2023 Atlantic 10 WBB Championship Team Manual

CHAMPIONSHIP PERSONNEL

ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE

11827 Canon Blvd., Suite 200

Newport News, VA 23606

Phone: 757-706-3040

Fax: 757-706-3042

CHASE FIELDHOUSE

ATTN: Steve Cavalier | BPG Sports

c/o A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship

401 Garasches Lane

Wilmington, DE 19801

Note: Mark all packages ‘For A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship’

CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET

CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS

FORMAT

The Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Basketball Championship is a single-elimination championship involving the 15 conference members. Seeds are determined by regular season conference standings according to final overall conference records and the tiebreaking formula, if necessary.

TIE-BREAKING FORMULA

The following tie-breaking format is utilized for determine seeding.

TWO-TEAM TIE

1. Head-to-head competition.

2. Conference record of the tied teams based on winning percentage versus the highest common opponent and proceeding down to the lowest common opponent, if necessary, until one team gains an advantage.

a. All ties are broken in descending order.

b. When arriving at another pair of tied teams, use each team’s record against the tied teams as a group. When comparing records against a group of teams, the higher winning percentage will prevail. In case of tied percentages vs. the team or group of 1.000 or .000, the following shall apply: 2-0 is better than 1-0; 0-1 is better than 0-2.

3. Coin toss.

THREE OR MORE TEAMS TIE

1. Head-to-head competition. Use each team’s record against the tied teams as a group rather than performance against individual teams. When comparing records against a group of teams, the higher winning percentage will prevail. In case of tied percentages vs. the team or group of 1.000 or .000, the following shall apply: 2-0 is better than 1-0; 0-1 is better than 0-2.

2. If the above results in two teams remaining, the two-team tiebreaker is used.

3. If more than two teams still remain, use the Conference record of the tied teams based on winning percentage versus the highest common opponent and proceeding down to the lowest common opponent, if necessary, until one team gains an advantage.

a. All ties are broken in descending order.

b. When arriving at another pair of tied teams, use each team’s record against the tied teams as a group. When comparing records against a group of teams, the higher winning percentage will prevail. In case of tied percentages vs. the team or group of 1.000 or .000, the following shall apply: 2-0 is better than 1-0; 0-1 is better than 0-2.

4. Draw lots.

NOTE: All ties will be broken in descending order. When arriving at another pair of tied teams while comparing records, use each team’s record against the tied teams as a group rather than the performance against individual tied teams. Once ties are broken, they remain broken throughout the tiebreaker process.

SEEDING (Reconfirmed for the 2023 Championship at Athletic Director briefing call on Dec. 12, 2022)

The Atlantic 10 will use a hybrid seeding procedure for seeding the 2023 Women’s Basketball Championship.

- The league will use straight winning percentage as the overall procedure unless the average number of games completed by all teams falls to or below 12 games for women’s basketball (which is 75% of a 16-game schedule).

- If the average number of games completed by each team falls to or below or 12, the league automatically shifts to the KenPom adjusted winning percentage overall procedure. Projected decision date for the shift would be on or about Feb. 22.

- Existing tiebreakers will be utilized, regardless of which model is used.

- In both methods, there will be a threshold of four games below the average number of games completed to qualify for the double-bye (top four seed) AND win the regular season championship. If a team does not play enough games, the highest it could be seeded would be fifth.

- The chart below dictates how many games are needed to be eligible for a regular season title and double-bye/top four seed.

CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET

Seeding of teams will be formally announced by the conference office on Saturday, February 25, 2023 after the conclusion of the final regular-season game. If a coin flip or draw is necessary, it will be administered by the A-10 Commissioner or her designee at the conclusion of the final regular-season game.

GAME OFFICIALS

All games will be officiated by three (3) Atlantic 10 Conference officials with one (1) alternate official. The A-10 Coordinator of Officials will assign officials to work each game with the approval of the championship director. All officiating assignments will be released to the Director of Basketball Operations or his/her designee one (1) hour prior to game time.

PLAYING RULES

NCAA 2022-23 Basketball Rules shall govern championship play.

PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP CONFERENCE CALL

Each institution is required to participate on a conference call on Thursday, February 23 at 10:00 am ET to review championship procedures. There will be a separate call for band and cheer on Wednesday, February 15 at 11:00 am ET.

DATE Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

(Call-in information distributed via email)

REQUIRED PERSONNEL Directors of Athletics (or designated program administrator) Head Coach (or designated assistant coach)

Directors of Women’s Basketball Operations

Media Relations Contact

Athletic Trainer

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

All Games and Events at CHASE Fieldhouse, unless otherwise noted. *Game times are approximate.

TEAM PRACTICE INFORMATION

PRACTICE

Shootarounds are scheduled on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5. CHASE Fieldhouse MAY NOT be used for practices other than on the dates and times listed. Shootarounds are open to the official travel party and additional athletic department administrators with All-Access Credentials. Teams must enter through the PARTICIPANTS entrance.

Practices held at CHASE Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5 will be closed to the media (with the exception of CBS Sports Network and ESPNU).

Arrangements have been made for teams to practice at off-site facilities. All off-site practices are based on facility availability. Contact information for off-site facilities are listed below. Teams are responsible for equipment and staffing.

