PINNACLE BANK ARENA MEN’S & WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FAN GUIDE
PINNACLE BANK ARENA FEATURES SPLIT UPPER CONCOURSE One of the unique design features of Pinnacle Bank Arena is a split upper concourse, allowing fans to be closer to the action. Fans enter on the upper concourse and go down to the 200 Level seats or up to the 300 Level seats. Other fan amenities include an open concourse inside the main seating bowl so fans can watch the action. Every seat is at least 20 inches and has its own cupholder.
PREMIUM SEATING AND AMENITIES Pinnacle Bank Arena features several premium seating options. The premium seating level, which is 23 rows from the court, includes 36 suites and 20 loge boxes with its own lounge. All of the suites and loge boxes have access to a parking garage attached to the arena. In addition, 832 club seats are located along the west side of center court, while 60 courtside seats surround the floor. A 4,300-square foot club lounge is on the west side of the main concourse.
CAPITOL TERRACE Overlooking the Railyard District and Canopy Street, Capitol Terrace provides fans a striking view of the state capitol building and downtown Lincoln. The 6,800-square foot Capitol Terrace comes off the main concourse of Pinnacle Bank Arena.
CANDY BOX The “Candy Box” celebrates Lincoln’s history as a candy manufacturing town in the 1940s and 1950s. During the 1950s, candy manufacturing was the city’s second-largest industry. Designed by Donald Lipski, there are 144 pieces in the 16-foot x 9-foot piece, which includes trains, corn, Abraham Lincoln, a basketball, boots and a mortarboard and diploma.
WELCOME TO PINNACLE BANK ARENA Dear Husker Fan, Thank you for your purchase of season tickets to our basketball games and your continued unprecedented passion for Nebraska Athletics. The excitement of the 2013-14 seasons for our men’s and women’s basketball teams along with the opening of Pinnacle Bank Arena helped us set a record for season ticket sales. We should all take pride in the completion of Pinnacle Bank Arena, representing the power of collaboration between the University of Nebraska and the City of Lincoln. Pinnacle Bank Arena is a first-class facility for our basketball programs and for our fans, and the impact and scope of the project will positively impact the entire community and state. Our student-athletes, coaches, and staff work tirelessly year-round to meet Nebraska’s high academic and athletic standards, with our core values – Integrity, Trust, Respect, Teamwork and Loyalty – at the heart of everything we do. As we embrace the competitive challenge of another year in the Big Ten—the nation’s oldest and best intercollegiate athletic conference—we ask you to continue to uphold Nebraska’s great tradition of treating opposing student-athletes, coaches, fans and officials with the utmost of respect. Thank you again for all of your support and for playing an important part role in the success of our student-athletes’ experience. Go Big Red!
Shawn
HUSKER SPORTS NETWORK
The Husker Sports Network will continue the strong tradition of broadcasting excellence in 2013, as it brings Husker basketball games to fans across the nation. For the men’s games, join Kent Pavelka and Matt Davison for all the action, while the longtime team of Matt Coatney and Jeff Griesch call all of the Husker women’s games. The Husker Sports Network is in its 19th year of producing and marketing the live broadcast of University of Nebraska Athletics. All Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball games and coaches shows can also be heard on the internet at Huskers.com and on the Huskers App for iOS and Android devices. For a complete list of radio affiliates, visit Huskers.com or use your smartphone to read the QR code on the right side of this page.
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DIRECTIONS TO PINNACLE BANK ARENA
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innacle Bank Arena is located at the Northwest end of the Haymarket District in downtown Lincoln. Due to construction around Pinnacle Bank Arena and the West Haymarket Development Project, please check Huskers.com for the most up-to-date traffic information. The address for Pinnacle Bank Arena is 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive. From the Lincoln Municipal Airport: Turn right on Northwest 12th Street as you drive out of the airport. Northwest 12th Street becomes Cornhusker Highway, which intersects with I-180. Turn south (right) onto I-180 until it becomes 9th Street and turn right onto R Street. Pinnacle Bank Arena is north of 9th Street and Canopy Street. From Omaha’s Eppley Airfield: Follow the signs to downtown Omaha and I-480. Take I-480 west to I-80, then take I-80 west approximately 60 miles to I-180. Turn south (right) onto I-180 until it becomes 9th Street and turn right onto R Street. Pinnacle Bank Arena is north of 9th Street and Canopy Street.
