2009 WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR® SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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4Kay Run Presented by The Hartford®. Join in the battle against breast cancer by taking part in the 4Kay Run Presented by The Hartford®. The 4Kay Run will be held in honor of the late North Carolina State University head women's basketball coach Kay Yow. Proceeds will benefit cancer research through the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund. Walkers are also encouraged to participate, with the first 1,000 registrants receiving a 4Kay Run T-shirt. Site: Memorial Drive between Market and Chestnut Time: 6:30-7:45 a.m. – Race registration and check-in at the Old Cathedral parking lot on Memorial Drive. 8 a.m. – Run begins
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Cost: $20 pre-registration, $25 day of event registration. Please visit www.ncaa.com/finalfour, and click on Schedule of Events to register. NCAA YES® (Youth Education through Sports) Clinics hydrated by vitaminwater® revive Girls and boys, ages 10 to 16, are provided the opportunity to learn and enhance their sports skills, conditioning skills and life skills with women’s basketball coaches and student-athletes, as well as collegiate administrators and experts from various parts of the country. Sites: University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL), St. Louis University Recreation Center (SLU), Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center. Time: 8 a.m.-noon
Cost: FREE. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Please visit www.ncaa.com/finalfour then
March to the Arch Fueled by POWERADE®
Cheer on over 3,000 kids of all ages as they bounce their way through the streets of downtown St. Louis. The event begins at St. Louis Union Station and continues as kids march their way to Kiener Plaza. The event is open to elementary and middle school students throughout the St. Louis area. Site: March begins at St. Louis Union Station Time: 9-11 a.m. – Pre-registration check-in, 11-12:30 p.m. On-site registration and check-in on the south plaza at St. Louis Union Station (Under the train shed) 12:30 p.m. March to the Arch
Cost: FREE. Pre-registration is encouraged and space is limited. Please visit www.ncaa.com/finalfour, then click on Schedule of Events to register.
NCAA Hoop City® refreshed by Coca-Cola®
Hoop City is the Official Fan Festival of the Women’s Final Four. Fans of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in numerous interactive basketball competitions and clinics, buy official NCAA-themed merchandise, win prizes and more. Site: America’s Center Time: Saturday, Sunday & Monday - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: FREE, open to the public Team Practices and Autograph Sessions Site: Scottrade Center Time: 11 a.m.-3:55 p.m. Cost: FREE, open to the public NCAA/3/11/09/MAM
Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) High School All-America Game presented by Nike The WBCA’s High School All-America Game presented by Nike showcases the top 20 high school seniors in the nation. Since 1992, the WBCA has hosted this prestigious event for the nation’s most talented female high school basketball players. Site: Washington University in St. Louis Time: 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $15, open to the public, visit www.WBCA.org to purchase tickets
National Semifinal Games Site: Scottrade Center Time: 6 and 8:30 p.m. SOLD OUT
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
NCAA National Pinnacle of Fitness™ Challenge The Pinnacle of Fitness™ Challenge is an NCAA Division I women’s basketball initiative of healthy living and education that will challenge and improve individuals and their communities. The cornerstone of the program is the Middle School Challenge, which will educate and challenge students to improve their level of physical fitness through leading active lives, setting goals and developing life skills. The program will reward youth for improving their health and wellness by awarding the winning middle school from each region the opportunity to compete in the NCAA National Pinnacle of Fitness Challenge on center court at NCAA Hoop City® Refreshed by Coca-Cola® during the 2009 Women’s Final Four. There, one middle school will be named the 2009 Pinnacle of Fitness Challenge championship. Site: America’s Center, Hoop City Center Court Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: FREE, open to the public
MONDAY, APRIL 6
National Championship Game
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
Site: Scottrade Center
Time: 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT NCAA/WBCA Coaches’ Trophy Presentation After the national championship game concludes and the 2009 national champion is crowned, join the NCAA and WBCA as they present the NCAA/WBCA Coaches’ Trophy! Site: Renaissance Grand & Suites Hotel, Majestic E Time: 11 p.m. (approximately) Cost: FREE, open to the public All times listed above are in Central Time.
For more information on the Women’s Final Four visit www.NCAA.com/finafour.
