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MEN’S BASKETBALLTOURNAMENT MANUAL

SECSPORTS.COM

Bridgestone ArenaNashville, Tennesse

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WELCOME LETTER 1 TOURNAMENT BRACKET 2 PRACTICE AND GIFT SUITE SCHEDULE 3 TEAM ASSIGNMENTS 4 CONTACT DIRECTORY 5 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Administrative Conference Call 7 Admission Procedures 7 Administrative Personnel 7 Bands, Cheer, Dance Team, Mascots 7 Emergency Procedures 7 Finances 8 Format 8 NCAA Automatic Qualifier 8 Seeding & Tie Break Procedures 8 Squad Size 8 Television 9 Tip Time 9 SEC Liaison 9 AWARDS Tournament Awards 10 Celebration Apparel 10 Conference Championship Trophy 10 Season Awards 10 Student-Athlete Gifts 10 Tournament Championship Trophy 10 SEC Liaison 10 CREDENTIALS Credential Information 11 Credential Types 11 SEC Liaison 11 FACILITY General Information 12 ADA/Limited Mobility Seating and Parking 12 Bag Policy 12 Commercial Displays 12 First Aid Stations 12 Gates 12 Group Inspections 12 Impermissible Items 12 Laundry 13 Parking 13 Security 13 SEC Liaison 13 GAME MANAGEMENT Ball Crew 14 Basketballs 14

Benches 14 Crowd Control 14 Game Programs 14 Halftime 14 Locker Rooms 14 Medical/ Athletic Training Services 15 Merchandising 15 National Anthem 15 Officials 15 Personnel 15 Postgame Snack and Meals 15 Practices 16 Pregame Activities 16 SEC Operations Office 17 Scouting Seats 17 Uniforms 17 Video Recording 17 Failure to Comply 17 SEC Liaison 17 HOSPITALITY/LEGENDS FanFare 18 Legends 18 Meals 18 SEC Liaison 18 LODGING SEC Official Party Headquarters 19 Team Hotels 19 MEDIA Microphones, Cameras 20 Parking 20 Photography 20 Pool Reporters 20 Postgame Interview Procedures 20 Pre-Tournament Media Opportunities 21 Shuttles 21 Telephones 21 Television 21 Wireless Internet 21 SEC Liaison 21 TICKETS General 22 Committee 22 Complimentary Tickets 22 Gates 22 Institutional Tickets 22 Limited Mobility Seating 22 Lost Ticket Policy 22 Player-Guest Tickets 22 Price 23 Student Tickets 23 Ticket Revenues 23 Will Call Window 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SEC Liaison 23 TRANSPORTATION Bus Parking 24 Parking Passes 24 Police Escorts 24 Shuttles 24 SEC Liaison 24 APPENDIX A Tournament Checklist APPENDIX B Bridgestone Maps APPENDIX C Seating Chart APPENDIX D Floor Level Diagram APPENDIX E Championship Postgame APPENDIX F Credential Policies APPENDIX G Band, Cheer, Dance Policies SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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Coaches, Student-Athletes, Administrators and Directors of Operations, Welcome to Nashville! I speak for the Southeastern Conference and the City of Nashville when I say it is an honor to have you back with us for another extraordinary tournament. At the end of this week, we will have played 520 minutes of basketball among fourteen men’s basketball teams representing some of the best universities in the nation. The excitement built around this event is due to the talent, relationships and support from our student-athletes, coaches and fans. I believe we are about to experience a memorable tournament, not only for our Conference, but for all conferences within the NCAA. I want to say thank you to our administrators and those involved with team operations for the many hours you dedicate throughout the year to provide the best care to your student-athletes and team. Also, to Bridgestone Arena, the City of Nashville, the Nashville Predators and the Nashville Sports Council, thank you for your continued support of Southeastern Conference basketball. Throughout the week, if you notice anything that may be improved, or if you have any concerns, please communicate it to the appropriate SEC staff member, as identified in this manual. Best of luck to each of you as we finish up regular season competition. Let’s have a safe and enjoyable time on the court as we compete for the SEC championship title. Sincerely,

Greg Sankey Dan Leibovitz Commissioner Tournament Director

WELCOME LETTER

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TOURNAMENT BRACKET

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Tuesday, March 12 Team Team Practice Gift Suite

Seed 12 4:25 p.m. – 5:05 p.m. 5:10 p.m.- 5:50 p.m. Seed 13 5:10 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. 5:55 p.m. – 6:35 p.m. Seed 11 5:55 p.m. – 6:35 p.m. 6:40 p.m.- 7:20 p.m. Seed 14 6:40 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. 7:25 p.m. – 8:10 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13 Team Team Practice Gift Suite

Seed 8 11:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. 12:15 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. Seed 9 12:15 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Seed 5 1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Seed 7 1:45 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Seed 10 2:30 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. 3:15 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Seed 6 3:15 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.

Thursday, March 14 Team Team Practice Gift Suite

Seed 4 7:50 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 8:35 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Seed 3 8:35 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. 9:20 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Seed 2 9:20 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 10:05 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Seed 1 10:05 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 10:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Friday, March 15 Team Team Practice Practice Time Selection^

Seed 1 or 4 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. No. 1 seed will have first choice in practice time. Seed 1 or 4 9:05 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.

Seed 2 or 3 9:40 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. No. 2 seed will have first choice in practice time. Seed 2 or 3 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Saturday, March 16 Team Team Practice Practice Time Selection*

Winner Game 7 or 8 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Higher seed will have first choice in practice time. Winner Game 7 or 8 9:05 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.

Winner Game 9 or 10 9:40 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Higher seed will have first choice in practice time. Winner Game 9 or 10 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, March 17 Team Practice Practice Time Selection*

Winner Game 11 or 12 7:20 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. Higher seed will have first choice in practice time. Winner Game 11 or 12 7:55 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.

Notes ^ Friday practice time selections must be submitted to the Tournament Director no later than Noon CT on Tuesday. *Saturday and Sunday selections must be submitted to the Tournament Director no later than one hour after the completion of the second game of each session on Friday and Saturday. Failure to comply will result in the higher seeded team practicing in the earlier time slot.

PRACTICE AND GIFT SUITE SCHEDULE

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Session Day Game & Time Team H/V Locker

Room Bench *Participant Tickets

**Student Section

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

FIRST ROUND

Game #1 #12 Seed Home 2 A 114 to 112 1 to 319 6:00 p.m. #13 Seed Visitor 4 B 117 to 119 4 to 317 Game #2 #11 Seed Home 1 A 112 to 114 319 to 1 25 min.

following #14 Seed Visitor 3 B 119 to 117 317 to 4

2 THURSDAY, MARCH 14 SECOND ROUND

Game #3 #8 Seed Home 2 A 114 to 112 1 to 319 Noon #9 Seed Visitor 4 B 117 to 119 4 to 317

Game #4 #5 Seed Home 1 A 112 to 114 319 to 1 25 min.

following Winner Game #1 Visitor 3 B 119 to 117 317 to 4

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Game #5 #7 Seed Home 2 A 114 to 112 1 to 319 6:00 pm #10 Seed Visitor 4 B 117 to 119 4 to 317 Game #6 #6 Seed Home 1 A 112 to 114 319 to 1 25 min.

following Winner Game #2 Visitor 3 B 119 to 117 317 to 4

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MARCH 15 QUARTERFINALS

Game #7 #1 Seed Home 1 A 114 to 112 1 to 319 Noon Winner Game #3 Visitor 3 B 117 to 119 4 to 317

Game #8 #4 Seed Home 2 A 112 to 114 319 to 1 25 min.

following Winner Game #4 Visitor 4 B 119 to 117 317 to 4

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Game #9 #2 Seed Home 1 A 114 to 112 1 to 319

6:00 pm Winner Game #5 Visitor 3 B 117 to 119 4 to 317 Game #10 #3 Seed Home 2 A 112 to 114 319 to 1

25 min. following Winner Game #6 Visitor 4 B 119 to 117 317 to 4

6 SATURDAY, MARCH 16 SEMIFINALS

Game #11 Winner Game #7 Noon Winner Game #8

Game #12 Winner Game #9 25 min.

following Winner Game #10

7 SUNDAY,

MARCH 17 CHAMPIONSHIP

Game #13 Winner Game #11 Noon Winner Game #12

*Participant Tickets – The first section listed in the participant tickets section is the ticket location to sit during the 1st game of the session and the second section listed is the section to sit during the second game of the session. **Student Section - Sections 1 or 4 when team is participating; Sections 317, 319 when team is not participating, but has a game in that session. Bench - The bench to the right of the scorer’s table (as viewed from the floor facing the scorer’s table) is Bench “A” and the bench to the left of the scorer’s table is Bench “B.”

