A-10 Tournament - Keaney Blue travel and hotel plans

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 9 years ago

I've never been, but after last night ...
Does the school sell tickets or packages or do you have to go through the A10 site?
Is there a specific hotel URI fans usually stay at?
Any and all info appreciated.

RoadyJay · Unread post by **RoadyJay** » 9 years ago

I just bought my ticket through the URI box office (874-RAMS). Tickets are $165 plus a $15 processing fee. This gets you into every game.

We have been allocated sections 24 and 25. Section 24 is dead center court opposite the team benches. Facing the court, 25 is the section immediately to the left of 24.

Actual seating in these sections will be based on donor level but looks to me there are no bad seats in these two sections.

gorhody89 · Unread post by **gorhody89** » 9 years ago

Can you get individual game tickets or by round....I won't make it down until the semifinals if we make it

RoadyJay · Unread post by **RoadyJay** » 9 years ago

I believe you can buy specific session tickets through Barclays/Ticketmaster.

As far as I know, only packages are available through our box office.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

I already booked my hotel (Brooklyn Bridge Marriott). Haven't decided what I'm going to do for tix yet.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 9 years ago

Nice. The wife and I are thinking about making the trip out to Brooklyn. We should decide in the next week (schedules might prevent this). I'll let you guys know.

jmck · Unread post by **jmck** » 9 years ago

TruePoint wrote:I already booked my hotel (Brooklyn Bridge Marriott). Haven't decided what I'm going to do for tix yet.

I am also at Brooklyn Bridge Marriot with 8 others for a bachelor party. We only have tickets for Saturday at $52 for lower level behind the basket on an angle. If they advance then we will hang around for sunday. Hoping to buy tickets at the box office for sunday. Will it sell out?

RoadyJay · Unread post by **RoadyJay** » 9 years ago

TruePoint wrote:I already booked my hotel (Brooklyn Bridge Marriott).

Ditto!

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 9 years ago

Is there a special rate for the tournament at the Marriott?

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

download the "Hotel Tonight" app....last minute hotel deals in NYC, usually can find a good option for any budget, hugely discounted last minute sales.

If we get the bye our first game would be Friday

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:Is there a special rate for the tournament at the Marriott?

Not that I know of, I just have a lot of points to use.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

I'm a Hilton guy, but wouldn't mind having a KB board contingent staying together. I could swing the Mariott

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

Blue Man wrote:I'm a Hilton guy, but wouldn't mind having a KB board contingent staying together. I could swing the Mariott

Yeah would definitely be cool to get as many Rhody fans in that hotel as possible. One of my best early memories as a fan was going to the NCAA tournament in Winston-Salem with my dad in 1993 and all the Rhody people taking over the lobby and restaurant/bar. I was 10, and I still remember Rhody fans chanting "goooooooo mountaineers" to each other every time they walked by each other because West Virginia (then in the A10) was playing PC in the NIT.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 9 years ago

I just looked up the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott - $300 per night for a room with two double beds (no rollaway beds).

BleedBlue87 · Unread post by **BleedBlue87** » 9 years ago

Me and my brother are staying at Sleep In at Prospect Park. No clue about the area but it was cheap. Any of you all want to designate a particular drinking establishment to hang at?

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 9 years ago

BB87 what was the price?

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

Rhody83 wrote:I just looked up the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott - $300 per night for a room with two double beds (no rollaway beds).

New Yoooooooork - concrete jungle where things cost a lot, there's nothing you can't doooooo

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

Is everyone's plan to go down for Friday game?

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

TruePoint wrote:Is everyone's plan to go down for Friday game?

Just booked it. I'm taking that whole friday off. Just in case we wind up having a noon game

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Still unsure if I can make it.

Ram1019 · Unread post by **Ram1019** » 9 years ago

So people are booking Brooklyn Bridge Marriot huh? Might have to book this one thru Sunday. Hello Brooklyn

Ramtastico · Unread post by **Ramtastico** » 9 years ago

My daughter lived close to Barclays for a while and we used to stay in the aloft, which is next door to the Sheraton(both Starwood PG properties) about a block or two from the Marriott. aloft is a trendy hype hotel and the rates are $245 for the A10 weekend. I am a big Marriott guy but like SPG too.