ARENA PARKING
Pinnacle Bank Arena Garage: Attached to Pinnacle Bank Arena (permit only, 283 stalls) Red 1 Garage: Located one block south of Pinnacle Bank Arena on Arena Drive (permit only, 950 stalls) Lumberworks Garage: Located four blocks south of Pinnacle Bank Arena at the corner of Canopy Street and O Street (500 stalls, November 2013) Festival Space Parking: Located north of Pinnacle Bank Arena and connected to the arena via pedestrian bridge (1,300 stalls) Lots 7 and 18: Located northeast of Pinnacle Bank Arena on North 8th Street (permit only, 500 stalls) Lots 19, 20 & 21: Located at Haymarket Park north of Pinnacle Bank Arena and connected to the Haymarket District via walkway (1,650 stalls)
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Disabled parking spots are available for a charge on a first-come, first-served basis at Gate 4 behind Pinnacle Bank Arena. Look for directional signage on Pinnacle Bank Arena Drive. Other disabled parking is available in the Festival Parking area near Pinnacle Bank Arena. Vehicles must have a state-issued handicapped hang tag or license plate. For fans convenience, a drop-off location is available for fans with disabilities at Gate 4. The City of Lincoln provides disabled parking spaces in each public garage and on the street level, including the Red 1 Garage across the street from Pinnacle Bank Arena. For more information on available spaces, locations and prices, call (402) 441-PARK (7275).
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In addition to the lots around Pinnacle Bank Arena, several parking garages are located downtown and are available for events at Pinnacle Bank Arena. For locations, use the QR code on the right side of this page or contact City of Lincoln Parking Services at 402.441.PARK or visit ParkAndGo.org.
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TICKET INFORMATION
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o purchase Husker men’s or women’s basketball tickets during the 2013-14 season, visit Huskers.com or contact the Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office (800-8-BIGRED or 402472-3111) from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays. Please note that Husker men’s and women’s basketball tickets can only be purchased in advance by calling the Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office or visiting Huskers.com. On game days, ticket windows are located on both the North and South sides of Pinnacle Bank Arena. Both locations open 90 minutes prior to tip off. The Pinnacle Bank Arena Ticket Office phone number is (402) 904-5600. Pinnacle Bank Arena doors open 60 minutes prior to tip off for men’s and women’s basketball.
TICKET DISCLAIMER
Your ticket is a revocable license and the University of Nebraska reserves the right, without the refund of any portion of the ticket purchase price, to refuse admission to or eject any patron from the event venue at any time, for any reason permitted by law. The holder of this ticket assumes all risks incident to attending the event for which it was issued, whether such risks occur prior to, during, or subsequent to the actual game play. The holder agrees to hold the University of Nebraska and other participating schools harmless from any damages or injuries that might arise in the course of being a sports spectator. All fans, regardless of age, must have a ticket and reentry into the Pinnacle Bank is prohibited once a ticket is scanned.
STUBHUB TICKET MARKETPLACE
Unable to attend a Husker game? You can sell your unused tickets on the Nebraska Men’s and Women’s Basketball Marketplace, now integrated with StubHub. This exciting new partnership allows more freedom in pricing and expanded payment and posting options which enable you to reach a broader audience than ever before. This integration also includes electronic ticket delivery and allows you to post tickets for sale right up until game time in a safe and secure environment, supported by Nebraska Athletics. Visit Huskers.com/marketplace for more details.
TICKET SHARING
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Enjoy ‘No hassle’ buying and selling of unused tickets. As a season ticket holder, you can now electronically transfer tickets to another fan of your choice. The process is automated so there is no need to mail tickets or meet face-to-face for an exchange. Contact the Athletic Ticket Office or log into your account on Huskers.com for assistance.
