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Table of Contents

Introduction 3

About the NCAA® 4 NCAA Core Messages 4

Activating the “Look” 5 Advertising 5 Components of the Décor Plan 5 Citywide 5 Clean Zone 5

2012 NCAA® Final Four® Logo 6 Correct Use and Preferred Version 6 Additional Logo Use 7 Material Availability 7 Incorrect Use 8

Art Elements 9 Primary Color Palette 9 Background Elements 10 Layering Elements 11 Typography Lock-Ups 12 Primary Typography 13 Secondary Typography 13 Tertiary Typography 13

Design Element Combinations 14 Applying the Design System 14

Design System 15 Level 1 15 Level 2 16 Level 3 17 Level 4 18

Executions of Combinations 19 Large and Small Directional Signs 19 Retractable Banner Stands 20 Hotel Keycard 21 Welcome Banner 22 Street Pole Banners 23 Name Tag/Welcome Button/Lapel Pins/

Souvenir Pins/Wristbands/Credentials 24

NCAA Trademarks/Guidelines 25 NCAA Trademark Protection Language 25 Working with NCAA Trademarks 26

Commercial Venue Name Use 26 Additional Internet Use 27

Timelines 28Additional Information/Key Contacts 31Licensees 31Turner/CBS 31

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Introduction

The 2012 NCAA Final Four Style Guide is a key component of the NCAA brand management strategy. Building the equity of the NCAA Final Four mark can only be accomplished by adhering to these guidelines. Through the consistent application and usage of NCAA logos in all graphic applications, the NCAA will continue to build a strong and identifiable brand. The NCAA may revise these terms and conditions at any time. Users are bound by these revisions and should periodically visit the NCAA Website (NCAA.org) to review the current terms and conditions. Information on the NCAA Website is subject to change without notice.

This document contains the guidelines for usage of the 2012 NCAA Final Four logo, and it is the responsibility of those who execute/ activate materials to observe these guidelines.

The reproduction art is available for use in approved activities related to the NCAA Final Four. The logo is a trademark of the NCAA and must be reproduced in the configurations and colors as shown in this document. No variations in its design other than those provided will be approved. Please note that all uses of NCAA graphics and marks must be pre-approved by the NCAA Basketball Staff.

For your convenience, all marks, design elements and production templates seen in this document are available via your NCAA representative. Whenever possible, please use the art files provided. DO NOT distort, add to or change any of the files. Again, all uses of NCAA graphics and marks must be pre-approved by the NCAA Basketball Staff.

Welcome to the 2012 NCAA® Final Four® Style Guide. This guide provides guidelines, reference material and information on the visual components of the 2012 NCAA Final Four. This guide is a tool to manage the NCAA Final Four "look."

The NCAA Final Four name and logo are registered marks of the NCAA. NCAA corporate champions/partners, licensees and the NCAA's television partners have exclusive rights to the use NCAA logos and marks for promotional purposes. The use of NCAA logos or marks by entities other than the aforementioned, including host institutions or conferences, must be approved by the NCAA Basketball Staff.

While every effort has been made to provide a comprehensive and accurate summary of the 2012 NCAA Final Four style, the information in this guide is not intended to supersede, override or affect the interpretation of any of the rights and obligations of the NCAA.

While this style guide provides guidelines for the correct usage of marks and graphics, final designs of all applications must be reviewed and approved by the NCAA Basketball Staff before production. In the event this guide requires clarification, the NCAA will provide such interpretations at its sole discretion.

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About the NCAA®

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a voluntary, membership-led organization made up of more than 1,300 colleges and universities, conferences and other groups. Together, our members make rules and regulations to serve the student-athlete and preserve the integrity of intercollegiate athletics. There are approximately 125 committees of presidents, athletics directors, conference commissioners, coaches, faculty members and student-athletes from NCAA schools and conferences working to create these guidelines.

Each year, more than 400,000 student-athletes compete in three divisions (Division I, Division II and Division III) in 23 sports. Annually, approximately 54,000 student-athletes compete in 89 NCAA championships. Three of these championships — rifle, fencing and skiing — are co-ed championships.

NCAA championship events are held at more than 700 sites each year.