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 9 years ago

I made a modification to the topic title, since I imagine there will be a game-focused tournament thread(s) at some point.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

URI in NYC!
Networking and Spirit events leading up to the
Men's Basketball A-10 Championship!

Championship Pre-game Event!
Date/Time: TBD following tournament schedule announcement
Prepare for some epic battles in Brooklyn! The 2015 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Championship will take place at the landmark Barclays Center, right at the crossroads of Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues. Come to our pre-game reception at Buffalo Wild Wings Brooklyn, where you'll be able to partake in great apps, a free raffle, cash bar, and lots of Rhody Spirit. The first tournament game and time will be announced officially on Sunday, March 9th.

Buffalo Wild Wings will be our home base throughout the tournament for our fans to meet up informally before each URI game to rally for the Rams.

Tuesday, March 10 • 6-8 p.m.
Networking Event at LinkedIn
Join account executive Chris Keneally '95 and his LinkedIn colleagues on the 22nd floor of the Empire State Building for a networking reception and exclusive tour of the LinkedIn offices. The first 18 people who register for this event will get a VIP pass to the top of the Empire State Building for that evening! Please register by March 5. You must be registered in advance for security clearance. Cost: $20 per person. Register here for the Networking Event at LinkedIn.

Thursday, March 12 • 6-8 p.m.
A-10 Championship Networking Event
Join the URI Alumni Association as we mark the start of the A-10 Men’s Basketball Championship. Plan to show the full force of your Rhody spirit at 121 Fulton Street, an American bar and grill located in the heart of the Financial District. There will be plenty of great apps and a full cash bar. Cost: $30 per person. Register here for the A-10 Championship Networking Event.

For full details about the Men's Basketball Atlantic 10 Championship, ticket information, hotel accommodations and more, click here.

Contact:
Shana Greene
Alumni Relations
401.874.2218
scgreene@uri.edu

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

I was just about to post this. You're in Brooklyn, the Planet, the most ethnically and culturally diverse place on earth, and we are going to home-base at Buff Wild Wings? Lol. I get that they need a sizable place to make sure we can get everyone there, but I don't see myself spending a ton of time at BWW while I'm in BK.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

I just got that in an e-mail.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

TruePoint wrote:I was just about to post this. You're in Brooklyn, the Planet, the most ethnically and culturally diverse place on earth, and we are going to home-base at Buff Wild Wings? Lol. I get that they need a sizable place to make sure we can get everyone there, but I don't see myself spending a ton of time at BWW while I'm in BK.

Would you prefer Ba Xuyen or Banhmigos?

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

There has to be a local joint near the arena that has pub food and beer and is not the restaurant version of Target. I know there are multiple near the hotel (including a BBQ place and a Mexican place).

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 9 years ago

just realized I'm going to be on a cruise in Bermuda during the atlantic 10 tournament with only a couple tv channels available!! My girlfriend and my family doesn't understand why I'm so aggravated...They have no idea how important these games are to me especially this season...
I've never been on a cruise before does anyone know if my radio app will work?? I need to listen to the games somehow...
Good news is if we make the a10 finals I dock in New York the morning of..I'll be going to that game 100%!

BlueSuitMan · Unread post by **BlueSuitMan** » 9 years ago

Your radio app will probably work. Except on most cruises, there's no free wifi, so expect to pay some ridiculous amount for a low speed wifi connection. Sorry man.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

BlueSuitMan wrote:Your radio app will probably work. Except on most cruises, there's no free wifi, so expect to pay some ridiculous amount for a low speed wifi connection. Sorry man.

Are you the actual owner of the world's greatest suit? If so, welcome aboard! (And if not, welcome anyways.)

BlueSuitMan · Unread post by **BlueSuitMan** » 9 years ago

TruePoint wrote:
BlueSuitMan wrote:Your radio app will probably work. Except on most cruises, there's no free wifi, so expect to pay some ridiculous amount for a low speed wifi connection. Sorry man.
Are you the actual owner of the world's greatest suit? If so, welcome aboard! (And if not, welcome anyways.)