SHOOTAROUND TIMES – SATURDAY, MARCH 4

7:00 – 7:30 am ............................................................. Winner Game 9

7:35 – 8:05 am

Winner Game 8

8:10 – 8:40 am Winner Game 11

8:45 – 9:15 am .......................................................... Winner Game 10

SHOOTAROUND TIMES – SUNDAY, MARCH 5

7:30 – 8:10 am

8:15 – 8:55 am

PRACTICE FACILITY OPTIONS

Facility Name: St. Edmond’s Academy

Winner Game 13

Winner Game 12

Availability: Wednesday, March 2 - Friday, March 4 starting at 5:30 pm

Address: 2120 Veale Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810

Contact: Pete Borror, pborror@stedmondsacademy.org

Facility Name: Hockessin PAL Center

Availability: Thursday, March 3 starting at 6 pm; Friday, March 4 starting at 12 pm

Address: 7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

Contact: Kevin Shay, kevin.shay@palde.org

Facility Name: William Hicks Anderson Community Center

Availability: Open

Address: 501 N Madison St., Wilmington, DE 19801

Contact: Wayne Jefferson (302-463-4213), wbjefferson@wilmingtonde.gov

Facility Name: Archmere Academy

Availability: Every day between 7 am - 2 pm

Address: 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703

Contact: Dave Oswinkle (401-932-9916), doswinkle@archmereacademy.com

Facility Name: Howard High School

Availability: Open

Address: 401 E 12th St., Wilmington, DE 19801

Contact: Dan Ritter, daniel.ritter@nccvt.k12.de.us

TEAM POLICIES & INFORMATION

TRAVEL

Each institution is responsible for securing travel. Refer to travel reimbursement policy below.

HOTELS

Team hotels are preliminarily secured by the A-10 Conference office. Hotels will be assigned based on seeding. Hotel assignments will be made on Monday, February 20 based on seeds as of that date. Teams are responsible for reserving and submitting rooming lists to the assigned hotel.

Team Hotel

HYATT PLACE WILMINGTON RIVERFRONT

760 Justison St. Wilmington, DE 19801

SHERATON SUITES WILMINGTON

422 Delaware Ave. Wilmington, DE 19801

DOUBLETREE WILMINGTON

4727 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803

HOTEL DU PONT

42 W 11th St. Wilmington, DE 19801

EMBASSY SUITES NEWARK 654 S College Ave. Newark, DE 19713

HILTON CHRISTIANA 100 Continental Dr. Newark, DE 19713

COURTYARD MARRIOTT NEWARK 400 David Hollowell Dr. Newark, DE 19716

DOUBLETREE DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON 700 N King St. Wilmington, DE 19801

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT/EXPENSES

Contact

Abby Lewis, Director of Sales

P: 302-803-5888

e: abigail.lewis@hyatt.com

Erin Duque, Sales Manager P: 302-576-8034

e: eduque@sheratonwilmington.com

Denise Grose, Sales Manager P: 302-351-5501

e: denise.grose@hilton.com

Tom Santora, Sales Executive P: 302-218-6395

e: tsantora@hoteldupont.com

Chrissie Bainbridge, Sales Manager P: 302-391-5102

e: christine.bainbridge2@hilton.com

Katie McDevitt, Group Sales Coordinator P: 302-454-1500

e: kmcdevitt@mjhotels.com

Tom D’Agostino, Director of Sales P: 302-444-9262

e: tdagostino@shanercorp.com

Cara Fuscia, Sales Manager P: 302-312-4858

e: cara.fuscia@hilton.com

Institutions are responsible for their own expenses during the Championship. The conference will reimburse the actual cost of transportation, up to coach commercial airfare (transportation mileage policy of 400 miles one-way before airfare will be reimbursed) and per diem for the 23 members of the official travel party. Local transportation is not reimbursed. Per diem may be claimed as follows:

- Half day for the day preceding competition ($62.50)

- Full day for day(s) of competition ($125.00)

- Half day for day following competition ($62.50)

Note: For those schools using charter flights, a reminder that the reimbursement amount is the number in your travel party (up to 23) times the cost of a regular coach airfare on a commercial flight (Destination: Philadelphia). This amount must be included as the receipt. It can be for one airfare but must be a printout from the airline or your travel agent with a seven day advanced purchase ticket.

A championship Expense Form (Appendix F, pg. 25) must be filled out and returned to Chelsey Burk in the conference office by Tuesday, April 11.

TEAM POLICIES

PARTICIPANT GIFTS

Each institution will receive 23 Championship gifts courtesy of the Atlantic 10. The gifts were ordered on an individual basis via a designated website. Institutions received the opportunity to purchase additional gifts, if desired. Each institution’s gifts will be shipped directly to the respective campus administrator.

OFFICIAL TEAM TRAVEL PARTY ENTRANCE

Members of the official team travel party gain entrance to CHASE Fieldhouse through the Participants Entrance behind the arena. Official travel party individuals are not permitted entrance with the general public. (See pages 18-19 for maps).

TEAM LOCKER ROOMS

Locker room assignments will be determined by seed. The top seed of each game will be in locker room facility 1 or 2 located directly off the playing floor. The lower seed of each game will be in locker room facility 3 or 4 located in the fieldhouse. Each locker room will be appropriately identified and supplied with taping table, water, cups, towels, soap, white board, and dry erase pen. Please note: locker rooms are not to be used for overnight storage.

UNIFORMS & LAUNDRY

Teams are required to bring both white/light and dark uniforms. The higher seeded team in each game will always be designated as the home team and will wear its light colored uniforms. Amon Crisden is the contact for laundry arrangement throughout the championship. His contact information is: 757-602-6358 / amoncrisden@76ers.com.

BASKETBALLS

The Spalding TF-1000 Legacy will be the official ball used in all Championship games.

MEDICAL/ ATHLETIC TRAINING INFORMATION

TAPING

Taping tables will be located in the training room and locker rooms for each team’s use. Each team must provide its own supplies.

ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM

The athletic training room will be available before and after each game with ice, water, cups, ice bags and emergency equipment.

PHYSICIAN

A physician will be on site during all games of the championship. Institutional team physicians without the appropriate credential will be allowed locker room access only in the event of an emergency. Physicians are on call during shootaround times.

CONCUSSION PROTOCOL

Institutions should refer to the Inter-Association Consensus: Diagnosis and Management of Sports-Related Concussion Guidelines published by the NCAA Sports Science Institute for information on concussion management best practices. Participating institutions shall follow the concussion management protocol implemented by their sports medicine staff while participating in the Championships. For teams traveling without an athletic trainer, Nemours and Christiana Care sports medicine staff shall administer its concussion management protocol. If a participant suffering a concussion does not have access to his/her own team physician, the championships physician shall have the authority to determine medical clearance to return to competition.