TEAM ASSIGNMENTS

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Southeastern Conference 2201 Richard Arrington Blvd. N Birmingham, AL 35203-1103 (205) 458-3000

SEC Staff Title/Role Cell Phone E-mail ADMINISTRATION

Greg Sankey Commissioner Mark Womack Exec. Associate Commissioner (205) 936-2863 mwomack@sec.org Charlie Hussey COO/Associate Commissioner (205) 936-8104 chussey@sec.org Tiffany Daniels Associate Commissioner/SWA (404) 771-0579 tdaniels@sec.org Herb Vincent Associate Commissioner (225) 235-9999 hvincent@sec.org Dan Leibovitz Tournament Director (205) 541-6508 dleibovitz@sec.org Byron Hatch Tournament Manager (832) 259-4385 bhatch@sec.org Craig Pinkerton Tournament Media Director (205) 936-9681 cpinkerton@sec.org Jim Sullivan Ticket Director (205) 281-2181 jsullivan@sec.org

COMMUNICATIONS

Ben Beaty Media Operations (205) 441-7631 bbeaty@sec.org Ann Drinkard Communications/Social Media (706) 308-5655 adrinkard@sec.org Chuck Dunlap Media Operations (205) 936-9683 cdunlap@sec.org Jill Skotarczak Media Operations (732) 306-7344 jskotarczak@sec.org

TICKETS

Ally Batte Ticker Operations (256) 558-0630 abatte@sec.org Mike Mims Ticket Operations (803) 316-5321 mmims@sec.org Chris Waldsmith Ticket Operations (205) 283-7757 cwaldsmith@sec.org

TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS

Matt Boyer Tournament Operations/Practices (217) 737-0201 mboyer@sec.org Meredith Branch Tournament Operations/Hospitality (334) 524-9369 mbranch@sec.org Misty Brown Tournament Operations (407) 325-0039 mbrown@sec.org Kory Dahlen Tournament Operations (337) 912-2103 kdahlen@sec.org John Gibson Tournament Operations (205) 317-4404 jgibson@sec.org Sylvia Hagan Game Officials/Legends Program (205) 936-4721 shagan@sec.org Randall Malone Video Coordinator/DVSport (615) 766-2323 rmalone@sec.org Donna Moore SEC Headquarters (205) 948-7897 dmoore@sec.org Bailey Powell Legends Program Coordinator (205) 401-7899 bpowell@sec.org B.C. Romano Game Production (205) 586-4466 bcromano@sec.org Grace Sanders Band and Cheer/Dance Liaison (518) 269-1066 gsanders@sec.org Kathryn Switzer Hotel Liaison/Official Party (205) 936-1087 kpoe@sec.org Lauren Taylor Game Production/Marketing (205) 470-4073 ltaylor@sec.org Scotty Thurman Jr. Tournament Operations (205) 305-2429 sthurman@sec.org Bridgestone Arena Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 Sean Henry President/COO shenry@nashvillepredators.com Ben Bosse Sr. Director of Event Services bbosse@nashvillepredators.com Madison Green Event Coordinator mgreen@nashvillepredators.com Lonnie Wilkerson Sr. Director of Ticketing lwilkerson@powersmgmt.com Chad Ludkey Director of Public Safety Cludkey@powersmgmt.com

CONTACT DIRECTORY

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Medical Services Jake Jordan ATI (205) 903-8496

Nashville Sports Council Scott Ramsey President & CEO sramsey@nashvillesports.com Todd Heifner COO theifner@nashvillesports.com Jay Grider V.P. – Events & Operations jgrider@nashvillesports.com Scott McGilberry V.P. – Finance & Admin. smcgilberry@nashvillesports.com Anthony Dudley Director of Development adudley@nashvillesports.com Cooper Fazio Director of Ticketing cfazio@nasvhillesports.com Ash Elkins Office Manager aelkins@nashvillesports.com Carly Ramsey Events Manager cramsey@nashvillesports.com Rachel Schuchert Events Manager rschuchert@nashvillesports.com Joseph Donaldson Events Coordinator jdonaldson@nashvillesports.com Casey Kupper Public Info. & Community Outreach ckupper@nashvillesports.com Colin Montemarano Development Coordinator cmontemarano@nashvillesports.com Erica Roberts Sales and Sponsorship Coordinator eroberts@nashvillesports.com Lauren Shatto Digital Marketing Coordinator lshatto@nashvillesports.com Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau Missey Garcia-Smith V.P. – Convention Services missey@visitmusiccity.com Scott Wright V.P. – Sales scott@visitmusiccity.com Nashville Police Department Sgt. John Bourque Traffic Control john.bourque@nashville.gov Sgt. John Pepper Police Escorts john.pepper@nashville.gov

Team Liaisons Each team is assigned a Team Liaison who can assist with any operational and/or logistical questions or concerns at the Arena. The following are the designated Team Liaisons.

TEAM LIAISONS Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia

Kentucky LSU

Ole Miss Mississippi State

Missouri South Carolina

Tennessee Texas A&M Vanderbilt

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Administrative Conference Call: An administrative tournament conference call is scheduled for Thursday, February 28th at 9:00 AM CT/10:00 AM ET to discuss all items relevant to the Tournament. The following individuals from each institution must participate:

• Tournament Administrator (TA) • Tournament Team Coordinator (TTC) • Sports Information Director (or designee) • Ticket Manager

The call-in number is (866) 891-0756 and the passcode is 2300389697. A call for the band and cheer/dance directors will take place at 9:00 AM CT/10:00 am ET on Wednesday, February 27th, 2019. The conference call number is (866) 891-0756 and the passcode is 2142394003. Admission Procedure: Teams will enter the arena through the Team Entrance at the loading dock. All team bags will be inspected prior to exiting the bus in the loading dock. Please plan your arrival time accordingly. The arena personnel will direct team buses to parking locations in the loading dock. Prior to entry into the arena, all team personnel (coaches, players, administrators) must walk through metal detectors. Team personnel will be admitted via a pass list, which must be submitted to the SEC office by each institution’s Tournament Team Coordinator no later than March 11th. Session Access credentials will be issued to each individual upon entry to the arena. Participants wishing to watch games in sessions in which their team is not competing may do so by reporting to the loading dock where they will be admitted by their team pass list and will sit in auxiliary seating. Administrative Personnel: The Commissioner and Conference office staff are responsible for all administrative, marketing and operational details of the tournament. Greg Sankey Commissioner

Mark Womack Executive Associate Commissioner/CFO Charlie Hussey Associate Commissioner/COO

Tiffany Daniels Associate Commissioner/SWA Dan Leibovitz Associate Commissioner/Men’s Basketball Herb Vincent Associate Commissioner/Public Relations

Byron Hatch Assistant Commissioner/Championships Craig Pinkerton Director of Communications Jim Sullivan Director of Championship Ticket Operations Bands, Cheerleaders, Dance Teams and Mascots: Specific information regarding Bands, Cheerleaders, Dance Teams and Mascots are detailed in Appendix G. The Pass Gate list for Bands, Cheerleaders, Dance Teams and Mascots must be completed by Monday, February 25th. A call for the band and cheer/dance directors will take place at 9:00 AM CT/10:00 AM ET on Wednesday, February 27th. The conference call number is (866) 891-0756 and the passcode is 2142394003. Emergency Procedures: The SEC reviews procedures with local police and the arena management for any circumstances that may require emergency evacuation of the facility.

Interruption of Game: If play is interrupted because of events beyond the control of the SEC, it will be continued from the point of interruption at a time determined by the Commissioner, or his representative(s). The following procedures will be in effect in the event of an interruption: 1. Stats Crew and Official Scorer: Ensure the game clock time and score are accurately recorded. 2. Officials: Ensure the exact game situation when play was halted is noted. The referee will

report to the Tournament Director. 3. Communications: The facility general manager and event coordinator must proceed

immediately to the Tournament Director. Spectators should be kept informed of the conditions by the public address announcer, if possible. Teams and game officials must be kept informed

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throughout the delay. 4. Meeting: If necessary, the Commissioner or his representative(s), SEC game management

staff, general manager and the athletic directors of the two competing institutions should assemble in the Building Operations office near the loading dock on the event level.

5. Normal Conditions: The Commissioner or his representative(s) will decide when conditions have returned to normal.

6. Spokesperson: The Commissioner, working with the arena management and city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies, serves as spokesperson in the event of an emergency.

Finances: The distribution of net receipts from the tournament is approved by the Executive Committee. Each institution will be provided a per diem of $75 for up to 24 individuals. Each team will receive a two-day per diem, plus one per diem for each game played. The 24 individuals will be composed of 15 players, four coaches, one trainer, one manager, one athletics director, one business manager and one sports information director (or any combination thereof). A travel allowance of $30 per mile (one-way) will be paid to each institution. Mileage is based on the Rand-McNally Mileage Manual. Format: The conference tournament will be a 14-team, single-elimination tournament. NCAA Automatic Qualifier: The champion of the Tournament will receive the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Seeding and Bracket: Teams will be seeded 1 through 14 in the tournament bracket based upon the final regular season SEC standings. Teams that finished No. 1 through No. 4 in the final regular season standings will receive first- and second-round byes. Teams that finish No. 5 through No. 10 will receive first-round byes. TIE BREAK PROCEDURES 1. Two-Team Tie -The following procedure will be used in the following order until the tie is broken: A. Won-lost results of head-to-head competition between the two teams.

B. Won-lost record of the two teams versus the No. 1 seed (and proceeding through the No. 14 seed, if necessary).

C. Coin flip by the Commissioner. 2. Three-Team (or more) Tie - When three or more teams are tied, the following procedure will be used in the following order until the tie is broken. If two teams remain tied after a tiebreaker provision, the two-team tiebreaker formula will be used.

A. Best winning percentage of games played among the tied teams (Example: Team A is 3-1, Team B is 2-2 and Team C is 1-3, Team A would be seeded highest, Team B second-highest and Team C lowest of the three).

B. Best winning percentage of the tied teams versus the No. 1 seed (and proceeding through the No. 14 seed, if necessary).

C. If two teams remain, coin flip by the Commissioner. D. If three or more teams remain, draw by the Commissioner. For the purpose of seeding, if an institution is precluded from participating in the tournament, such institution will automatically be seeded last. The No. 11 seed will then receive a bye. However, for the purpose of breaking ties, that team will remain where it finished in the regular-season standings before being seeded last. Squad Size: An institution may travel all eligible student-athletes to the tournament; however, only 15 student-athletes may participate and must be designated prior to the tournament commencing. Changes are not permitted during the tournament once the 15 student-athletes have been designated. Non-participating student-athletes not on the pass list are not permitted to access the competition area prior to or during their team’s game.

