® College All-Star Game
Location: Reliant Stadium
Admission: Free
Hours: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Description: The Reese's College All-Star Game features two teams comprised of the top collegiate senior student-athletes in the country. For the third year, the game will be played in the Final Four venue and will provide Texas residents and other NCAA basketball fans the chance to see many of the best college basketball players perform in action for free!
AT&T Block Party (part of The Big Dance Concert Series -- a free three-day concert series open to music fans in celebration of the NCAA Men's Final Four. In addition to the music, there will be plenty of food and activities to keep you entertained.)
Location: Discovery Green
Admission: Free
Hours: 4 -- 10 p.m.
More info here: http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/2011-02-01/big-dance
== Saturday, April 2 ==
NIKE “BRING THE ROAR”
Fans can ‘Bring the Roar’, and rep their school with a personalized photo experience to reflect their favorite college team. Shoppers can also purchase select merchandise to be customized on-site.
When: Thursday, March 31-Saturday, April 2: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, April 3: 11 AM – 7 PM
Monday, April 4: 10 AM – 9 PM
Where: House of Hoops on the ice rink level
Cost: FREE
Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center
Admission: $10 (ages 12 and over)
$6 (ages 3-11, college students*, senior citizens (55 and older), and military*)
Free (ages 2 and under)
*Appropriate ID required.
Bracket Town tickets available at www.ncaa.com/finalfour or by calling 888/695-0888. Tickets may also be purchased at the George R. Brown Convention Center box office on event days only. Additional fees apply for online and phone purchases.
Hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Description: Come play with the best at Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero - the ultimate fan experience. Fans of all ages can test their skills and enjoy championship action with basketball competitions, clinics, performances, autograph sessions and photo ops, the latest in interactive games and demonstrations, prizes and more. Everyone's a champion at Bracket Town.
POWERADE® NCAA Youth Clinics
Location: University of Houston, Houston Baptist University, Texas Southern University and John H. Reagan High School
Admission: Free (Participants must be between 8-16 years of age [boys and girls] and pre-registered - pre-registration is highly encouraged)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Online Registration: Log on to www.NCAA.com/finalfour for details. Online registration will be available for the first 300 youth at each site at www.NCAA.com/youthclinics.
Onsite Registration: Limited availability given on a first come, first serve basis on the day of the event at each clinic.
Description: The Powerade NCAA Youth Clinics are a community outreach program that connects kids ages 8 – 16 with the basketball championship and provides them with resources designed to have a lasting impact. Participants receive sport instruction from NCAA coaches and student-athletes and get valuable information on fitness, healthy lifestyles and sportsmanship. The clinics also feature a session for parents and guardians with information on recruiting, academic and eligibility issues.
Coca-Cola Zero Countdown , (part of The Big Dance Concert Series)
Location: Discovery Green
Admission: Free
Hours: 11:30 a.m. -- 8 p.m.
Artists: Kings of Leon (headliner)
More info here: http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/2011-02-01/big-dance
ICE RINK BASKETBALL CHALLENGE
Stop by the ice rink for a chance to shoot a half court rink shot. The participants with the lucky shot will be entered to win an iPad from The Galleria. Everyone will walk away with a prize mini NCAA basketball, just for trying.
When: Saturday, April 2: 1:00 - 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 3: 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Where: The Ice at The Galleria
Cost: Participants must pay admission to skate at ICE at the Galleria
Rules: Three tickets will be drawn at random every 30 minutes. The three participants will be selected and have three chances to make the shot. If a participant is lucky, his/her name will be entered to win the iPad. The winner of the iPad will be announced on Monday, April 4 at 12:00 PM.
NIKE LEGENDS & COACH Q&A
Houston Rocket’s center Brad Miller and Texas native and WNBA great, Sheryl Swoopes will be on-hand to give insight to their college careers and provide commentary on the 2011 NCAA tournament.
When: Saturday, April 2: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Ice rink level in front of Charming Charlie
Cost: FREE
TINY TOT BASKETBALL
The Little Galleria presented by MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital joins the festivities with pint size basketball activities. Children visiting the play area throughout the weekend will have fun trying their shot at one of the mini basketball goals. The little ones can also have their face painted or have one of their favorite balloon animals created.
When: Saturday, April 2 & Sunday, April 4 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Where: Play area, Galleria V, level 2 in front of Borders
Cost: FREE
Tip-Off Tailgate presented by Infiniti
Location: Reliant Stadium, Blue Lot
Admission: Open to game-ticket holders only
Hours: 1 – 4 p.m.
Description: The Tip-Off Tailgate presented by Infiniti is a new pregame addition to Final Four Weekend festivities, and will feature live music, food and beverages (for purchase) and sport interactives.
