SMA Winter Trip 2010 - Indianapolis, Fri. Feb. 5

Hello SMA,

The SMA Officers have been working very hard to plan our team/facility trip for this year. Last year we had the opportunity to travel to Cleveland to visit the Cavs, and this year we’ve planned an even bigger and better trip.

We will be traveling to Indianapolis on Friday, February 5, 2010. Below is the current itinerary for the day:

6:30a Depart Columbus (Meeting Location: TBD; possibly West Campus Lots or Stadium Lots)

9:30 Arrive at the NCAA Hall of Champions

9:30-10:30 Tour NCAA Hall of Champions

10:30a-12p Visit NCAA Headquarters and Panel Discussion with SMA Alum

12:30p-2 Visit Victory Field & Panel Discussion with Indianapolis Indians Staff (AAA Baseball Team)

2:30-4:30 Lunch/Networking Social with SMA Alum & Learfield Sports Properties Staff at Scotty’s Brewhouse Downtown

5-6:30 Tour Conseco Fieldhouse & Visit with Indiana Pacers & Indiana Fever Staff (NBA & WNBA Teams)

7 Tip-Off: Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons (no brawls guaranteed, but a good game!)

9:30p Depart Indianapolis

This is a jammed-packed day, but Indianapolis has a lot to offer with regards to sports teams and organizations. The approximate cost will be $20-30 dollars. (We are still confirming ticket prices with the Indiana Pacers. As always, SMA will be paying for a portion of the ticket. Included with your ticket will also be a voucher for a hot dog, Pepsi, and bag of chips at the game.) SMA will also be providing appetizers at lunch as well!!!! We are trying to get you the most for the cost. Once a final price is determined, you will be emailed.

If you would like to attend this trip, please RSVP to Janelle at Gearries.1@osu.edu, or RSVP AND pay with the SMA Treasurer Bryan Ashlock no later than Friday, January 29, 2010. All money will be due at this time. We need a commitment as soon as possible to purchase tickets.

If you wish to bring a friend along, they will be responsible for the full cost of their ticket.

We plan to carpool, so if you are willing to drive, let us know. We would greatly appreciate it.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of the SMA officers or Dr. Turner.

Thanks,

Janelle Gearries

GAA Competitive Sports

The Ohio State University

GO BUCKEYES!