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Television: Exclusive television rights for the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament have been awarded to ESPN.The tournament will follow the regular season timeout format used during ESPN broadcasted games, listed below. First Half - Four Media Timeouts (Duration 2:15 – 1st horn at 2:00 | 2nd horn at 2:15)

(1) First dead ball at or under 16:00 (2) First dead ball at or under 12:00 (3) First dead ball at or under 8:00 (4) First dead ball at or under 4:00

Second Half - Five Media Timeouts (Duration 2:15 – 1st horn at 2:00 | 2nd horn at 2:15)

(1) First team-called 30-second timeout becomes a full media timeout (2) First dead ball at or under 16:00 (3) First dead ball at or under 12:00 (4) First dead ball at or under 8:00 (5) First dead ball at or under 4:00

Team Timeouts • A team timeout called within 30 seconds of a media timeout (16:30, 12:30, 8:30, 4:30) will

become the media timeout. (NCAA Rule 5-14.10.e) • Each team is entitled to three (3) 30-second timeouts and one (1) 60-second timeout. A

maximum of two (2) 30-second timeouts may be carried over to the second half. • 30-second timeout (1st horn at :15 | 2nd horn at :30) • 60-second timeout (1st horn at :45 | 2nd horn at :60)

Halftime • The TOC shall instruct the timer to start the 15-minute halftime clock 30 seconds after the buzzer

sounds to end the first half. • The TOC shall notify the producer when the halftime clock has been started. The TOC shall not

wait for the producer to start the halftime clock; rather the TOC shall automatically start it 30 seconds after the buzzer sounds.

Overtime Games • If a game goes into overtime, there will be a one-minute intermission before each extra period. • In addition, the first team timeout will become a “full media timeout.” If, in overtime, there are

no timeouts taken by a team, then there will not be a media timeout. • Each team will carry any unused team timeouts into the overtime and will also be awarded one

additional 30-second timeout during each extra period. Tip Time: No game will start before the scheduled tip time. SEC Liaisons: Dan Leibovitz Byron Hatch Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3029 Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3006 Cell: (205) 541-6508 Cell: (832) 259-4385

Email: dleibovitz@sec.org Email: bhatch@sec.org

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Tournament Awards: A five-member All-Tournament Team, as well as a Most Valuable Player will be selected by credentialed media following the championship game. Awards will be presented to each player selected during the tournament championship trophy presentation. Celebration Apparel: Official SEC "celebration apparel" (e.g., t-shirts, caps) will be provided to the tournament champion and is to be worn during the post-championship game celebration and press conference. No other "celebration apparel" will be permitted. Conference Championship Trophy: The winner of regular-season Conference competition will be declared the Conference champion. If the regular-season conference championship trophy is not presented to the winning team during the regular season, the trophy will be presented at the beginning of the team’s first game in the tournament. Season Awards: The recipients of the All-SEC Team, Player of the Year, Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Freshman of the Year, All-Freshman Team and Coach of the Year awards will be recognized during player introductions at all of their games through Friday of the tournament. The Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award will be presented to the winner during pregame of the recipient’s first game. Student-Athlete Gifts: The SEC will host a gift-suite for participating student-athletes located in the Lexus Lounge. All eligible student-athletes who are participating in the tournament will receive a commemorative gift from the SEC. Coaches will be responsible for validating the student-athlete eligibility list. Each student-athlete will select one gift from the options provided and the gifts will be shipped directly to the athletics department. Specific gift-suite visit times will coincide with each institution’s practice time. The times for the gift suite can be found in the practice and gift-suite schedule. If a student-athlete is unable to select his gift at the tournament, a secure website will be available to make selections online. Goldner Associates will provide further information to ensure each student-athlete’s selection is processed. In the event no selection is made by the deadline, a gift pre-selected as determined by the SEC will be provided to the student-athlete. Each team’s order will be shipped to the athletics department. Each student-athlete will be provided an SEC participant t-shirt upon arrival at the arena. A total of 20 shirts will be given to each institution. Tournament Championship Trophy: The Commissioner will present the winning team of the tournament with the SEC Championship trophy on the court immediately following the game. The winning team's coach and the Most Valuable Player will be asked to join the SEC Commissioner on the stage for interviews and the awards presentation. See Appendix E for instructions on the postgame trophy presentation. SEC Liaison: Meredith Branch Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3043 Cell: (334) 524-9369

Email: mbranch@sec.org

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Credentials: The SEC will issue all tournament credentials. Credentials for Official Party members should be entered in the website sent to the TTC by the SEC Office. Please have this form completed by Friday, February 8th, 2019. The SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament is a multi-session, ticketed event, and in-person access is in high demand. The SEC Communications Department processes all media credential requests. Non-media credential requests will be processed by the SEC Ticket Department. Non-media requests should include the following: access requested, name (matching government-issued identification), affiliation / role and contact information. Credential Types: SEC Special Guest Hospitality: Valid for: Access into the arena, SEC Hospitality and Auxiliary seating area Issued to: Each institution’s CEO; Athletics Director; Faculty Representative; Senior Woman Administrator; Head Coach; three Assistant Coaches Back of House Media Areas: Valid for: Access into the arena through the media entrance, media work room, press conferences, media hospitality. Issued to: Media other than photographers, and network TV; TV talent (other than network TV) Loading Dock: Valid for: Access into the arena through the team and band and cheer entrance; SEC back of house areas Issued to: Band and cheer; team personnel Team Areas: Valid for: Access into the arena through the team entrance; locker room hallway; team bench area Issued to: Each institution’s CEO, Athletics Director, Faculty Representative, Senior Woman Administrator, Head Coach, three Assistant Coaches Courtside Scorer’s Table: Valid for: Access into the arena; courtside scorer’s table area Issued to: Courtside scorer’s table personnel Press Row: Valid for: Access into the arena; Press row seating Issued to: Media other than photographers, videographers and network TV; TV talent (other than network TV) Courtside Photography: Valid for: Access into the arena; Courtside photography areas Issued to: Still photographers All credentials are non-transferable and may only be used by the individual to whom they are issued. Any unauthorized use of credentials subjects the bearer to immediate dismissal from The arena and prosecution for criminal trespass. All credentialed persons must enter The arena at the credential entrances with a valid photo ID. SEC Liaison: Craig Pinkerton - Media Credentials SEC Liaison: Mike Mims - Non-Media Credentials

Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3038 Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3072 Cell: (205) 936-9681 Cell: (803) 316-5321

Email: cpinkerton@sec.org Email: mimms@sec.org

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General Information: Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 Telephone: (615) 770-2000 ADA Seating and Parking: Bridgestone Arena access for ADA ticket holders is through any gate. Those requiring relocation to ADA seating should report to the exterior windows of the main box office. ADA parking is available in all lots on a first come, first served basis. Proper state ADA identification is required for access to the ADA areas in any parking lot. Bag Policy: Clear bags no larger than 12” x 6 " x 12” and small clutch purses/bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” will be the only bags permitted in the arena. Commercial Displays: Commercial displays are prohibited in the arena and anywhere on the property without the written consent of the SEC. This includes any signs, flags and inflatable displays of a commercial nature on RV’s or other vehicles in the parking lots. First Aid Stations: There are two first aid stations available to the public at the arena. The stations are located across from Section 111 on the lower level and on the upper concourse next to the Section 311 vomitory. Individuals requiring medical assistance should stay in their seats and notify the nearest usher or security staff members. Paramedics will be called to the individual’s seat location. Gates: All gates for public admission to the arena are open hour and 15 minutes prior to the first game of each session. For Sessions 3 and 5, the gates will open 30 minutes following the conclusion of the last game in the previous session. Special gates are as follows: Team Gate: Loading Dock

Player-Guest Gate: Located near the main entrance left most doors off of 5th Avenue South and Broadway, inside the arena. See Appendix B. Band & Cheer/Dance: Loading Dock Media: On the corner of Demonbreun Street and 5th Avenue South Photo: On the corner of Demonbreun Street and 5th Avenue South SEC Network and TV Compound: Loading Dock ADA: All gates are ADA accessible Public Will Call: Arena Box Office located near the main entrance doors off of 5th Avenue South and Broadway, inside the arena.

Group Inspections: All team, band and cheerleader members will undergo a security inspection prior to entering the facility. Before departing the hotel, teams will be asked to place all bags in the bays underneath the bus. Upon arrival at the loading dock, the team bus will stop at a designated location, everyone on the bus will remain seated, and a K-9 unit will inspect all bags under the team bus. After an all clear is given by security, all bags will be tagged with a wristband to indicate they have passed security. Finally, after all bags are tagged, the bus may unload, and the team will gather their bags and proceed into the arena. Impermissible Items: Patrons will be encouraged to return impermissible items to their automobiles when applicable. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Tobacco products of any kind, including smoking, chewing and electronic; 2. Video equipment brought into the arena by a ticketed patron; 3. Noisemakers of any types; 4. Intoxicants are strictly prohibited and will be confiscated; 5. Containers, including coolers, thermos jugs, squeeze bottles, etc.; 6. Signs, flags and banners (unless items can be held by one individual, reflect good

sportsmanship and do not block the view of other ticket patrons); in no case may a sign, flag or banner be affixed to any structural area of the arena;

7. Promotional items (e.g., cups, shakers, flags, etc.) with commercial slogans or identification without the permission of the SEC (items such as newspapers,

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handbills, flyers, memorabilia, promotional materials, etc., may not be distributed anywhere on arena property);

8. Radios without earphones; a person listening to a radio MUST use earphones when listening in order to not disturb surrounding patrons;

9. Physical distraction device or laser devices; 10. Clear Bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12” and non-clear purses/bags larger than 4.5” x

6.5”; all bags are subject to search; 11. Cameras with lenses longer than four inches; and 12. Items (e.g., hats, necklaces) that contain flashing or static lights.

