ORANGE BOWL FESTIVAL 2008/09 EVENT INFORMATION TRAVEL GUIDE

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1 ORANGE BOWL FESTIVAL 2008/09 EVENT INFORMATION TRAVEL GUIDE

2 SEE INSIDE BACK COVER FOR FOLD-OUT MAP OF EVENT LOCATIONS BUILDING ON A LONG DRIVE 18 National Champions 15 Heisman Trophy Winners World Class Halftime Show

3 Dear College Football Fan: Welcome to South Florida! On behalf of the Orange Bowl Committee members, staff and volunteers, it is our pleasure to welcome you to South Florida for the 2009 Orange Bowl Festival. The FedEx Orange Bowl has been a South Florida New Year s tradition for 75 years. It has a storied history that includes hosting more national champions (18) and Heisman Trophy winners (15) than any other bowl. You are part of another historic first for the Orange Bowl Committee. Not only are we hosting the FedEx Orange Bowl on January 1 for the 75th time, but one week later we will host our 19th national championship in college football s ultimate game, the FedEx BCS National Championship. We are dedicated to ensuring you experience all that South Florida has to offer, for our 75th celebration is more than a football game it s a festival of events sure to please everyone in the family. While you re here in South Florida, we invite you to sample our pristine beaches and outstanding shopping venues, as well as some of the region s most diverse cuisine. We hope you have the opportunity to explore our amazing area during your stay. We look forward to seeing you throughout the week and thank you for helping make our 75th Anniversary a memorable one. Enjoy your visit! Sincerely, METROPCS ORANGE BOWL BASKETBALL CLASSIC BANKATLANTIC CENTER DEC. 28, 2008 TIP-OFF 4:00 PM AVMED ORANGE BOWL COACHES LUNCHEON LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL DEC. 30, :00 AM 1:30 PM BUDWEISER ORANGE BOWL TAILGATE PARTY DOLPHIN STADIUM JAN. 1, :30 AM 7:30 PM 75TH FEDEX ORANGE BOWL DOLPHIN STADIUM JAN. 1, 2009 PRE-GAME FESTIVITIES 8:00 PM Orange Bowl Festival Event S. Daniel Ponce President and Chairman

WINTHROP TICKET PRICES Sidecourt......... $40 Corner/CLUB...... $25 Endcourt Middle... $25 Endcourt High.

4 Orange Bowl Festival Event 1 15TH METROPCS ORANGE BOWL BASKETBALL CLASSIC Dec. 28, 2008 Tip-Off Time 4:00 PM BANKATLANTIC CENTER One Panther Parkway Sunrise, Florida Tip-Off Time 4:00 PM FLORIDA STATE vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY Followed at 6:30 PM by FLORIDA vs. WINTHROP TICKET PRICES Sidecourt $40 Corner/CLUB $25 Endcourt Middle... $25 Endcourt High..... $15 BANKATLANTIC CENTER VENUE INFORMATION ARENA POLICIES TO AVOID DELAYS AT THE GATE, AND FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED: Bottles or cans Food or beverages (prescribed medication/baby formula permitted) Alcohol of any sort Bags larger than 12 x 12 (backpacks, briefcases, duffel bags, etc.) Weapons/Firearms/Sharp implements (scissors) Spike wristbands, neckbands or jewelry Air horns/whistles or other noisemakers Coolers or containers Fireworks Illegal substances Strollers/Infant carriers Frisbees, Beach Balls, etc. Laser pens Pets (with the exception of service animals for guests with disabilities) Skateboards, rollerblades, roller skates, heelies or other wheeled devices KEY LOCATIONS ATM Locations Plaza Level Section 130 and next to the south inside box office Upper Level Section 405 Club Level Entrance to AvMed All-Star Cafe Lost and Found / Concierge* Plaza Level Near the north box office Upper Level Section 433 *Concierge Desks are staffed when appropriate concourse is open First Aid Plaza and Mezzanine levels outside of section 119 and 422 Designated Smoking Balconies** Smoking Balconies are available on each floor of the arena. **BankAtlantic Center is a smoke free facility SERVICES FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES Gate Entry and Elevators: Power assisted entrances are located on the Plaza Level. Accessible entrances are located at the main entrance. Elevators outside of section 131 and 105 are available for access onto each level. Seating: Accessible seating is available on all levels. Designated seating for wheelchair users, guests who are visually impaired or guests who are hearing impaired will be available until such seats are sold out. One companion seat may be purchased for each seat sold to a disabled guest. Limited additional companion seating will be held until the day of the event or until seating is sold out, whichever is sooner. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Any guest who fails to adhere to BankAtlantic Center policies or local, state and federal laws is subject to being ejected from the facility Tailgating is not permitted on BankAtlantic Center property BankAtlantic Center has a no re-entry policy Reselling of tickets on the premises is strictly prohibited Anyone attempting to enter with a package or purse will be asked to consent to a visual inspection of that package Noticeably intoxicated individuals should not be allowed to enter the building for any event Parking fee is $15 on event day METROPCS ORANGE BOWL BASKETBALL CLASSIC General Information (305) Ticket Office (305) BankAtlantic Center Box Office (954)

