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EDITORSMisty Cox

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Dear Prospective Clients:

Welcome to WSU’s Ervin J. Nutter Center - Part of Your Life - since 1990.

With access to over four million people in the Greater Dayton area and within easy drivingdistance from three states, the Nutter Center continues to sell out concerts, host majorsporting events, and draw large national conventions. As a result, Facilities and EventManagement magazine named the Nutter Center a 2001 Prime Site Award winner as oneof the top facilities in the nation.

Nutter Center’s standard of excellence has been acknowledged not only by promoters butalso by Billboard Magazine which has ranked the Nutter Center one of the top ten arenas ofits size in the world every year since it opened.

Thus, the Nutter Center has remained one of the premier stopping points for major concerttours of every musical segment, the finest family shows, and top-touring ice shows as well--but that’s not all. The Nutter Center is home to Wright State collegiate athletics and DaytonBombers ECHL hockey and hosts a myriad of key sporting events for high school,collegiate, and professional levels of play.

Set on the beautiful campus of Wright State University, the Nutter Center Arena seats up to12,000 and includes 18 luxury suites lining its perimeter. Housed within the building arefour additional basketball courts, a recreational running track, a fully-equipped fitnesscenter, a multipurpose room, dressing rooms, classrooms, and 60,000 square feet ofexhibition space. In addition, the Center hosts numerous conferences, receptions,seminars, and teleconferences in its contemporary Berry Room which overlooks the arena.Full-service catering with an on-site chef is provided by the Sportservice fine dining affiliate,Well Bread Restaurant Services Group.

On behalf of the entire Nutter Center staff, welcome. We hope to see you soon.

Best regards,

John SiehlExecutive DirectorNutter Center

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66666Nutter Center Location ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6Telephone/Fax--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6Venue Description ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6Management Staff ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

NUTTER CENTER PARKING MAPNUTTER CENTER PARKING MAPNUTTER CENTER PARKING MAPNUTTER CENTER PARKING MAPNUTTER CENTER PARKING MAP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77777

BOOKING PROCEDURESBOOKING PROCEDURESBOOKING PROCEDURESBOOKING PROCEDURESBOOKING PROCEDURES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 88888Rental Expenses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8Contract Execution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8Challenge Policy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

FINANCIAL SETTLEMENTFINANCIAL SETTLEMENTFINANCIAL SETTLEMENTFINANCIAL SETTLEMENTFINANCIAL SETTLEMENT----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 99999

RENTAL RATES AND CHARGESRENTAL RATES AND CHARGESRENTAL RATES AND CHARGESRENTAL RATES AND CHARGESRENTAL RATES AND CHARGES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1010101010Rental Fees ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10Box Office ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10Labor Rates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10Stagehand Labor Rates ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10IATSE Labor (Move-in/Show/Move-Out) --------------------------------------------------------- 11IATSE Overtime/Holidays ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONTECHNICAL INFORMATIONTECHNICAL INFORMATIONTECHNICAL INFORMATIONTECHNICAL INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1212121212Power ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12Load-In Area ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12Production ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12Dressing Rooms -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12Parking ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12Catering ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12Floor-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12Ice System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13Miscellaneous ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

RIGGING GUIDELINESRIGGING GUIDELINESRIGGING GUIDELINESRIGGING GUIDELINESRIGGING GUIDELINES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13-1513-1513-1513-1513-15FULL-ARENA AND END-STAGE RIGGING SCHEMATICS -------------------------------------- 14-15

ARENA SEATING DIAGRAMS/CAPACITIESARENA SEATING DIAGRAMS/CAPACITIESARENA SEATING DIAGRAMS/CAPACITIESARENA SEATING DIAGRAMS/CAPACITIESARENA SEATING DIAGRAMS/CAPACITIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16-1916-1916-1916-1916-19Basketball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16Hockey ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17End Stage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18Pro Wrestling/In “The Round” ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTSFIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTSFIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTSFIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTSFIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2020202020Permits ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20Pyrotechnics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20Open Flame Devices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

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Chair Seating Arrangements------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20Novelty Stands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20Electrical Wiring ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20Trailers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20Standby Inspector ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

SEARCH PROCEDURESSEARCH PROCEDURESSEARCH PROCEDURESSEARCH PROCEDURESSEARCH PROCEDURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2121212121Staffing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21Visual Search ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21Full Search------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

EVICTION POLICYEVICTION POLICYEVICTION POLICYEVICTION POLICYEVICTION POLICY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2222222222

