CREIGHTON IN BLUE YORK CITY

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1 Fan Guide

2 CREIGHTON IN BLUE YORK CITY 2017 Creighton University BIG EAST Men s Basketball Tournament March 8 11, 2017 Madison Square Garden New York Alumni, parents, fans and friends are invited to join the Creighton Alumni Association for the following events throughout the BIG EAST Men s Basketball Tournament in New York City. To receive further details, exact times and more information, please text BLUEYORKCITY to and check the sign in the Stewart Hotel lobby each day for an updated schedule of events. RSVP to the events in this guide at alumni.creighton.edu/blueyorkcity2017. Please note, should the Bluejays lose no further events will be held. Fan Headquarters and Team Hotel Stewart Hotel (formerly the Manhattan NYC/Affinia Hotel) 371 Seventh Ave. (31st Street and Seventh Avenue) New York, NY

3 Get the most up-to-date information: alumni.creighton.edu/fan-central

4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All Creighton alumni, parents, fans and friends are invited to attend events throughout the tournament. RSVP for the following events at: alumni.creighton.edu/blueyorkcity2017 TUESDAY, MARCH 7 New York Networking Reception Co-sponsored by the Creighton Alumni Association and the John P. Fahey Career Center. Complimentary appetizers and one drink ticket per person. American Whiskey 247 W. 30th St. 4:30 6:30 p.m. Women s BIG EAST Game Viewing Event Event will take place ONLY if the women s team makes it to the championship game. Cash bar and food for purchase will be available. LOCAL West Café 1 Penn Plaza 9 p.m. 3

5 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 Should the Bluejays NOT PLAY on Wednesday, join us for the following event: Blue York City Kickoff Event Join the Alumni Association for complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. A free drink will be given to the first 150 attendees! American Whiskey 247 W. 30th St. 5 7 p.m. Should the Bluejays PLAY on Wednesday, join us for the following events: BIG EAST Bluejay Pregame Event Meet up with fellow Bluejay fans and pick up your official Creighton Alumni giveaway compliments of the Creighton Alumni Association**. Cash bars will be available. **While supplies last. Must provide contact information to receive giveaways. Stewart Hotel Fitzgerald Ballroom Approximately 3 hours prior to game time* Bluejays March to Madison Square Garden Team Send-Off Join the Creighton Alumni Association, pep band, blue crew and the Jays dancers for a tradition! Line the hotel lobby and make a path for the team cheering them on and wishing them luck as they make their way to the MSG for the game. Cash bars will be available. Stewart Hotel Lobby Approximately 2 hours prior to the game* *Text BLUEYORKCITY to to receive a text message with the definite time. 4

6 THURSDAY, MARCH 9 Should this be the first game the Bluejays play in, join us for the following events: BIG EAST Bluejay Pregame Event Meet up with fellow Bluejay fans and pick up your official Creighton Alumni giveaway compliments of the Creighton Alumni Association**. Cash bars will be available. **While supplies last. Must provide contact information to receive giveaways. Stewart Hotel Fitzgerald Ballroom Approximately 3 hours prior to game time* *Text BLUEYORKCITY to to receive a text message with the definite time. Bluejays March to Madison Square Garden Team Send-Off Join the Creighton Alumni Association, pep band, blue crew and the Jays dancers for a tradition! Line the hotel lobby and make a path for the team cheering them on and wishing them luck as they make their way to the MSG for the game. Cash bars will be available. Stewart Hotel Lobby Approximately 1.5 hours prior to the game* Should this be the second game the Bluejays play in, only a Team Send-Off will take place: Bluejays March to Madison Square Garden Team Send-Off It s time again to wish the Jays luck! We ll line the hotel lobby and make a path for the team cheering them on and wishing them luck as they make their way from the hotel to Madison Square Garden for the game. Cash bars will be available. Stewart Hotel Lobby Approximately 2 hours prior to the game* 5

7 FRIDAY, MARCH 10 SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Bluejays March to Madison Square Garden Team Send-Off It s time again to wish the Bluejays luck! We ll line the hotel lobby and make a path for the team cheering them on and wishing them luck as they make their way from the hotel to Madison Square Garden for the game. Cash bars will be available. Stewart Hotel Lobby Approximately 1.5 hours prior to the game* *Text BLUEYORKCITY to to receive a text message with the definite time. Should the Bluejays proceed to the final round, join us for the following events: Bluejay Fans Who Pray Together, Stay Together Mass Join in prayer and celebrate Mass with Creighton fans and friends. This will be a short Mass with limited seating. If you or someone you know is planning to attend and can be a lector or EME, please Sarah Lukas, in the Creighton Alumni Relations Office at slukas@creighton.edu Stewart Hotel Fitzgerald Ballroom 3 p.m. Bluejays March to the Championship Team Send-Off Hopefully you still have a voice to help cheer the Bluejays on as they make their way to the final round! We ll line the hotel lobby and make a path for the team cheering them on and wishing them luck as they make their way to Madison Square Garden for the game. Cash bars will be available. Stewart Hotel Lobby 3:45 p.m. Championship Game Madison Square Garden 5:30 p.m. 6