2013-14 HUSKER BASKETBALL SCHEDULES HUSKER MEN’S SCHEDULE
Date Opponent.....................................Time Mon., Nov. 4 Nebraska-Kearney (Exh.).............. 7 p.m. Fri. Nov. 8 Florida Gulf Coast............................. TBA Tues., Nov. 12 Western Illinois............................ 7 p.m. Sun., Nov. 17 South Carolina State..................... 2 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 21 Fri., Nov. 22 Sun., Nov. 24
at Charleston Classic vs. UMass.............................. 11:30 a.m. vs. New Mexico/UAB.... 11 a.m./1:30 p.m. vs. TBA.............................................. TBA
Sat., Nov. 30 Northern Illinois.............................Noon Wed., Dec. 4 Miami...................................... 8:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 8 at Creighton................................. 5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14 Arkansas State.............................. 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 21 The Citadel.............................. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 28 at Cincinnati................................. 3 p.m. Tues., Dec. 31 at Iowa #...................................... 6 p.m. Sat., Jan. 4 at Ohio State #........................... 11 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 9 Michigan #.................................... 8 p.m. Sun., Jan. 12 at Purdue #.................................... TBA% Mon., Jan. 20 Ohio State #................................. 6 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 23 at Penn State #............................. 7 p.m. Sun., Jan. 26 Minnesota #................................. 5 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 30 Indiana #................................. 7:15 p.m. Wed., Feb. 5 at Michigan #.......................... 5:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 8 at Northwestern #..........................Noon Wed., Feb. 12 Illinois #........................................ 8 p.m. Sun., Feb. 16 at Michigan State #...................... 2 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 20 Penn State #................................. 6 p.m. Sun., Feb. 23 Purdue #.........................................TBA ! Wed., Feb. 26 at Illinois #.................................... 8 p.m. Sat., March 1 Northwestern #............................ 4 p.m. Wed., March 5 at Indiana #.................................. 6 p.m. Sun., March 9 Wisconsin #.................................... TBA^ Thurs., March 13 Sun., March 16 at Big Ten Tournament..................... TBA All times listed are Central; dates and times subject to change. # - Big Ten Conference games; %-Game time determined no later than Dec. 30; !-Big Ten Wildcard Weekend - Game times determined no later than Feb. 3; ^-Big Ten Wildcard Weekend - Game times determined no later than March 3
2013-14 MBB TICKET PRICES Level Single Game 100 $25 (Non-Conf.), $30 (B1G) 200 15, $20 (B1G) 300 7, $10 (B1G) UNL Students
HUSKER WOMEN’S SCHEDULE
Date Opponent.....................................Time Sun., Oct. 27 Pittsburg State (Exh.).................... 2 p.m. Sun., Nov. 3 Nebraska-Kearney (Exh.).............. 2 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8 UCLA...............................................Noon Mon., Nov. 11 Alabama....................................... 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 15 at Utah............................................. TBA Thurs., Nov. 21 Arkansas-Pine Bluff...................... 7 p.m. Sun., Nov. 24 Southern...................................... 2 p.m. Wed., Nov. 27 UMass-Lowell............................... 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 30 Washington State......................... 5 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 5 at North Carolina . ....................... 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 8 Utah State.................................... 2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14 Creighton......................................... TBA Sat., Dec. 21 South Dakota........................... 2:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 29 Oral Roberts................................. 2 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 2 Northwestern............................... 8 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 9 at Michigan State......................... 6 p.m. Sun., Jan. 12 at Illinois....................................... 1 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 16 Minnesota.................................... 8 p.m. Sun., Jan. 19 Purdue.......................................... 4 p.m. Sun., Jan. 26 at Northwestern........................... 4 p.m. Wed., Jan. 29 Michigan...................................... 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 1 at Iowa............................................. TBA Wed., Feb. 5 at Wisconsin................................. 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 8 Michigan State............................. 2 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 13 at Michigan.................................. 6 p.m. Sun., Feb. 16 Indiana...........................................Noon Thurs., Feb. 20 at Ohio State................................ 6 p.m. Mon., Feb. 24 Penn State.................................... 6 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 27 Illinois.................................... 6/7/8 p.m. Sun., March 2 at Purdue..................................... 1 p.m. Thurs., March 6 Sun., March 9 at Big Ten Tournament..................... TBA
2013-14 WBB TICKET PRICES
Section Single Game Season Reserved Seats $10 $160 General Admission $5 $80 Youth (High school & under) $5 $40 Seniors $5 $40 UNL Students Free with Valid N-Card
BIG TEN TOURNAMENT INFO Season $306* $187* $85 $50
*-All 100 level seats and select 200 level seats require a donation. Contact the NU Ticket Office for more details.
Join the Husker men’s and women’s basketball programs at the 2014 Big Ten Tournament this March. For ticket information, contact the Nebraska Ticket Office at 800-8-BIGRED or (402) 472-3111, but supplies are limited. For more information on the events in Indianapolis, visit BigTen.org or indianasportscorp.org.