Laundry: Teams are responsible for making their own arrangements for laundry service. If you would like to use the laundry facility at the arena, please contact Brad Petersen with Bridgestone Arena at (615) 642-6663 for assistance. Parking: Each institution will receive four parking passes that provide access to a designated parking lot. Security: Nashville Police and arena security will provide traffic control and security patrol services in Bridgestone Arena, as well as crowd management services inside the facility. Uniformed officers shall be assigned to the following areas:

Courtside: One uniformed officer shall be assigned behind each bench at all times. These officers will ensure that only individuals with the appropriate credentials granting access are in the team bench areas and will also ensure that fans do not obtain access to the bench areas. During timeouts, these officers shall face the crowd to monitor the crowd for abusive behavior. During official reviews, the officer closest to the monitor shall position him/herself between the scorer’s table and seating area at the location of the review. Team and Media Entrances: An officer shall be assigned to each entrance to assist the facility staff with checking credentials. Locker Rooms: One officer shall be assigned to each team locker room and the officials’ locker room. The officers assigned to the team locker rooms should work with the team’s security personnel to monitor admittance to the locker rooms. Media Area: One officer shall be assigned to each entrance to the media area to ensure that only those with proper credentials are admitted. Game Officials’ Escorts: Two uniformed officers shall escort the game officials to and from their locker room. During the game, these individuals may be stationed on the end lines to observe fans. Public Areas: Bridgestone Arena management will follow its customary plan in connection with the public areas. All guests and media will enter through a metal detector and will be subject to a wand search if they trigger the metal detector. Player-Guest Entrance: One security guard shall be placed at the entrance door and one guard at the turnstile for the player guest admission area.

SEC Liaisons: Dan Leibovitz Byron Hatch Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3029 Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3006 Cell: (205) 541-6508 Cell: (832) 259-4385

Email: dleibovitz@sec.org Email: bhatch@sec.org

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Ball Crew: The Tournament Host, with approval from the SEC, will identify individuals to serve on the Ball Crew. Ball Crew members must be at least 19 years old. Prospective student-athletes are prohibited from serving on the Ball Crew. The SEC will provide mops and towels for use by the Ball Crew. The host venue must have additional mops and towels to supply to the Ball Crew, if necessary. At least one member of the ball crew will be assigned to each basket throughout the course of the game and is responsible for cleaning/maintaining the floor and assisting the officials during timeouts. Shirts or jackets for the Ball Crew will be provided. Ball Crew Members are required to be dressed in khaki pants and tennis shoes while performing their duties during the game. Basketballs: The Wilson Solution WTB0700 NCAA game ball is used for all tournament games. Benches: Each team bench will consist of 22 seats and will be limited to use by the following: players, coaches, trainers, managers, statisticians and/or team physician or designated team members. A maximum of five chairs (out of the total of 22) may be placed on a second row directly behind the team bench. Additional seating for staff on stools or other chairs beyond the 22 allotted seats will not be permitted. During each game, police security will be provided in each bench area and any accompanying security-type personnel will be excluded, unless they have been issued one of the institution's "Session Access" passes. Benches and locker rooms are determined by seeding and are not subject to change. Benches will be labeled as Bench ‘A’ (the bench to the left of the scorer’s table, as viewed from the court) and Bench ‘B’ (the bench to the right of the scorer’s table, as viewed from the court). See the locker room and team assignments in the team assignments page. A courtside diagram is in Appendix D. Team and Player areas, which include but are not limited to, team benches, locations adjacent to the floor and press conference areas, will be furnished with Gatorade product (isotonic beverage, coolers, cups, squeeze bottles and towels). Any other coolers, cups, squeeze bottles or liquid in any other bottle or can provided by the institution will not be permitted in the team and player areas. Items bearing commercial identification and/or logos (e.g., seat covers, towels) are prohibited in the bench areas. Crowd Control: The Southeastern Conference regular season crowd control policies are in effect for the tournament. Each institution is responsible for ensuring its personnel, band/cheer/dance and related participants are familiar with the policies. Profanity, racially insensitive comments or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches, other team representatives or fans is not tolerated. Individuals making such remarks may be removed from event/arena with no refund. The Southeastern Conference provides a clean air environment for all participants and fans. As a result, smoking is prohibited in all areas of the arena, including the lobbies, restrooms and concourses. Smoking areas are available outside each gate. See an arena services representative for further information. Game Programs: SECN | ESPN manages the official souvenir program for the tournament. Each team receives 30 programs in its locker room prior to its first game in the tournament. For additional information, please contact Jason Jennings at (205) 458-8838 (office) or (205) 533-0488 (cell). Halftime: There will be a 15-minute intermission between halves. Any entertainment during halftime will be arranged through the SEC Office prior to the start of the tournament. The floor will be available for an uninterrupted warm-up period of at least five minutes prior to the beginning of the second half. Locker Rooms: Locker room assignment information is located in the team assignments page. Locker rooms are assigned according to tournament seeding and are not subject to change. Locker room

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assignment information is located in the team assignments page. Each locker room is identified with the name of the team. A security guard is on duty in the locker room area during each tournament session.

Each locker room is equipped with a dry erase board, markers, an athletic training table, water, isotonic beverage (Gatorade), ice, towels, soap, coolers, cups and water bottles. A tournament staff member will meet each team upon arrival to escort the team to the locker room. All locker rooms are open to the media after a 10-minute cooling-off period. Failure to comply with this policy may result in a financial penalty to the institution. Medical/Athletic Training Services: Medical and athletic training services for the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament are provided by ATI throughout the week. The following is provided:

1. Local physician coverage is on call during practice and on-site for all games. The local physicians are provided to serve as a liaison for any medical needs that may arise. They are on site to assist institutional medical staff in expediting any needs that may require attention at the local area hospital.

2. On site X-Ray is provided by A Portable X-Ray. 3. The arena has EMS on site for any emergency situations that may arise during the game. 4. In the event transportation is needed for a non-emergency situation, ATI’s staff is available to assist

in transporting to the proper medical facility. 5. Full use of the athletic training rooms at the arena is available; any special requests should be

communicated to Jake Jordan at (205) 903-8496 prior to your arrival. Merchandising: The SEC retains the exclusive right to sell souvenir products at the tournament. Fanatics holds exclusive souvenir merchandising rights for the SEC tournament. For more information, contact Jean Darrah at Fanatics (440) 858-5180 or jdarrah@fanatics.com. National Anthem: The National Anthem is performed prior to the first game of each session at the 0:00 mark. Both teams will remain on the floor lined up perpendicular to the benches for the Anthem. The band of the higher-seeded team in the first game of each session will play the National Anthem, unless there is a performer for that session. Officials: Three game officials and one standby official will be assigned for each tournament game by Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials, Mark Whitehead, with the approval of the Commissioner. Officials who have been assigned to SEC regular season games will receive the championship officiating assignments. Teams will be notified of assignments 60 minutes prior to the start of the first game of any session. During the second game of any session, this information will be provided at the scorer’s table at halftime of the preceding contest. Game officials will collaborate with SEC Video Center personnel in Birmingham during monitor reviews in the tournament. All reviews must be initiated by the officiating crew, who maintain final decision-making authority. Only authorized conference personnel will be permitted in the game officials locker room before, during or after the game. Personnel: The official scorer, timer, scoreboard operator, 30-second shot clock operator, public address announcer, statistics crew and tournament medical personnel are assigned by the SEC Office. The public address announcer will be familiar with and adhere to the SEC guidelines regarding PA announcers. The Tournament Director or their designee must approve all announcements in advance. Postgame Snack and Meals: To arrange postgame snacks and meal deliveries at the arena, please contact Madison Green at (515) 664-1664 or mgreen@nashvillepredators.com with Bridgestone Arena.

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Practices: Practices at Bridgestone Arena are determined according to seed and may only be conducted at the times listed in the tournament practice schedule. No other practices are permitted in Bridgestone Arena. While it is not required that teams utilize their allotted practice times at Bridgestone Arena, teams are required to visit the student-athlete gift suite and fulfill pre-tournament media obligations during the specified times on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Exchanging practice times with another team is not permissible. Should one or more teams decline the opportunity to use its designated practice time, the teams scheduled to practice after a cancellation may adjust to an earlier time with SEC approval, but the order of subsequent practice sessions will remain unchanged. The length of a practice session will not be extended for any reason. All practices on Wednesday are closed to the public, but open to the media. All other practices will be closed to the public and media, except representatives of the originating television networks (SEC Network, ESPN) and institutional radio networks broadcasting the first game of the day will have access to the floor as soon as the facility opens. Additionally, participating team personnel are not permitted in view of an opposing team’s practices. Locker rooms will be available during scheduled practice times at the arena. Teams will not be allowed to touch the basketballs to begin practice until their designated practice time begins. However, a team may access the court before their practice time if the court is open. A total of 16 basketballs will be provided to each team during their practice time at Bridgestone Arena. If a team elects not to use a practice time on which it was assigned and committed, it is required to contact Matt Boyer by e-mail at mboyer@sec.org or by phone (217) 737-0201 at least three hours in advance. Alternate practice sites at locations in the Nashville area are available beginning on Tuesday, March 12th. Teams should contact the desired practice site directly to arrange specific times. Please also notify Matt Boyer once arrangements have been confirmed. The following are designated alternate practice sites that will be available:

Pregame Activities – Warm-Ups and Introductions: Teams participating in the first game of a session may begin pregame warm-ups 60 minutes prior to tipoff of the first game. Teams participating in the second game may begin warm-ups as soon as the floor is cleared. There will be a minimum of 25 minutes between games in a session, with 22 minutes of warm-up time and three minutes allotted for introductions. During the warm-up period and for the first half of the game, teams shoot at the goal at the opposite end of the floor from where its bench is located. The National Anthem is performed prior to the first game of each session. Teams should clear the playing court with :30 seconds on the game clock . The Anthem is performed at the 0:00 mark on the scoreboard

Trevecca Nazarene College 333 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210 Omar Mance (Head Coach) – Cell: (404) 441-4623 osmance@trevecca.edu Reece Chamberlain (Asst. Coach) – Cell: (615) 945-5207 RAChamberlain@trevecca.edu Distance to Bridgestone Arena: 1.9 mi. Please call to discuss available practice times.

Ensworth High School 7401 Highway 100, Nashville TN 37221 Derrick Pritchard, Office: (615) 301-5417, Cell: (731) 549-4436 prtichardd@ensworth.com Distance to Bridgestone Arena: 18.8 mi Please call to discuss available practice times.

