NCAA DALLAS REGIONAL MEDIA MANUAL (PDF)
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A complete NCAA Dallas Regional Manual will be available online soon.
For now, Media affiliates need to apply for credentials online and review the following daily schedules.
CREDENTIALS
1. Credentials request. Media requesting credentials to cover tournament games in Dallas, Texas must apply online at www.ncaasports.com/media. Click on "How To Apply For Credentials" and select the city. Media covering a specific team playing in the Dallas Regional must request credentials and lodging through the participating institution's sports information director.
2. Media headquarters hotel: Driving directions and a map can be found on this website under Driving Directions. The Adolphus
1321 Commerce St.
Dallas, TX, 75202
214-651-3642 - phone
214-651-3588 - fax
An allotment of rooms has been reserved for the media at a flat rate of $119. National media should make their own reservations via the online credentialing system at www.ncaasports.com/media. Members of the media covering a specific team should request rooms through the participating institution's sports information director. All media representatives are responsible for paying for their own room, tax and incidental charges. PLEASE NOTE: There is a two-night minimum, the night of open practice and the first night of competition.
3. Credential Distribution. Credentials will not be mailed. Individuals must present government-issued photo identification in order to receive credentials and each time they enter the facility. Credentials will be issued individually according to the following schedule:
| Day | Times | Distribution Site |
| Saturday, March 24 (Open practice day) | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Reunion Arena, Sports Street Entrance 7, Disabled Entrance and location (e.g., Reunion Arena, east entrance ] |
| Sunday, March 25 (Semifinal game day) | 4 p.m. - halftime of second game | Reunion Arena, Sports Street Entrance 7, Disabled Entrance |
| Monday, March 26 (Closed practice day) | Noon - 4 p.m. | Reunion Arena, Sports Street Entrance 7, Disabled Entrance |
| Tuesday, March 27 (Final game day) | Begin 2 hours before tipoff of first game. End at halftime. | Reunion Arena, Sports Street Entrance 7, Disabled Entrance |
DALLAS REGIONAL MEDIA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| Saturday, March 24 | ||
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Credential Distribution | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Team Entrance Opens | |
| 11 a.m. | Facility Doors Open to Public | |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Media Buffet | |
| 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Georgia - News Conference - Coach | |
| 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Georgia - ESPN Interview - Players | |
| 11:35 - 11:50 a.m. | Georgia - News Conference - Players | |
| 11:35 - 11:50 a.m. | Georgia - ESPN Interview - Coach | |
| 11:35 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Purdue - Sports Wagering Presentation | |
| Noon - 12:50 p.m. | Georgia - Practice | |
| 12:15 - 12:30 p.m. | Purdue - News Conference - Coach | |
| 12:15 - 12:30 p.m. | Purdue - ESPN Interview - Players | |
| 12:35 - 12:50 p.m. | Purdue - News Conference - Players | |
| 12:35 - 12:50 p.m. | Purdue - ESPN Interview - Coach | |
| 1 - 1:30 p.m. | Georgia - Sports Wagering Presentation | |
| 1 - 1:50 p.m. | Purdue - Practice | |
| 1:15 - 1:30 p.m. | George Washington - News Conference - Coach | |
| 1:15 - 1:30 p.m. | George Washington - ESPN Interview - Players | |
| 1:35 - 1:50 p.m. | George Washington - News Conference - Players | |
| 1:35 - 1:50 p.m. | George Washington - ESPN Interview - Coach | |
| 1:35 - 2:05 p.m. | Game No. 2 Higher Seed - Sports Wagering Presentation | |
| 2 - 2:50 p.m. | George Washington - Practice | |
| 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. | North Carolina - News Conference - Coach | |
| 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. | North Carolina - ESPN Interview - Players | |
| 2:35 - 2:50 p.m. | North Carolina - News Conference - Players | |
| 2:35 - 2:50 p.m. | North Carolina - ESPN Interview - Coach | |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | George Washington - Sports Wagering Presentation | |
| 3 - 3:50 p.m. | North Carolina - Practice | |
Sunday, March 25
Each team shall be offered 60 minutes of practice time, with a 10-minute break between each practice. The final practice will conclude three hours prior to tip-off of the first game.
| 1 hour | Team Entrance before practice Opens |
| 4:00 p.m. | Credential Distribution |
| 4:00 p.m. | Media Buffet |
| 5:00 p.m. | Facility Doors / Open to Public |
| 6:00 p.m. | Regional Semifinal 1 – (3) Georgia vs. (2) Purdue |
| 8:30 p.m. | Regional Semifinal 2 – (5) George Washington vs. (1) North Carolina |
Monday, March 26
| Noon - 4:00 p.m. | Credential Distribution |
| 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Game No. 1 Winner - Practice |
| 1:25 - 1:40 p.m. | Game No. 2 Winner - Westwood One Interview |
| 1:45 - 2 p.m. | Game No. 2 Winner - Team News Conference |
| 2:05 - 2:20 p.m. | Game No. 2 Winner - One-on-One News Conferences |
| Coach remains on dais. Players available in breakout room. | |
| 2:35 - 4:05 p.m. | Game No. 2 Winner - Practice |
| 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. | Game No. 1 Winner - Team News Conference |
| 3:05 - 3:20 p.m. | Game No. 1 Winner - One-on-One News Conferences |
| Coach remains on dais. Players available in breakout room. | |
| 3:25 - 3:40 p.m. | Game No. 1 Winner Westwood One Interview |
Tuesday, March 27
Each team shall be offered 60 minutes of practice time, with a 10-minute break between each practice. The last practice shall conclude three hours prior to game time.
| 1 hour before practice | Team Entrance Opens |
| 2 hours before game | Credential Distribution |
| 2 hours prior to tip-off | Media Buffet |
| 60 minutes prior to tip-off | Facility Doors Open to Public |
| 6 or 8 p.m. | Regional - Championship Game |
