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NCAA Hall Of Champions To Remain Open 100 Hours In Celebration Of The NCAA Centennial And 2006 Men's Final Four Basketball Championships

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, February 15, 2006
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Gail Dent
Associate Director of Public and
Media Relations
317/917-6117
INDIANAPOLIS---For the first time ever, the NCAA Hall of Champions will be open to the general public for 100 straight hours in celebration of its Centennial and the 2006 Men�s Final Four Basketball Championships, Friday, March 31 through Tuesday, April 4. The Hall will open at 10 a.m. on March 31 and will not close for activity until 5 p.m., April 4.

"This is an exciting way for the NCAA to celebrate its 100-year anniversary and the 2006 Men�s Final Four in Indianapolis," said George Smith, managing director of the Hall of Champions. "We�re giving the community and basketball fans that come to Indianapolis a great opportunity at any hour of the day or night to visit the Hall and learn about the NCAA, collegiate student-athletes, the history of the Association, and our 23 sports and 88 championships. We hope that everyone will join in the fun."

In addition to viewing Hall of Champions exhibits, such as Century of Champions, visitors can participate in a variety of activities during the 100 hours celebration. Activities planned include daily free throw contests, visits from a magician, jazz shows, a pajama party featuring radio coverage from Radio Disney, coffee hours, midnight snacks, face painting, book signings and appearances from Ian Naismith, grandson of James Naismith, who invented the game of basketball. Guests also will be able to watch artist Terry Livermore paint his 2006 version of Final Four artwork. Additionally, prizes will be given away to fans during the celebration.

The Hall will have live television coverage of the men�s semifinals and championship basketball games during the 100 hour celebration. The Hall of Champions gift shop, which will be stocked with NCAA Championship apparel, also will be open to visitors.

Admission to the Hall will be $3 for adults and seniors and $2 for students. Children five years of age and under are admitted free of charge. Hall of Champions and Hoop City combination tickets also will be available for purchase. Hoop City is the NCAA college basketball interactive experience for fans. A more detailed schedule of the 100 hours celebration can be found at www.ncaahallofchampions.org.
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