Vanderbilt University 2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville, TN 37212 Emma Geracioti, Office: (615) 343-4889 emma.m.geracioti@vanderbilt.edu Distance to Bridgestone Arena: 2.3 mi. Please call to discuss available practice times.

Ensworth School 211 Ensworth Ave., Nashville TN 37221 Derrick Pritchard, Office: (615) 301-5417, Cell: (731) 549-4436 prtichardd@ensworth.com Distance to Bridgestone Arena: 6.8 mi Please call to discuss available practice times.

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clock. It is required that both teams and all coaches be on the court during the Anthem. Teams, coaches and staff line-up on the free throw line extended perpendicular to the benches. Starters will be introduced in alternating order, beginning with the lower seeded team (e.g., Team A Forward, Team B Forward, Team A Center, Team B Center). The first player introduced will proceed to the jump circle at midcourt and remain there until the first player from the higher seeded team is introduced. The two athletes will shake hands, then each player will proceed to the free-throw line in front of his team’s bench. The same procedure will be followed throughout the lineup. The two head coaches will be introduced (lower seed coach first), and they will shake hands in front of the official scorer’s table. SEC Operations Office: The Tournament Operations Office is located on the event level at the south end of Bridgestone Arena. See event level diagram in Appendix B. Scouting Seats: A total of six designated seats (three per team) are available on press row for full-time countable coaching staff members scouting their following day’s potential opponent. Coaches may utilize only the assigned seats allocated for scouting purposes. The coaches representing the higher seeded team in the game to be played the following day will be assigned the scouting seats directly across from the participating higher seed bench. Uniforms: In each game, the higher-seeded team will wear its light uniform and be designated the home team, while the lower-seeded team is designated as the visitor and wear contrasting dark uniforms. All uniforms must fully comply with NCAA regulations. If the higher-seeded team's light uniforms do not adequately contrast with the lower-seeded team's dark uniforms, the lower-seeded team must adjust and wear a contrasting color. Game officials are authorized to rule on any disputes in uniform color. Video Recording: Each team may receive a copy of the TV program feed by going to the DVSport Instant Replay system located at the scorer’s table. If there are any questions regarding video needs, please contact Randall Malone by e-mail at rmalone@sec.org or by phone at (615) 766-2323. Each team is permitted to record its respective game(s) with a single camera person in the Hockey Press Box of Bridgestone Arena. Teams may also record the video feed from the televising network (ESPN/SEC Network) in the media work area. Teams are responsible for providing all equipment for this purpose. Failure to Comply: If any institutional representative does not comply fully with these SEC Championship policies, the director of athletics of the involved institution will be asked to rectify the situation. Failure to comply with the regulations may also subject that institution to financial penalties. SEC Liaisons: Dan Leibovitz Byron Hatch Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3029 Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3006 Cell: (205) 541-6508 Cell: (832) 259-4385 Email: dleibovitz@sec.org Email: bhatch@sec.org

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Fanfare: The Sunkist Soda SEC FanFare will be conducted March 14-17 in the Music City Walk of Fame Park. The hours are 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Thursday), 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Friday), and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Sunday). Legends: The SEC Men’s Legends will once again be honored at the tournament. The following individuals represent their respective institutions:

School Legend Alabama Erwin Dudley Arkansas Corey Beck Auburn Mike Mitchell Florida Livingston Chatman Georgia Jumaine Jones Kentucky Johnny Cox LSU Wayde Sims Ole Miss Justin Reed Mississippi State Lawrence Roberts Missouri Melvin Booker South Carolina Carlos Powell Tennessee Mike Jackson Texas A&M Antoine Wright Vanderbilt Derrick Byars

Each Legend will be introduced at halftime of their institution’s first game in the tournament. Additionally, the Legends will be introduced together as a group at halftime of the first semifinal game on Saturday. Meals: The SEC Special Guest Hospitality Area will be located in the Lexus Lounge, which is on the event level of Bridgestone Arena. SEC Special Guests will also be permitted to enter the arena from the exterior entrance near the shuttle drop-off location at the South Entrance on Demonbreun Street between 5th & 6th. Pre-session meals will be served beginning 90 minutes prior to the start of the first game of each session. Properly credentialed guests may also access the hospitality at halftime and between games. The pre-session meals for sessions three and five will begin approximately 30 minutes following the previous session. The media pre-session meals will be served in a designated area adjoining the media work area. Halftime and between game snacks will be available in the Media Center. SEC Liaison: Meredith Branch – Hospitality SEC Liaison: Bailey Powell - Legends Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3043 Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3035 Cell: (334) 524-9369 Cell: (205) 401-7899

Email: mbranch@sec.org Email: bpowell@sec.org

SEC Liaison: Sylvia Hagan Barnes - Legends Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3021 Cell: (205) 936-4721

Email: shagan@sec.org

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SEC HEADQUARTERS

Omni Nashville Hotel | 250 5th Avenue South | Nashville, TN 37203 | (615) 782-5300

TEAM HOTELS

Alabama Renaissance 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 255-8400

Arkansas Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

623 Union St. Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 259-2000

Auburn The Westin Nashville 807 Clark Place Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 248-2800

Florida Renaissance 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 255-8400

Georgia Vanderbilt Marriott 2555 West End Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 321-1300

Kentucky Loews Vanderbilt 2100 West End Ave Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 320-1700

LSU Renaissance 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 255-8400

Ole Miss Homewood Suites West End 2400 West End Avd. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 340-8000

Mississippi State Renaissance 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 255-8400

Missouri Renaissance 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 255-8400

South Carolina Vanderbilt Marriott 2555 West End Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 321-1300

Tennessee Renaissance 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 255-8400

Texas A&M Renaissance 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 255-8400

Vanderbilt N/A

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Microphones, Cameras: The placement of microphones on a coach or in team huddles and bench areas for television, radio or any other purpose is prohibited. Cameras are also prohibited in the bench and scorer's table areas. Cameras may not be mounted on any part of the backboards or goal standards. Only cameras and microphones of the originating television network may be mounted on the backboards or goal standards with approval from the Tournament Director. Parking: A limited number of media parking passes will be made available only to those media representatives from the Nashville area, those who are not lodging at the Omni Nashville Hotel and those representing originating television and radio networks. These must be requested in advance when applying for credentials. Photography Guidelines: For complete photography guidelines for still photography and television videography, see Appendix F. Pool Reporters: A pool reporter will be designated for each game by the Media Coordination Committee to obtain a rules interpretation, if needed, regarding a game situation from the game officials. The pool reporter will be accompanied to the officials’ dressing room by a representative of the SEC Office. At that time, an interpretation pertaining exclusively to the specific situation will be given. Pool reporter access will not be granted to explain judgment calls. Postgame Interview Procedures: All coaches and participating student-athletes will be available for interviews. Throughout the SEC championship event or tournament, press conferences are scheduled for the convenience of the media, coaches and student-athletes. They are designed to provide the media with information required for thorough coverage of SEC events and limit time demands placed upon the coaches and players. Regardless of any personal regular-season radio or television contracts, the coach first is obligated to the entire media staffing the tournament and must report to the interview room immediately after the cooling-off period. The coach cannot delay a postgame interview with the media to conduct an interview with a single newspaper, radio or television reporter. After fulfilling the commitment to the general media staffing the tournament, the coach and players may be available to participate in special interviews. The coach must proceed immediately to the dressing room after the game unless requested to remain for a short interview (not to exceed six minutes) by the television network that has the rights to televise the game. After a cooling-off period that commences when the coach reaches the dressing room area after the game (this includes any time spent in the hall), the coach must proceed directly to the interview room. The cooling-off period will be five minutes for the winning team and 15 minutes for the losing team. The WINNING coach and players will appear first in the media interview room, followed by the losing coach and players. The coach will bring ONLY two players to the interview room. (Note: After the championship game, the losing team will go first, 10-minute cooling off period, followed by the winning team, five-minute cooling off period following the trophy presentation.) Dressing rooms will open to the media following the cooling-off period. Dressing rooms will remain open for 30 minutes after the cooling-off period expires, provided media representatives are present the entire time. All participating student-athletes, except those participating in the press conference, must remain in the locker room until the locker room closes to the media. Student-athletes participating in the press conference must return to the locker room for the remainder of the open locker room period following the press conference. A member of the Media Coordination Committee (MCC) will escort the coach and student-athletes to/from the press conference. A second MCC member will oversee the open locker room, including keeping time for the cooling-off period and the media availability.

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Pre-Tournament Media Opportunities: Seeds 5-10 will have the option of practicing at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday afternoon. Regardless of whether the team utilizes the practice time, they will have an informal media availability in the locker room area at the conclusion of their allotted practice time. On-site practice times will be made available to seeds 1-4 on Thursday morning and seeds 12-14 on Tuesday evening. These practices will be closed to the media. Any of the top four seeds wishing to have media availability on Wednesday must do so outside of Bridgestone Arena. Shuttles: A complimentary shuttle system will be provided to transport SEC Special Guests, credentialed media and tournament staff from Nissan Stadium to Bridgestone Arena throughout tournament week. The shuttles will pick-up and drop-off at each location in 15-minute intervals.

