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2012 MEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES ® FAN GUIDE 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Team Practice Sessions TD Ameritrade Park Omaha 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. CWS Fan Fest presented by Capital One Lot C at 10th and Mike Fahey Streets 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Team Autograph Sessions presented by AT&T TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Concourse 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Appearance by Nomar Garciaparra Grand entrance and introduction of teams NCAA awards U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Marching band tribute to America’s pastime Fireworks Finale OPENING CELEBRATION DAY NOMAR GARCIAPARRA FEATURING THURSDAY, JUNE 14 No tickets? No problem. Be a part of the 2012 NCAA Men’s College World Series with a full day of free events for the entire family. Experience the CWS at Opening Celebration Day, Thursday, June 14. The day begins with the teams taking the field for open practices, followed by an opportunity to meet the players at the Team Autograph Sessions Presented by AT&T. When you’re not busy seeing your team, stop by the CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One for activities, games, giveaways, food, drink and entertainment. Finally, as day turns to night, join thousands of baseball enthusiasts and proud Nebraskans in filling the stands of TD Ameritrade Park Omaha for the Opening Ceremonies. This exciting show features Olympic-style team introductions, Nomar Garciaparra, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, awards, entertainment and a fireworks finale that will light up the downtown Omaha skyline. For additional event details, visit NCAA.com/CWS.

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2012 MEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES®

FAN GUIDE9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Open Team Practice SessionsTD Ameritrade Park Omaha

10 a.m. to 9 p.m.CWS Fan Fest presented by Capital OneLot C at 10th and Mike Fahey Streets

10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Team Autograph Sessions presented by AT&TTD Ameritrade Park Omaha Concourse

8:30 to 9:30 p.m.Opening CeremoniesTD Ameritrade Park Omaha• Appearance by Nomar Garciaparra• Grand entrance and introduction of teams• NCAA awards• U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team• Marching band tribute to America’s pastime • Fireworks Finale

OPENINGCELEBRATION DAY

NOmAR GARCIAPARRA

F E A T u R I N G

THuRSDAY, JuNE 14No tickets? No problem. Be a part of the 2012 NCAA Men’s College World Series with a full day of free events for the entire family. Experience the CWS at Opening Celebration Day, Thursday, June 14. The day begins with the teams taking the field for open practices, followed by an opportunity to meet the players at the Team Autograph Sessions Presented by AT&T. When you’re not busy seeing your team, stop by the CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One for activities, games, giveaways, food, drink and entertainment. Finally, as day turns to night, join thousands of baseball enthusiasts and proud Nebraskans in filling the stands of TD Ameritrade Park Omaha for the Opening Ceremonies. This exciting show features Olympic-style team introductions, Nomar Garciaparra, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, awards, entertainment and a fireworks finale that will light up the downtown Omaha skyline. For additional event details, visit NCAA.com/CWS.

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TICKETSReseRved seATs

A limited number of reserved seats will be available for purchase on game days at the TD Ameritrade Park Omaha box office starting at 10 a.m. Reserved ticket-holders may enter through any gate.

Reserved Tickets (Games 1-14): Sections 107-117 $30 Sections 100-106 and 118-124 $29 200 and 300 levels $28

Reserved Tickets (CWS Finals): Sections 107-117 $35 Sections 100-106 and 118-124 $34 200 and 300 levels $33

GeneRAl AdmissionGeneral Admission (GA) tickets are non-guaranteed, first-come, first-served seats in the right outfield and left outfield bleachers, located in sections 125 through 136. GA tickets are not designated for a specific game or date. As long as the ticket holder arrives early enough to be seated, the tickets are good for all games, including CWS Finals games. If the GA section is filled to capacity, the gates will close.

On doubleheader days, all fans are required to leave the stadium after the first game. GA ticket holders planning on attending both games will be required to use a new GA ticket and stand in line for re-entry into the second game.

GA ticket-holder entrances are located at Gate 3 (center field) and Gate 4 (left field).

General Admission Tickets: $80 per book – 10 tickets per book $11 – single-game tickets sold at box office during CWS

Bo x office hours: Open at 10 a.m. Central time each day a game is scheduled.

UpGRAdinG GA TickeTsBased on the availability of reserved seats, GA tickets may be upgraded to reserved seats by paying the difference in price. Upgrades are available only on the day of game and are limited to four tickets.

officiAl ncAA TickeT exchAnGeIf you were unable to purchase reserved seats through the advance sale, Flash Seats is a great way to get tickets through an approved secondary outlet. To purchase tickets via Flash Seats, please visit cws.flashseats.com. Flash Seats is the only guaranteed, NCAA-approved secondary ticket marketplace. By using Flash Seats, you have access to tickets through season-ticket holders who are unable to attend any number of games. Prices for these tickets are set by the seller.

