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2003 Guardians Classic Media Itinerary and Credential Information

Princeton, NJ (November 3, 2003) – Outlined below is important media information for the 2003 Guardians Classic.

Opening Round Teleconferences - Wednesday, November 12th:
Media dial-in number: (877)329-7569
Reference: Guardians Classic Conference Call
Format: The head coaches from each team in the Guardians Classic will participate in a national teleconference to preview the event and the upcoming season. Scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, November 12th, the teleconference will be divided into three segments. Each segment will open with a short introduction by Gazelle Group President Rick Giles and a member of the NABC, followed by brief remarks by all four coaches. Each segment will conclude with a question and answer session. Listed below are the schedules for each segment:

Championship Round Teleconference - Thursday, November 20th, 11:00 a.m. EST:
Media dial-in number: (877)329-7569
Reference: Guardians Classic Conference Call
Format: Coaches from the four remaining teams will participate in a national teleconference to preview the championship rounds of the event.

Credential Requests:
To request a media credential for the opening rounds of the Guardians Classic, please follow the request guidelines for the appropriate school:

THE CREDENTIAL REQUEST DEADLINE FOR THE OPENING ROUNDS IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2003.

To request a media credential for the CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS of the Guardians Classic on November 24th & 25th in Kansas City, MO, please complete a Request Form and fax to the Gazelle Group, Attn: Bill Dunigan, (609) 921-2332. THE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND CREDENTIAL REQUEST DEADLINE IS Thursday, November 20th, 2003.

Opening Rounds Credential Request Form can be downloaded here.

Championship Rounds Credential Request Form can be downloaded here.

Official Hotels:
Championship Rounds: Kansas City Marriott Downtown - Guardians Classic Fan and Media Promotional Rate can be obtained by reserving your rooms online at www.marriott.com and entering group code GFNGFNA or by calling (816)421-6800 and asking for the "Guardians Classic Fan Block" (all rates subject to availability).
Richmond Regional Rounds: Richmond Marriott - For reservations, call (804) 643-3400 or click here to book your room online.
South Carolina Regional Rounds: Clarion Townhouse Hotel - For reservations, call (800) 277-8711 and mention "Guardians Classic" to receive a promotional rate.
Southwest Missouri State Regional Rounds: Sheraton Hawthorn Park - For reservations, call the hotel directly at (417) 831-3131 and reference the code GAZELL to get a rate of $59 per night for a standard room and $89 per night for a club level room.

Tickets:
Kansas City Championship Rounds - Ticketmaster (816) 931-3330 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Richmond Regional Rounds - Call (877) SPIDER-1 or visit richmondspiders.com
South Carolina Regional Rounds - Call (800) 4SC-FANS or visit uscsports.com
Southwest Missouri State Regional Rounds - Call (888) 4SMS-TIX or visit smstix.com

The Guardians Classic was created to promote the NABC's Guardians of the Game program, which emphasizes four core values: advocacy, leadership, service, and education. The 2003 Guardians Classic is produced by the Gazelle Group. For more information about the Guardians Classic, visit www.GuardiansClassic.com or contact Bill Dunigan at (609)921-1300 or wdunigan@gazellegroup.com