For more information, contact:
The St. Louis Sports Commission
314-992-0684
bshulman@stlsports.org

SINGLE-SESSION TICKETS FOR THE 2009

NCAA® DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS ON SALE NOW

ST. LOUIS – Feb. 17, 2009 – Single-session tickets for the 2009 NCAA® Division I Wrestling Championships in St. Louis are now on sale. The event takes place at Scottrade Center March 19-21. Fans have the opportunity to purchase tickets to any of the tournament's six sessions, including the finals on Saturday night (March 21). Session prices range from $9 to $50. Tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800/745-3000 (toll free) or 314/241-1888 (in St. Louis). Fans can also order online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by visiting any Ticketmaster ticket outlet, including the Scottrade Center box office.

Fans also have the opportunity to purchase half-session ticket packs featuring tickets to the evening sessions (2, 4, and 6) or weekend sessions (4, 5, and 6). Just $48, half-session packs are a great value for fans who want to attend multiple sessions but cannot commit to attending the entire tournament. Half-session and all-session tickets – which start at $60 – can also be purchased through Ticketmaster.

Groups of 15 or more can take advantage of special group prices. For more information or to purchase group tickets, call 314/206-7388.

METROPASS AVAILABLE FOR WRESTLING FANS

Metro, St. Louis’ public transportation system, is once again offering a special five-day MetroPass for wrestling fans. For just $18.45, wresting fans can ride on MetroLink light rail and MetroBus anytime Wednesday, March 18 through Sunday, March 22. It's a terrific way to go to and from Lambert International Airport, hotels and Scottrade Center as well as many St. Louis area attractions and entertainment districts. The MetroPass also includes a special offer from the Gateway Arch Riverfront. To order the wrestling fan MetroPass, call 314/982-1495.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

2009 NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships are hosted by the St. Louis Sports Commission and the University of Missouri. The 2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships are hosted by the St. Louis Sports Commission and the University of Missouri. The event is taking place in St. Louis for the fifth time this decade. For more information on the 2009 Wrestling Championships, visit www.stlsports.org/wrestling.

The St. Louis Sports Commission is the privately funded nonprofit organization that benefits St. Louis through sports.

Its mission is to make the St. Louis region a better place to live, visit, work and play through sports.

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