Thank you for subscribing to the St. Louis Sports Commission’s NCAA Men’s College Cup e-newsletter – providing you the latest news and information on the 2006 College Cup Dec. 1 & 3 at Robert R. Hermann Stadium in St. Louis. The Sports Commission and Saint Louis University – the hosts of this year’s championship – look forward to welcoming soccer fans from around the nation to the Gateway City and the SLU campus. Please look for additional updates in the coming weeks as we count down to the 2006 College Cup!

Ticket Update: Individual Tickets Sold Out; Hospitality Packages Featuring Great Seats Still Available

Thanks to a tremendous response from fans in St. Louis and around the nation, individual tickets for the 2006 NCAA Men’s College Cup sold out in the first week they were on sale. If you missed out, there is still a chance that additional seats may be released for public sale the week of the event should the participating teams not purchase their allotted tickets. To be included on a ticket wait list, please call the Billiken Ticket Office at 314-977-4SLU. Although individual tickets are no longer on sale, hospitality packages – offering great seats – are still available. These packages feature midfield tickets, food and beverage, parking, and more. For more information, call 314-206-7388.

M.A.C.’s Hermann Trophy Presentation To Coincide With The College Cup

College Cup fans can be part of the Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy presentation Saturday evening, Dec. 2. The Hermann Trophy is awarded annually to the nation’s top male and female Division I college soccer players. It’s college soccer’s version of the Heisman Trophy. The M.A.C. is hosting this year’s presentation at Saint Louis University’s Busch Student Center. Tickets are $60 and include admittance to the announcement, cocktail reception, dinner and program. For reservations, call 314-539-4470 or click here. Over the years, the prestigious crystal soccer ball has been presented to some of the biggest names in U.S. soccer. Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Alexi Lalas and Tony Meola are just a few of the players who won the collegiate award prior to achieving international success.

Young Athletes Can Get In The Game With The NCAA YES Clinic

As part of College Cup weekend in St. Louis, youth soccer players have the opportunity to participate in a special NCAA Youth Education through Sports YES Clinic. The free clinic takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2 at the West Pine Gymnasium on the Saint Louis University campus. The clinic is open to girls and boys age 10 to 16. Participants will receive hands-on instruction from NCAA student-athletes and coaches, learn conditioning tips, and discover life skills that will benefit them on and off the field. Registration is limited to ensure that group instruction sessions are small; therefore, early enrollment is strongly suggested. To sign up, click here or contact Jane Mackey at 314-206-7385 or jmackey@stlsports.org.

College Cup Team Greeter Program

Youth soccer teams are invited to greet the final four teams as they arrive in St. Louis for the 2006 NCAA Men's College Cup! Click here to sign up your team. For more information, contact Jane Mackey at 314-206-7385 or jmackey@stlsports.org.

College Cup Hotel Information

Looking for a hotel room in St. Louis during the College Cup? Several St. Louis area hotels have “fan blocks” set aside for fans traveling to the championship. A list of participating hotels and rates can be viewed by clicking here. Fans can reserve rooms at these hotels by calling the toll free reservation numbers listed with the hotels. When making your reservation, please mention the “2006 NCAA Men’s Soccer College Cup Fan Block” to receive the fan rate. Also, be sure to check the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission’s website at www.explorestlouis.com for St. Louis visitor information and additional hotel accommodations.

Visit The Official Websites Of The 2006 College Cup

For more on NCAA Soccer, visit www.ncaasports.com. The official local host site for the 2006 NCAA Men’s College Cup is www.stlsports.org/soccer. Fans can find information on tickets, hotels, parking, schedules, and surrounding events all with the click of a mouse. Check the site throughout soccer season for the latest information on the 2006 championship.

The 2006 NCAA Men’s College Cup is hosted by Saint Louis University and the St. Louis Sports Commission.