Sept. 7, 2006
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – With a rugged 18-game women’s basketball home schedule in 2006-07 that includes high-profile matchups against at least four BIG EAST Conference schools that joined the Irish in last year’s NCAA Tournament, the University of Notre Dame Athletics Ticket Office has announced that season ticket packages are now on sale for the upcoming Irish women’s basketball campaign. Notre Dame remains one of the top draws in women’s college basketball, ranking among the top 20 in the nation in attendance each of the past six seasons and averaging more than 6,700 fans per game during that span, along with the first three sellouts in program history.
There are four season ticket plans to choose from in 2006-07 — adults ($58 each), Notre Dame faculty/staff ($46 each), Fan Packs ($162 for a block of four tickets) and Notre Dame faculty/staff Fan Packs ($130 for a block of four tickets). In addition, persons may purchase additional tickets for their Fan Packs beyond the minimum allotment of four at a cost of $29 per ticket. Season tickets include reserved seating for 18 home games (including matchups with NCAA qualifiers DePaul, Rutgers, Louisville and St. John’s), an official fan t-shirt (one per season ticket), an official Notre Dame women’s basketball media guide (one per season ticket account), access to exclusive newsletters and special events, as well as priority privileges for postseason ticket access and other surprises.
Single-game tickets for the 2006-07 Notre Dame women’s basketball season will go on sale Monday, Oct. 23, at a cost of $8 for adults, $5 for youths (21-and-under) and seniors (55-and-older), while all Notre Dame/Saint Mary’s/Holy Cross students are admitted free with their student ID. Fans wishing to purchase season ticket packages or individual game tickets have four methods of purchase:
• In Person — visit the Notre Dame Athletics Ticket Office, located at Gate 1 of the Joyce Center (second floor), weekdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET).
• By Phone — call the Notre Dame Athletics Ticket Office at (574) 631-7356 and charge by phone, using Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
• By Mail — fans who received season ticket renewal applications in the mail, or obtained ticket brochures, may return them via U.S. Mail, sending their payments to: Notre Dame Athletics Ticket Office, Joyce Center Second Floor, Notre Dame, IN 46556.
• Internet — simply click on this link and follow the directions to order on-line by charging to your Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
Groups of 20-or-more persons can purchase tickets for Notre Dame women’s basketball games at half price. Contact director of basketball operations Stephanie Menio (574-631-3589; smenio@nd.edu) for more information.
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The inaugural Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon, presented by Waterford Estates and the Michiana Woman, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (ET) at the Joyce Center. Co-hosted by Irish head coach Muffet McGraw and WNDU-TV personality Tricia Sloma, this luncheon will offer guests an early preview of the 2006-07 Notre Dame women’s basketball season as well as a look at the progression of women’s athletics in Coach McGraw’s 20 seasons at Notre Dame. This event is particularly great for those interested in learning more about the Irish women’s basketball program. Tickets are $15 each and registration forms are available on the official Notre Dame athletics promotions web site. For more information on this event, please contact director of basketball operations Stephanie Menio (574-631-3589; smenio@nd.edu).
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Notre Dame women’s basketball season ticket holders (and those interested in purchasing season tickets) are asked to circle Saturday, Oct. 28 on their calendars as the Irish throw open the doors to the Joyce Center for an open practice session. This is the perfect opportunity for fans to get a sneak peek at the 2006-07 Notre Dame women’s basketball team, which features eight returning monogram winners from last year’s NCAA Tournament squad, along with a talented group of four freshmen that includes three Indiana natives (highlighted by South Bend St. Joseph’s High School product and Indiana Miss Basketball runner-up Melissa Lechlitner). The exact time for the Oct. 28 open practice, along with numerous other special surprises for the event, will be announced in the coming weeks.
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