EMERGENCY

Ambulance service will be available during all championship sessions. The physician present will make necessary arrangements for transfer to the hospital.

HOSPITAL

There are two hospitals in close proximity to CHASE Fieldhouse and the team hotels.

ChristianaCare Wilmington – Emergency Department

Saint Francis Hospital 501 W 14th St. 701 N. Clayton St.

Wilmington, DE 19801

2.1 Miles away, estimated driving time 7 MINS.

Wilmington, DE 19801

2.3 Miles away, estimated driving time 7 MINS.

TEAM POLICIES

TEAM BENCHES

Eighteen (18) seats will be provided on the bench for team personnel. A maximum of 15 players in uniform and eight (8) individuals (or more if there are fewer than 15 players in uniform) will be permitted on the team bench. Replacements are permitted up to the starting time of any game, provided the Championship Director is notified. Each institution must submit a Bench Credential/Official Travel Party Form (Appendix A) by Noon on Monday, February 20, 2023. Submit form to Jazmin Sherard at jsherard@atlantic10.org.

OFFICIAL SCORING TABLE

The Atlantic 10 Conference, in conjunction with CHASE Fieldhouse, will appoint the game staff for the championship.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The National Anthem shall be played before the first game of each session of the Championship. If a performer is not secured by the Atlantic 10, the designated home team’s band shall play the National Anthem. Teams are encouraged to be on the floor for the National Anthem for every game of the championship. This includes the final when the anthem is played earlier in pregame. Anthem times will be listed on the Pre-Game Protocol/Timing Sheets (posted on locker room doors). Teams must line up on the free throw line at the anthem preparation horn.

PREGAME INTRODUCTIONS

The public address announcer shall introduce the starting lineups in the following order, beginning with the designated visiting team: FORWARD, FORWARD, CENTER, GUARD, GUARD. The visiting team will be introduced first, followed by the home team, and arena lights will be lowered for the introduction of both teams. Once introduced, players will proceed to the foul line for the remainder of introductions.

GAME FILMS

A copy of each game in which a team participates will be available from DVSport shortly after their game on a team-provided hard drive/flash drive. Teams may not film their games. Any hard drive submitted to DVSport must be formatted for use on a Windows computer. Apple (Mac) only-formatted drives are not compatible. Typically, most thumb drives are compatible out of the box. TEAMS MAY NOT PLUG DIRECTLY INTO THE TELEVISION PRODUCTION TRUCK.

Teams will receive games involving future opponents through the Synergy platform.

COACH SCOUTING SEATS

Three (3) seats will be available on press row for the coaches of any team(s) that will possibly meet the winner of the game in progress in the immediate round that follows.

POSTGAME AWARDS CEREMONY

An awards ceremony will be held immediately following the conclusion of the championship game. The winning team must remain on the floor for the postgame awards ceremony. The losing team is not required to remain on the floor. The following awards will be presented in the order in which they are listed:

1. All-Championship team awards (five including MOP)*

2. Most outstanding player award*

3. Championship team individual awards (23)

4. Championship team trophy

*Chosen by the media

CHAMPIONSHIP SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

Student-athletes, coaches, and bench personnel in the game are prohibited from using social media or networking sites, beginning one (1) hour prior to tipoff and extending until after the game following media interview obligations. The use of these sites by these individuals is not permitted during the game, including halftime. No updates are permitted to be posted by the individual or anyone representing him/her during this prohibited time on any social media account.

CHAMPIONSHIP TOWELS

Twenty-five (25) commemorative A-10 Championship towels will be distributed in each locker room of the two teams participating in Sunday’s Final. These are meant as souvenirs for the travel party. A separate supply of towels will be provided as bench towels.

TEAM POLICIES

UNIFORMS / NCAA LOGO POLICY

[Reference: Bylaws 12.5.4, 31.1.7 and 31.1.8 in the NCAA Division I Manual]

A student-athlete may use athletics equipment or wear athletics apparel that bears the trademark or logo of an athletics equipment or apparel manufacturer or distributor in athletics competition and pre- and postgame activities (e.g., celebrations on the court, preor postgame press conferences), provided the following criteria are met:

- Athletics equipment (e.g., shoes, helmets, baseball bats and gloves, batting or golf gloves, hockey and lacrosse sticks, goggles and skis) shall bear only the manufacturer’s normal label or trademark, as it is used on all such items for sale to the general public; and

- The student-athlete’s institution’s official uniform (including numbered racing bibs and warmups) and all other items of apparel (e.g., socks, head bands, T-shirts, wrist bands, visors or hats, swim caps and towels) shall bear only a single manufacturer’s or distributor’s normal label or trademark (regardless of the visibility of the label or trademark), not to exceed 2-1/4 square inches in area (rectangle, square, parallelogram) including any additional material (e.g., patch surrounding the normal trademark or logo. The student-athlete’s institution’s official uniform and all other items of apparel shall not bear a design element similar to the manufacturer’s trademark/logo that is in addition to another trademark/logo that is contrary to the size restriction.

It is impermissible under NCAA Interim Policy/Rules to allow student-athletes to promote their NIL activity while on call for required athletically related activities (e.g. practice, pre- and postgame activities, celebrations on the court, press conferences). (Per NCAA Division I NIL memorandum, Oct. 26, 2022).

SPORTS WAGERING

Sports wagering includes placing, accepting or soliciting a wager (on a staff member’s or student-athlete’s own behalf or on the behalf of others) of any type with any individual or organization on any intercollegiate, amateur or professional team or contest. Examples of sports wagering include, but are not limited to, the use of a bookmaker or parlay card; internet sports wagering; mobile betting; auctions in which bids are placed on teams, individuals or contests; and pools or fantasy leagues in which an entry fee is required and there is an opportunity to win a prize.

The current NCAA legislation against sports wagering prohibits NCAA student-athletes, member institutions’ athletics staff and non-athletics staff with athletics responsibilities, and conference office staff from participating in sports wagering activities or providing information to individuals involved in or associated with any type of sports wagering activities concerning intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics practice or competition in a sport in which the NCAA conducts championship competition, in bowl subdivision football and in emerging sports for women.

