markio Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Time for my annual "info directly from the Ford Center" post. (copied to another thread as well) As some of you know, I work at the arena for management and, being an avid wrestling fan, this is my favorite event of the year. Some info for all of those attending. Parking and general information about the arena can be found at www.thefordcenter.com Wrestlers can enter the arena at 7:30am for weigh ins. Wrestlers and coaches will enter at the interior ticket office lobby (to the far right of the main lobby doors) to check in and head back. You will pick up your credentials here. The only coolers allowed are for wrestlers and must enter at the check in table through the interior ticket lobby. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK is allowed inside unfortunately. Not my rules, just standard building policy. Public doors open at 8:00am CST. Enter on Main Street through the main lobby. We will look to create a separate door/entrance for those that already have tickets. There is NO onsite parking. Please do not have any team vehicles attempt to park in the loading dock or attached outer lot. These are reserved spots. There is no public Wi-Fi. Tickets are $10 cash at the door. There is an ATM in the lobby if you need to get some cash out. Please do not jump over the dasher walls to access the floor. They try to control access to the floor, so you need to enter from the lower level hallway under section 103. You wouldn't jump the wall at Banker's Life would you? lol The hospitality room for officials, etc. will be in the Corner Club. Enter from the main lobby and hang a right at lower level hallway. If you are going to set up a camera please do not have the cord running across the aisle. You will be made to unplug any cords running across an aisle. We will have full concessions available throughout the day. Coffee and hot chocolate are also available all day as well. (get the bbq pork nachos, huge and awesome) There is no smoking on or in the Ford Center property, this includes e-cigarettes. Brackets will be updated throughout the day and posted on several of the 170 or so TVs located all over the arena. The brackets end up kind of small, but hey, they are everywhere and pretty cool. Lastly, if you are a wrestler that loses please don't kick, throw, or punch Ford Center property. We had a kid break off a door handle last year. Sent the bill to the school. That's all I have for now. Please let me know if you have any questions. And if you see a good looking guy with a radio and Ford Center shirt running around all day, say hi. loscoz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtothemat Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Per IHSAA website the wrestling starts at 9am. Surely us fans can get in The Ford Center before wrestling starts! Question: how long are the breaks between rounds, and does The Ford Center ever get cleared (I noticed that tickets for finals only are $7 and $10 for all sessions)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markio Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Per IHSAA website the wrestling starts at 9am. Surely us fans can get in The Ford Center before wrestling starts! Question: how long are the breaks between rounds, and does The Ford Center ever get cleared (I noticed that tickets for finals only are $7 and $10 for all sessions)? Fixed it. We do not clear the arena between rounds. Not sure how long the breaks are, but I think the one before the finals is at least 30 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Northern folks please also note the time difference. The Evansville area is an hour behind most of the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddlockyear Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 See you there markio... I will be BOOOOOING you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Ford Center is a wonderful place to watch wrestling. If you have not been to Evansville SS, you are in for a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chambers Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 They play ice hockey at the Ford Center. The building may be on the cool side. If you are going to be there for a long time you may want to have a few layers of clothes with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMILL Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 markio will wrestling be webcasted on internet or trackcasted on track wrestling ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtothemat Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Markio: 3 or 4 mats at Evv SS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbomb Turk Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 All semi states have 4 mats . All but Merrillville use 4 mats until placement round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIACfan Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 where can tickets be purchased in advance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Markio - Coffee and water in the hospitality room throughout the day please?!?!? It was done last year and greatly appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsawwrestling Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Markio - Coffee and water in the hospitality room throughout the day please?!?!? It was done last year and greatly appreciated!! You guys get coffee and water? Hospitality room closes at 830 in Merrillville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Some of us have to rehydrate.......after weigh ins of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sslaymon Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Will be my first time heading down there. Is there a parking lot adjacent? If not, where is a good spot to park? And any good local joints to eat at after the day is over? Edited February 12, 2015 by sslaymon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 There is a huge parking spot one block east I believe, just follow the other busses. check out the preview for places to eat!!! Any Mater Dei guys can confirm if Stoll's Country Inn will be offering a wrestling discount again? If so I recommend there after the match, great food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestling4EVER Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 There is a huge parking spot one block east I believe, just follow the other busses. check out the preview for places to eat!!! Any Mater Dei guys can confirm if Stoll's Country Inn will be offering a wrestling discount again? If so I recommend there after the match, great food. CALL 812-867-7730 TO BOOK YOUR SPOT! TELL THEM YOU SAW IT ON INDIANAMAT! ANYONE MENTIONING THIS POST WILL RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markio Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Head to www.thefordcenter.com for parking info. The live results will be on trackwrestling.com. Yes, there will be coffee and water in the hospitality room all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markio Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 It's starting to smell and feel like wrasslin' in here! The mats, scoreboards, and podium have arrived at the Ford Center! Troll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMILL Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 what about the video cams for live streaming coverage ? Have they arrived ? TeamGarcia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markio Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 what about the video cams for live streaming coverage ? Have they arrived ? Don't think there will be video, but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markio Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 The popcorn is popping, the coffee is brewing, and most importantly, the mats are rolling here at the Ford Center. Got here dark and early to get things ready for today, can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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