PARKING INFORMATIONPARKING INFORMATIONPARKING INFORMATIONPARKING INFORMATIONPARKING INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2323232323Guest Parking ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23Limousine/RV/Bus Parking -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23Parking Lot Policies ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23Parking Charges ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION AND SERVICESMISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION AND SERVICESMISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION AND SERVICESMISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION AND SERVICESMISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION AND SERVICES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2424242424Animal Control --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24Ticket Services-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24Sportservice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24Merchandise ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24Event Staffing--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24Advertising/Promotions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24Sponsorship Programs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24Berry Room ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24

TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2525252525Airlines/Airports ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25Car Rentals/Limo Service/Bus/Taxis -------------------------------------------------------------- 25Travel Agencies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25

MEDIAMEDIAMEDIAMEDIAMEDIA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26-2826-2826-2826-2826-28Newspapers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 26Television Stations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26Radio Stations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27-28

LOCAL INFORMATION & SERVICESLOCAL INFORMATION & SERVICESLOCAL INFORMATION & SERVICESLOCAL INFORMATION & SERVICESLOCAL INFORMATION & SERVICES------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2929292929Air Cargo/Package Express Services -------------------------------------------------------------- 29Florists ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29Furniture Rental ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29Hospitals --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29Nutter Center Physician ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29Nutter Center Massage Therapist ----------------------------------------------------------------- 29Pharmacies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29Shopping Malls --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29Theatrical Lighting, Equipment, and Supplies ------------------------------------------------------ 29

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GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONNUTTER CENTER LOCATIONNUTTER CENTER LOCATIONNUTTER CENTER LOCATIONNUTTER CENTER LOCATIONNUTTER CENTER LOCATION

Multipurpose entertainment and sports complex: 1,000 - 12,000 seats

MANAGEMENT STAFFMANAGEMENT STAFFMANAGEMENT STAFFMANAGEMENT STAFFMANAGEMENT STAFFJohn Siehl, Executive DirectorJim Brown, Associate Director of Programming, Sales and MarketingJohn Cox, Assistant Director of OperationsJoAnne Jones, Business ManagerMisty Cox, Marketing ManagerJack Gaul, Box Office ManagerDan Bago, Event CoordinatorChris Bethel, Patron Services SupervisorPatrick Bluso, Concession/Catering Manager, Sportservice

Administration (937) 775-3498Administration Fax (937) 775-2060Box Office (937) 775-4789Box Office Fax (937) 775-4788Box Office Manager (937) 775-4786Berry Room (937) 775-3670Sportservice (937) 775-3183

VENUE DESCRIPTIONVENUE DESCRIPTIONVENUE DESCRIPTIONVENUE DESCRIPTIONVENUE DESCRIPTION

TELEPHONE/FAXTELEPHONE/FAXTELEPHONE/FAXTELEPHONE/FAXTELEPHONE/FAX

Located on the campus of Wright State University3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

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NUTTER CENTER PARKING MAPNUTTER CENTER PARKING MAPNUTTER CENTER PARKING MAPNUTTER CENTER PARKING MAPNUTTER CENTER PARKING MAP

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BOOKING PROCEDURESBOOKING PROCEDURESBOOKING PROCEDURESBOOKING PROCEDURESBOOKING PROCEDURESQuestions regarding booking an event at Wright State University’s Ervin J. Nutter Centershould be directed to John Siehl, Executive Director, at (937) 775-4726 or Jim Brown,John Siehl, Executive Director, at (937) 775-4726 or Jim Brown,John Siehl, Executive Director, at (937) 775-4726 or Jim Brown,John Siehl, Executive Director, at (937) 775-4726 or Jim Brown,John Siehl, Executive Director, at (937) 775-4726 or Jim Brown,Associate Director, at (937) 775-4670.Associate Director, at (937) 775-4670.Associate Director, at (937) 775-4670.Associate Director, at (937) 775-4670.Associate Director, at (937) 775-4670.

RENTAL EXPENSERENTAL EXPENSERENTAL EXPENSERENTAL EXPENSERENTAL EXPENSERental structure is based on established rental rates and determined by the type of event andspace used. For further information, please refer to “Rental Rates and Charges.”

CONTRACT EXECUTIONCONTRACT EXECUTIONCONTRACT EXECUTIONCONTRACT EXECUTIONCONTRACT EXECUTIONAll arrangements are considered tentative until a contract has been fully executed andreturned.

Two copies of the contract will be mailed prior to the event. Both copies must be signed andreturned. Executed copy is returned for the lessee’s file at which time a non-refundabledeposit is due.

Additional rental deposits may be required by management to cover the following expenses:balance of minimum rental fee, advertising expenses, estimated staffing, equipment, andtechnical services.

