Don’t miss all the A-10 action in NYC
Mark your calendars for March 7-12 as the VCU Rams travel north to New York City for the 2023 A-10 Men’s Basketball Championship.
Join VCU Alumni and the VCU community for a host of exciting tournament activities! Be one of the first to sign up for the many events that VCU is hosting throughout NYC.
For 2023, VCU Alumni is not offering a discounted block room rate. Each attendee must secure their own lodging. Need help getting around NYC? Plan your Subway trip online.
Learn more about the tournament and get individual game tickets from A-10. All-session books are available through VCU Athletics.
Familiarize yourself with Barclays Center’s bag policy and prohibited items.
A-10 Pregame Reception
VCU Alumni hosts a pregame party 2½ hours prior to VCU’s first session. Celebrate VCU’s return to Barclays with food and drink, camaraderie and swag.
Where: Barclays Center 40/40 Club, 620 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY (nearest subway station is Atlantic Avenue – Barclays Center)
When: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursday, March 9
Cost: $25. Ticket includes a two-hour open bar, buffet and VCU swag.
Register: Online
Note: You must have a session ticket to enter Barclays for the pregame reception.
Fan Headquarters
Prior to each VCU game, hang out and enjoy VCU camaraderie.
Where: Black Forest Brooklyn – 733 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11217 (nearest subway station is Atlantic Avenue – Barclays Center or Lafayette Avenue)
When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, and Sunday, March 12 (if VCU moves to the semifinals/finals)
Cost: Free; enjoy VCU swag and hang out with VCU alumni and fans.
A-10 Kickoff Social
Join us for the VCU A-10 Kickoff Social, presented by Virginia Credit Union and hosted by the Richmond and NYC chapters, as we prepare to cheer on our beloved VCU Rams. Special appearances include Rodney the Ram, VCU cheerleaders, VCU Gold Rush dancers and the VCU Peppas. All alumni, parents, friends and fans are invited and attendees receive a free, limited-edition VCU A-10 T-shirt (while supplies last)!
Where: Hair of the Dog NYC, 168 Orchard St., New York, NY 10002
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8
Cost: Free
VCU on ‘Today’
Showcase your VCU pride on national TV!
Where: 35 W. 48th St., New York, NY (nearest subway station is 47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller Center)
When: 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 8
Cost: Free
Register: Online
VCU Visits 9/11 Memorial
Venture to the Financial District and join the VCU Alumni team for a visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Complimentary round-trip transportation from the New York Marriott Marquis via the NYC subway.
Where: Meet at the New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036) and take the subway to the 9/11 Memorial.
When: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 10
Cost: Free
Register: Online
VCU Food Tour
Join VCU Alumni for a guided Italian food tour of Greenwich Village where you’ll enjoy tastes of meatballs and dessert.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, March 10
Where: Tour starts at 153 Sullivan St., New York, NY 10012
Cost: $40 (50% discount off normal ticket price)
Register: Online
Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour
Take a guided tour of the street art of Bushwick, a Brooklyn neighborhood and living outdoor art gallery. Learn about the work on display from a local graffiti artist.
When: 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, March 10
Where: 282 Meserole St., Brooklyn, NY 11206
Cost: $10 (50% discount off normal ticket price)
Register: Online
Headshots and Happy Hour
Have you been rocking the same headshot since 2019? Get a new one taken and network with alumni over drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
Where: Black Forest Brooklyn, 733 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11217 (nearest subway station is Atlantic Avenue – Barclays Center or Lafayette Avenue)
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 10
Cost: $15
Register: Online
VCU on Broadway: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
Enjoy the Broadway musical “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Afterward, meet VCUarts alum John Alix (B.F.A.’04/A) for a Q&A where he talks about his role in supporting the production’s musical choreography.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 10
Where: Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., New York, NY
Cost: $100 ($40 discount off normal ticket price)
Register: Online
VCU on Broadway: ‘&Juliet’
Enjoy the Broadway musical “& Juliet.” Afterward, meet VCUarts alum Curtis Miller (B.F.A.’16/A) for a Q&A where he talks about his role supporting the production’s lighting and tech.
When: 8 p.m. Friday, March 10
Where: Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10036
Cost: $100 ($40 discount off normal ticket price)
Register: Online
Questions? Email Jared Kline, event specialist, DAR Signature Events, at (540) -614-2117 or at klinejc2@vcu.edu.
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Comments
According to the tournament schedule, the #1 seed plays at 11:30am on Thursday. If VCU is the #1 seed, the pre-game reception starts at 9am?
Yes, that’s correct. Hope you see you there!
Is there a bus going to NY from Richmond
Hi Vicki. I believe VCU Athletics might have a bus. You can check https://vcuathletics.com/ for information. Thanks.
Are there any VCU watch parties in Brooklyn? Fro regular season games.
Hi Michael. You can follow the NYC Chapter on Facebook for watch parties and other events: https://www.facebook.com/VcuAlumniNewYorkCityChapter/. Thanks!
Why is a pregame reception that costs $25 requiring you be a season ticket holder? I am proud VCU basketball fan who attends home games, going to Brooklyn with premium session tickets.
Note: You must have a session ticket to enter Barclays for the pregame reception.
Hi Colleen. You don’t have to have a “season” ticket. You have to have a “session” ticket. This is the ticket that gets you into the game at Barclays. Thanks.
What hotel in New York will the alumni staying. Thanks
Hi Chris. There is no alumni room block this year. Thanks.
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