Flash Seats allows you to buy great seats confidently, knowing that the seats are authentic, never counterfeit. You receive your notification of ticket purchase instantly via email. Once tickets are purchased, your credit card becomes your ticket, and the original paper tickets become void. The Flash Seats process is entirely digital. Once at the stadium, you enter through Gate 2 with the same credit card you used to purchase the tickets. No physical tickets are required to enter the stadium.

The ncAA expeRience®

Official NCAA ticket and hospitality packages are available for every CWS game through the NCAA and PrimeSport, the official ticket and hospitality provider of the 2012 CWS. Hospitality can be accessed before every game and is located just outside TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in the CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One. Enjoy air conditioning, cold beverages, ball park fare, lounge seating and entertainment. For more information or to purchase tickets or hospitality packages, visit NCAA.com/cws.

Box office hoURsThe TD Ameritrade Park Omaha box office opens at 10 a.m. every day there is a game. If there are no games Friday, June 22, the box office will be closed all day. The box office will also be closed Saturday, June 23. The box office accepts cash, debit and credit cards. No personal checks will be accepted. Will call hours are the same as the box office hours. There is no need to arrive at the box office before 9 a.m. At 9 a.m., a random drawing will be held to determine each person’s place in line.

Visit NCAA.com/CWS for more ticket information.

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SCHEDuLE OF EVENTSThURsdAy, JUne 14 openinG celeBRATion dAy9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Team Practice Sessions10 a.m.-9 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Team Autograph Sessions presented by AT&T8:30-9:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies

fRidAy, JUne 151-8 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One4 p.m. college World series Game 1 ESPN2/ESPN38 p.m. college World series Game 2 ESPN2/ESPN3

sATURdAy, JUne 168 a.m. to Noon POWERADE® NCAA® Youth Clinic Creighton University Sports Complex1-8 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One4 p.m. college World series Game 3 ESPN/ESPN38 p.m. college World series Game 4 ESPN/ESPN3

sUndAy, JUne 171-8 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One4 p.m. college World series Game 5 Eight-Millionth Fan Celebration ESPN2/ESPN38 p.m. college World series Game 6 ESPN2/ESPN3

mondAy, JUne 181-8 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One4 p.m. college World series Game 7 ESPN2/ESPN38 p.m. college World series Game 8 ESPN2/ESPN3

TUesdAy, JUne 194:30-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One7 p.m. college World series Game 9 ESPN/ESPN3

WednesdAy, JUne 204:30-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One7 p.m. college World series Game 10 ESPN/ESPN3

ThURsdAy, JUne 211-8 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One4 p.m. college World series Game 11 ESPN2/ESPN38 p.m. college World series Game 12 ESPN2/ESPN3

fRidAy, JUne 221-8 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One4 p.m. college World series Game 13 (if necessary)

ESPN2/ESPN38 p.m. college World series Game 14 (if necessary)

ESPN/ESPN3 *If only one game is played, game time will be 8 p.m.

sUndAy, JUne 249 a.m. Road to Omaha Run (5K Run/Walk) Lewis and Clark Riverfront Landing4:30-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One7 p.m. college World series finals Game 1 Joining Forces Day

ESPN2/ESPN3

mondAy, JUne 254:30-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One7 p.m. college World series finals Game 2 ESPN/ESPN3

TUesdAy, JUne 264:30-7 p.m. CWS Fan Fest Presented by Capital One7 p.m. college World series finals Game 3 ESPN/ESPN3 (if necessary)

* Fan Fest hours for days with “if necessary” games will be determined as the CWS game schedule is confirmed, based on outcomes and weather.

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AT&T fAn ZoneRethink Possible at the AT&T Fan Zone. Experience the latest AT&T products and services while playing games and winning great prizes! Swing for the fences at the AT&T Home Run Derby, have your caricature drawn with the Samsung GALAXY Note, take a commemorative photo at the green screen photo station and receive an autograph from your favorite baseball legends.