1, 2009 11:30 AM 7:30 PM DOLPHIN STADIUM 2269 NW 199 Street Miami Gardens, FL 33056 NW Bus Parking Lot Orange Bowl Festival Event 3 Before the teams take the field, come see what the coaches and

5 Orange Bowl Festival Event 2 AVMED ORANGE BOWL COACHES LUNCHEON Dec. 30, :00 AM 1:30 PM LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL 1601 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL BUDWEISER ORANGE BOWL TAILGATE PARTY Jan. 1, :30 AM 7:30 PM DOLPHIN STADIUM 2269 NW 199 Street Miami Gardens, FL NW Bus Parking Lot Orange Bowl Festival Event 3 Before the teams take the field, come see what the coaches and players are saying leading up to the 75th FedEx Orange Bowl. The AvMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon puts you right there with the men leading the teams at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach. Don't miss this exclusive event. Tickets.... $ 100 Take in the sights and sounds before kickoff and experience the thrill and tradition of college football. The event features live music, food, games, Orange Bowl Memory Lane, plus the school bands and cheerleaders, all in a fan-friendly environment outside Dolphin Stadium. Tickets.... $ 20/ $ 15 with the Patch

Orange Bowl Festival Event 4 75TH FEDEX ORANGE BOWL Jan. 1, 2009 8:00 PM DOLPHIN STADIUM 2269 NW 199 Street Miami Gardens, FL 33056 DON T MISS THE PRE-GAME ACTIVITIES STARTING AT 8:00 PM!

6 Orange Bowl Festival Event 4 75TH FEDEX ORANGE BOWL Jan. 1, :00 PM DOLPHIN STADIUM 2269 NW 199 Street Miami Gardens, FL DON T MISS THE PRE-GAME ACTIVITIES STARTING AT 8:00 PM! PARKING LOT GATES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 & 10 OPEN AT 11:00 AM ALL REMAINING PARKING GATES OPEN AT 2:00 PM STADIUM ENTRY GATES OPEN AT 6:00 PM Future Heisman winner Frankie Sinkwich chalked up a record 382 yards for Georgia Joe Namath was named MVP after a heroic performance Legendary coaches Bob Devaney of Nebraska and Alabama s Paul Bear Bryant Heisman winner Johnny Rogers was named MVP Barry Switzer, the all-time winningest Orange Bowl coach, led OU to the national title Coach Tom Osborne won his first national championship Alabama s Shaun Alexander scored three times in the first overtime OB game Reggie Bush was one of three Heisman winners in the game

75TH FEDEX ORANGE BOWL THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2009 DOLPHIN STADIUM TICKET WILL CALL GATE F Orange Bowl General Will Call Ticketmaster Will Call Home Team Will Call and Home Team Player s Will Call