Upon execution of a rental agreement, the event will be advanced by John Cox, AssistantDirector of Operations, who is responsible for all operational details of the event from move-into event performance and move-out. He is the lessee’s liaison with arena staff and will provideall necessary information and coordination.

After meeting with the lessee, the Business Manager prepares an itemized statement ofreimbursable expenses for which the lessee is financially responsible at the time of settlement.A copy of the expenses is provided to the lessee and is considered an addendum to the con-tract.

CHALLENGE POLICYCHALLENGE POLICYCHALLENGE POLICYCHALLENGE POLICYCHALLENGE POLICYIf a date is already on hold by another party, the following process is enacted:

The prospective tenant must forward to management a written request challenging thefirst-hold promoter.

Management notifies first-hold promoter of challenge. First-hold promoter is given theopportunity to secure the date through an executed contract. If the first-hold promoterreleases the date, negotiation commences with the prospective tenant.

Hold Policy - Holds are reserved for 30 days. Hold dates may be released unlessreconfirmed by promoter.

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FINANCIAL SETTLEMENTFINANCIAL SETTLEMENTFINANCIAL SETTLEMENTFINANCIAL SETTLEMENTFINANCIAL SETTLEMENTAt the conclusion of the event, lessee is responsible for settling all outstanding facilityexpenses. The settlement takes place in the administrative offices at the Nutter Center.

In the settlement, the lessee is presented with available documented facility expensesincluding but not limited to: rent balance; ticketing expenses (if applicable). The eventsettlement will be paid by Wright State University via university check or wire transfer.

If, at the sole discretion of the Nutter Center, ticket sale proceeds are not sufficient to coverfacility expenses, lessee may be required to make additional deposits prior to event. If suchdeposits are not made within a designated time frame, the event may be canceled resulting inforfeiture of the lessee’s deposit.

In the event ticket proceeds do not equal expenses due, the lessee shall be responsible to payamount due in full at this time.

Any unresolved or outstanding expenses from the event are to be settled within 30 days.

Any questions regarding financial settlement should be directed to the Business Manager at(937) 775-4785.

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RENTAL RATES AND CHARGESRENTAL RATES AND CHARGESRENTAL RATES AND CHARGESRENTAL RATES AND CHARGESRENTAL RATES AND CHARGESRENTAL FEES FOR EVENTS WITH ADMISSION CHARGEDRENTAL FEES FOR EVENTS WITH ADMISSION CHARGEDRENTAL FEES FOR EVENTS WITH ADMISSION CHARGEDRENTAL FEES FOR EVENTS WITH ADMISSION CHARGEDRENTAL FEES FOR EVENTS WITH ADMISSION CHARGEDThe ticket per day rental fee for a full arena setup is $6,000 vs. 10.5 percent of the grossticket sales, plus all reimbursable fees. Reimbursable fees include but are not limited to:staffing, stagehands, catering, changeover, housekeeping, equipment rental, etc. “All-In” rentalagreements are negotiable. The per day rental fees for move-in days, rehearsal days, move-outdays, and scaled-down shows are negotiable.

RENTAL FEES FOR EVENTS WITH NO ADMISSIONRENTAL FEES FOR EVENTS WITH NO ADMISSIONRENTAL FEES FOR EVENTS WITH NO ADMISSIONRENTAL FEES FOR EVENTS WITH NO ADMISSIONRENTAL FEES FOR EVENTS WITH NO ADMISSIONCHARGEDCHARGEDCHARGEDCHARGEDCHARGEDThe per day rental fee for a full arena setup with no admission is $6,000 plus reimbursablefees. Reimbursable fees include but are not limited to: staffing, stagehands, catering,changeover, housekeeping, equipment rental, etc. The scaled-down shows are negotiable.

BOX OFFICEBOX OFFICEBOX OFFICEBOX OFFICEBOX OFFICEFull service is offered through Ticketmaster.

LABOR RATES (Personnel)LABOR RATES (Personnel)LABOR RATES (Personnel)LABOR RATES (Personnel)LABOR RATES (Personnel)Rates are subject to change: Current rates effective July 1, 2001:Parking $10.50 Tech Crew $12.75Ushers $9.75 Electrician $28.00Housekeeping $12.75 Maintenance $28.00Ticket Takers $9.75 Audio Engineer $27.75Box Office $11.50 Security $12.25Scoreboard Operator $11.50 Security Supervisors $13.50W.S.U. Police $35.00 Fairborn Police Officer $34.00Fire/Medic $24.75

STAGEHAND LABOR RATESSTAGEHAND LABOR RATESSTAGEHAND LABOR RATESSTAGEHAND LABOR RATESSTAGEHAND LABOR RATESStagehand services are subcontracted to IATSE Local #66.Below are the labor rates for stagehand personnel as of July 1, 2001:

Steward/Electrician/Loader/Truss Spot/Pyro $19.17Hand/Fork Operator/House Spot $18.49Riggers $25.46

The above rates listed are in effect seven days a week. There is no premium charge forweekends. Rates subject to annual change.

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IATSE LABOR DURING MOVE-IN PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING MOVE-IN PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING MOVE-IN PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING MOVE-IN PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING MOVE-IN PERIOD 1. During the move-in, there is a five hour minimum call (except riggers and loaders--

six hour minimum call) 2. Stagehands are paid straight time until eight hours. After eight hours, hours are

computed at time-and-a-half rate. 3. A meal break must be given after five hours of work; otherwise, a penalty rate will

prevail after the fifth hour until a meal break is given. 4. Anyone called in before 7 A.M. is paid time-and-a-half. 5. Local #66 will provide qualified forklift operators.

IATSE LABOR DURING SHOW PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING SHOW PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING SHOW PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING SHOW PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING SHOW PERIOD 1. During the show period, there is a three hour minimum call--on duty 30 minutes before

show time. 2. Stagehands are paid straight time for three to five hours. After five hours, additional

hours are computed at time-and-a-half rate. 3. Anyone called to work the “performance only” is paid for a minimum of four hours.

IATSE LABOR DURING THE MOVE-OUT PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING THE MOVE-OUT PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING THE MOVE-OUT PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING THE MOVE-OUT PERIODIATSE LABOR DURING THE MOVE-OUT PERIOD 1. During the move-out period, there is a three hour minimum call. 2. Stagehands are paid straight time unless the stagehand has worked the “in” and the

“show” periods. For those hands, time-and-a-half pay will take effect for the entire“out” period.

3. Riggers receive six hours and truck loaders receive six hours minimum straight time andare excludedexcludedexcludedexcludedexcluded from this time-and-a-half pay situation.

4. After three hours, stagehand wages are computed at time-and-a half rate. 5. Any employee called in to work the move-out period only is paid four hours minimum.

IATSE OVERTIMEIATSE OVERTIMEIATSE OVERTIMEIATSE OVERTIMEIATSE OVERTIMEAll overtime shall be computed at the time-and-a-half rate.

IATSE HOLIDAYSIATSE HOLIDAYSIATSE HOLIDAYSIATSE HOLIDAYSIATSE HOLIDAYS

The following holidays are computed at time-and-a-half:

New Year’s Eve (after 6 P.M.)EasterIndependence DayLabor DayThanksgivingChristmas Eve (after 6 P.M.)Christmas DayNew Year’s Day

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TECHNICAL INFORMATIONTECHNICAL INFORMATIONTECHNICAL INFORMATIONTECHNICAL INFORMATIONTECHNICAL INFORMATIONPOWERPOWERPOWERPOWERPOWER2 - 600 amp 3 phase 3 wire Location - upstage1 - 400 amp 3 phase 3 wire Location - upstage1 - 200 amp 3 phase 3 wire Location - upstage1 - 400 amp 480 volt Location - upstage“Shore power” is available for three buses - 50 amp single phase 4 wire“Theater B Power” is 104 feet from stage.

LOAD-IN AREALOAD-IN AREALOAD-IN AREALOAD-IN AREALOAD-IN AREAOne 16’ x 16’ ground level door2 separate loading docks with a 10% angle down to dock plateFlat 100’ roll to stageCovered dock doors for weather protection

PRODUCTIONPRODUCTIONPRODUCTIONPRODUCTIONPRODUCTIONOffice location: upstage left, floor level. Other rooms may be available upon request.

DRESSING ROOMSDRESSING ROOMSDRESSING ROOMSDRESSING ROOMSDRESSING ROOMSTwo Star Dressing RoomsLocation: upstage left, floor level

Four Team Dressing RoomsLocation: upstage left

PARKINGPARKINGPARKINGPARKINGPARKINGBackstage, floor level: capacity = 20 trucks and/or buses

CATERINGCATERINGCATERINGCATERINGCATERINGAll backstage catering is provided in-house by Sportservice. To coordinate any food and/orbeverage requirements, please contact the catering manager at (937) 775-3183.

FLOORFLOORFLOORFLOORFLOORFloor type: Concrete/ice floorFloor load: No load restrictionsFloor dimensions: (bleachers retracted) 120’w x 245’Floor dimensions: (with dashers in) 84’w x 200’

ICE SYSTEMICE SYSTEMICE SYSTEMICE SYSTEMICE SYSTEMHousing the Dayton Bombers required an ice upgrade and arena retrofit. Our ice system meetsall National Hockey League regulations. Our ice surface measures 200’ x 84’ and has high-endsurface temperature controls.

