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2004 Coaches vs. Cancer Classic Media Itinerary and Credential Information

Princeton, NJ (November 1, 2004) – The 2004 Coaches vs. Cancer Classic media itinerary and credential information is as follows:

Opening Round Teleconference (11:00 AM - 12:20 PM EST) - Tuesday, November 9th:
Media dial-in number: (800) 581-5838
Reference: Coaches vs. Cancer Classic Conference Call.
Format: The head coaches from each team in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will participate in a national teleconference to preview the event and the upcoming season. The conference will be divided into four segments, with coaches grouped into their respective regional sites. Each segment will open with a short introduction by Gazelle Group President Rick Giles and a Coaches vs. Cancer representative, followed by brief remarks by all four coaches. Each segment will conclude with a question and answer session. Below are the schedules for each segment:

Championship Round Teleconference (12:00 Noon PM EST) - Wednesday, November 17th:
Media dial-in number: (800) 581-5838
Reference: Coaches vs. Cancer Classic Conference Call.
The Championship Round teleconference will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at 12:00 Noon. The conference will open with a short introduction by Gazelle Group President Rick Giles and a Coaches vs. Cancer representative, followed by brief remarks by all four coaches. The segment will conclude with a question and answer session.

Tip-Off Reception:
The annual Tip-Off Reception will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. The Reception will be attended by sponsors, teams and coaches. Media members are welcome to attend. Please include your information on the credential request application.

CREDENTIAL REQUESTS:

Opening Rounds:
The deadline for the Opening Rounds is Friday, November 5, 2004 at 5:00 PM. To request a media credential for the opening rounds of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, please submit your opening round request form to the applicable contact below. Click here for a printable application.

Championship Rounds:
To request a credential for the Championship Rounds of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on November 18th & 19th at Madison Square Garden in New York City, please fax your Championship Round application to the Gazelle Group, Attn: Christopher Makos, (609) 921-2332. The deadline for the requests is Monday, November 15, 2004 at 5:00 PM. Those who have requested a credential request form will be notified of their status via email. Confirmed credentials can be picked up at Media Will Call at Madison Square Garden. Click here for a printable application.

Hotel Information:

Syracuse: The Marx Syracuse 701 E. Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13210 (315) 479-7000
Memphis: Holiday Inn Select 2240 Democrat Road Memphis, TN 38132 (901) 332-1130
Mississippi State: Sheraton Birmingham2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 324-5000
Cal: Doubletree Berkeley 200 Marina Blvd. Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 548-7920
New York City: InterContinental - The Barclay 111 East 48th St. New York, NY 10017 (212) 755-5900

The Coaches vs. Cancer program, created by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches exists to leverage the strength, community leadership and celebrity of our country's basketball coaches to raise awareness and in turn, reduce cancer risk through education programs while raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Since 1995, The Gazelle Group, producer of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, has raised over $2.2 million for Coaches vs. Cancer.

For more information about the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, please visit www.coachesvscancer.com or contact Christopher Makos at (609) 921-1300 or cmakos@gazellegroup.com.