7 75TH FEDEX ORANGE BOWL THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2009 DOLPHIN STADIUM TICKET WILL CALL GATE F Orange Bowl General Will Call Ticketmaster Will Call Home Team Will Call and Home Team Player s Will Call Customer Service Will Call GATE H Media Will Call GATE B Visiting Team Will Call and Visiting Team Player s Will Call STADIUM ENTRY GATES Stadium entry gates will open at 6 PM. STADIUM AND TICKET FACTS LOST AND STOLEN TICKETS The Orange Bowl Ticket Office requires that ticket holders looking to replace lost/stolen tickets prior to the day of the event to fill out a Replacement Ticket Form (available by fax or only). There is a replacement fee of $25 per account. Tickets that have been stolen will be replaced if accompanied by a official police report at no charge to the customer. To request a replacement ticket form call (305) STADIUM ENTRY / POLICIES TO AVOID DELAYS AT THE GATE, AND FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED: Alcohol Bags, backpacks, plastic grocery bags Purses that exceed 14 x 14 x 8 Bottles, cans, thermoses, coolers, hard containers, umbrellas, strollers, footballs, poles, brooms, cameras with lenses exceeding 8, noise makers, and laser pointers Any other item(s) deemed dangerous or inappropriate ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All guests are subject to mandated pat-down search The stadium will not be responsible for items left at any of the entry gates All belongings are subject to search Inebriated and unmanageable guests will not be admitted entry into the stadium Guests, including children, must have valid tickets with them at all times and show it upon request No scalping, illegal sales or solicitation GUEST RELATIONS Guest Relations booths on game days are located in Sections 128,156, 428, and 456. Concierge also located at 215, 242, 315, and 342. You may also reach the Guest Relations department by calling (305) on non-event days. Lost and found: If you should misplace an item at Dolphin Stadium, we are here to assist you with our Lost and Found department located at Guest Relations booths on game-days in Sections 128, 156, 215, 242, 315, 342, 428 and 456. You may also reach the Guest Relations department by calling (305) on non-event days. DOLPHIN STADIUM Parking...(305) Tickets...(305) Club Level Services...(305) SERVICES FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES Seating: Seats in most disabled sections are sold with the wheelchair in row 28 of each particular section and the companion side-by-side. Additional companion seats are available directly behind the wheelchair space, and the first companion seat, with a limit of two (2) per wheelchair, thus allowing for a total of three companions per wheelchair user. All seats are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Gate Entry and Elevators: Public elevators are available in Dolphin Stadium. There are four elevators located at Gate G and Gate C. KEY LOCATIONS ATM Locations...106, 121, 134, 149, 150, 213, 215, 227, 234 (inside store), 243, 244, 255, 409, 422, 434, 443, 456. ATM Located at Tailgate Party NW Parking Lot. Concierge...215, 315, 242, 342 First Aid...156, 442 Guest Services/Lost & Found...128, 156, 215, 242, 315, 342, 428, 456 Smoking Sections...Smoking is only permitted by the designated areas on the 100, 200 and 400 ramps and at the Smirnoff Bars on the 100 level. No smoking is permitted in seating areas or concourses. Merchandise & Team Stores Level - 106, 113, 122, 127, 134, 141, 150, Level - Gates B and F Team Stores, 206, Level - 413, 415, 441, 443 ADDITIONAL MERCHANDISE LOCATIONS BeachCombers...106, 118, 122, 134, 150 Sea Traders...113, 128, 141, 155 BC Gear...407, 421, 435, 450 FEDEX ORANGE BOWL General Information...(305) Ticket Office...(305) STADIUM INFO

