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2008 NCAA Division II
Football Championship Team Itinerary
ITINERARY - TENTATIVE
(Central time)
2008 NCAA DIVISION II FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008
Arrival of the NCAA Division II Football Committee.
The Division II Football Committee will conduct a meeting a 10p.m.
at the Shoals Marriott Hotel and Spa.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008
TBA Arrival of participating teams.
(prior to 12 noon)
Time and arrival location will be announced on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008
Local dignitaries will be on hand to welcome participating teams.
Each
team will obtain their own ground transportation.
12:00 NOON- KICK-OFF NEWS CONFERENCE
12:45 P.M.
Sponsored by: SunTrust Bank of Florence
Location: SunTrust Bank of Florence
201 South Court Street, 7th Floor
Florence, Alabama
Director of Athletics, head football coach and designated players of
the
participating teams will meet the press. Coaches will make their
remarks
about the teams and game.
The three finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy will be introduced
and
presented with a plaque.
12:45 P.M.- KICK-OFF LUNCHEON
1:30 P.M.
Question & answer period following the news conference. Lunch will
be
served during this time.
Guest list includes: Director of Athletics, head coach and
designated
members of the two participating teams, NCAA officials, SNCC,
Chamber
of Commerce, University of North Alabama representatives,
dignitaries,
sponsors and their guests. Approximately 125-150 guests will be
invited to
attend.
ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL
TIME
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 (CONTINUED)
TBA PRACTICE SESSIONS
Coaches will designate time for practice.
There will be two high school stadiums available to the
participating teams.
Each location will have showers, dressing rooms, and weight rooms.
These
fields will be available as needed.
• Team from Northeast vs. Southeast Bracket will practice at Muscle
Shoals High School Football Stadium.
Contact: Head Coach Curly Hallman at (256)389-2682(high school)
(256)389-2644(coaches office)
(256)412-5099(cell)
• Team from Northwest vs. Southwest Bracket will practice at
Florence High School Football Stadium- Florence, Alabama
Contact: Head Coach Alvin Briggs at (256) 768-2200 (high school)
(256) 768-2261 (athletic dept)
(256) 762-6787 (cell)
This first practice session must be an open session, and the players
and
coaches must be available for interviews one-half hour before the
practice.
The media should be informed when the interviews are available.
In case of inclement weather, the Southwest vs. Northwest bracket
winner will practice at the Florence High School Gym. The inclement
weather practice site for the Northeast vs. Southeast bracket winner
will be at the Muscle Shoals Middle School Gym. If inclement weather
practice facilities are needed all personnel (coaches,
student-athletes, etc.) will be required to wear
basketball/non-marking shoes to prevent any damage to the playing
floor.
There will be a walkthrough and ESPN facility walkthrough
(tentative) for 5:00p.m.
6:30 P.M.- “CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION”
8:30 P.M
LOCATION: Florence/Lauderdale Coliseun
702 E. Veterans Dr.
Florence, Alabama
DRESS: Casual / team colors
Southern hospitality will surround the participating teams at the
championship celebration. An informal introduction and fellowship
dinner
has been planned. The menu features L.O. Bishop’s Famous Hawg House
Barbecue. An evening of fun and excitement has been planned for your
enjoyment.
Players and coaches from both teams will be recognized and presented
with
championship mementos.
Each institution will be provided with 70 complimentary tickets for
the
official traveling party. Approximately 400 guests will attend this
event.
ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL
TIME
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008
8:30 – 12:00 P.M. The participating teams will engage in a Community
Service Event that may include local hospital, schools, or
involvement with civic groups.
9:00 A.M. TEAM FROM LOWER BRACKET(NORTHEAST/SOUTHEAST)
Head Shots for ESPN and viewing of facility - Braly Municipal
Stadium
10:30 A.M. TEAM FROM UPPER BRACKET(NORTHWEST/SOUTHWEST)
Head Shots for ESPN and viewing of facility - Braly Municipal
Stadium
12:00 NOON VIP SPONSOR LUNCHEON
LOCATION: Robert M. Guillot University Center
University of North Alabama Campus
(see attached map)
DRESS: Casual / team colors
Guests are invited to honor the two participating teams and view the
history of the Harlon Hill Trophy and the background of the top
three 2005
finalists for the award.
Guest list: Coaches, participating teams, championship ambassadors,
NCAA officals, SNCC and Chamber of Commerce representatives,
dignitaries, sponsors and their guests.
NOTE: Each participating school will be given a total of 70 tickets.
Approximately 300 guests will attend this event.
TBA PRACTICE SESSIONS
Coaches will designate time for practice.
• Team from Northeast vs. Southeast Bracket-Muscle Shoals High
School Football Stadium-Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Team from Northwest vs. Southwest Bracket-Florence High School
Football Stadium-Florence, Alabama
Inclement weather – team at Muscle Shoals location will practice at
the Muscle Shoals High School Gym. Team at Florence will practice at
the Florence High School Gym.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12,
2008 (CONTINUED)
5:00 P.M. NCAA PRE-GAME MEETING
LOCATION: Marriott Conference Center (Tuscumbia Room)
10 Hightower Place
(256) 740-4100
DRESS: Business
This meeting includes the head coaches, directors of athletics and
sports
information directors from both schools. In addition, the SNCC game
committee, game officials, 25-second clock operator, chain crew,
clock
operator, security, public address announcer, band directors for
each team,
television representatives from ESPN and NCAA representatives will
be in
attendance.
Transportation must be provided by each institution.
6:30 P.M. HARLON HILL AWARD & THE DIVISION II FOOTBALL
HALL OF FAME BANQUET
LOCATION: Florence Conference Center
10 Hightower Place
(256) 740-4100
DRESS: Business
TICKETS: $50.00 per person, tables of eight -$400 -This event is
open to the public.
For ticket information, contact: Shoals Chamber of Commerce
(256) 764-4661
The presentation of the Harlon Hill Trophy is awarded to the
individual
judged to be the best top Division II player for 2007.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13,
2008
7:30 A.M.- PARENTS’
BREAKFAST
9:00 A.M.
Sponsored by: Shoals Chamber of Commerce
Service One
LOCATION: Shoals Chamber of Commerce
20 Hightower Place
Florence, AL 35630
CONTACT: Judy Keenum (256) 764-4661
DRESS: Team colors or apparel
A breakfast for parents from both teams to get to know each other
and
enjoy Southern Hospitality.
7:30 A.M.- CHEERLEADERS’ BREAKFAST
9:00 A.M.
SPONSORED BY: Baptist Student Center
University of North Alabama
LOCATION: Baptist Student Center
670 North Wood Avenue
University of North Alabama
Florence, Alabama
DRESS: Official Uniform
This will be a time to meet the cheerleaders from the other team,
hear an
encouraging word from a special guest, and last but not least, enjoy
a good
old SOUTHERN STYLE BREAKFAST!
11:00 A.M. KICK-OFF
(subject to change)
central time
2007 NCAA DIVISION II FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Braly Municipal Stadium
Florence, Alabama
ESPN will televise the game live to a national audience.
NOTE: Post-game media press conference will be in the hospitality
room
located on the West Concourse (press box side) of the stadium.
Post-game wrap up meeting will be at 5:00pm at the Shoals Chamber of
Commerce. This will involve the Division II Football Committee, NCAA
Staff, and selected representatives of the University of North
Alabama and the Shoals National Championship Committee.
• If you need any additional information, including directions,
please contact Judy Keenum at (256) 764-4661, or by email
sncc@shoalschamber.com, or log on to
www.d2championship.com
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