Media traveling to Indianapolis for the 2006 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament can be assured that the Big Ten Conference, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Inc., Indiana Sports Corporation, Indianapolis Local Organizing Committee and the City of Indianapolis, will prepare a working media environment equal to the magnitude of this event.

TOURNAMENT MEDIA CONTACTS
The Big Ten Conference
Scott Chipman, Assistant Commissioner for Communications
847-696-1010, ext. 141, schipman@bigten.org - Men's Tournament Media Coordinator

Robin Jentes, Associate Director of Communications
847-696-1010, ext. 143, rjentes@bigten.org - Men's Basketball Primary Contact

Indiana Sports Corporation
Jeff Weitekamp, Director of Communications
317-237-5016, jeff.weitekamp@indianasportscorp.com

CREDENTIALS & HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Credentials
Requests for credential applications should be made through Scott Chipman of the Big Ten Conference.  Media interested in applying for a credential will need to do so online.  The web address can be obtained by contacting the Big Ten Communications office.  Media will be notified by e-mail of their accreditation status prior to the tournament.

No credentials will be mailed.  They will be distributed at the Big Ten Tournament media hotel, the Westin Indianapolis, on Wednesday, March 8, and at the Media/Employee Entrance on the southeast side of Conseco Fieldhouse off Delaware Street from March 9-12.

Hotel Reservations
Media representatives who plan on covering the 2006 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament are advised that reservations are now being accepted at the Westin Indianapolis. Room rates are $152 for a single or double.

CLICK HERE to reserve your hotel rooms for the 2006 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament.