2010 Frozen Four in Detroit- Change in application date

FYI.

Doesn't the NC$$ realize that we are in a recession and that people may not have $190 + to "lend" to them for 13 months? (I still assume they will charge your credit card when you submit your ticket application).

Besides, it is at Ford Field, and seating will not be limiting. Auugggh.
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January 23, 2009


TO: NC$$ Men’s Frozen Four Priority Ticket Applicants.

FROM: NC$$ Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship Staff.

SUBJECT: Online Ticket Application Process for the 2010 NC$$ Men’s Frozen Four.


This is to inform you that the timeline for the online ticket application for the 2010 NC$$ Men’s Frozen Four at Ford Field in Detroit has changed. Due to the unique and historic nature of conducting the championship at Ford Field, the ticket application window has been adjusted and will now be conducted earlier than prior ticket application processes. Please note that this change in the timeline is for the 2010 NC$$ Men’s Frozen Four only.

THE ONLINE TICKET APPLICATION FOR THE 2010 NC$$ MEN’S FROZEN FOUR AT FORD FIELD IN DETROIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE OFFICIAL NCAA WEB SITE, WWW.NCAA.COM, BEGINNING AT 12 A.M. EASTERN TIME, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2009. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 P.M. EASTERN TIME, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

In addition to the timeline change, please note that tickets will be offered at two different price points. All-session tickets will be available at either $189 or $119 depending on seat location. Applicants may also purchase up to eight tickets per household.

Please note that due to the number of seats available for the event, all ticket applications submitted through the online ticket application process will likely be fulfilled. In order to ensure that your priority number is applied to your application and that you receive priority credit for attending the event, you must use your Customer ID Number when you apply. If you are unsure of your Customer ID Number, please contact customer service at 800/801-9268. Please do NOT contact the NC$$ national office.

The allocation of tickets will occur in March 2009. All applicants will receive confirmation of their status in April 2009. Tickets will be mailed in March 2010.

Again, the online ticket application for the 2010 NC$$ Men’s Frozen Four at Ford Field in Detroit will be available on the official NC$$ Web site, www.NC$$.com, beginning at 12 a.m. Eastern time, Sunday, February 1, 2009. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, Friday, March 13, 2009. Applications received after that date will not be accepted.

Thank you for your continued support of NC$$ Division I men’s ice hockey and we hope to see you as part of the record-setting crowd in Detroit on April 8 and 10, 2010.
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In order to ensure that your priority number is applied to your application and that you receive priority credit for attending the event, you must use your Customer ID Number when you apply.

This is completely contrary to what we've been told for the past few years about this event.

RichH

In order to ensure that your priority number is applied to your application and that you receive priority credit for attending the event, you must use your Customer ID Number when you apply.

This is completely contrary to what we've been told for the past few years about this event.

I thought if you were in system (i.e. had gotten tickets for a previous FF), you would get priority credit for Detroit. However, if Detroit is your 1st FF, you don't receive any "priority" credit (or number).

However, I could (and likely may) be way off base.

I wonder if President Obama has tried to get tickets for NC$$ basketball's Final Four? I tend to doubt it, otherwise this scheme of charging people for tickets before they are even guaranteed of getting them would be on his agenda and not fixing the BCS.

Rita

RichH

In order to ensure that your priority number is applied to your application and that you receive priority credit for attending the event, you must use your Customer ID Number when you apply.

This is completely contrary to what we've been told for the past few years about this event.

I thought if you were in system (i.e. had gotten tickets for a previous FF), you would get priority credit for Detroit. However, if Detroit is your 1st FF, you don't receive any "priority" credit (or number).

Rita is correct. The NCAA's letter confirming that we would get tickets for this year's Frozen Four in DC specifically said that we would get credit for Detroit if we already had a priority number from attending previous Frozen Fours, but that nobody would get credit who was attending for the first time, had only just applied for the first time, or even had applied previously but only just gotten tickets for the first time.

Beeeej

Rita

RichH

In order to ensure that your priority number is applied to your application and that you receive priority credit for attending the event, you must use your Customer ID Number when you apply.

This is completely contrary to what we've been told for the past few years about this event.

I thought if you were in system (i.e. had gotten tickets for a previous FF), you would get priority credit for Detroit. However, if Detroit is your 1st FF, you don't receive any "priority" credit (or number).

Rita is correct. The NCAA's letter confirming that we would get tickets for this year's Frozen Four in DC specifically said that we would get credit for Detroit if we already had a priority number from attending previous Frozen Fours, but that nobody would get credit who was attending for the first time, had only just applied for the first time, or even had applied previously but only just gotten tickets for the first time.

Gotcha. Thanks for the clarification.

Now can I rant about how stupid it is to hold the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in a gimmicky location such as a football field?? I can't imagine the sight-lines, amenities, or atmosphere will compare to a place that was specifically designed for hockey.

RichH
Gotcha. Thanks for the clarification.

Now can I rant about how stupid it is to hold the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in a gimmicky location such as a football field?? I can't imagine the sight-lines, amenities, or atmosphere will compare to a place that was specifically designed for hockey.

That's it, Rich. The NCAA and I are tired of your whining and defeatist attitude. What better way is there to showcase college hockey than by holding an event at which any person can find seating in any section just by walking up and asking for a ticket? How else are we going to "grow" the game? You and your cronies just want to keep hockey to yourselves: don't you want hockey to experience the same kind of success as March Madness?

And what do you have against Detroit, the greatest city on the face of this planet? Detroit, that vibrant metropolis, has been kind enough to open its arms and embrace the college hockey community, and you reject it. For shame, Rich, for shame!

Just think of the children who will get their first glimpse of the college game from high in the rafters of Ford Field! Please, think of the children!

The Ford Field Frozen Four (4F) will be the greatest event in the history--in the history of college sport, I tell you. Jump on the bandwagon or fall behind, my friend.