Advanced Sale of Reserved Seat Tickets for 2012 NCAA® College World Series® Begins Feb. 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) February 23, 2012 -- The NCAA is making approximately 10,000 reserved seat tickets available (or 750 per game) for sale under a random selection process for the 2012 NCAA College World Series (CWS).

The process, similar to what is used for other NCAA championships, is a system where fans sign up for the opportunity to be randomly selected to purchase reserved seats at face value.

“In order to participate, fans need to fill out an online application that will qualify them for a random, computerized drawing to determine who can purchase the single-game, reserved seat tickets in advance of the Series,” said Josh Logan, director of ticketing for NCAA championships.

Beginning at 12:00 a.m. Eastern on Feb. 24, fans can apply at www.NCAA.com/CWS for the chance to be selected to purchase up to four tickets per game for as many as four 2012 CWS games. There is no charge to apply and fans will have until March 19 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern to submit their application. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

A random, computerized drawing among all eligible applications will be held on or about March 31. All applicants will be notified by the NCAA via the email address submitted on their application form, whether their application was selected or not, on or about April 6. Those selected may not transfer their opportunity to purchase tickets.

Prices for reserved seating

A tiered pricing system for reserved seat tickets at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha will be utilized starting with this year’s championship. “This change reflects the viewing experience at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha and brings the College World Series in line with most collegiate and professional sporting events that tier their prices based on location within a sporting venue,” Logan acknowledged. “In most baseball venues, seating between first and third bases is valued higher for the viewing experience compared to other seating options along the lines and in the upper levels. This preference is reflected in the new tiered pricing at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.”

Ticket prices for seating sections 107-117, between first and third base, will be $30 for the qualifying rounds (the first 14 games) and $35 for the Finals games. Ticket prices for seating in sections 100-106 and 118-124, which are located down the first and third base lines, will be $29 for the qualifying rounds and $34 for the Finals games. Ticket prices for reserved seating in the upper level and grandstand (200 and 300 levels respectively) will remain unchanged from 2011, selling for $28 each for the first 14 games and $33 each for the Finals games.

About the NCAA®

The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletic opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit www.NCAA.org and www.NCAA.com for more details about the Association, its goals and members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes. The NCAA is proud to have the following elite companies as official Corporate Champions – AT&T, Capital One and Coca-Cola – and the following elite companies as official Corporate Partners – Buick, Enterprise, Infiniti, LG, Lowe’s, Northwestern Mutual, Reese’s (Hershey’s), Unilever, UPS and Wheat Thins (Kraft).

About CWS, Inc.®

College World Series of Omaha, Inc., is the non-profit local organizing committee for the annual NCAA Division I Men's College World Series. Its mission is enlisting wide-based community support from business, government, civic organizations and individuals to implement, promote, operate and host a successful CWS in Omaha in partnership with the NCAA. The 2012 NCAA Men's College World Series will begin play one day earlier than it recently has to accommodate the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming. The CWS will begin competition on Friday, June 15, and run through either June 25 or 26. For a complete schedule of all games and times, please visit NCAA.com/CWS.

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