NCAA CORE MESSAGES

conferences, affiliated organizations and collegiate institutions with athletics programs.

of student-athletes.

experiences to student-athletes.

participation opportunities for student-athletes.

CORE PURPOSE

The core purpose of the NCAA is to govern competition in a fair, safe, equitable and sportsmanlike manner, and to integrate intercollegiate athletics into higher education so that the educational experience of the student-athlete is paramount.

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Activating the “Look”

CLEAN ZONE

The LOC and the NCAA shall establish areas (within at least a multi-block radius around the primary NCAA and NABC hotels, team hotels, convention center, Bracket Town venue, The Big Dance Concert Series location and competition facility) that – on public property, on the exterior of private property, and on private properties with temporary structures – shall be free of temporary promotional and commercial activities that are not authorized by the NCAA. Every effort should be made to assure that the host city's airports shall be included as part of the clean zone or the restrictions and guidelines thereof.

The purposes of the clean zone are to: (1) minimize commercialization; (2) create a clean, safe and vibrant environment; and (3) allow the NCAA to offer activities and official events that provide limited and tasteful recognition to selected commercial entities associated with those activities and events. Except where specifically noted, restrictions apply to temporary signage, sale or distribution of products, as well as the conduct of entertainment on public and privately owned exterior spaces, and within temporarily enclosed spaces.

ADVERTISING

All signage shall comply with the facility signage policy as outlined in the Facility Section located in the Final Four Operations Manual.

COMPONENTS OF THE NCAA FINAL FOUR DÉCOR PLAN

be limited to: playing facility, convention center, airport, NCAA headquarters hotel, downtown proper, etc.]*

*Décor elements must be designed by the NCAA's preferred graphics provider, Sport Graphics. Printing and installation of décor projects may be produced locally by a provider identified by the NCAA and LOC.

CITYWIDE

The citywide décor plan shall include, but not be limited to, banners in high traffic areas, the NCAA headquarters hotel, interior and exterior of the competition venue, convention center, NCAA special event locations and airport. All décor elements must be free of commercial marks.

The NCAA shall not enter into any joint-indemnification agreements with the LOC in connection with the display of citywide decorations.

Co-branding is prohibited unless pre-approved by the NCAA.

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2012 NCAA® Final Four® Logo

CORRECT USE AND PREFERRED VERSION

The Final Four logo should be the cornerstone of all printed and environmental graphic elements. The full-color logo is the preferred version, and should be used as frequently as possible.

The logo is a trademark of the NCAA and must be reproduced in the configurations and colors shown in this document. No variation in its design, other than what is provided, will be approved.

entirety in all applications.

in conjunction with the Final Four logo, as seen in the example below. (After NCAA; after Four in Final Four)

element in all applications in which it is present.

for final production pieces – Pantone color references are provided.

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ADDITIONAL LOGO USE

LINE ART

For items printing in black and white or for items with limited budgets or production limitations, a one-color version may be used. If an item is black and white, the preferred logo version is line art; do not convert the full-color logo to grayscale. All items using the line-art logo must be pre-approved by the NCAA.

EMBROIDERY AND SCREEN PRINT

A special version of the logo has been created for embroidery and screen print applications. Do not use this version for any other application. All embroidery and screen print uses must be pre-approved by the NCAA.

MATERIAL AVAILABILITY

The marks are created as vector (EPS) files. Additional raster (JPG) files also are available. Entities that have obtained an appropriate password from the NCAA may retrieve any NCAA logos by visiting NCAAlogos.com.

LINE ART

EMBROIDERY AND SCREEN PRINT

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INCORRECT USE

Variations of the NCAA Final Four mark are not permitted (examples of incorrect uses are shown to the left). These variations in the design will compromise the integrity and unifying function of the NCAA identity. Elements and parts of the logo should never be separated. Color variations of the logo are not allowed.

Do not condense or expand the mark in any way.

Do not create an outline of the mark.

Do not introduce any other color.

Do not alter the orientation or arrangement of the logo.

Do not crop the markin any way.

Do not reproduce the mark on a visually

distracting background.

Do not add additional elements to the logo such

as rules.

Do not use the embroidery and screen print version on

print materials.

Do not place the logo in proximity to any corporate mark.

Do not convert the full-color logo to

grayscale.