8 BLUE YORK CITY BARS During the tournament, Bluejay fans are invited to gather at these official Creighton establishments! Each of these bars is located within walking distance of the Stewart Hotel and Madison Square Garden. American Whiskey LOCAL West Cafe Niles New York City Slattery s Midtown Pub 247 W. 30th St. 0.1 mile walking distance from the hotel 1 Penn Plaza 0.2 mile walking distance from the hotel 371 Seventh Ave. Attached to the hotel 8 E. 36th St. 0.7 mile walking distance from the hotel $4 Bud Light pints $5 Shock Top $6 Red and white house wine $7 Well vodka and whiskey drinks (brands TBD) $8 featured specialty cocktails Bucket specials will be Bud Light and a craft beer (TBD) $3 Coors Light Aluminum pints $3 Seasonal Draft $4 Bud Light bottles $7 Creighton Cosmos $6 Bud Light Bottles (16 oz.) $6 Budweiser Bottles (16 oz.) 20% off dinner items for Creighton fans $5 draft beers 1 free shot with first drink 10% off all food Happy Hour prices for all other drinks at all times 7

9 NYC LOCATIONS Madison Square Garden 4 Penn Plaza Stewart Hotel 371 Seventh Ave. (31st St. and Seventh Ave.) American Whiskey 247 W. 30th St. LOCAL West 1 Penn Plaza Niles New York City 371 Seventh Ave. Slattery s Midtown Pub 8 E. 36th St. M Metro Station

10 FIRST ROUND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 on FS BIG EAST TOURNAMENT BRACKET QUARTERFINALS THURSDAY, MARCH 9 on FS1 SEMIFINALS FRIDAY, MARCH 10 on FS1 CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY, MARCH 11 on FOX p.m. EST 1 Noon EST 5 6:30 p.m. EST 4 2:30 p.m. EST 10 5:30 p.m. EST Championship Winner 7 9:30 p.m. EST 2 7 p.m. EST 6 9 p.m. EST 9 3 9:30 p.m. EST

11 GIVEAWAY INFORMATION CARD Please complete this card and bring it to the Pregame Event at the Stewart Hotel to receive your official giveaway: a phone popsocket! I am a(n): Alumnus/a Parent Student Fan Name: Creighton degree(s)/year(s): Phone number: GO BLUEJAYS! 10

12 THE WHITE AND THE BLUE Words and music by Gordon Richmond The White and the Blue! Colors two, it is you we defend. Fearless for you, our might to the fight we will lend. So: wave, colors, wave We will fight on for your glory. White and Blue! We will fight till the fight is won.

13 BIRD IS THE WORD! Keep in touch and interact with Creighton before, during and after the tournament! alumni.creighton.edu/fan-central Tag your tweets and photos A group of bluejays is called a band so jump on the Twitter Bluejay bandwagon! #BluejayWorld Share your pictures showing your Creighton Bluejay pride at locales near and far. Tag your Twitter or Instagram photos with #BluejayWorld, and visit bluejayworld.hscampaigns.com Text BlueYorkCity to to receive text message updates Msg & Data rates apply. Txts are autodialed. T&C alumni.creighton.edu

14 Mark your Calendars for Homecoming 2017 September Come back to Creighton and reunite with friends and classmates for a weekend of friendship, fun and nostalgia! Stay up to date at: creighton.edu/homecoming #CreightonWeek

15 GET YOUR BLUEJAY GEAR AT THE CREIGHTON BOOKSTORE! Bookstore kiosk is in the Stewart Hotel Ballroom. Hours are subject to change. Look for the sign in the lobby for updates. Wednesday, March p.m. Thursday, March 9 8 a.m. 2 p.m. and 6 10 p.m. Friday, March 10 4 p.m. game time Saturday, March 11 8 a.m. Noon Forgot something at home? We have a small supply of deodorants, toothpastes, toothbrushes, shampoos and other items available. creightonshop.com

16 alumni.creighton.edu/fan-central