== Sunday, April 3 ==
NIKE “BRING THE ROAR”
Fans can ‘Bring the Roar’, and rep their school with a personalized photo experience to reflect their favorite college team. Shoppers can also purchase select merchandise to be customized on-site.
When: Thursday, March 31-Saturday, April 2: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, April 3: 11 AM – 7 PM
Monday, April 4: 10 AM – 9 PM
Where: House of Hoops on the ice rink level
Cost: FREE
Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center
Admission: $10 (ages 12 and over)
$6 (ages 3-11, college students*, senior citizens (55 and older), and military*)
Free (ages 2 and under)
*Appropriate ID required.
Bracket Town tickets available at www.ncaa.com/finalfour or by calling 888/695-0888. Tickets may also be purchased at the George R. Brown Convention Center box office on event days only. Additional fees apply for online and phone purchases.
Hours: 12 – 8 p.m.
Description: Come play with the best at Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero - the ultimate fan experience. Fans of all ages can test their skills and enjoy championship action with basketball competitions, clinics, performances, autograph sessions and photo ops, the latest in interactive games and demonstrations, prizes and more. Everyone's a champion at Bracket Town.
Capital One JamFest (part of The Big Dance Concert Series)
Location: Discovery Green
Admission: Free.
Hours: 3 -- 10 p.m.
Artists: Kenny Chesney (headliner)
More info here: http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/2011-02-01/big-dance
NCAA Final Four Dribble® presented by Lowes Senior CLASS Award®
Location: Start: Herman Square at Houston City Hall; 900 Smith Street, Houston, Texas 77002
Finish: George R. Brown Convention Center (Bracket Town)
Admission: Free
Hours: Onsite pre-registration and walk-up registration begins at 11 a.m.; all participants, including pre-registered, must check-in prior to 1:30 p.m. Dribble begins at 2 p.m.
Online
Registration: Log onto www.NCAA.com/finalfour to register for the NCAA Final Four Dribble presented by Lowes Senior Class Award. Online registration will be available to the first 3,700 registrants.
Onsite
Registration: Onsite registration will be available to the first 800 registrants who did not pre-register online.
Description: Basketball fans, under the age of 18, will have the opportunity to dribble from Houston City Hall to the George R. Brown Convention Center. Participants will receive a free basketball and t-shirt courtesy of the NCAA, Lowes Senior Class Award, Wilson Sporting Goods and the Houston Local Organizing Committee. Participants wearing their Final Four Dribble t-shirt will also receive free admission to Bracket Town on event day. Participants must be present to receive complimentary items and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
AT&T™ NABC Guardians of the Game Awards Show
Location: Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center
Admission: $15
Hours: 6 p.m.
Description: Come see the top men’s college players and coaches, as well as some legends of the game, receive awards from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). The Division I All-American first and second team members will be present along with two coaches making it to the NCAA Championship game. Among the awards to be presented are the UPS NABC Coach of the Year Awards, the NABC Player of the Year Awards, the Under Armour Defensive Player of the Year, Big Man of the Year and the Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T to the nation’s most outstanding player.
== Monday, April 4 ==
NIKE “BRING THE ROAR” Fans can ‘Bring the Roar’, and rep their school with a personalized photo experience to reflect their favorite college team. Shoppers can also purchase select merchandise to be customized on-site.
When: Thursday, March 31-Saturday, April 2: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, April 3: 11 AM – 7 PM
Monday, April 4: 10 AM – 9 PM
Where: House of Hoops on the ice rink level
Cost: FREE
Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center
Admission: $10 (ages 12 and over)
$6 (ages 3-11, college students*, senior citizens (55 and older), and military*)
Free (ages 2 and under)
*Appropriate ID required.
Bracket Town tickets available at www.ncaa.com/finalfour or by calling 888/695-0888. Tickets may also be purchased at the George R. Brown Convention Center box office on event days only. Additional fees apply for online and phone purchases.
Hours: 12 – 7 p.m.
Description: Come play with the best at Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero - the ultimate fan experience. Fans of all ages can test their skills and enjoy championship action with basketball competitions, clinics, performances, autograph sessions and photo ops, the latest in interactive games and demonstrations, prizes and more. Everyone's a champion at Bracket Town.
Tip-Off Tailgate presented by Infiniti
Location: Reliant Stadium, Blue Lot
Admission: Open to game-ticket holders only
Hours: 4:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Description: The Tip-Off Tailgate presented by Infiniti is a new pregame addition to Final Four Weekend festivities, and will feature live music, food and beverages (for purchase) and sport interactives.
NCAA/NABC Coaches Trophy Presentation
Location: Final Four Winning Team Hotel
Admission: Free
Hours: Postgame
Description: Winning coach and student-athletes will be presented with the NABC championship trophy in a pep rally setting for all fans to enjoy
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