Haha, yes, I am the owner and wearer of the blue suit you see in the front row of section 102. Thanks! I look at Keaney Blue from time to time, but I don't post often at all. I'm definitely gearing up for a great end of this season. Already have my place to stay right outside of NYC for A10, and I'll be canceling on my cousin's wedding if we go to the NCAA.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

BlueSuitMan is Awesome!!!!!!

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 9 years ago

BleedBlue87 wrote:Me and my brother are staying at Sleep In at Prospect Park. No clue about the area but it was cheap. Any of you all want to designate a particular drinking establishment to hang at?

I received an email from the URI Alumni Association with this link for URI info for the A10 Tournament
http://alumni.uri.edu/s/1638/02-alumni/ ... 2&pgid=835

They are having pre and post game get togethers for each game at Buffalo Wild Wings Brooklyn.
Link has ticket info and hotel links.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

I think the kb board can find other places

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

The Wild Wings is right across the street from the venue in the mall and a common meeting point for events there. Of course there are also about 1,000 other bars and restaurants right in that area.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 9 years ago

I believe I will be there starting on Friday

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

I definitely don't mind using BWW as a rendezvous for before or after games. Hell, I'll even get down on some boneless honey chipotle wings while I'm there. I'm not some kind of "I won't go into a BWW" snob, I just feel like there are so many cool local spots in the vicinity we should be prepared to venture out a little.

Micheal_Phelps_22 · Unread post by **Micheal_Phelps_22** » 9 years ago

This will be my first time seeing the A10 championship in person. I'm moving down to Arizona in April and want to experience as much of this (already) amazing season as possible. I will be driving down with my brother for the Friday games and staying for as long as we keep advancing. I'm looking forward to cheering them on with all of you keaneyblue faithful memebers.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

as you said, its Brooklyn so there are hundreds of places nearby....BWW is chosen for proximity usually, 5 minutes from paying tab to into the arena. I am there to see URI hoops not to tour Guy Fieri's favorite spot.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

bigappleram wrote:as you said, its Brooklyn so there are hundreds of places nearby....BWW is chosen for proximity usually, 5 minutes from paying tab to into the arena. I am there to see URI hoops not to tour Guy Fieri's favorite spot.

Haha I'm thinking more about after games.

Ramrod · Unread post by **Ramrod** » 9 years ago

For Starwood people, I'm planning on staying at the Brooklyn Sheraton. Using points, but roughly $254 per night. 15 min walk to Barclays.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

I think Rhody is going to have a good crowd on hand. Where do the teams stay? or our team.

URIFIJI · Unread post by **URIFIJI** » 9 years ago

Aloft for me using spg points.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 9 years ago

I haven't been to a full A10 tourney since the early 90s when it used to be in the Palestra. (what a great place to watch a game!). I went to the Spectrum for a semi in 98. I think now my plan is to go to NYC for that weekend (my brother in law lives there) and see games if URI is in it.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 9 years ago

anyone still thinking about going and looking for hotels i found the Union Hotel (choice privileges) only 130 or so a night (plus tax) but it's only a 1/2 mile from Barclays and 1 subway stop

http://www.ascendcollection.com/hotel-b ... gglocaljn1

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

Since it looks like a 3 seed and 9pm game - we've got some time to get our TB12 Hydration Plan going.

Plus, as is tradition, I will asking for the same birthday gift I have asked for since I was 6 - A DAMN A10 TITLE

BPR2010 · Unread post by **BPR2010** » 9 years ago

I'll be at Brooklyn Bridge Mariott like most of you guys. Meeting up with some old roomates who live in the Philly and Boston areas, who don't get to see Rhody live much. Pumped for next week guys!

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 9 years ago

Don't know when I'm coming or where I'm staying yet, but I'll keep looking at the board to find out where the pre games will be.

jmck · Unread post by **jmck** » 9 years ago

Making the trip to Barclay's next weekend. Does anybody know if they serve alcohol at the tournament? I've been to NCAA tourney games and I know they prohibit alcohol sales there so I am wondering if the A10 tourney is the same