3A STATE TOURNAMENT
LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL
358 LEWIS STREET, LAMAR, AR 72846
On behalf of our Athletic Department and the entire Lamar School District community, we are pleased to welcome teams, coaches, families, and fans to the 3A State basketball Tournament, hosted at Lamar High School, February 28th- March 4th. We are honored to have you join us in our Arena.
It is our commitment to provide you with a memorable visit during your time in Johnson County and we hope to exceed your expectations in extending great LHS hospitality. We will have ambassadors available onsite to help you in the arena and assist with any questions.
We are grateful for the generosity of our many sponsors and equally appreciative of our volunteers who are helping to make this tournament a success.
All information you need to secure hotel accommodations and find nearby restaurants is available in this packet. Please plan your trip to include visits to some of our area's many amenities that include entertainment opportunities and tourist attractions.
Good luck to all of the teams and please enjoy your visit.
Brett Sampley
Athletic Director, Lamar School District
BUS PARKING
Bus Parking Instructions: Please drop off Coaches, Players, Cheerleaders, and Managers at the Player Entrance. There will be a sign for this area.
ARRIVING AT WARRIOR ARENA
Upon your arrival, a host will meet you and show you to your locker room. Team hosts will be responsible for assisting you throughout your time at Warrior Arena. Lamar School District is not liable for lost or stolen belongings. If valuable items are to be left in the locker rooms, we encourage locking locker rooms or taking valuable items with you. We ask that you do not arrive earlier than an hour before the game and leave the locker room as soon as you are able, in order to allow sufficient time for cleaning.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased by following the link:
https://gofan.co/app/school/AR17000
SEATING
Spectator Seating: Home fans will sit on the west side. Visiting fans will sit on the east side. These sides will be clearly marked for your convenience. No spectators will be allowed on the floor of Warrior Arena, at any time.
Student Section Seating: Student sections will be reserved and clearly marked. School supervisors and administrators are asked to be in immediate proximity to their student sections.
**** ALL SIDES WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED.
MEDIA
The working media will have a designated table located on the upper level on the east side of Warrior Arena. This area will be available to all credentialed sports media representatives. WIFI and a dedicated internet will be available. If we have media overflow, we will also use the West side upper level.
FILMING OR VIDEOTAPING WARNING
Live Streaming/Broadcasting without permission from the AAA is prohibited. Filming or videotaping for personal use is acceptable as long as all facility rules are followed. Only credentialed media or approved broadcasting groups will be allowed on the floor or in filming areas. Schools can only film games in which they are participating.
PROGRAMS
Tournament programs will be available. The location will be in the lobby
SPORTSMANSHIP - SPECTATORS
1. Engage in positive encouragement and support of their team without being rude, negative or derogatory to opponents.
2. Demonstrate respect and appreciation for game officials and the difficulty of the jobs they perform for our schools.
3. Shall not wear full-face paint or mask. Small logos or insignias are allowed.
4. Shall not wear derogatory or suggestive slogans on apparel.
5. Stay off the playing area.
6. Shall not participate in negative, demeaning, or obscene yells.
7. Show respect for public property and equipment.
8. Must wear shirts. No bare chests are permitted.
9. Shall not throw any objects on the playing area.
SPORTSMANSHIP - INDOOR VENUES
1. Bands, school-controlled sound systems, and school-controlled noisemakers shall be restricted to pregame, between quarters or sets, halftime, postgame, and timeouts.
2. The use of artificial noisemakers is not allowed.
3. No handheld signs, balloons, poms, towels, megaphones, etc. are allowed.
4. Poms properly used by school spirit squads are allowed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Concession Stand: The concession stand is located on the upper level. No outside food or drinks may be brought into Warrior Arena.
Souvenir Program books will be available.
Souvenir Apparel will be provided and on sale by the AAA vendor.
LODGING
We ask that you please support our local lodging options in Johnson County.
SUPER 8 by WYNDHAM
1238 South Rogers
Clarksville, Ar. 72830
479-754-8800
QUALITY INN and SUITES
1167 South Rogers
Clarksville, Ar. 72830
479-754-3000
HAMPTON INN
2630 West Clark Road
Clarksville, AR. 72830
479-754-4444
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
2502 West Clark Road
Clarksville, AR. 72830
479-705-7600
Sunset Inn
2600 West Main
Clarksville Arkansas 72830
479-754-8555
Executive Inn
315 Taylor Road
Clarksville Arkansas 72830
479-754-2990
LOCAL AMENITIES
Johnson County offers numerous dining locations to host teams, fans, and officials. Again we ask you to support our local restaurants in Johnson County.
https://www.clarksvillear.gov/marvin-vinson-center.html
https://www.clarksvillear.gov/parks-and-recreation.html
TOURNAMENT CONTACTS
Lamar High School Athletic Director:
Brett Sampley 479-979-7556
brett.sampley@lamarwarriors.org
Lamar High School Principal
Mitch Harris 479-774-9540
Media Contact
Matt Little 501-288-2852
Cheer Contact
Jeanna Cook 479-979-4466
Team Contacts
Boys- Nick Fisher 870-208-3381
Girls- Haley Lyle 479-774-2629
Tournament Links: Girls https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/3312
Boys https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/basketball/brackets/3313
Directions to Arena:
Head west on US-64 after exiting I-40
Turn Left onto Cabin Creek Ave.
Turn left onto S Cumberland Street.
Turn Right onto W. Quarry Street.
Turn left onto Lewis Street
Light left stay on Lewis Street.
358 Lewis Street, Lamar Arkansas 72846