2012 NCAA® Final Four® Logo

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Art Elements

PRIMARY COLOR PALETTE

PMS 3025CMYK: 100/49/25/17

PMS 633CMYK: 100/19/25/0

PMS 1525CMYK: 7/56/100/9

PMS 7406CMYK: 0/19/100/0

PMS 575CMYK: 65/17/100/38

PMS 369CMYK: 51/0/100/13

PMS 1805CMYK: 0/85/100/25

PMS 1665CMYK: 0/72/100/0

The gradient includes a PMS color from the color palette, but has been converted to CMYK for better reproduction.

Individual PMS colors should not be used alone; colors should always be used to create a radial gradient.

For your convenience, these color swatches are included on the enclosed CD.

PATTERN PALETTE

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Art Elements

PATTERN

These patterns impart a sense of New Orleans'

style and lend a festive air to the look.

NEW ORLEANS IMAGERY

The images selected call on traditional New Orleans scenery and landmarks. They create a nostalgic and accurate representation of New

Orleans' style and spirit.

PLAYER IMAGERY

The player images receive a duo-tone color treatment and reveal the intensity of the game with their athletic motion and energy.

BACKGROUND ELEMENTS

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Art Elements

BORDER RULE AND CORNER ELEMENTS

The border rule creates a stage for content while the corner elements mimic wrought iron and bring a sense of New Orleans aesthetic to the overall feeling of the "look."

SIZE AND PROPORTION

The Final Four logo should be the dominant element on the item on which it is printed. The design elements should accent, not overpower, the Final Four logo. Adequate space for any accompanying message should be allowed, but should never overpower the Final Four logo.

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Art Elements

TYPOGRAPHY LOCK-UPS

LOCK-UPS

The lock-ups combine traditional New Orleans style with a modern san serif to achieve a contemporary motif.

For your convenience, these lock-ups are included on the enclosed CD.

These lock-ups are to be used as shown; do not attempt to re-create or re-align these elements.

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Art Elements

PRIMARY TYPOGRAPHY

The primary typeface of the NCAA Final Four look is Council. It should be used as headline text only.

The font Bebas Neue can be used as subhead or secondary copy. (Note: Bebas is an all-caps font and should be used appropriately.)

When possible, use only the files contained on the CD included with this guide.

SECONDARY TYPOGRAPHY

The Final Four secondary typefaces are Gotham Book and Gotham Bold. Gotham should ONLY be used as body copy or a secondary title element. It should never be used as a headline or title, or on signs.

TERTIARY TYPOGRAPHY

Helvetica Neue is the primary typeface of the NCAA, and therefore can be used as a font option. Helvetica Neue should ONLY be used as body copy or a secondary title element. It should never be used as a headline or title, or on signs.

For your convenience, these typefaces are included on the enclosed CD.

COUNCIL

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789

GOTHAM BOOK

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789

GOTHAM BOLD

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789

HELVETICA NEUE: BOLD CONDENSEDABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789

HELVETICA NEUE: ROMAN

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789

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Design Element Combinations

APPLYING THE DESIGN SYSTEM

These elements were all designed to work collectively. As elements are applied, the design takes on a natural depth and draws the viewer in. The combination of elements, colors, images and natural dimension gives this event a wide range of design applications.

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LEVEL 1

Color Palette

Entire Color Palette available for use.

Design System

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Design System

LEVEL 2

Color Palette + Pattern

Entire Color Palette and patterns available for use.

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Design System

LEVEL 3

Color Palette + New Orleans Imagery

Entire Color Palette available for use.

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Design System

LEVEL 4

Color Palette + Pattern + Player Imagery

Entire Color Palette and patterns available for use.

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Executions of Combinations

LARGE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

A large directional is used for a large area where multiple rooms or items are highlighted. This can be used only in vertical format.

SMALL DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

These are often used in hallways and smaller areas. A typical application could be a simple 8 1/2 x 11 wall sign; however, this art can also be used in slightly larger applications, such as an existing easel stand.

EXAMPLE:

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Executions of Combinations

RETRACTABLE BANNER STANDS

Whether as a single banner or in a set of three, retractable banner stands are an easy way to add décor to any area.

EXAMPLE:

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Executions of Combinations

HOTEL KEYCARD

The keycard is another easy way to relate the overall look of the event to visitors.