8 GENERAL PARKING Orange parking is $20 in advance and $30 on game day and are for all general parking lots immediately adjacent to the Stadium. To access any of the General Parking areas, please refer to the stadium parking map below. Parking permits can be purchased in advance through the Dolphin Stadium Ticket Office, (305) Tailgating is permitted in all lots North of NW 199th Street. However, Parking gates 15, 16, 17 and 18 on the South side of NW 199th Street are parking areas where tailgating is not permitted. LIMOUSINE PARKING Dolphin Stadium has developed an exclusive parking area for all limousines and professionally driven vehicles. The Limousine Lot is located on the South side of the Stadium within close proximity to Stadium Gate F. Limousine parking permits should be purchased in advance through the Dolphin Stadium Ticket Office (305) Permits are $100. To access the Limo Lot, please enter Parking Gate 4. (There will be no drop-offs at any Stadium gate.) All guests will proceed on foot from their limousine parking space. With a large number of limousines coming to the Stadium, all similar in appearance, it is important that all limousines remain in the same parking space, making it easier to find post-game. The roadway that circles the Stadium is a fire lane, and must be kept clear at all times. Therefore, it is important that all limousines park in the Limousine Lot and not in front of any Stadium gate. RV PARKING Recreational Vehicle (RV) parking is located on the Northwest side of the Stadium on the North end of the Western auxiliary lot. The entrance to the RV Lot is Gate 8, and is located on NW 26th Ave. To access Gate 8, please proceed to NW 203rd St. and NW 26th Ave. Please refer to the stadium parking map inside this brochure. The RV Lot has its own entrance and exit providing easier access to and from the lot. RV parking permits can be purchased in advance through the Dolphin Stadium Ticket Office, (305) for $100. Parking the day of the game will be $100 per vehicle. *There will be no overnight RV Parking. Day of game only. STADIUM PARKING INFO PREFERRED PARKING Preferred Parking is located on both the North and South sides of the Stadium. Suiteholders located on the North sideline will be issued permits for the Maroon lot located outside Stadium Gate C. Suite-holders on the South sideline will be issued permits for the Purple lot located outside Stadium Gate G. Both lots are paved. Guests issued Maroon and Purple permits have the option to self park, or valet park on a complimentary basis. Dolphin Stadium has designated various parking gates for Executive Suite-holders and Club Level patrons. Please refer to the stadium parking map inside this brochure as Parking Gates 1, 1A, 4, 5A and 7 provide preferred access to and from the Stadium. BUS PARKING Charter buses will be parked on the East side of the Stadium as shown on the stadium parking map inside this brochure. Charter buses will enter Parking Gate 2, if arriving from the Florida Turnpike. Buses arriving to the Stadium from any other direction will be directed to Gate 3. Please carefully note the carrier company, bus number, and light pole number where the bus is parked prior to entering the Stadium. Carriers should purchase bus parking permits prior to game day through Dolphin Stadium Ticket Office (305) Bus permits are $100. DISABLED PARKING Dolphin Stadium has 262 disabled parking spaces in addition to drop-off/pick-up zones located at Stadium Gates G and C. In order to access a disabled parking space, please enter through Parking Gates 1, 4, or 7. Upon arriving the individual who has been issued the disabled placard must be present in the vehicle and present proper identification in order to access disabled parking. Once parked, the valid state-issued placard must be displayed. Out of state placards and registration will be accepted. PREFERRED CLUB PARKING Blue preferred parking is located on the North, South, East and West sides of the Stadium. Please refer to the stadium parking map inside as Parking Gates 1, 1A, 4, 5A and 7 provide preferred access to and from the Stadium.

9 ORANGE BOWL TRAVEL NETWORK ORANGE BOWL TRAVEL NETWORK Traveling to South Florida for the game? Let the Orange Bowl Travel Network assist you by making your travel arrangements seamless and hassle-free! Stay at one of our Official hotels all through OFFICIAL TRAVEL NETWORK PARTNERS HOTELS: Sheraton Yankee Clipper Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort Sofitel Miami Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club. Ramada Hollywood Beach Resort Miami Mart Airport Hotel Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale at Sawgrass Mills OFFICIAL HOTELS OFFICIAL TEAM HOTELS Westin Diplomat Hotel Fontainebleau Miami Beach Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Don Shula s Hotel & Golf Club Courtyard by Marriott / Plantation Courtyard by Marriott / Weston SpringHill Suites by Marriott / Fort Lauderdale Airport El Palacio Sports Hotel & Conference Center Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa Sheraton Suites Plantation Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino OFFICIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach Resort & Spa Courtyard by Marriott / Miami Downtown Holiday Inn / Port of Miami- Downtown Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Airport Regency Hotel Hilton Miami Downtown Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa MEDIA HOTEL Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa GOVERNMENT PARTNERS ENTERTAINMENT Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Jungle Island Biscayne Lady Yacht Charters Britto Central, Inc. 818 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL USA Located btwn Jefferson and Meridian on Lincoln Road Hours: Sun-Thurs 10am-11pm Fri-Sat 10am-12am Phone: Toll-Free: 888.R.BRITTO