Telephones: Collect/credit card only telephones will be available in the media work areas at Bridgestone Arena. Media representatives interested in ordering their own telephones should contact Casey Millar with Bridgestone Arena by e-mail at cmillar@nashvillepredators.com or by phone at (615) 770-2098 no later than February 24. A faxed order form must be completed to order a phone. Courtside telephones, other than for radio and television, must be approved by the tournament media director. Television: Exclusive live television rights for the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament have been granted to ESPN/SEC Network. There will be no video cameras other than those of the rights-fee paying broadcast networks allowed in Bridgestone Arena during game action throughout the entire tournament. The rights-fee paying networks will make available a TV feed in the Interview Room for taping of games by local television stations. The SEC Network will televise games 1-6, 9 and 10 of the tournament. ESPN will televise games 7, 8, the semifinal games and championship game. Each institution will be able to designate one videographer to videotape game action. The institution must communicate to the media director the name and affiliation of the videographer prior to the start of each game. TV networks/stations will have access to the Bridgestone Arena floor up to 10 minutes before each session. “Live Shots” will not be permitted inside Bridgestone Arena following the start of a session. Please see a member of the SEC Tournament Media Coordination staff for details. A limited number of parking spaces for satellite uplink trucks will be located near Bridgestone Arena. To reserve space for satellite truck parking, contact Pat Abell by email at pabell@nashvillepredators.com or by phone at (615) 770-2317. Wireless Internet Access: Bridgestone Arena has password-protected wireless access in the media work areas as well as courtside. There is an internet help desk located in the media work area of Bridgestone Arena. While there will be several Ethernet connections set up in the media work area, dedicated lines can be ordered at the media outlet’s expense by contacting Pat Abell by e-mail at pabell@nashvillepredators.com or by phone at (615) 770-2317. SEC Liaison: Craig Pinkerton Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3038 Cell: (205) 936-9681

Email: cpinkerton@sec.org

MEDIA SHUTTLE SCHEDULE - Departing from Nissan Stadium, Lot M Wednesday, March 13 10:00 am – 1:00 am Thursday, March 14 9:00 am – 1:00 am

Friday, March 15 9:00 am – 1:00 am Saturday, March 16 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday, March 17 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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General: SEC Ticket Committee, with approval of the athletic directors, develops all ticket policies for the tournament. The tickets are shipped from the printer directly to each institution based on the ticket manifest. Committee:

TICKET COMMITTEE Sandy Bell Kentucky Keith Carter Ole Miss Reid Sigmon Tennessee Chris Besanceny Alabama Carole Dollins Texas A&M

Complimentary Tickets: There are no complimentary tickets issued for the Southeastern Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament. Gates: All gates for public admission to the arena are open one hour and 15 minutes prior to the first game of each session. On Sessions 3 and 5, the gates will open 30 minutes following the conclusion of the last game in the previous session. Institutional Tickets: The institutional allotment is determined by each institution by October prior to the tournament. The institution is financially responsible for these requested tickets. The location of each institution’s allotment is determined by a continuing rotation system in which each school rotates two locations clockwise every year. A diagram of the 2019 seating allotments is located in Appendix C. Those institutions that wish to purchase more tickets may do so through the SEC office. Additionally, each institution is required to purchase 100 additional tickets (lower level, behind the bench area) for each session in which its team participates. For the Championship game, each team is required to purchase 150 additional tickets. These tickets are intended to be for player-guest seating. These tickets are distributed to the institution’s ticket directors each day. Limited Mobility Seating: Seating spaces for patrons with limited mobility are available on a first-come basis and must be requested by the participating institutions from Jim Sullivan with the SEC. In addition, limited mobility seating is available to fans during the tournament. Fans must visit the arena’s main box office to request a swap for limited mobility tickets. Lost Ticket Policy: Upon notification by a legitimate tournament ticket purchaser that tickets were not received in the mail, the selling institution should direct a letter to the purchaser, with a copy to (or if urgent, telephonically advise) the Tournament Ticket Director, Jim Sullivan. The letter shall include the following:

1. Verification of purchase and mailing date of tickets; 2. Section-row-seat number of the lost tickets; and 3. Statement to the effect that the theft or loss has been reported to the institution, and in case of

theft, to appropriate law enforcement agency by the purchaser. Ticket purchaser should appear at the Will-Call Windows (located at the main entrance) at the arena on game day and produce their copy of the institution's letter, along with a photo ID. Should the seats be occupied by ticket holders, security/law enforcement personnel will, question the occupants as to their identity and how they obtained the tickets, advise the occupants they are in possession of stolen tickets (if reported stolen) and request the occupants move to other available seats. Player-Guest Tickets: Each institution will be responsible for its player-guest admissions. Each institution is required to purchase 100 additional lower level side-court tickets intended for player-guest seating for each session in which its team participates. This total will increase to 150 tickets for the championship game. Mike Mims with the SEC Office will distribute these tickets to the institutions’ ticket directors each day. Mike may be reached by e-mail at mmims@sec.org or by phone at (803) 316-5321. Each institution will be responsible for staffing its player-guest admissions gate. The player-guest admissions gate will be located at the main entrance next to the box office inside the left most door.

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Each player-guest ticket will list two seating locations, one for each game of the session; the only exception is Session 7 (Championship Game). Player-guests should be advised to pay close attention to their seating assignments. For Sessions 1-6, guests of the participating teams of the game being played will be assigned seats located behind their team’s bench. Seat locations for the guests of those teams not participating in the game being played, but are participating in the same session will be in the high rows of the lower level, see Appendix C. Player-guests will rotate between games of the session. This rotation system allows for player-guests to always have a seat located behind their team’s bench during their specific game. Seat locations will be clearly marked on the player-guest tickets. Price: Tickets will be sold in book form for the entire tournament. Each tournament book will be $450 or $360, including sales tax. Any remaining unsold seats will be sold as single session tickets the week of the tournament. Student Tickets: Student tickets will be sold on a per session basis for $10 with valid student ID. There will be 64 floor level student tickets allotted to each school participating in Sessions 1-5. The allotment increases to 124 floor tickets for Session 6 on Saturday and 180 total tickets for the Championship Game on Sunday, Session 7, which includes 140 floor level tickets. Each institution is responsible for the sales/distribution of these tickets. Each student ticket will list two seating locations, one for each game of the session, the only exception being Session 7 (Championship Game). For Sessions 1-6, students of the participating teams of the game being played will be assigned seats on the floor. Seat locations for students of those teams not participating in the game being played will be in the upper level, see Appendix C. Students will rotate between games of the session. Ticket Revenues: Revenue from ticket sales must be submitted to the SEC Office by April 15, 2019. Will-Call Window: Institutions may leave tickets for pick-up at Will-Call. Ticket envelopes must be clearly marked and given to Jim Sullivan or Mike Mims with the SEC. These tickets will be left at Bridgestone Arena Will-Call Windows located at the main box office. "Collect" will-calls WILL NOT be accepted. SEC Liaison: Jim Sullivan Mike Mims Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3022 Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3072

Cell: (205) 281-2181 Cell: (803) 316-5321 Email: jsullivan@sec.org Email: mmims@sec.org

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Bus Parking: All team buses will drop off and park in the loading dock. The loading dock is located on Korean Veterans Blvd., under the Music City Center. To plan for congestion in the loading dock, please contact Kory Dahlen (kdahlen@sec.org) regarding the team’s expected arrival time at the arena for practices and game days. Band buses will park and unload in the loading dock. Cheer buses will unload in the loading deck. After cheer buses are unloaded, the bus will park at Nissan Stadium and return to Bridgestone Arena at the team’s game. Parking Passes: Each institution will receive four parking passes in a lot near Bridgestone Arena. Police Escorts: Police escorts are not permitted in the city of Nashville. A security detail for participating teams can be arranged to and from the hotel and Bridgestone Arena, however the detail is not allowed to use their police lights en route to the arena. To obtain security detail by the Nashville Police Department, please contact Carly Ramsey of the Nashville Sports Council and Sgt. John Pepper of the Nashville Police Department. Carly Ramsey Sgt. John Pepper Phone: (615) 775-0893 E-mail:john.pepper@nashville.gov E-mail: cramsey@nashvillesports.com Shuttles: Special Guest Shuttles will transport SEC Special Guests, credentialed media and tournament staff from the Omni Hotel and Nissan Stadium to the media entrance of Bridgestone Arena. The shuttles will pick-up and drop-off at each location in 15-minute intervals. Volunteer and Fan Shuttles will run from Lot R at Nissan Stadium to the south end of Bridgestone Arena. Parking is free for volunteers and media. The round trip cost for the public shuttle is $3.

SPECIAL GUEST SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

Departing from Omni Hotel Wednesday, March 8 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM Thursday, March 9 9:00 AM – midnight Friday, March 10 9:00 AM – midnight

Saturday, March 11 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday, March 12 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

SEC Liaison: Kory Dahlen Work: (205) 458-3000 ext 3059

Cell: (337) 912-2103 Email: kdahlen@sec.org

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______ Notify individuals who need to participate on the Tournament administrative conference call. (Pg. 7)

______ Review locker room and team assignments (Pg. 4).

______ Contact Matt Boyer to confirm practice schedule and times by Monday, March 11, 2019. (Practice and Gift Suite Schedule)

______ Review Student-Athlete Gift Suite schedule. (Practice and Gift Suite Schedule and Pg. 3)

______ Submit Official Party Credential List by Friday, February 8, 2019. (Pg. 11)

______ Review Clear Bag Policy. (Pg. 12)

______ Review the Group Inspections policy for the Tournament. (Pg. 12)

______ Contact alternate practice sites by Friday, March 8, 2019, to schedule practices away from Bridgestone Arena. (Pg. 16)

______ Review “Tickets” section of manual with ticket manager. (Pg. 22)

______ Provide team’s expected arrival times to the arena for practice and games to Kory Dahlen by Monday, March 11, 2019.(Pg. 24).

______ Contact Sgt. John Pepper by Monday, March 11, 2019, to schedule police escorts.(Pg.24).

______ Submit Band Pass Gate List via link sent to team administrator by close of business on Monday, February 25, 2019.

______ Submit Cheerleader Pass Gate List via link sent to team administrator by close of business on Monday, February 25, 2019.

______ Submit Dance Team Pass Gate List via link sent to team administrator by close of business on Monday, February 25, 2019.

