July 26, 2002

COLUMBIA, S.C. –
The University of South Carolina Athletics Department is pleased to invite all Gamecock Club members, USC faculty, staff and students to tour the construction site at the new Carolina Center basketball arena, Aug. 4 and Aug. 11.

Open house tours have been scheduled for Sun., Aug. 4 and Sun., Aug. 11 from noon until 4 p.m. The open house not only will provide fans with an advance look at the new arena, it also will help individuals gain a perspective on potential seat locations. Parking for the tours will be in the three lots located between The Carolina Center and Carolina Coliseum on Park Street between College and Blossom Streets.

The athletics department would like to remind everyone that this is a construction site; therefore, open-toed shoes and shorts are prohibited. Also, the site is not recommended for children under 10 years of age. Please remember to exercise caution at all times.

Don’t miss out on this sneak preview of the new Carolina Center. Gamecock Club members, USC faculty, staff and students – mark your calendars now for Sunday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug. 11.