A wager is any agreement in which an individual or entity agrees to give up an item of value (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner, etc.) in exchange for the possibility of gaining another item of value.

Postseason: In championships in which a bracket format is used, student-athletes, coaches and administrators may not participate in bracket competitions where there is both a required entry fee and an opportunity to win a prize. Student-athletes and administrators may participate under current NCAA rules in bracket contests where there is no entry fee but a possibility of winning a prize. Some NCAA member schools, however, have chosen to ban student-athletes from participating in these types of bracket contests.

Student-Athletes: A student-athlete found in violation of the prohibition against knowingly participating in any sports wagering activities or providing information to individuals involved in or associated with any type of sports wagering activity that involves intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics competition shall be ineligible for further intercollegiate competition, subject to appeal to the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement for restoration of eligibility.

LOCKER ROOM POLICY

All locker rooms will remain closed after each game. If a member of the media would like to speak with someone not present at the postgame press conference, he/she may make special arrangements with the team’s media relations contact.

POSTGAME INTERVIEWS

The head coach and selected key players from each team are required to participate in a postgame news conference in the designated interview room. Following a five-minute cooling off period, the winning coach and select players will be escorted into the interview area, followed by the losing coach and select players. The cooling off period begins when the head coach enters the locker room immediately following the game. The A-10 shall have the authority to designate and require any student-athlete to attend a postgame news conference and/or those scheduled following practice. Each coach must attend the postgame press conference before participating in any other interview.

TICKETS & CREDENTIALS

TICKET PRICES

- GA Ticket w/ Hospitality Seating: $50 each

- General Admission Seating: $15 each

Location: Overlooking the court from the East side

Location: Sections 1-5 across from team benches (All GA seating is Chairback) Sections 6-10 behind team benches

PARTICIPATING TEAM REQUIRED TICKET PURCHASE

Each institution is required to purchase 50 All-Session ticket books. The cost of the books is $70 each. All seats are general admission and located in sections 6 and 10 (see pg. 12).

DISTRIBUTION

Hard tickets for the A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship will be printed and sent to the designated institutional ticket manager on February 15, provided your invoice from BPG | Sports has been paid. For any questions about ordering additional tickets or any issues, contact Michael Jacobs at michaeljacobs@atlantic10.org.

PLAYER-GUEST TICKETS

A full-time staff member from each institution must report to the will call window 90 minutes prior to the first game of the session. This staff member will administer player-guest tickets and be available in the event of any will call questions. Player-Guest ticket recipients will be issued a color-coded wristband that provides seating directly behind your team bench only for the game(s) in which your team participates.

UNUSED TICKETS

As institutions are eliminated from the championship, the A-10 request unused/unsold tickets be returned to Michael Jacobs (michaeljacobs@atlantic10.org) to be redistributed in the Wilmington community.

NON-PARTICIPATING TEAM SEATING (Teams That Have Been Eliminated)

A team that has been eliminated from the championship may be permitted to watch games in remaining sessions, space permitting. Teams must contact Meghan Bertovich (mbertovich@atlantic10.org) to make these arrangements.

PRO SCOUTS

The Atlantic 10 Conference handles the selling and distribution of tickets to scouts. No institution may provide a scout with a ticket. If you should be contacted directly, please refer the scout to Jay Sullivan at the A-10 Conference office ( jsullivan@atlantic10.org).

ATHLETICS DIRECTOR PACKETS

Athletics Director packets will be mailed to each Athletics Director no later than Monday, February 13 and contain the following:

- Four (4) All-Access Lapel Pins

- Four (4) A-10 Hospitality Passes

- Four (4) Parking Passes

A-10

HOSPITALITY PASS

Four A-10 Hospitality passes will be provided to each Athletics Director. This pass provides access to the A-10 Hospitality area located on the Mezzanine Level. A pass is required for admittance. See below for the full A-10 Hospitality Schedule:

TICKETS & CREDENTIALS

TEAM PACKETS

Packets containing team participant credentials and coaching personnel All-Access pins will be distributed to teams upon their arrival to their designated hotel.

ALL-ACCESS CREDENTIAL *ALL-ACCESS CREDENTIAL IS A LAPEL PIN*

Administrators: A total of four (4) All-Access lapel pins will be issued to each institution’s Athletics Director for his/her use and distribution to necessary staff personnel, such as Associate Athletics Director, Ticket Manager, etc. The All-Access lapel pin provides admittance to CHASE Fieldhouse.

Coaching Staff: Five All-Access lapel pins will be issued for the head coach, three assistant coaches and the director of basketball operations. These lapel pins must be worn by the coaching staff (rather than participant credentials) and will serve as admittance to CHASE Fieldhouse and access to bench/locker room areas. All-Access lapel pins will be issued in the team packet distributed upon arrival at the assigned hotel. Upon request, each head coach will be provided with two additional credentials for immediate family’s use within the hospitality area. This request must be made to Meghan Bertovich by the head coach or the program administrator.

Media Relations: An All-Access lapel pin will be issued for the media relations contact. Jay Sullivan, Media Coordinator, will distribute the All-Access lapel pin directly to the media relations contact. Distribution will be determined on Pre-Championship call.

PARTICIPANT CREDENTIALS

Each team will receive participant credentials for players not in uniform, managers and trainers/physicians. During competition, only those individuals in uniform or with participant credentials will be allowed on the bench (in addition to the five coaching personnel with All-Access pins). A maximum of 15 players can be in uniform. Once a team is eliminated, participant credentials/travel party lists are not valid for entry into CHASE Fieldhouse for future sessions. Please contact Meghan Bertovich (mbertovich@atlantic10.org) if you wish to bring your team after elimination.

