ERIE, Pa. – Gannon officials have announced ticket policies for season ticket holders and advance ticket sales for this weekend's NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Atlantic Regional hosted by Gannon University at the Hammermill Center.
Per NCAA championship bylaws, Gannon University must reserve the first three rows behind each team bench to accommodate the fans of the teams participating in that current game. The NCAA bylaw will eliminate seats from the reserved seating areas since each team will have the ability to put their fans in those seats.
Thus, Gannon will distribute all reserved seats (plush and chairback) on a first-come, first-served basis for all season ticket holders, beginning Tuesday, March 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the Hammermill Center. Plush seats and chairbacks can only be purchased as a four-session (entire tournament) package. Cost is $40.
Only season ticket holders are eligible to purchase those reserved seats and must show their season ticket pass when buying tickets. Initially, season ticket holders will have the option to purchase their same seats. Due to the fact that the reserved seating section has been reduced, there is a possibility that season ticket holders will be granted alternative seats if their original seats had been taken by the NCAA or previously bumped. Gannon apologizes for the inconvenience, but can't change the policy based on the NCAA bylaws.
Season ticket holders will only be able to buy one seat per season ticket. So, it is highly recommended that multiple season ticket passes are present if you want seats together.
In addition to the reserved seating policy, all-tournament general admission tickets will be available in advance. The package includes admission to all four sessions and costs $24 for adults and $16 for students and senior citizens. Per NCAA bylaws, students at participating schools will not be granted access to the gym free of charge by showing their school ID. Everybody will need a ticket to gain entrance to the gym.
The ticket pre-sale will run Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13 from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Only Tuesday's pre-sale will take place at the Hammermill Center. Tickets will be sold the remaining days at the Carneval Athletic Pavilion, located through the Athletic Department doors at 3rd and Peach Streets.
Any plush or chairbacks not renewed by Wednesday will be made available to the general public Thursday, March 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Carneval Athletic Pavilion.
Single-session tickets will only be sold at the gate on individual gamedays. Single-session ticket prices are $10 for plush/chairbacks, $6 for adult general admission and $4 for student/senior citizen general admission. Ticket windows open at the Hammermill Center one hour prior to the start of each session.
Credit cards will not be accepted. Cash and checks only. Also, there will be no refunds or exchanges after purchasing a ticket.
For more information on the participating teams, start times, and the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Atlantic Regional, please check http://www.gannonsports.com.
Any questions regarding the reserved seating policy and advance ticket pre-sales can be directed to the Gannon athletic department at (814) 871-7416.
Ticket Pre-Sale/Season Ticket Renewal Timeline
Tuesday, March 12
Hammermill Center | 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
~ Season ticket holders can purchase plush seats/chairbacks
(Only All-Tournament reserved seats will be sold in advance)
~ All-Tournament general admission tickets on sale
Wednesday, March 13
Carneval Athletic Pavilion | 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
~ Season ticket holders can purchase plush seats/chairbacks
(Only All-Tournament reserved seats will be sold in advance)
~ All-Tournament general admission tickets on sale
Thursday, March 14
Carneval Athletic Pavilon | 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
~ Unsold plush seats/chairbacks on sale to general public
(Only All-Tournament reserved seats will be sold in advance)
~ All-Tournament general admission tickets on sale
Friday, March 15
Hammermill Center | 11 a.m.
~ Ticket windows open for Session 1
Friday, March 15
Hammermill Center | 5 p.m.
~ Ticket windows open for Session 2