AllsTATeStop by the Allstate display and test your skills at Plinko or show your team spirit by creating your own fan poster. While there, register to win a trip for two to the opening weekend of the 2013 Men’s College World Series! For signing up, you will receive a free Allstate and NCAA branded tumbler.

ncAA AUThenTic TeAm sToReStop by the Authentic NCAA Team Store locations throughout Fan Fest to purchase all of the latest and greatest Men’s College World Series souvenirs.

cApiTAl oneVisit the Capital One Cup Fan Zone to meet baseball legend Barry Larkin on Saturday, June 16 from 2:30 – 4 p.m., as he teaches baseball techniques, signs autographs and provides free fan photos. Show off your skills at the speed pitch and lacrosse rocket shot challenges. Leap for a touchdown in the football receiver challenge, and knock it out of the park at the home run derby. Win great prizes in the Capital One Cup Challenge, and show your team spirit with free face painting at the Capital One Spray Fan!

TeAm coAliTionJoin the NCAA and TEAM Coalition at the Responsibility Has Its Rewards booth to make the pledge to be a responsible College World Series fan – always buckle up and never drive drunk. Support your favorite school and autograph the wall, receive a free photo, and enter to win a pair of tickets to the next day’s games. Proof that responsibility really does have its rewards!

BUickTest your hitting skills in Buick’s College World Series Batting Cage! We’ll send you a sharable video of yourself that you can upload to your social networks. You can also check out the entire new Buick lineup and have the chance to win prizes, from College World Series tickets to game memorabilia.

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cocA-colA RecyclinGCoca-Cola Recycling would like to remind fans to bring all their empty bottles and cans to the Coca-Cola Recycling Education Vehicle and receive a drink koozie made from one recycled plastic bottle. Be sure to stop by and participate in the interactive recycling games and learn more about the importance of recycling.

Reese’s®Want the perfect treat before the game? Stop by the REESE’S® Fan Zone at Fan Fest to sample a perfectly chilled REESE’S® Peanut Butter Cup, get a free digital photo of your group, and score a coupon for REESE’S® product.

RAWlinGsCome by Rawlings at Fan Fest to take some swings at our hitting cage and see authentic bat turning!

poWeRAde®

Visit POWERADE® at Fan Fest for energetic music, interactive games with giveaways, and free samples of POWERADE® with ION4, the complete sports drink.

ThURsdAy, JUne 14 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

fRidAy, JUne 15 1-8 p.m.

sATURdAy, JUne 16 1-8 p.m.

sUndAy, JUne 17 1-8 p.m.

mondAy, JUne 18 1-8 p.m.

TUesdAy, JUne 19 4:30-7 p.m.

WednesdAy, JUne 20 4:30-7 p.m.

ThURsdAy, JUne 21 1-8 p.m.

fRidAy, JUne 22 1-8 p.m.

sUndAy, JUne 24 4:30-7 p.m.

mondAy, JUne 25 4:30-7 p.m.

TUesdAy, JUne 26 4:30-7 p.m.

FAN FEST HOuRS

All times Central and subject to change. *Fan Fest hours for days with “if necessary” games will be determined as the CWS game schedule is determined.

Visit NCAAmobile.com for the full CWS schedule and event updates.

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Boys and girls ages 8 to 16 are invited to participate in this FREE clinic to receive instruction from NCAA coaches and student-athletes, and get information on fitness, nutrition and sportsmanship. Participants will also receive a free event T-shirt and goodie bag. The clinic will begin Saturday, June 16 at 8 a.m. at the Creighton University Sports Complex. Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged to reserve your spot. Limited on-site registration will also be available. Participation is limited to 400 youth. For more information, visit NCAA.com/cws.

To celebrate the Men’s College World Series and as a “thank you” to all of our loyal supporters, commemorative gifts will be provided to the first several thousand fans in attendance at these selected games:

ThURsdAy, JUne 14 – openinG ceRemoniesFlag Day – U.S.A. flags (first 20,000 fans)

fRidAy, JUne 15 – 4 p.m. GAme 1CWS/NCAA Respect Campaign Titanium Necklace (first 1,500 fans)

sUndAy, JUne 17 – 4 p.m. GAme 5CWS Eight-Millionth Fan Commemorative Pin (first 8,000 fans)

mondAy, JUne 18 – 4 p.m. GAme 7CWS Bleacher Sunglasses (first 5,000 fans in General Admission section)

ThURsdAy, JUne 21 – 4 p.m. GAme 11CWS/Rawlings Leather Keychain(first 10,000 fans)

sUndAy, JUne 24 AT 9 A.m.Take in scenic views of downtown Omaha before making a lap through the stadium on the hallowed ground of TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. This 5-kilometer run/walk will benefit Omaha parks and schools through the Omaha Parks Foundation and the NCAA’s Fund the Future. Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to participate. Participants will receive an event T-shirt and be eligible for awards and prizes. To register or for more information, visit NCAA.com/CWS.

