Congratulations to Coaches Lilly and Potts and the Xavier Girls’ Basketball Team for earning a spot in this year’s Class 4A Girls State Basketball Tournament! State tournament games will be played at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Our first game will be Tuesday, March 1st at 1:30 p.m. against Central DeWitt. The winner of this game will play in the semi-finals on Thursday, March 3rd at 5:00 p.m. The championship game for the 4A schools will be Saturday, March 5th at 2:30 p.m.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following plans and guidelines:
MONDAY
The Saints Shop will be open from 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
The game starts at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday will be a Spirit Day. Game theme for Xavier fans is Xavier Super Fans.
School Attendance:
Classes will remain in session for those not attending the game. Those who would like to attend and support the team, are encouraged to do so. Dismissal for those attending the game is 10:05 a.m. (end of Xcel). These students are expected to attend their first block classes. Parents dismissing their student can contact the office by using the planned absence online form, via phone, or email. Please submit the online form by Monday 3:00 p.m. An email will be sent confirming the form submission.
THURSDAY
IF WE ARE PLAYING IN THE SEMI-FINAL GAME at 5:00 P.M.
Thursday will be a Spirit Day.
School Attendance:
Classes will remain in session for those not attending the game. Those who would like to attend and support the team, are encouraged to do so. Dismissal for those attending the game is 1:20 p.m. (end of 3rd block). These students are expected to attend their classes through the end of third block. Parents dismissing their student can contact the office by using the planned absence online form, via phone, or email. Please submit the online form by Wednesday 3:00 p.m.. An email will be sent confirming the form submission.
SATURDAY
IF WE ARE PLAYING IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Game time is 2:30 P.M.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tickets
All tickets are general admission and entitle the holder to sit anywhere in the 100 level (8,000 seats) or 300 level (6,000 seats). General Admission tickets are $10 each. Wells Fargo Arena does not accept checks. Advance tickets are available for purchase either at the Wells Fargo Arena Box Office, by telephone at 866-553- 2457, or through the Wells Fargo Arena website (www.iowaeventscenter.com).
All spectators kindergarten and older must purchase a ticket. Children not yet in school will NOT require a ticket. Cost is $10 per session. Doors will open 60 minutes prior to tip-off of the first game of each session. Fans will be allowed to leave and re-enter during the same session, but they must get stamped prior to leaving the building. Stamp tables will be located at the north and south ends of the concourse.
Seating
Home team spectators should sit on the team bench side of the arena. Xavier is the designated home team and will follow this seating assignment.
Pep Bus (UPDATED INFORMATION)
We will attempt to arrange a charter pep bus to take students to Des Moines on Tuesday. Students who wish to ride the pep bus must sign up and submit reservation money in the Activities Office beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 24th. Only Xavier students may ride the pep bus.
UPDATE: Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor and Xavier Booster Club, the cost of the pep bus will now be $10 per rider. This secures a spot on the bus AND PAYS FOR A TICKET TO THE GAME. Sign up is in the Activities Office with Mrs. Barta BY NOON ON MONDAY 2/28. Students may ONLY sign up in the Activities Office and must bring their $10 to secure a spot.
Students will load the bus in the front drive of Xavier at 10:05 a.m. The bus will load in Des Moines immediately after the game and should return to Xavier at approximately 6:00PM.
The pep bus is possible ONLY if 38 students sign up and spots are only available on a first come, first serve basis. If we do not get 38 riders, the pep bus will be cancelled at Noon on Monday. In that event, students who did sign up would be notified via their email and would be refunded their $10.
Representing Xavier
The Xavier community has worked hard to build a rich tradition of sportsmanship and school pride. We fully expect that our fans will continue to exhibit those qualities.
As a reminder: signs, banners, Fat Heads, hoops, balloons etc. are not allowed. The use of artificial noisemakers (cowbells, thunder sticks, etc...) is prohibited.
If you have questions about anything not addressed in the above information, please call the Activities Office. Thanks in advance for your cooperation with these guidelines and for your support of Xavier activities!
Go Saints!