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PINNACLE BANK ARENA SEATING MAPS Meadowlark’s
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PINNACLE BANK ARENA POLICIES/FAN INFO
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ebraska is proud to have the Greatest Fans in College Athletics. Please continue to be the best sports in college basketball, treating your neighbors, visiting friends and opponents with respect. Fans using loud, obscene or abusive language or engaging in any other conduct detrimental to the environment of enjoying an event will be asked to cease their conduct and may be subject to ejection from Pinnacle Bank Arena. No alcohol or illegal drugs may be brought into the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Fans observed breaking local laws are subject to ejection and criminal prosecution. For your safety and the safety of others, refrain from throwing objects onto the court. Inappropriate conduct, activity or any discourtesy will not be tolerated and should be reported to event staff or by calling (402) 904-5666. ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION Pinnacle Bank Arena meets or exceeds all structural and service requirements as stipulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Restrooms, drinking fountains, phones, Pinnacle Bank ATMs and counters are accessible to guests with disabilities.
ASSISTED LISTENING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
Listening devices may be checked out, for no charge, at Guest Services on the main concourse (Section 111). A valid ID is required to ensure the return of devices. ATM MACHINES There are four ATM machines around Pinnacle Bank Arena and are located in the South Plaza and in Sections 104 (next to the North Plaza), 110 and 208. CONCESSION STANDS Pinnacle Bank Arena features 11 permanent concession stands across all levels of the arena. Each location has its own specialty dishes and feature its own distinctive Nebraska theme. Stand Location Haymarket Place Main Lobby Sandhills BBQ Main Concourse (Sec. 113) Chimney Rock-State Fair Main Concourse (Sec. 108) Capitol Terrace Grill Main Concourse (Sec. 111) Valentino’s Pizza Main Concourse (Sec. 105) The Beat Main Concourse (Sec. 102) The Pulse Main Concourse (Sec. 122)
Flat Waters Salt Flat Favorites Goldenrods Railway Favorites Meadowlarks
Upper Concourse (Sec. 310) Upper Concourse (Sec. 313) Upper Concourse (Sec. 320) Upper Concourse (Sec. 314) Upper Concourse (Sec. 318)
FIRST AID The First Aid Station is located above Section 111 on the main concourse. GUEST SERVICES & LOST AND FOUND: Fans seeking assistance inside Pinnacle Bank Arena are encouraged to contact the nearest event staff worker. For emergencies and any lost and found items, visit the Guest Services booth, which is located above Section 111 on the main concourse. HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE SEATING/TICKETS There is accessible seating just off the main and upper concourses. There are 111 total wheelchair positions and 111 wheelchair companion seats in the new arena. If you have mobility needs, please contact the Nebraska Ticket Office at (402) 4723111 or 800-8-BIGRED for details. HUSKERS ATHLETIC FUND You can help support the Nebraska Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams by donating to the Huskers Athletic Fund, and designating your gift to Men’s or Women’s Basketball. The Huskers Athletic Fund is the fundraising arm of the Nebraska Athletic Department, and helps support Husker Athletics through private giving and volunteer leadership. Contributions may be given to the general annual fund, or designated for sport-specific giving. Benefits begin at $50, and include newsletters, invitations to exclusive donor events, priority points for improved seating, and more. Visit HuskersAthleticFund.com or call 1-800-8-BIG RED for more information or to donate today. HUSKERS AUTHENTIC TEAM STORE Pinnacle Bank Arena features its own Huskers Authentic store, as the 2,200-square foot location features official adidas gear for all ages and official Husker basketball gear. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m on weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday with extended hours on basketball game days. The phone number for the Pinnacle Bank Arena store is (402) 904-5700.