______ Submit Eligibility List to the SEC Office by Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

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ARENA MAPS – CAMPUS MAP APPENDIX B-1

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ARENA MAPS – EVENT LEVEL APPENDIX B-2

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ARENA MAPS – BACK OF HOUSE APPENDIX B-3

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FLOOR LEVEL DIAGRAM APPENDIX D

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1. HORN SOUNDS ENDING GAME 2. LOSING TEAM TO BENCH OR LOCKER ROOM 3. WINNING TEAM BRIEF CELEBRATION (NO CUTTING OF NETS) 4. WINNING TEAM TO STAGE 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM (Presentation only to those selected from

championship team) 6. PRESENTATION OF TOURNAMENT MVP AWARD 7. PRESENTATION OF TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY 8. WINNING TEAM CUTS NETS

Note: Both still and video photographers are allowed on the court following the completion of the game to record team celebrations. No print or electronic reporters are granted access to the floor. For the trophy presentation, a boundary line is established, behind which all photographers must remain. Losing coach and two players are taken to the interview room following the cooling-off period (will be notified by SEC representative).Winning coach and two players follow in the interview room upon notification by an SEC representative. Locker rooms are open to the media following the cooling-off period.

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By accepting or using a media credential (“Credential”) for access to any game or athletic contest sponsored or hosted by the Southeastern Conference (the “SEC”) or by any one or more of its member institutions (herein an “Event” or the “Events”) each person and entity issued such a Credential (herein referred to, along with the employer of each such person, collectively as a “Bearer”) agrees to the following terms and conditions: General: Each Bearer must be and hereby represents that he or she is acting on a specific assignment for an accredited media agency and has a legitimate working function in connection with the Event attended. The Credential is not transferable and may be revoked at any time. The rights and privileges granted to Bearer may be terminated if any term or condition for use of the Credential is breached. The unauthorized use of the Credential subjects the Bearer to ejection from the Event. While within the Event venue, Bearer will, at all times, adhere to the policies in place for the Event, abide by and respect access limitations, and accept and follow directions provided by the SEC or the SEC member institution(s) hosting the Event. Bearer assumes all risks incidental to the performance by the Bearer of Bearer’s services in connection with the Event and assumes all risks incidental to each Event, whether occurring before, during or after the actual playing of the Event, and agrees that the SEC, its member institutions, and their respective agents, employees, directors, officers, student-athletes, coaches, and contractors will not be liable for bodily injury, property damage or theft losses suffered or incurred by Bearer at the Event. Bearer understands that sports contests are physical, and that in the normal course of play it is possible for balls, players, or other objects to leave the court, track, course, or field of play and impact spectators. Bearer hereby waives and releases any and all Claims (as defined below) against the SEC and its member institutions arising directly or indirectly from any such injury, including those attributable to their negligence or that of their agents. In the event that the name or likeness of Bearer is included in any broadcast, telecast, photograph, film, video or other media taken in connection with any Event, Bearer grants the SEC (or, if the media is controlled by a SEC member, grants such SEC member) the non-exclusive, transferable, perpetual right and license to use (and to sub-license the use of) such name and likeness in any media worldwide whether now known or thereafter devised. Bearer agrees to indemnify and save harmless the SEC, its member institutions, and their respective agents, employees, directors, officers, student-athletes, coaches, and contractors, of and from any and all claims, liabilities, demands and causes of action asserted by persons and entities other than the SEC and its member institutions (jointly “Claims”) arising out of any act or omission, or anything done or purported to have been done, by Bearer, including but not limited to Claims arising from Bearer’s breach of any term or condition hereof. With respect to any Claim that might give rise to liability of the Bearer as an indemnitee, the indemnified party will: (a) have the right to fully participate in the litigation of such claim with counsel selected by the indemnified party at the sole expense of the Bearer, and (b) not be obligated, without its consent, to participate in any settlement of such Claim. Media—General: Except for video (including any accompanying news audio) and still photographs of the Event shot by Bearer in compliance with the requirements and restrictions of this Credential (herein referred to as “Bearer Generated Video” and “Bearer Generated Photographs,” or collectively as “Bearer Generated Images”) and news stories written and broadcast by Bearer, to which the copyright vests in Bearer, Bearer acknowledges that all broadcast rights, copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights to the Event, and to the respective names, mascots, logos, uniform designs, and trademarks of the Southeastern Conference and its member institutions are exclusively owned and/or licensed by the Southeastern Conference, its member institutions, and/or third parties with which the Conference or its members have agreements. Video, film, photographs and other images of an Event (including Bearer Generated Images) may be used, broadcast, sold, licensed or distributed by Bearer only as expressly permitted herein. In addition,

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for avoidance of doubt, except as permitted herein, Bearer is prohibited from making available any video, film, photograph or other image of an Event (including Bearer Generated Images) to any organization, person or entity without advance written permission from the SEC, even though the planned use may be news or editorial in nature. Bearer acknowledges that all trademark rights in the names, logos, trademarks, mascots, and uniform designs of the Conference and of the member institutions of the Conference are retained by the Conference and its members. Except for permitted use of broadcast feeds strictly in conformity herewith, nothing in these terms and conditions authorizes or allows Bearer to use any of the trademarks, copyrights or other proprietary or intellectual property rights of the SEC or of its member institutions. Bearer Generated Images: The Credential confers on Bearer a limited, non-exclusive and nontransferable right to enter the Event venue or stadium to take Bearer Generated Images of the Event and to use, license, and sublicense such Bearer Generated Images only for news coverage or editorial purposes subject to the limitations and provisions herein, or as otherwise specifically authorized herein; provided, however, if required by the SEC or by the member hosting an Event, and if a broadcast feed of the Event via video and audio distributing facilities is provided by the SEC or its member institution, Bearer will not take any Bearer Generated Video of the Event and will use only such feed pursuant to and in conformity with the provisions hereof concerning broadcast feeds. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Credential, absent the express written permission or authorization of the SEC (with respect to Bearer Generated Video) or the express written permission or authorization of all SEC member institutions that appear in a photograph, and whose present or former coaches and student athletes appear in a photograph (with respect to Bearer Generated Photographs): (i) Bearer may not sell or license any Bearer Generated Image that features an individual and is licensed, sold or used to profit from the name or likeness of the individual, (ii) this Credential in no respect licenses or conveys to Bearer any rights of publicity, trademark rights, or right to imply an association by Bearer with the Conference or with any of its members or their present or former coaches or student athletes; (iii) except for references by name to the SEC and its member institutions in television news broadcasts, preview shows, and special shows as otherwise permitted herein, Bearer Generated Images may not be licensed, sold or used in connection with the name or trademark of the SEC or any of its member institutions, or for or in connection with endorsements, advertising, or marketing of a product, service, company, or business, (iv) Bearer Generated Images may not be reproduced on products, souvenirs, or clothing, and (v) Bearer Generated Images may not be used in a manner likely to create or that actually creates confusion in the minds of the trade or public that Bearer or its Bearer Generated Images or any elements therein, or any items on which they are reprinted, are sponsored or endorsed by, or are associated or affiliated with the SEC, its member institutions, or their present or former student-athletes or coaches, or that any of such persons or entities licensed Bearer to use their images, trademarks or copyrights. Bearer Generated Photographs: Bearer Generated Photographs may be used (and posted on the internet) in connection with and as part of regular print news coverage, including internet print news coverage. In addition, provided that Bearer complies with the other provisions and restrictions in this Credential (including but not limited to the provisions and restrictions set forth in the preceding section entitled “Bearer Generated Images”) and that Bearer imposes upon and subjects the buyer or licensee to all such provisions and restrictions (as if the buyer or licensee had taken the photograph), Bearer may sell or relicense Bearer Generated Photographs. (Bearer is not restricted or prohibited from imposing additional restrictions, including withholding any and all rights from the buyer or licensee with respect to the Bearer Generated Photograph.) In any such sublicense, so that the SEC may pursue its rights against the licensee and will not be required to pursue Bearer, Bearer will ensure that the SEC and its member institutions are named as intended third party beneficiaries with the right directly to enforce the requirements and provisions of this Credential against the sub licensee. Broadcast Feeds – Television Use: The Credential confers on Bearer a limited, non-exclusive and nontransferable license (with no right of sublicense) to use broadcast video feeds of the Event only for regularly scheduled television newscasts aired only on television (but not on any form of television

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available or viewable on the internet, except for a single, non-archived online simulcast by Bearer) within the period expiring at midnight on the seventh day after the Event (i.e., for an Event on Saturday afternoon, the seven day period expires the following Saturday at midnight), and no video (i.e., a video highlight or clip) used for such purposes will exceed three minutes in length. Bearer may not broadcast any video of game action at an Event that is broadcast live until the Event has been completed. No other uses of broadcast video feeds of the Event are permitted absent the express prior written consent of the SEC and the member institution hosting the Event. For the avoidance of doubt, Bearer may not sell or relicense images or video from or constituting broadcast video feeds, except as provided below in the section of this Credential entitled “Media Pooling Arrangements.” Bearer Generated Video – Television Use: Bearer agrees to use Bearer Generated Video of game action of the Event only for regularly scheduled television newscasts aired only on television (but not on any form of television available or viewable on the internet, except for a single, non-archived online simulcast by Bearer), and no Bearer Generated Video (i.e., a video highlight or clip) used for such purposes will exceed three minutes in length. Bearer may not broadcast any video (including Bearer Generated Video) of game action of an Event that is broadcast live until the Event has been completed. No other use of Bearer Generated Video of game action at the Event is permitted absent the express prior written consent of the SEC and the member institution hosting the Event. Provided that Bearer complies with the other provisions and restrictions in this Credential (including but not limited to the provisions and restrictions set forth in the preceding section entitled “Bearer Generated Images”), Bearer may make such uses of Bearer Generated Video that is not of game action at the Event as it deems appropriate or desirable. For the avoidance of doubt, Bearer may not sell or relicense Bearer Generated Video or images therefrom, except as provided below in the section of this Credential entitled “Media Pooling Arrangements.” Preview Shows and Special Shows: On a case-by-case basis, with the prior written consent of the SEC and of all SEC member institutions whose student-athletes or coaches appear therein (in order to ensure that such uses do not conflict with rights licensed to conference and member institution rights holders), Bearer may use broadcast feeds and Bearer Generated Video of the Event in preview shows and special shows produced by Bearer’s news and sports department, which are aired only on television (but not on any form of television available or viewable on the internet, except for a single, non-archived online simulcast by Bearer), and no broadcast feeds or Bearer Generated Video (i.e., a video highlight or clip) used for such purposes will exceed three minutes in length. Media Pooling Arrangements: To facilitate and in connection with media pooling arrangements and the distribution of photographs for news uses (e.g., by Associated Press) Bearer may sublicense Bearer Generated Photographs only to bona fide media entities and Bearer Generated Video only to television stations solely for such uses as would be allowed hereunder if the accredited media agency had shot the Bearer Generated Images. Bearer will impose restrictions in any sublicense to ensure that the sublicense cannot further sublicense such Bearer Generated Images and is required to comply fully with the requirements and provisions of this Credential. In any such sublicense, so that the SEC may pursue its rights against the licensee and will not be required to pursue Bearer, Bearer will ensure that the SEC is named as an intended third party beneficiary with the right directly to enforce the requirements and provisions of this Credential against the sub licensee. Internet Use—Video and Audio: Upon execution of a separate agreement with terms and conditions governing the use thereof, Bearer will be afforded access to video and audio of broadcast Events for use on Bearer’s official news website(s), at no premium or charge. Otherwise, except as specifically permitted herein (with respect to online, non-archived simulcasts), Bearer will not post, place, distribute or make available video (or audio from broadcast feeds) of game action of any Event (including any Bearer Generated Video of game action of an Event) on or through the internet or any other new media distribution platform (i.e., any platform other than print media or a form of television not available or viewable over the internet, except for non-archived simulcasts specifically permitted herein) including, without limitation, wireless handsets, podcasts, cell phones or PDAs.

