For more information, contact:
The St. Louis Sports Commission
314-992-0687
sports@stlouissports.org

75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATON HIGHLIGHTS 2005 NCAA DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ST. LOUIS

FREE 75TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM POSTER GIVEN OUT TO FIRST 15,000 FANS AT SESSION 5
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 19

ST. LOUIS — Feb. 23, 2005 — College wrestling fans are invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.

A major celebration will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at St. Louis Union Station to commemorate the 75th NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The highlight of the celebration will be the introduction of the 75th anniversary team, which features 15 of the greatest wrestlers in collegiate wrestling history. The squad was selected after 12 weeks of fan voting on www.nwcaonline.com. The festivities will also include video highlights of the tournament's greatest moments, a roundtable discussion with NCAA wrestling greats, an autograph session, and Coca-Cola Spirit of Champions interactive events.

A free commemorative poster featuring the NCAA Division I Championships 75th anniversary team will be given away to the first 15,000 fans entering Savvis Center for session 5 at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 19. The poster is compliments of the NCAA.

The 75th anniversary celebration is being organized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association, the NCAA, and the St. Louis Sports Commission.

COCA-COLA METROPASS AVAILABLE FOR NCAA WRESTLING FANS

Metro, the St. Louis region's public transit provider, is offering a five-day unlimited use pass for $12.50 (plus $2.00 shipping and handling) during the 2005 Championships. The Coca-Cola MetroPass allows fans to ride on MetroLink light rail and MetroBus service anytime Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 20. It's perfect to get to and from Lambert International Airport, hotels and Savvis Center – as well as many St. Louis area attractions and popular entertainment districts. To order the Coca-Cola MetroPass, call 314-982-1495, or visit www.metrostlouis.org/Passes/NCAAWrestlingPasses.asp.

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2005 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Single-session tickets for the 2005 Championships go on sale Sunday, Feb. 27, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 314-241-1888, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Fans looking to attend multiple sessions can take advantage of many other ticket packages. All-session tickets, which provide admission to all six sessions of the Championships, cost $100. There are also special night and weekend ticket packages available for $50; and groups of 15 or more can experience the tournament starting at just $5 per ticket. To order all-session tickets, night and weekend packages, or group tickets, call 877-722-1604.