TOURNEY TOWNTM Refreshed By Coca-Cola ZeroTM Website Photo Gallery Location: Adjacent to New Orleans Arena Saturday, April 6 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Headliner concert -5:30 p.m.) Sunday, April 7 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 3 - 7 p.m. FREE

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DESCRIPTION: Overview: Tourney Town^TM Refreshed By Coca-Cola Zero^TM is a free fan festival celebrating the best in women's college basketball during the 2013 NCAA® Women's Final Four®. Tourney Town is located in downtown New Orleans (adjacent to New Orleans Arena) and is anchored by Center Stage with non-stop programming such as concerts by national recording artists, fan favorites like the NCAA Women's Final Four Pep Rally and AT&T Mascot Challenge, performances by basketball skills entertainers, a talent show featuring local acts and celebrity judges, emcee hosted fan contests for great prizes, appearance and autograph sessions with sports celebrities and sponsor based entertainment programming with fantastic giveaways. Whether you're a New Orleans area native or a fan traveling to support your team, Tourney Town is the place to be April 6, 7 and 9.br>

TOURNEY JOURNEY TOURS Location: Depart from Tourney Town Sunday, April 7 Registration and Tour Ticket Pick-Up (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Monday, April 8 Tourney Journey Tours 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 Tourney Journey Tours 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. TICKET REQUIRED

DESCRIPTION: Experience NOLA and top tourist destinations through professionally guided tours. From beautiful walking tours to adventurous swamp tours, these excursions provide something for everyone's taste.
For more information and to register, click here or stop by Tourney Town. Online registration will close March 22.
Tours Include:
• Arts and Blooms
• Sacred and Mysterious: Churches and Cemeteries
• New Orleans by Land and Sea
• Flatboat Swamp Tour
• Ghostly Spirits and Scandalous Tales
• Grace and Grandeur
• Deep South Cuisine Cooking Class
• Garden District Walking Tour

SALUTE PREMIERE Website Photo Gallery Location: Mardi Gras World Friday, April 5 7:30 p.m. CT; Ticket Required Grand entrance of the teams free and open to the public beginning at 6:45 p.m. CT PURCHASE TICKETS

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DESCRIPTION: Walk the red carpet and share the charismatic entrance of four outstanding teams as they experience the power of their dreams coming true. The event will pay tribute to the coaches and student-athletes in a celebratory Salute. The red carpet arrival of the teams is open to the public, while tickets ($20 general admission) are required for the Salute Premiere.

4KAY RUN Website Photo Gallery Location: Center Stage at Tourney Town Saturday, April 6 8 a.m.; Pre-registration begins at 6:30 a.m. $20 pre-registration; $25 on site REGISTER NOW

DESCRIPTION: The sixth annual 4Kay Run is a key event during the 2013 NCAA Women's Final Four. The run, a mainstay of the Women's Final Four weekend of events, is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 at 9 a.m. The 4Kay Run is held in honor of the late North Carolina State University head women's basketball coach Kay Yow. Proceeds from the run will benefit cancer research through the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is a 501c(3) charitable organization committed to the fight against women's cancers by raising funds for scientific research, assisting the underserved and unifying people for a common cause. Walkers are strongly encouraged to participate.

NCAA YOUTH CLINICS Website Photo Gallery Saturday, April 6 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FREE (pre-registration required) REGISTER NOW

DESCRIPTION: The NCAA Youth Clinics serve as an NCAA outreach initiative that youth participate in throughout the city of New Orleans. Boys and girls will have the opportunity to learn and enhance their sports, conditioning and life skills with women's basketball coaches and student-athletes, as well as collegiate administrators and basketball experts from various parts of the country. NCAA Youth Clinics encourage children, ages 8-16, to participate in basketball training, as well as on organized team sports, and stress the importance of participation rather than winning. These "active participation" sessions will cater to the developmental level of each participant, providing them with the fundamental tools they need for basketball. Through a focus on discipline, confidence and commitment, these youth will use what they have learned through athletics and apply them to other areas of their lives. Free and open to the public.

YOUTH CLINIC LOCATIONS
Joe Brown Memorial Park
5601 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
Saturday, April 6 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Parent's session from 10-11:30 a.m.

Isidore Newman School
1903 Jefferson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Saturday, April 6 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Parent's session from 10-11:30 a.m.

Tourney Town (mini-clinics)
Adjacent to New Orleans Arena (East corner)
Tuesday, April 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Onsite registration begins at 3 p.m.

New Orleans Arena
Saturday, April 6
10:50 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.
FREE

DESCRIPTION: The community, women's basketball fans, coaches and NCAA guests are invited to join the Women's Final Four teams at their open practice sessions at New Orleans Arena. In addition to watching team practices, attendees will have the opportunity to receive autographs from the Women's Final Four student-ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ�athletes and coaches on complimentary commemorative posters courtesy of AT&T. Free and open to the public.

New Orleans Arena
Saturday, April 6
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
FREE

DESCRIPTION: Since 1992, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has organized this prestigious event for the nation's most gifted female high school basketball players. Former WBCA High School All-Americans who have participated in this event include former student-athletes such as Brittney Griner, Courtney Paris, Tamika Catchings, Diana Taurasi, Candace Parker and Maya Moore. Following open practices and autograph sessions for the Women's Final Four teams, the WBCA High School All-ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ�America Game will take place at New Orleans Arena. Free and open to the public.

BIG EASY BOUNCE Start: TBD Finish: Tourney Town Sunday, April 7 Bounce registration - 10 a.m.; Bounce begins at 11:30 a.m. FREE (pre-registration required)

DESCRIPTION: The Big Easy Bounce will feature several thousand youth dribbling their way within the city of New Orleans. Youth, 18 and under, are invited to participate in the free event at which participants receive a t-ÂÂÂÂ�shirt and basketball, donated by the NCAA and Wilson Sporting Goods Co. There will be entertainment, activities and lots of free fun forthe whole family! Tourney Town will welcome dribblers and fans with live music and performances throughout the afternoon. Free and open to the public.

NATIONAL SEMIFINAL GAMES New Orleans Arena Sunday, April 7 Semifinal Game 1 5:30 p.m. Semifinal Game 2 8 p.m. (approximately) Tickets available at various price levels Call 504-861-WAVE

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DESCRIPTION: The wait is over! The Women's Final Four teams will compete for a chance to advance to the National Championship game. The two national semifinal games will take place Sunday, April 7 at the New Orleans Arena, with games set for 5:30 and 8 p.m. CT. Go to NCAA.com/womensfinalfour for the latest on ticket availability.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME New Orleans Arena Tuesday, April 9 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at various price levels Call 504-861-WAVE Purchase Tickets

DESCRIPTION: The top two teams in the nation will compete for the right to be called "national champions!"" The 2013 national champion will be crowned Tuesday, April 9 at New Orleans Arena, with the game set for tip-off at 7:30 p.m. CT. Go to NCAA.com/womensfinalfour for the latest on ticket availability.

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