FRONT

BACK

EXAMPLE:

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Executions of Combinations

WELCOME BANNER

Welcome guests with vibrant banners.

EXAMPLE:

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Executions of Combinations

STREET POLE BANNERS

Street pole banners are effective tools to link the city to the excitement of the event. There are dual design options available that can be used in tandem or individually. A single banner option is also available for areas that can't accommodate dual banners.

EXAMPLE:

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NAME TAG

Name tags are designed to offer a large area for names. Two design options are available.

WELCOME BUTTON

The welcome buttons are offered in multiple designs aimed to bring the feeling of New Orleans to the fan as soon as they are greeted.

LAPEL PINS/SOUVENIR PINS

Lapel pins shall not be produced without prior approval of the NCAA Basketball Staff. The NCAA produces lapel pins that serve as a means of admittance to selected functions.

WRISTBANDS

The NCAA produces wristbands that serve as a means of admittance to selected events.

Requests to use wristbands in conjunction with events surrounding the Final Four must be pre-approved by the NCAA.

CREDENTIALS

Credentials shall not be produced without prior approval of the NCAA Basketball Staff. The NCAA produces credentials that serve as means of admittance to selected events.

Executions of Combinations

EXAMPLE:

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NCAA Trademarks

NCAA. In the case of NCAA Final Four, an ® is required after NCAA and after Final Four. The NCAA owns "NCAA" and “Final Four", but "NCAA Final Four" is not a registered mark in itself: NCAA® Final Four®.

NCAA TRADEMARKED PROTECTION LANGUAGE

NCAA trademarks should have notice of ownership language in a discreet location proximate to the trademark use. The legal notice often is located at the bottom of a page in smaller font or “mouse print.”

The examples below are written only to represent the most typical examples. If you are unsure of exact wording for a specific example, please work with your NCAA contact for assistance and clarification.

For Blue Disk and/or Wordmark, please use:

Collegiate Athletic Association.

For Blue Disk and/or Wordmark plus another NCAA trademark, please use (for example):

National Collegiate Athletic Association.

trademarks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

For Blue Disk and/or Wordmark plus another NCAA trademark used with other authorized business entities, please use (for example):

The NCAA, March Madness, Men’s Final Four and Women’s Final Four are trademarks owned or licensed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. All other licenses or trademarks are property of their respective holders.

NCAA TRADEMARK GUIDELINES

Using the trademark, i ts symbols and NCAA guidelines:

NOTE: These general guidelines do not include merchandise designs. All product designs must be submitted through the NCAA licensing program administered by the Collegiate Licensing Company. Inquiries should be directed to the NCAA Licensing Staff (see page 32).

ALL uses of NCAA trademarks must be submitted to the NCAA Basketball Staff or its designees for approval.

Accurate reproductions of NCAA logos may be obtained through the NCAA Logo Library. For access to the Logo Library, please contact David Lovell at 317/917-6835 (e-mail: [email protected]).

The NCAA's position on inclusion of ® or ™ marks is first and most prominent use.

The location of the trademark and how it is used is the primary factor in determining if a trademark symbol should be included in text. If the protected logo location is prominent and is the primary focus on the page or product design, an ® or ™ in the text is not necessary. However, if the logo location is placed lower on the page or is secondary to the message being delivered, an ® or ™ in the text or header (first use only) should be inserted.

Official names cannot be changed or abbreviated unless specifically trademarked (e.g., Final 4). There may be no registration of or use of NCAA marks within Internet domain names unless advance approval from the NCAA is secured and ownership of the URL is maintained by the

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And Then There Were Four®

Bracket Town™

Final Four® Final Four Friday®

It’s More Than A Game® It’s the Journey®

J.J. Jumper® 1March Madness®

Men’s Final FourTM Middle School Madness® National Collegiate Athletic Association® NCAA® NCAA Basketball® NCAA® Final Four® NCAA Kids®

Road to the Final Four® The Big Dance® The Final Four® The NCAA Experience® (NCAA Hosp. Program) The Road Ends Here®

The Road to AtlantaTM The Road to Houston™The Road to Indianapolis® The Road to New OrleansTM The Road to North Texas™The Road to the Final Four® Who’s your team?®

1March Madness: The NCAA and the Illinois High School Association are members of the March Madness Athletic Association LLC, which owns the registration to March Madness. The NCAA is the exclusive licensee of this mark in connection with the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship and the Division I Women’s Basketball Championship.