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PINNACLE BANK ARENA POLICIES/FAN INFO NEBRASKA JV TEAM The Nebraska JV Team is the official kids’ club of the Huskers! The all-sport kids’ club features great benefits all year long for kids in eighth grade and younger. Membership for the whole year is just $35 per child and includes the following: • T-shirt, ID card and Prize Passport • Free admission to several home events for all sports, including select men’s basketball games • Chance to shoot hoops at a select men’s basketball game • Invitations to exclusive free events and clinics, open to members only • Monthly e-newsletters and special birthday e-greeting Check out Huskers.com/jvteam for more information or to register today! PROHIBITED ITEMS Pinnacle Bank Arena reserves the right to examine the contents of any container brought into the Pinnacle Bank Arena. The following items are prohibited: • Alcohol, illegal substances or any paraphernalia associated with drug use. • Audio/Video recorders, professional camera or triopds • Fireworks • Banners/flags on poles • Laser pens/pointers of any type • Noise makers such as air horns or vuvuzelas • Oversized bags, backpacks or duffel bags • Pepper spray/mace • Glass bottles and cans
• Weapons of any type including chains, knives, firearms or spiked jewery • Any item deemed unacceptable by event/building management RESTROOMS A total of 36 restrooms are located throughout Pinnacle Bank Arena, including 16 men’s, 16 women’s and 4 family restrooms. Restrooms are located on street level, as well as on the main and upper concourses. RE-ENTRY Re-entry at Pinnacle Bank Arena is prohibited. SMOKING POLICY Smoking is NOT permitted in Pinnacle Bank Arena. Smoking is permitted on the Capitol Terrace. TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE In case of emergencies or to report a disturbance in your area, send a text message to 69050, keyword UNLPD. Then type in your complaint and location. Standard text message rates will apply. WILL CALL Will call tickets and media passes will be available for pickup at the main ticket office located on the South Entrance of Pinnacle Bank Arena 90 minutes prior to tip off. Ticket windows open 90 minutes prior to tipoff. Player guest will call will be next to the ticket windows at the South Entrance. A photo ID is required to pick up will-call tickets and passes. For
basketball games, arena gates will open 60 minutes prior to tip off.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
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Nebraska Men’s Basketball Office: ......................................................................................(402) 472-2265 Nebraska Women’s Basketball Office: .................................................................................(402) 472-6462 Huskers Athletic Fund Office: ..............................................................................................(402) 472-2367 Huskers Authentic Team Store at Pinnacle Bank Arena........................................................(402) 904-5700 Nebraska Ticket Office (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.): . .................................................. (800) 8-BIG-RED Nebraska Ticket Office at Pinnacle Bank Arena (Opens 90 minutes prior to tipoff):. ........(402) 904-5600 In-game Security Assistance: ...............................................................................................(402) 904-5666 Pinnacle Bank Arena Guest Services: ..................................................................................(402) 904-5685 University of Nebraska Campus Police: ...............................................................................(402) 472-2222 Lincoln Police Department: .................................................................................................(402) 441-7237
PINNACLE BANK ARENA FEATURES ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Pinnacle Bank Arena features some of the most modern technology in the country. The Panasonic video cube is 22’ x 16.5‘ on each of its four sides with a 720 HD display. On top of the central video cube are 22’ x 6.5‘ digital scoreboards. Other arena features include LED ribbon boards located between the lower and upper concourses. The arena features 313 televisions controlled by Internet Protocal TV which can be programmed for information during events. In addition, free WiFi will be available inside the arena for fan usage. FLOOR DESIGN The highlight of the Pinnacle Bank Arena court is the state of Nebraska at center court with a star for Lincoln (a.k.a. the “Star City”) as Nebraska’s state capital. The state of Nebraska was featured on the Devaney Center floor from 1986 until 1996. The floor is made of maple and consists of 232 pieces (218 pieces of 4’ x 8’ and 14 pieces of 4’x 14’). The Robbins All-Star Plus floor is the same model used by several NBA franchises, including the two-time defending champion Miami Heat. The Pinnacle Bank Arena floor can hold 500 pounds per square inch and also has ice-making capabilities. HOME OF THE HUSKERS The Nebraska men’s and women’s programs will use Pinnacle Bank Arena for games as well as occasional practices during the season. Some of the amenities for both programs include a dedicated entrance, separate locker facilities with team rooms and coaches dressing rooms, as well as shared athletic medicine and parking areas. The locker rooms were built to replicate the ones at the Hendricks Training Complex, including maple lockers and individualized display images. EXPANDED STUDENT SEATING UNL students may have some of the best seats in the house, as the Red Zone will be set up behind the team benches on retractable seats. This will allow them to stand while not blocking views from the section above. Of the 1,650 student seats, 1,000 are in the 100 level, while students also have their own dedicated entrance complete with concessions and restrooms.