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For Immediate Release

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Contact(s)

Gail Dent
Associate Director of Public and Media Relations
317/917-6117

INDIANAPOLIS--- The NCAA Hall of Champions will offer free admission and be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, as part of the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association’s 12 Free Days of Indy Christmas holiday promotion.

The Hall of Champions staff will offer guests complimentary hot chocolate and have a crafts table for children in the Gallery area.   Guests can come to the facility to learn more about the NCAA, its 23 sports and 88 championships and the history of intercollegiate athletics.    The Hall has interactive games and displays, trivia, a short video and general education about the 1,000-member plus higher education association.   The Hall of Champion’s earlier opening this Sunday will also make it a good place for sports fans to visit prior to the Indianapolis Colts’ afternoon game versus Jacksonville in downtown Indianapolis.

The 12 Free Days of Indy Christmas promotion begins this week with several Indianapolis area attractions offering free admission and promotions for visitors.   To get a complete listing of the attractions participating in the event, visit the ICVA promotional web site at www.visitindy.com/12free.

About the NCAA Hall of Champions

The NCAA Hall of Champions is a two-level 30,000-square foot facility that celebrates the academic and athletic experiences of current and former NCAA student-athletes.   The Hall of Champions features interactive exhibits, relevant artifacts and memorabilia, as well as photos and video that center on the 23 NCAA sports and 88 championships.   The Hall of Champions is located in downtown Indianapolis in White River State Park and serves as a meeting and event facility, but also as a public attraction.  It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.   Regular admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children, senior citizens and students.   For more information, go to www.ncaahallofchampions.org or call 317/916-HALL.   For more information on the NCAA, go to www.ncaa.org.

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