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For more information on event policies, visit NCAA.com/CWS or call TD Ameritrade Park Omaha hotline/customer service at 402/546-1800.

sTAdiUm GUidelinesThe following items are NOT permitted into TD Ameritrade Park Omaha:•Bottlesorcans•Foodordrinkcoolers• Outsidefoodordrink(20-ounceorsmaller

empty, clear plastic bottles will be allowed for water)

•Largebagsorbackpacks•Frisbeesorbeachballs•Largeumbrellas•Laserpointers•Artificialnoisemakers•Fireworks• Illegaldrugsandalcohol• Weaponsofanykind,includinglawfully

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•Anyitemdeemedtochallengepublicsafety• CamerasAREpermittedforstillphotography

and video for personal use, but lens length must be shorter than approximately one inch, and no additional detachable lenses will be permitted.

• Asacourtesytoyourfellowspectators,fanswill be asked to refrain from walking down aisles in the reserved seating areas during at-bats. Fans should walk down aisles to their seats between at-bats, between innings or during other breaks in play. Thank you for helping make the CWS an enjoyable experience for all spectators.

seARch And seiZUReTo ensure a safe environment for all patrons, all packages brought into TD Ameritrade Park Omaha are subject to search and seizure.

fiReARms And WeAponsCarrying a concealed weapon is PROHIBITED at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. Unless otherwise authorized by law, violation of this prohibition is a criminal offense. Firearms and weapons cannot be checked into the security or guest services offices.

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For more information on event policies, visit NCAA.com/CWS or call TD Ameritrade Park Omaha hotline/customer service at 402/546-1800.

pARkinGn TD Ameritrade Park Omaha - On the TD Ameritrade Park/CenturyLink Center campus, there are approximately 800 parking stalls available for public use and for those with ADA needs. Public parking in Lots A, E and G are available on a first-come, first-served basis at a cost of $10 per vehicle. Lot A will be available only the first weekend due to the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. There will be no charge for ADA parking. A limited number of ADA parking stalls also are available in Lot B and will be offered to the public daily at no charge. These lots will open at 8 a.m. on CWS game days and will close 90 minutes after the event. Tailgating is permitted in all TD Ameritrade Park/CenturyLink Center lots. Tailgate festivities cannot extend into additional parking stalls and no tents may be staked into the ground. For a list of all tailgating policies, please visit NCAA.com/CWS.

n Creighton University - Creighton University will have approximately 1,000 parking stalls available for event parking in lots along Cuming Street from 19th to 25th Streets and a lot at 16th and Mike Fahey Streets. The spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis with fees ranging from $10 to $5. These lots, readily accessible from the Highway 75 Cuming Street exit, will open three hours before the first game and close 90 minutes after the day’s final game. Tailgating will be permitted, but no motor homes or recreational vehicles will be admitted due to size constraints. Lots will be patrolled during event sessions.

n City of Omaha - The City of Omaha has surface lots and garages offering between 1,000 and 4,500 parking stalls depending on the time of day. For a complete listing of all available lots, please visit Omaha.CentralParking.com and select TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in the City Attractions drop-down menu. Public parking in these lots is available on a first-come, first-served basis at various prices. No tailgating will be permitted in any city-owned surface lot or garage. Many of these lots are near the Metro Circulator.

ADA Pick-up/Drop-off - If you’re being dropped off, you may do so near the corners of 12th and Mike Fahey Street. In addition, Metro buses are ADA accessible and will be loading and unloading near the stadium and offering service throughout the Series.

pUBlic TRAnspoRTATionCirculator Buses - This year, the Metro bus system will stop at more than 20 locations throughout downtown and drop fans near the stadium. The circulator is scheduled to stop at each location at 10-minute intervals for a fare of only 25 cents. It will run continuously from 90 minutes before the first game until 90 minutes after the last game. See the map above for stops, or visit NCAA.com/CWS.

Stadium Express - The Metro Stadium Express offers park-and-ride services to and from the stadium. Pick-up/drop-off is located on 13th Street between Cuming and Mike Fahey Streets. Stops are located at Carol Hotel, 118th and M St., 72nd and Grover St., 72nd and Spring St., Crossroads Mall, Westroads Mall, Bakers at American Plaza in Bellevue, Neb., and Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Prices are $3 one-way and $6 for a two-ride event pass. Visit www.ometro.com for routes and times.