ALL uses of NCAA trademarks must be submitted to the NCAA Basketball Staff or its designees for approval.

If you have questions, please contact Durenka Robie, Coordinator, Broadcast and Corporate Alliances, at 317/917-6825 or [email protected].

This list consists of NCAA-owned or licensed trademarks dedicated to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. For a complete list of NCAA trademarks, please refer to:

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/corp_relations/corprel/corporate+relationships/corporate+alliances/trademarks.html

IDENTIFICATION OF COMMERCIALLY NAMED VENUES ON NCAA MATERIALS

about and promoting the location of an NCAA championship, the venue/ competition site of any round of NCAA championships can be printed, in text only, on any and all pertinent materials bearing NCAA marks (subject to NCAA approval of the graphics).

commercially named venue cannot be used on any material bearing NCAA logos or trademarks by the NCAA, the host, the LOC, or the venue (other than the allowable use outlined in Exhibit A). This includes NCAA championship tickets.

use of logos) also will be included on the dedicated Website that the NCAA will provide to sell tickets.

“beauty shot” of a commercially named venue on materials bearing NCAA marks, the photo cannot be from an angle that includes the commercial mark/logo itself.

WORKING WITH NCAA TRADEMARKS

NCAA Trademarks

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NCAA LOGO USE BY COMMERCIALLY NAMED VENUES

For the purposes of providing information about and promoting the sale of NCAA tickets, the venue/competition site of any round of NCAA championships is permitted to display (subject to NCAA approval of the graphics) the championship site-specific logo (only)* as recognition of the event being held in its facility.

The following conditions apply to NCAA logo use by the venue:

logo can be used by the venue to communicate the NCAA event as one of a variety of upcoming events at the facility. The NCAA logo must be used only once and only as part of a group of logos of events being held at the venue. This can be done through its website, marquee sign, video board and/or ribbon board.

“the home,” a host or a co-host of any session of the NCAA championship.

cannot be modified in any way.

submitted to the NCAA championships staff or its designees for approval before publication.

(without use of logos) will be included on the dedicated website that the NCAA will provide to sell tickets.

ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS FOR USE OF THE NCAA LOGO ON THE INTERNET:

venue’s website’s “home web page” or “event web page”.

link to a dedicated web page that will be established and/or assigned by the NCAA championship administrator to sell tickets to the NCAA championship.

location on the venue’s web page so that there is clear and defined separation between the NCAA logo and any other commercial logos (including that of the commercially named venue). Logos of the venue’s or the website’s advertisers/sponsors may be used on the home/event web page even with the NCAA’s championship site-specific logo on the same page if those commercial entities are clearly separated from the NCAA logo (e.g., are on a different colored background and are located at the bottom of the website page).

Commercial Venue Name Use

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Timelines

PHASE ONE PROJECTS

June 10 All Phase 1 projects submitted to SG via portal

June 17 First Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

June 23 Feedback from First Proofs due to SG

June 30 Second Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

July 07 Feedback from Second Proofs due to SG

July 14 Third Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

July 21 Projects approval from client

August 04 All Phase 1 projects production completed

PHASE TWO PROJECTS

July 25 All Phase 2 projects submitted to SG via portal

August 04 First Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

August 11 Feedback from First Proofs due to SG

August 18 Second Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

August 25 Feedback from Second Proofs due to SG

August 25 Third Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

September 08 Projects approval from client

September 22 All Phase 1 projects production completed

TIMELINES

All materials for the NCAA Final Four must be reviewed and approved in advance by the NCAA before production. All submitted layouts should be provided in a manner that accurately reflects the finished piece, including noting PMS colors, where appropriate. Please allow a minimum of 10 working days for the submitted layouts to be reviewed.

For entities that work with Sport Graphics, the NCAA graphics provider, all graphic project requests will be grouped into phases to streamline the design and production process. Every attempt should be made to include projects in Phase One and Phase Two.

Phase Three projects should consist only of items containing information that is subject to change until closer to the actual event.

Phases Four and Five projects are limited to those items that require team-specific information.

Projects submitted after any phase's initial deadline will shift to the next phase.

SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

OFFICIAL GAME DATES

March 31 and April 2, 2012Louisiana Superdome(official name that is to always be used)

NEW ORLEANS PREVIOUS FINAL FOURS

1982, 1987, 1993, 2003

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Timelines cont.

PHASE THREE PROJECTS

September 12 All Phase 3 projects submitted to SG via portal

September 22 First Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

September 28 Feedback from First Proofs due to SG

October 06 Second Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

October 13 Feedback from Second Proofs due to SG

October 20 Third Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

October 27 Projects approval from client

November 10 All Phase 3 projects production completed

PHASE FOUR PROJECTS

October 31 All Phase 4 projects submitted to SG via portal

November 10 First Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

November 17 Feedback from First Proofs due to SG

November 23 Second Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

December 01 Feedback from Second Proofs due to SG

December 08 Third Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

December 15 Projects approval from client

December 29 All Phase 4 projects production completed

PHASE FIVE PROJECTS

December 19 All Phase 5 projects submitted to SG via portal

December 29 First Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

January 06 Feedback from First Proofs due to SG

January 12 Second Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

January 19 Feedback from Second Proofs due to SG

January 26 Third Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

February 02 Projects approval from client

February 16 All Phase 5 projects production completed

PHASE SIX PROJECTS

February 06 All Phase 6 projects submitted to SG via portal

February 13 First Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

February 17 Feedback from First Proofs due to SG

February 23 Second Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

February 28 Feedback from Second Proofs due to SG

March 01 Third Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

March 05 Projects approval from client

March 16 All Phase 6 projects production completed

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PHASE SEVEN PROJECTS

March 25 Team Specific materials production begins

March 25 Team Specific Proofs approved

March 25 Team Specific Proofs delivered to NCAA via portal

March 31 2012 Men's Final Four Semi Finals Louisiana Superdome (Tulane University)

April 02 2012 Men's Final Four Championship Louisiana Superdome (Tulane University)

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Additional Information

premium item or product, CLC will sublicense on a short-term basis a company that can provide the specific item or product. Please note that this policy applies for all uses of NCAA-branded products and/or premium items, including internal and external promotional programs, internal incentive programs or any other use. For more information regarding NCAA licensees and premium item royalties, contact CLC at 770/956-0520.

THE COLLEGIATE LICENSING COMPANYCORY MOSS, Vice President for NCAA and Bowl Properties290 Interstate North Circle, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30339 Telephone: 770/956-0520

All other questions regarding the NCAAlicensee program should be directed to:

DAVID CLENDENINNCAA Assistant Director of Corporate Licensing317/[email protected]

TURNER/CBS

The NCAA will review pertinent decorating plans with Turner/CBS to determine the effect of decoration placements on television broadcast quality.

Turner/CBS is the sales agent for the NCAA Corporate Champions/Partners Program.

For questions related to NCAA Corporate Champion/Partner topics, please contact your respective Corporate Alliance Manager.

All other Turner/CBS related questions should be directed to:

GREG WEITEKAMPNCAA Director of Broadcasting317/[email protected]

NCAA CONTACTS

TAMMY LEE, Assistant Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship317/917-6500 [email protected]

SPORT GRAPHICS CONTACT

MALIA CHRISTIE, Account Manager 317/899-7000, ext. 155 [email protected]

SUGGESTED VENDORS

The NCAA strongly encourages support of local businesses, specifically minority, women- and disadvantaged-business enterprises (MBE, WBE, DBE) that can provide such services. Additionally, a vendor that has provided quality service to the NCAA is:

SPORT GRAPHICS, INC. FRANK HANCOCK, Owner and CEO Printed Materials and Signage 3423 Park Davis Circle Indianapolis, IN 46235 Phone: 800/792-3403 Fax: 317/899-7010 www.sportg.com

LICENSEES

All items that include NCAA marks must be purchased from NCAA licensees. A current list of NCAA licensees can be found at NCAA.org.

LICENSED PRODUCTS

Any items with NCAA trademarks, logos or references must be produced by an official NCAA licensee and/or official equipment supplier. The LOC or facility must assume financial responsibility for royalties and related costs associated with any premiums produced. To source a product or premium item, the partner should contact The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC). If CLC is unable to identify a current NCAA licensee to provide the specific