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Blogging: Blogging, including periodic updates of scores, statistics or other brief descriptions of the competition throughout the Event, is acceptable provided that the Bearer conforms to the blogging policies separately published by the SEC, as such policies may be revised from time to time. No Bearer may produce or disseminate in any form a “real-time” description or transmission of the Event in any manner that constitutes, or is intended to provide or is promoted or marketed as, a substitute for television or video coverage of such Event. Bearer agrees that the determination of whether a blog is a real-time description or transmission will be made by the SEC in its reasonable discretion. If the SEC reasonably determines that a Bearer is producing a real-time description of the Event, the SEC reserves the right to pursue all available remedies against the Bearer and to revoke this Credential. Additional General Provisions: Except for sublicenses expressly permitted herein, no rights afforded Bearer may be assigned, transferred or otherwise conveyed to any organization, person, or entity. Any organization, person or entity wishing to use film or video of an Event in any manner not expressly permitted herein must obtain written permission for such usage from the SEC. Any use not explicitly authorized herein (including but not limited to any secondary use) of any photograph, picture, audio description, audio, videotape, film or drawing of the Event taken or made by the Bearer (including, but not limited to, for non-editorial, advertising, sales promotion or merchandising use) is prohibited without prior written approval as otherwise provided herein. Unless short (ten to thirty second) live updates are allowed by the SEC or its member hosting the Event, radio stations that have not licensed rights to the Event will not broadcast any report from the venue on a live basis or broadcast any live description of any Event while it is still in progress. Bearer agrees that it will not assert a Claim against the SEC, its member institutions, or any other owner or operator of the Event venue for or as a result of lack of space for broadcasting or production of any media transmission, either live or delayed. All provisions, restrictions, terms and conditions will be binding upon Bearer (as defined herein to include both the individual to whom this Credential is issued and his or her employer) and all of their respective heirs, successors, and permitted assigns.

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BANDS Bands will be admitted to any session in which their team is a participant. Each band will be limited to 30 members, excluding one director and any support personnel, limited to three. Bands will enter the arena only through the Band/Cheerleader entrance at the Loading Dock of the arena between 90 to 60 minutes before the scheduled tip-off of the game involving their institution. At that time, members will be properly identified by the institution's representative on the Band Pass Gate List. The band will then proceed to its designated seating area on the arena floor level. All cases and bags are subject to inspection upon entry into the arena. Grace Sanders is the SEC staff liaison for bands. In all games, the band of the higher-seed in the first game of each session will play the National Anthem, unless there is a performer for that session. CHEERLEADERS. Each institution's cheer squad will be limited to 14 cheerleaders plus one mascot (total of 15). Also, one cheerleader coach from each institution will be granted a Session Access pass. Cheer squads will be admitted only to the session in which their respective school is participating. For admission to any other session in which their team is not a participant, squads will be required to have a regular ticket for admission. The cheerleaders for each institution will be admitted between 90 to 60 minutes before the game in which their institution is participating. Cheer squads will enter through the Band/Cheerleader Entrance at the Loading Dock as a complete group and must be properly identified on the institutions Cheerleader Pass Gate List. All cases and bags are subject to inspection upon entry into the arena. The 14 cheerleaders will occupy the designated areas at the ends of the playing floor only when their institution is participating. The cheerleaders of the two non-competing teams in a session will occupy other designated seats. Megaphones may be used for voice amplification only and may not be used as a noise distraction. This includes pounding them on the floor or striking them with the hand(s) or other objects. All cheerleading squads must conform to the safety guidelines set by the American Association of Cheerleaders Coaches and Advisors (AACCA). Neither the SEC nor the host facility will be responsible for supervising or monitoring routines performed by cheerleaders at the tournament. Except for specific guidelines contained herein, supervision of cheerleading squads, their activities, yells and stunts are solely the participating institution's responsibility. The participating institution will ensure that the squad has sufficient training, supervision and equipment for any and all routines its squad may choose to perform. Cheerleading squads and mascots will alternate full timeouts for floor routines and cheers. Squads and mascots will not perform on the court during 30-second timeouts. Grace Sanders is the SEC staff liaison with for the cheerleaders. DANCE TEAMS Dance teams from the participating institutions may perform at a designated time at halftime or during timeouts of games in which their respective institution is participating. Each institution’s dance team will be limited to 16 uniformed dancers and one “wildcard.” Also, one dance team coach/advisor will be granted a Session Access credential upon entry to the arena. Dance teams will be admitted through the Loading Dock, between 90 to 60 minutes before the game in which their institution is participating. They will be admitted only to the session in which their respective institution is participating. For admission to any other session, dance teams will be required to have a regular tournament ticket.

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Dance teams must enter as a complete group and must be properly identified on the institution’s Dance Team Pass Gate List. All cases and bags are subject to inspection upon entry into the arena. Limited seating will be available in special seating sections for those dance teams whose schools are competing. Recorded music may be utilized during designated routines. A typed statement on institutional letterhead verifying the music and routines to be performed during the tournament are appropriate for a family audience must be provided to the SEC office before a dance/cheer team will be permitted to perform. Halftime performances may not exceed three (3) minutes, and timeout performances may not exceed one (1) minute. Please contact Grace Sanders if your institution plans to bring both a dance and cheer team. ON-COURT PERFORMANCES No more than 16 individuals plus one mascot will be allowed to perform on court during halftime or designated timeouts. Cheer and Dance teams must pickup any debris (e.g., pom-pom and shaker strands) before leaving the play floor after a performance. Please contact Lauren Taylor (ltaylor@sec.org) to request an opportunity for your dance/cheer team to perform at halftime. For games that the SEC has arranged for a halftime act or entertainment, requested dance/cheer team halftime performances will move to a designated timeout. Halftime performances may not exceed three (3) minutes, and timeout performances may not exceed one (1) minute. The deadline to submit a request is Monday, March 11th.

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Wednesday, March 13 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Media Credential Pickup (Bridgestone entrance at 5th & Demonbreun St)

10 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Media Shuttles Running 4:30 p.m. SEC Hospitality Open (EVENT LEVEL, Lexus Lounge) 4:45 p.m. Public Gates Open 6:00 p.m. Game 1: #12 Seed v #13 Seed

25 minutes following Game 2: #11 Seed v #14 Seed Thursday, March 14

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunkist Soda SEC Fanfare (Music City Walk of Fame Park) 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Media Credential Pickup (Bridgestone entrance at 5th & Demonbreun St)

9 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Media Shuttles Running 10:30 a.m. SEC Hospitality Open (EVENT LEVEL, Lexus Lounge) 10:45 a.m. Public Gates Open

Noon Game 3: #9 Seed v #8 Seed 25 minutes following Game 4: Winner Game 1 v #5 Seed

30 min following Game 4 Public Gates Open 6:00 pm Game 5: #10 Seed v #7 Seed

25 minutes following Game 6: Winner Game 2 v #6 Seed Friday, March 15

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunkist Soda SEC Fanfare (Music City Walk of Fame Park) 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Media Credential Pickup (Bridgestone entrance at 5th & Demonbreun St)

9 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Media Shuttles Running 10:30 a.m. SEC Hospitality Open (EVENT LEVEL, Lexus Lounge) 10:45 a.m. Public Gates Open

Noon Game 7: Winner Game 3 v #1 Seed 25 minutes following Game 8: Winner Game 4 v #4 Seed

30 min following Game 8 Public Gates Open 6:00 pm Game 9: Winner Game 5 v #2 Seed

25 minutes following Game 10: Winner Game 6 v #3 Seed Saturday, March 16

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunkist Soda SEC Fanfare (Music City Walk of Fame Park) 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Media Credential Pickup (Bridgestone entrance at 5th & Demonbreun St)

9 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Media Shuttles Running 10:30 am SEC Hospitality Open (EVENT LEVEL, Lexus Lounge) 10:45 am Public Gates Open

Noon Game 11: Winner Game 7 v Winner Game 8 25 minutes following Game 12: Winner Game 9 v Winner Game 10

Sunday, March 17 8:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Media Credential Pickup (Bridgestone entrance at 5th & Demonbreun St)

9 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Media Shuttles Running 10:30 a.m. SEC Hospitality Open (EVENT LEVEL, Lexus Lounge) 10:45 a.m. Public Gates Open

Noon Game 13: Winner Game 11 v Winner Game 12

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