MEDICAL PERSONNEL

There will be two designated seats, one per team, available on press row for team medical staff during your team’s game ONLY. Medical staff permitted to use these seats include physicians, orthopedic doctors, nurse practicioners, etc. who are not credentialed to sit in one of the 18 bench seats. A daily credential will be issued. Guests or other team personnel are not permitted in these seats. Team trainers must be issued a participant credential and sit on the bench. A list of medical personnel is to be submitted to Jazmin Sherard ( jsherard@atlantic10.org) by Tuesday, February 21 (Appendix E, pg. 24).

PARKING PASS

A total of four (4) parking passes will be distributed to each institution in the Athletics Directors packet. One additional parking pass will be mailed separately to each CEO. Each head coach will be provided with one parking pass that will be distributed in the team packets. A-10 PARKING will be available in front of CHASE Fieldhouse (see page 18 for Map).

MEDIA INFORMATION

TEAM RADIO POLICIES

Each participating team radio will have 2-3 seats on press row during the session in which their team is playing. The entity that originates the broadcast will be charged a line usage fee that will cover all costs related to phone, ISDN and internet lines. This is a flat fee of $250 regardless of the type of transmission (analog, ISDN, internet). Student radios will not be charged this fee unless they serve as the official team radio, and cannot sit courtside unless they serve as the official team radio.

BLOGGING/TWEETING POLICY

Each credential holder (including television, Internet, new media, and print publications) has the privilege to blog and/or tweet during competition through the credentialed entity. However, the blog may not produce in any form a “real-time” description of the event. Real-time is defined by the A-10 as a continuous play-by-play account or live, extended live/real-time statistics, or detailed description of an event.

CREDENTIAL POLICY

All media credentials must be secured through Jay Sullivan, Media Coordinator. No exceptions will be permitted. Credentials are non-transferable. Credential requests must be completed online on the official request site provided by the Atlantic 10 and received by Monday, February 20, 2023 at 5:00 pm ET.

ON-COURT CAMERA POLICY

During timeouts, handheld television cameras must remain in the lane unless prior approval from the conference office is obtained. Conference policy prohibits cameras from shooting the interior of a team huddle during a timeout.

At the conclusion of the championship final, still photographers and videographers will be allowed on court to shoot the celebrations. Conference personnel will then establish a rope line, which photographers and videographers must remain behind for the awards ceremony. The official A-10 Championship photographer, A-10 Network videographer and a camera person from the television partner will have front-row priority spots to shoot the awards ceremony.

MEDIA LOCKER ROOM ACCESS

Access to team locker rooms will not be permitted throughout the entirety of the championship. The head coach and select players will be available for interview following games. One-on-one interviews outside of the allotted post-game press conferences will be granted on a case-by-base basis; however, those circumstances must be approved by both the conference communications office and appropriate team personnel (SID).

CREDENTIAL DISTRIBUTION

No media credentials will be mailed. Credentials will be distributed according to the following schedule:

MEDIA ENTRANCE

Media must enter CHASE Fieldhouse via the Media Entrance located directly to the right of the primary fan portal. Credential pick-up and a security check are located at this entrance.

MEDIA HOTEL

Information available upon request. Contact Jay Sullivan, Media Coordinator, for additional details.

MEDIA INFORMATION

MEDIA ACCESS

The following credentials permit the following access:

TYPE AREA ACCESS

Media Press Row, Media Work Areas, Interview Room, Media Hospitality Yes

Television Production Areas, Media Work Areas, Interview Room, Media Hospitality, Designated Camera Areas Yes

Photo Designated Photo Area, Media Work Areas, Media Hospitality Yes

Scout Press Row, Media Work Areas, Media Hospitality Yes

MEDIA SEATING

Seating is located courtside on the opposite side from team benches. Jay Sullivan, Media Coordinator, will arrange seating for the Championship sessions and a media assistant will manage press row. Any special needs relative to seating should be brought to their attention. Priority is given to outlets that staff A-10 games on a regular basis, team radio broadcasts and national outlets.

PHOTO AREA / POLICIES

Photo areas are located in marked areas in both end zones. Photographers are NOT allowed outside of that area except television cameras airing the game live. Each photographer will be assigned a photo box based on a first come, first serve basis in the media office on site.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Use of flashes is prohibited. Use of strobes must be approved by the Media Coordinator no later than Thursday, February 23, 2023.

PRO SCOUTS

The Atlantic 10 Conference handles the sale and distribution of passes / tickets to WNBA scouts; therefore no institution should provide a WNBA scout with a ticket. Professional scouts will be issued a scouting pass with allowed access to the Media Work Room. Scouts must sit in the designated section with purchased tickets. Scouts MUST purchase tickets through the Atlantic 10 to receive the scouting pass. Scouting services are subject to the same policy as professional team scouts.

POSTGAME INTERVIEW POLICY

Following a five-minute cooling-off period, the winning team and select players will be escorted into the interview area, followed by the losing coach and select players. Locker rooms will NOT be open. For championship Sunday, the order of teams will be reversed, with the losing team going first in the postgame interview room following the cooling-off period, followed by the winning team.

CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS VOTING

The Atlantic 10 will designate media members who have covered the quarterfinals through the championship as All-Championship team voters. Voters do NOT have to be present to be an All-Championship voter. The A-10 Communications staff will select these voters and confirm their participation on Saturday. These voters will be emailed a link through the A-10 voting system Sunday morning for voting, and must turn in their votes by the 10-minute mark of the second half of the championship final. The Atlantic 10 office will then compile the votes and announce the All-Championship team during the postgame awards ceremony.

POSTSEASON NOTE PACKETS

All schools are asked to provide at least 40 postseason note packets and any media guides that are available. All institutions are responsible for delivery of their materials, whether carried in-person or sent via mail to the following address:

CHASE Fieldhouse

Attn: Steve Cavalier | BPG Sports

c/o A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship Media

401 Garasches Lane

Wilmington, DE 19801

BANDS, CHEERLEADERS & MASCOTS

BANDS

A maximum of 29 band members (with a minimum of 19) in addition to one band director will be allowed inside CHASE Fieldhouse to represent each program during the game(s) in which their team is participating. All institutions are required to send a pep band to every game their program competes in during the championship.

Institutions must submit a completed Band Pass List (Appendix C) by Noon on Tuesday, February 21. Submit form to Jazmin Sherard at jsherard@atlantic10.org.

ENTRANCE AND PARKING (DIRECTIONS TO CHASE FIELDHOUSE LOCATED ON PAGE 17)

Buses will drop off/pick up the band at the Band / Cheerleader Entrance located at the East Fieldhouse Entrance to CHASE Fieldhouse (see pages 18-19). All bags / cases will be subject to search/screening upon entrance.

Each team’s submitted Band Pass List will be at the door to validate admittance. Band members do not receive credentials or a game ticket. Band Directors will be issued a Band/Cheer wristband upon entrance to CHASE Fieldhouse for the first game in which their team is playing. Bands will be escorted to their assigned location in the end zone corresponding with their team’s bench.

Bands arriving during the preceding game must remain in their designated pregame area (this will be communicated to the director by the band liaison upon entrance). At the conclusion of the first game, they should move to the designated band section in the appropriate end zone once the area has been cleared by the band playing in the previous game. An Atlantic 10 representative will indicate when it is appropriate for the bands to enter the floor. Bands must remain in their designated section.

GAME PERFORMANCE

The higher seeded team’s band in the first game of each session (Games 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14) will play the National Anthem unless a performer is secured. Prior to the start of any game, bands will alternate playing, with the higher seeded band beginning the rotation. Once the game has begun, the higher seeded band and cheerleaders will perform during the first timeout, or as designated by the sight/sound coordinator. The next timeout will belong to the lower seeded band and cheerleaders. This rotation will continue until halftime.

Halftime entertainment is reserved for the use of the Atlantic 10 Conference. If entertainment is scheduled, bands may play alternating songs after the completion of the entertainment until the start of the second half, according to the game script.

If no entertainment is secured, the designated home team band and cheerleaders may perform from the 12:00 minute mark to the 8:00 minute mark. The designated visiting team band and cheerleaders may perform from the 8:00 minute mark to the 4:00 minute mark. At the 4:00 minute mark, the floor shall be available for the participating teams; however, bands may continue to play alternating songs. The second half rotation will be the same as the first with the designated home team band and cheerleaders taking the first timeout.

Bands are not permitted to play while the game is in progress. Bands may play only during “dead ball” situations, pregame, halftime and postgame. Use of artificial noisemakers and air horns is prohibited. Any single band instrument played outside of the designated band time is considered an artificial noisemaker and is prohibited.

Bands may not go on the playing floor under any circumstances.

BANDS, CHEERLEADERS & MASCOTS

CHEERLEADERS/MASCOTS

Twelve cheerleaders, one cheerleading coach and one uniformed mascot will be allowed on the floor representing each team during the game in which their team is participating. Dance teams must have tickets if not part of the 12 designated cheerleaders.

Institutions must submit a completed Cheerleader/Mascot Pass List (Appendix D) by Noon on Tuesday, February 21. Submit to Jazmin Sherard at jsherard@atlantic10.org.

ENTRANCE AND PARKING (DIRECTIONS TO CHASE FIELDHOUSE LOCATED ON PAGE 17)

Cheerleaders must enter in uniform through the Band / Cheerleader entrance at the East Fieldhouse Entrance to CHASE Fieldhouse (see pages 18-19). All bags / cases will be subject to search/screening upon entrance.

Each institution’s submitted Cheerleader Pass List will be at the entrance to validate admittance. Cheerleading coaches must enter the building with their team and his/her name must appear on the Cheerleader Pass List. Cheerleaders are not issued credentials or a game ticket. A Band/ Cheer wristband will be issued for floor access during pregame, halftime and postgame; and will be given upon entrance to CHASE Fieldhouse prior to their team’s first game. Cheerleading coaches must remain seated with their band (or section reserved for band).

GAME PERFORMANCE

Cheer and mascot performances will be governed according to AACCA policy and guidelines.

Cheerleaders will be granted baseline privileges only during the game in which their team is playing. They are permitted to take the floor prior to the game only for the introduction of starting lineups.

Once the game has begun, the higher seeded team cheerleaders and band will perform during the first timeout, or as designated by the sight/sound coordinator. The next timeout will belong to the lower seeded team cheerleaders. This rotation will continue until halftime. The second half rotation will be the same as the first with the higher seeded team cheerleaders taking the first timeout. Cheerleaders may not take the floor during 30-second timeouts.

Halftime entertainment is reserved for the use of the Atlantic 10 Conference. If no entertainment is secured, the higher seeded team band and cheerleaders may perform from the 12:00 minute mark to the 8:00 minute mark. The lower seeded team band and cheerleaders may perform from the 8:00 minute mark to the 4:00 minute mark. Cheerleaders may use megaphones for voice amplification, but they shall not be used as a noise distraction. This includes pounding them on the floor or striking them with hand(s) or other objects. The use of flags and the distribution of promotional items (i.e., shakers) are acceptable, provided they do not infringe on the safety of spectators or interfere with play. Thundersticks are not permissible. Hand-held signs are subject to the approval of the championship director. No signs may be hung in the arena. Cheerleaders are not permitted to play recorded music. Atlantic 10 performance restrictions will apply.

Cheerleaders must remain seated except when performing. Mascots must remain with cheerleaders at all times.

DIRECTIONS TO CHASE FIELDHOUSE

DIRECTIONS TO CHASE FIELDHOUSE

HYATT PLACE WILMINGTON RIVERFRONT

(SEED 1) [1.2 Miles]

- Head northwest toward Justison St

- Turn left toward Justison St

- Turn left onto Justison St

- Turn right onto Chase Blvd

- Turn left onto Shipyard Dr.