12 DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO DOLPHIN STADIUM YELLOW CAB Miami-Dade: (305) Broward: (954) CORAL SPRINGS, BONAVENTURE, WESTON Take Sawgrass Expressway South to I-75; South to Miramar Parkway; East to Red Road; South to 202nd Street; East to the Stadium. FT. LAUDERDALE, FT. LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD AIRPORT, FT. LAUDERDALE BEACH, HOLLYWOOD Take I-95 South to Ives Dairy Road (also known as 199th Street); West to the Stadium. WESTERN BROWARD COUNTY Take University Drive South to the Stadium or take Nob Hill Road (also know as 100th Avenue or Palm Avenue); South to 199th Street; East to the Stadium. WESTERN DADE COUNTY, MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CORAL GABLES, DORAL Take the Palmetto Expressway North (also known as State Road 826); Exit at NW 27th Avenue; Turn left onto NW 27th Avenue heading North to NW 199th street to the Stadium. NORTH MIAMI BEACH, COCONUT GROVE, MIAMI BEACH, KEY BISCAYNE Take I-95 North to Ives Dairy Road (also known as 199th Street); West to the stadium. THE FLORIDA KEYS Take the Florida Turnpike Extension North to 27th Avenue; Turn right heading South to the Stadium. FAQ S How much does parking cost? Parking permits can be purchased in advance through the Dolphin Stadium Ticket Office, (305) Parking is $20 in advance and $30 on game day; Limos, RV s and buses are $100. Dolphin Stadium recommends that anyone attending the 75th FedEx Orange Bowl leave for the stadium with plenty of time to find a parking space and get to their seats before the pregame activities at 8:00 pm. I lost my ticket(s) for the game. How can I replace them? Replacing tickets in advance or on event day requires a fee of $25. The Orange Bowl Ticket Office requires that ticket holders looking to replace lost/stolen tickets prior to the day of the event fill out a Replacement Ticket Form (available by fax or only). Tickets that have been stolen will be replaced if accompanied by a police report. To request a replacement ticket form call (305) at no charge to the customer. When do stadium admission gates open for the 2009 FedEx Orange Bowl game? Two hours prior to kick off 6:00 pm. But you can get your day started early at the Budweiser Orange Bowl Tailgate Party, which opens at 11:30 am. What is THE PATCH? THE PATCH is the official souvenir for the 75th FedEx Orange Bowl. The Teams Wear THE PATCH. Show THE PATCH to receive $5 off admission to the Budweiser Orange Bowl Tailgate Party. Where can I get THE PATCH? The easiest way to get THE PATCH is by attending a Patch Party, a series of events held at South Florida sports bars. They are also distributed free of charge by THE PATCH Patrol at select college and professional sporting events, and other promotional locations. You can purchase THE PATCH for $10.00 via our website at PALM BEACH COUNTY Take the Florida Turnpike South to Exit 2X (Dolphin Stadium Toll Plaza) to the east side of Dolphin Stadium.

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13 ORANGE BOWL FESTIVAL EVENTS 2008/09 BASKETBALL CLASSIC 1 METROPCS ORANGE BOWL 12/28/08 TIP-OFF 4:00pm BANKATLANTIC CENTER One Panther Parkway Sunrise, Florida COACHES LUNCHEON 2 AVMED ORANGE BOWL 12/30/08 11:00am - 1:30pm LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL 1601 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL BUDWEISER ORANGE BOWL TAILGATE PARTY 01/01/09 11:30am 7:30pm DOLPHIN STADIUM 2269 NW 199 Street Miami Gardens, FL TH FEDEX ORANGE BOWL 01/01/09 Kick Off 8:00 pm DOLPHIN STADIUM 2269 NW 199 Street Miami Gardens, FL SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO OFFICIAL FAN HOTEL One Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL WESTIN DIPLOMAT OFFICIAL TEAM HOTEL 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH OFFICIAL TEAM HOTEL 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL BANKATLANTIC CENTER MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT D DOLPHIN STADI S STADIUM FT LAUD HOLLYWOOD AIRPORT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO WESTIN DIPLOMAT MIAMI BEACH FONTAINEBLEAU LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL

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