The Bank of Kentucky Center has lifted the ban on radio broadcasts of the boys' 9th and 10th Region basketball tournaments with some restrictions. Apparently, WFTM will be allowed to broadcast games involving Mason County and St. Patrick, but not the entire tournament as we have done for many, many years. I'm not sure about Augusta and Bracken County. Those two schools may fall within a 30-mile radius of The Bank of Kentucky Center. Here is the press release:
Highland Heights, KY – The Bank of Kentucky Center (an SMG managed facility) at Northern Kentucky University is extremely excited to be in partnership with both the 9th and 10th Regions to host their respective high school basketball tournaments, March 2-10, 2009.
In this joint venture, a financial commitment has been made by The Bank of Kentucky Center to each participating school from 10th Region and every school within the 9th Region will receive funds.
In order to ensure and maximize the funds to each participating school, The Bank of Kentucky Center, after consulting with representatives from each region, has made the decision to restrict the broadcasting of these games. Participating schools that reside outside a 30-mile radius from the Center will be given the opportunity to broadcast (via radio only) their respective school’s games. Should any of the 9th or 10th region games individually sell-out, one week prior to date of play, the Center will allow for that game to be broadcast via radio, Internet and/or television.
“The Bank of Kentucky Center is excited to host both regions’” said Molly Pascucci, general manager of The Bank of Kentucky Center, “We are very proud, for the first time ever, to offer a financial commitment back to the students of each participating school.”
For radio stations that meet the requirements for broadcast, please contact The Bank of Kentucky Center at (859) 442-2652 or via e-mail at info@bankofkentuckycenter.com
Tickets for the tournaments are on sale now and are priced at $8 for each day’s session (see schedule below).Patrons can also purchase a $12 ticket that will allow for re-entry for the 10th Region Boys Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 7. This will give patrons an all-day pass for that day only for all four games.Please note that the Center will be emptied at the conclusion of the 10th Region Boys Quarterfinals and patrons will need to purchase a separate ticket for the 9th Region Girls final on Saturday, March 7 at 8 p.m. All tickets may be subject to applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased at The Bank of Kentucky Center Box Office at Northern Kentucky University, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at (513) 562-4949 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com
9th Region Boys and Girls Tournament Schedule
3/2/09 -Girls Quarterfinal at 6pm and 8pm
3/3/09 -Girls Quarterfinal at 6pm and 8pm
3/4/09 -Boys Quarterfinal at 6pm and 8pm
3/5/09 -Boys Quarterfinal at 6pm and 8pm
3/6/09 -Girls Semifinal at 6pm and 8pm
3/7/09 -Girls Final at 8pm
3/8/09 -Boys Semifinal at 2pm and 4pm
3/10/09 -Boys 10th Final at 6:30pm & 9th Final at 8:30pm
10th Region Tournament Schedule
3/7/09 -Boys Quarterfinal at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
3/9/09 -Boys Semifinal at 6:00pm and 8:00pm
3/10/09 -Boys 10th Final at 6:00pm & 9th Final at 8:30pm
For more information, please visit www.bankofkentuckycenter.com
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