Media traveling to Indianapolis for the 2008 Big Ten Women's
Basketball Tournament presented by Xbox 360 Live 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

Big Ten Conference
Valerie Todryk, Assistant Director of Communications
847-696-1010 ext. 142, vtodryk@bigten.org - Women's Tournament Primary Media Contact

Indiana Sports Corporation
John Dedman, Communications Director
317-237-5016, john.dedman@indianasportscorp.com

CREDENTIALS & HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Credentials
Requests for credential applications should be made through Valerie Todryk of the Big Ten Conference (847-696-1010 ext. 142/vtodryk@bigten.org).  Media interested in applying for a credential will need to do so online.  The web address can be obtained by contacting Valerie Todryk.  Media will be notified via e-mail of their accreditation status prior to the tournament.

No credentials will be mailed.  They will be distributed at the Media/Employee Entrance on the southeast side of Conseco Fieldhouse off Delaware St., March 1, 2, 4 and 5.

Hotel Reservations
IMPORTANT:  There is no designated media hotel for the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament.  Media covering the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament presented by Xbox 360 Live can make hotel reservations immediately. For lodging information, CLICK HERE, or contact 1-800-556-INDY (4639) or e-mail at housing@indianapolis.org.