- Shipyard Dr. turns slightly left and becomes Delmarva Lane

- Turn left onto New Sweden St

- Proceed straight through light and the entrance to CHASE Fieldhouse will be on your right

SHERATON SUITES WILMINGTON

(SEEDS 2-3) [2.4 Miles]

- Head southeast on Delaware Ave toward N West St

- Continue onto W 10th St

- Turn right onto N King St

- Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto M.L.K. Jr. Blvd

- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-13 BUS S/S Market St

- Turn left onto New Sweden St. CHASE Fieldhouse will be on your right

DOUBLETREE WILMINGTON

(SEEDS 4-5-6-7-8) [7.5 Miles]

- Head north toward US-202 N

- Turn right onto US-202 N

- Continue on US-202 N. Take I-95 S to N Jackson St in Wilmington. Take exit 6 from I-95 S

- Follow M.L.K. Jr. Blvd to US-13 BUS N/S Walnut St

- Turn left onto New Sweden St. CHASE Fieldhouse will be on your right

HOTEL DU PONT (SEED 9) [1.8 Miles]

- Head southeast on W 11th St toward N Market St

- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto N King St

- Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto M.L.K. Jr. Blvd

- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-13 BUS S/S Market St

- Turn left onto New Sweden St. CHASE Fieldhouse will be on your right

Address: 401 Garasches Lane Wilmington, DE 19801

Main Phone: 302-351-4954

EMBASSY SUITES NEWARK (SEEDS 10-11) [13.8 Miles]

- Get on I-95 N from S College Ave

- Continue on I-95 N to US-13 N. Take exit 1 from I-495 N

- Drive to US-13 BUS N/S Walnut St in Wilmington

- CHASE Fieldhouse will be on your right

HILTON CHRISTIANA (SEED 12) [8.6 Miles]

- Get on I-95 N in Christiana from Exit 165B

- Follow I-95 N and I-495 N to US-13 N.

Take exit 1 from I-495 N

- Drive to US-13 BUS N/S Walnut St in Wilmington

- Merge onto US-13 N

- Keep left to continue on S Walnut St

- Use any lane to turn slightly left onto US-13 BUS N/S Walnut St

- Continue on this route and CHASE Fieldhouse is on the right

COURTYARD MARRIOTT NEWARK (SEED 13) [14.6 Miles]

- Take New London Road and W Cleveland Ave to DE-2/DE-72 S

- Turn right onto DE-2/DE-72 S

- Get on I-95 N in Christiana

- Follow I-95 N and I-495 N to S Walnut St

- Turn right at New Sweden Street and the CHASE Fieldhouse will be on your right

DOUBLETREE DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (SEEDS 14-15) [1.9 Miles]

- Head southwest on N King St toward E 7th St

- Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto M.L.K. Jr. Blvd

- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-13 BUS S/S Market St

- Turn left onto New Sweden St. CHASE Fieldhouse will be on your right

CHASE Fieldhouse is located near the Riverfront District of Wilmington at the corner of S Market St. and New Sweden St.

ENTRANCES & ACCESSIBILITY

TEAM ENTRANCE

MEDIA ENTRANCE PLAYER-GUEST (MAIN) ENTRANCE

CHASE FIELDHOUSE SITE ENTRANCES & ACCESSIBILITY ENTRANCE LOCATION

Media / VIP Entrance Main Entrance Right

Media Credential Pick-Up Main Entrance Right

Team Entrance Back Entrance (via New Sweden St.)

Television Entrance

TBD

BAND / CHEER ENTRANCE

COMMENTS

Credential pick-up opens two hours before the first game of a session and will remain open until halftime of the final game of the session

GAMES: Open two and a half hours prior to the first game of a session

Will be determined based on needs of TV crews

Band / Cheerleader Entrance East Fieldhouse Entrance Open one hour prior to tipoff

A-10 ENTRANCE MAP

A-10 PARKING LOT

BUS ROUTES INFORMATION

MAIN ENTRANCE

MEDIA ENTRANCE

TEAM ENTRANCE

BAND / CHEER ENTRANCE

Institution:

APPENDIX A

ATLANTIC 10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP BENCH CREDENTIAL / OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTY FORM

Individual Completing Form:

The 23 individuals listed below will be considered the official travel party. Only the individuals listed will be credentialed for the bench area during competition and will be issued All-Access lapel pins or participant wristbands. Each Athletics Director is issued four credentials for athletic administrators/staff and should not be included on the official travel party list.

Player/Manager/Athletic Trainer

Please return form to Jazmin Sherard via email ( jsherard@atlantic10.org) by Monday, February 20, 2023.

Institution:

APPENDIX B

ATLANTIC 10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM TRAVEL INFORMATION FORM

Individual Completing Form:

Means of Transportation:

Airline/Flight Number (if appropriate):

Arrival Date/Time: Hotel:

Please list athletic administrator(s) and contact numbers for those who will be in attendance:

Name: Cell Phone Number:

Please return form to Jazmin Sherard via email ( jsherard@atlantic10.org) by Monday, February 20, 2023.

ATLANTIC 10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP BAND PASS LIST

Please return form to Jazmin Sherard via email ( jsherard@atlantic10.org) by Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Institution:

APPENDIX D

ATLANTIC 10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CHEERLEADER PASS LIST

Individual Completing Form:

Administrator on Site: Cell Phone:

Mascot:

Coach:

Coach Cell Phone: Please return form to Jazmin Sherard via email ( jsherard@atlantic10.org) by Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

ATLANTIC 10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP MEDICAL PROVIDER LIST

Institution:

Individual Completing Form:

All participating institutions are required to include a certified athletic trainer, physician’s assistant (PA), team physician, or sports medicine professional as part of their official championship travel party.

Please enter below the names and information of other medical professionals you intend to bring to the championship. This list should include anyone who will provide medical coverage, including doctors, specialists, mental health professionals, etc. If the persons listed below are not on the official travel party list, they MUST have a ticket to enter CHASE Fieldhouse.

Must be returned to Jazmin Sherard via email ( jsherard@atlantic10.org) by Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

APPENDIX F

ATLANTIC 10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FORM

Institution:

Date Submitted:

Submitted by Administrator (Name/Title):

Signature:

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TRAVEL PARTY: Maximum 23

NOTE: Copies of air fare and charter bus receipts MUST be submitted with this form

TRAVEL

A. Air Travel (attach invoices) persons @ $ (travel must be over 400 miles one-way)

TOTAL AIRFARE EXPENSE $

B. Charter Bus (attach actual invoice)

TOTAL CHARTER BUS EXPENSE $

TOTAL MILEAGE EXPENSE $

TOTAL TRAVEL EXPENSE $ (LINE A)

PER DIEM

A. Calculate total per diem based on the following: - $125.00 for each travel party member (maximum 23) for each day of competition (LINE B) - $62.50 for each travel party member (maximum 23) for each day immediately preceding and immediately following competition (LINE C)

day(s) for persons @$125 per person $ (LINE B) day(s) for persons @$62.50 per person $ (LINE C)

TOTAL PER DIEM EXPENSE $ (LINE D)

TOTAL TRAVEL/PER DIEM EXPENSE $ (LINE A + LINE D)

INSTITUTIONAL CHECKLIST

DUE TO THE A-10 FROM THE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS

_____ Official Travel Party Form (Appendix A)

_____ Team Travel Information Form (Appendix B)

_____ Band Pass List (Appendix C)

_____ Cheerleader / Mascot Pass List (Appendix D)

_____ Medical Provider List (Appendix E)

_____ Travel Reimbursement Form (Appendix F)

DUE DATE

Monday, February 20

Due to Jazmin Sherard

Monday, February 20

Due to Jazmin Sherard

Tuesday, February 21

Due to Jazmin Sherard

Tuesday, February 21

Due to Jazmin Sherard

Tuesday, February 21

Due to Jazmin Sherard

Tuesday, April 11

Due to Chelsey Burk

DUE TO THE SELECTED TEAM HOTELS DUE DATE

_____ Rooming List

Tuesday, February 21

ATLANTIC 10 INSTITUTIONS

Davidson College Athletics

209 Ridge Road

Davidson, NC 28035

704-894-2373

www.DavidsonWildcats.com

University of Dayton Athletics

300 College Park

Dayton, OH 45469

937-229-2100

www.daytonflyers.com

Duquesne University Athletics

A.J. Palumbo Center

600 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15282

412-396-6565

www.GoDuquesne.com

Fordham University Athletics

Rose Hill

441 East Fordham Road

Bronx, NY 10458

718-817-4300

www.fordhamsports.com

George Mason University Athletics

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

4400 University Drive, MS 3A5 Fairfax, Va. 22030-4444

703-993-3256

www.GoMason.com

George Washington University Athletics

Charles E. Smith Center

600 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC 20052

202-994-6650

www.GWsports.com

La Salle University Athletics

1900 West Olney Avenue, Box 805

Philadelphia, PA 19141

215-951-1425

www.GoExplorers.com

Loyola University Chicago

The Norville Center for Intercollegiate Athletics

6526 N. Winthrop Ave.

Chicago, IL 60626

www.LoyolaRamblers.com

University of Massachusetts Athletics

William D. Mullins Memorial Convocation Center

200 Commonwealth Ave. Amherst, MA 01003

413-545-9652

www.umassathletics.com

University of Rhode Island Athletics

Three Keaney Road, Suite One

Kingston, RI 02881

401-874-5245

www.GoRhody.com

University of Richmond Athletics

Robins Center 23 College Road

Richmond, VA 23173

804-289-8363

www.RichmondSpiders.com

St. Bonaventure University Athletics Reilly Center

3261 W State Street

St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 716-375-2282

www.GoBonnies.com

Saint Joseph’s University Athletics

5600 City Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19131

610-660-1708

www.sjuhawks.com

Saint Louis University Athletics

Chaifetz Arena

3330 Laclede Avenue

Saint Louis, MO 63103 314-977-3177

www.slubillikens.com

VCU Athletics

1200 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23284

804-828-4000

www.vcuathletics.com

A-10 INSTITUTIONAL STYLE GUIDE

2022-23 Atlantic 10 Conference Name & Logo Style Guide

Atlantic 10 Conference

Davidson College

University of Dayton

Duquesne University

Fordham University

George Mason University

The George Washington University

La Salle University

University of Massachusetts

University of Rhode Island

University of Richmond

St. Bonaventure University

Saint Joseph’s University

Atlantic 10 Conference Atlantic 10 A-10 A-10 Conference A10 (no hypen)

Nickname: Wildcats

Abbreviation: DAV

Also acceptable: ‘Cats

Davidson University Lady Wildcats Lady Cats

Saint Louis University Virginia Commonwealth University

Nickname: Flyers

Abbreviation: UD Dayton University Lady Flyers

Nickname: Dukes

None

Abbreviation: DUQ

Also acceptable: DU Lady Dukes

Nickname: Rams

Abbreviation: FOR FU Lady Rams

Nickname: Patriots

Abbreviation: MASON

Also Acceptable: Mason

Nickname: Colonials

Abbreviation: GW

Nickname: Explorers

Abbreviation: LAS

Also Acceptable: LU

Nickname: Ramblers

Abbreviation: LUC

Also Acceptable: Loyola (not on first reference)

Nickname: Minutemen (men’s teams)

Minutewomen (women’s teams)

Abbreviation:UM

Also Acceptable: UMass

Nickname: Rams

GMU Geo. Mason G. Mason Lady Patriots

GWU Geo. Washington G. Washington Lady Colonials

LaSalle (no space) LSU Lady Explorers

Minutemen for women’s teams UMass-Amherst

Also Acceptable: Rhody Lady Rams

Abbreviation:URI

Nickname: Spiders

Abbreviation:UR

Alternate Abbreviation: RICH

Nickname: Bonnies

Abbreviation: SBU

Also Acceptable: St. Bona’s, Bona’s, Bona (in that order)

Nickname: Hawks

Abbreviation: SJU

Also Acceptable: St. Joe’s (not on first reference)

Richmond University RU Lady Spiders

Saint Bonaventure St. Bon Lady Bonnies

St. Joseph’s Saint Joe’s STJ Lady Hawks

Abbreviation: SLU St. Louis Lady Billikens

Nickname: Billikens

Nickname: Rams