The ice system enables the Nutter Center to remain versatile. A portion or all of the ice can becovered to accommodate ice shows or concerts. We have a Stage Right polar floor cover.

NOTE: Furniture is best to rent.Pipe and drape is available.

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EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTForklifts: 2 - 9000 lb. - 5 ft. fork extensions (use propane fuel)Brand: HysterMaximum for height: 12’Weight capacity: 6,000 lb.Barricade: FreestandingStaging: Stage Right 60’W x 40’D x 4’-7’H; 2 - 12’ x 24’ sound wingsStage ramping: ADA approved--floor to stageRiser stock: Variable = 12”-32” in heightBasketball floor: Model = Robbins All Star PortableVolleyball capability: YesSpotlights: 4 Lycian 1290 XLT, 2KHouse Sound System: Center cluster unit

MISCELLANEOUSMISCELLANEOUSMISCELLANEOUSMISCELLANEOUSMISCELLANEOUSHeight to highest seat: 42’ from floorBackstage crew restrooms available for men and womenBackstage pay phones available

House curtain:House curtain:House curtain:House curtain:House curtain:A house curtain is available. The curtain is50’ high and runs the width of the building.Curtain placement is flexible to the needsof the user.

RIGGINGRIGGINGRIGGINGRIGGINGRIGGINGGUIDELINESGUIDELINESGUIDELINESGUIDELINESGUIDELINESFloor to high steel is 96’Floor to low steel is 76’

Point load capacity:Center house = 3,500 lbs. per pointEnd stage = 5,000 lbs. per point

In addition, our Zamboni machine, which is top-of-the-line by industry standards, is operated by acrew of experienced drivers.

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FULL-ARENA RIGGING SCHEMATICFULL-ARENA RIGGING SCHEMATICFULL-ARENA RIGGING SCHEMATICFULL-ARENA RIGGING SCHEMATICFULL-ARENA RIGGING SCHEMATIC

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END-STAGE RIGGING SCHEMATICEND-STAGE RIGGING SCHEMATICEND-STAGE RIGGING SCHEMATICEND-STAGE RIGGING SCHEMATICEND-STAGE RIGGING SCHEMATIC

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ARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSBASKETBALL SEATING DIAGRAMBASKETBALL SEATING DIAGRAMBASKETBALL SEATING DIAGRAMBASKETBALL SEATING DIAGRAMBASKETBALL SEATING DIAGRAM 10,400 Capacity

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ARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSHOCKEY SEATING DIAGRAMHOCKEY SEATING DIAGRAMHOCKEY SEATING DIAGRAMHOCKEY SEATING DIAGRAMHOCKEY SEATING DIAGRAM 9,900 Capacity

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ARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSEND-STAGE SEATING DIAGRAMEND-STAGE SEATING DIAGRAMEND-STAGE SEATING DIAGRAMEND-STAGE SEATING DIAGRAMEND-STAGE SEATING DIAGRAM 11,500 Capacity

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ARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSARENA SEATING DIAGRAMSPROFESSIONAL WRESTLING/PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING/PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING/PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING/PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING/IN “THE ROUND” SEATING DIAGRAMIN “THE ROUND” SEATING DIAGRAMIN “THE ROUND” SEATING DIAGRAMIN “THE ROUND” SEATING DIAGRAMIN “THE ROUND” SEATING DIAGRAM

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FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTSFIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTSFIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTSFIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTSFIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTSPERMITSPERMITSPERMITSPERMITSPERMITSPermits are required by the Union Fire Code and can be obtained by contacting John Cox,Assistant Director - Operations, at (937) 775-4672.

PYROTECHNICSPYROTECHNICSPYROTECHNICSPYROTECHNICSPYROTECHNICSA pyrotechnician must have an Ohio Shooter for Fireworks License to discharge anypyrotechnics (ORC 3743.54). The permit fee is $45 per show and the permit must be issuedat least eight hours prior to show time. The Fairborn Fire Department may require a demon-stration of any pyrotechnic device prior to the event. The demonstration should be conductedduring normal business hours. A pyrotechnician is available through the local IATSE.

OPEN FLAME DEVICESOPEN FLAME DEVICESOPEN FLAME DEVICESOPEN FLAME DEVICESOPEN FLAME DEVICESOpen flame devices are not permitted.Class III and IV Lasers - To use a class III and IV laser, a demonstration is required by theFairborn Fire Department. The demonstration should be conducted during normal businesshours prior to show time.

CHAIR SEATING ARRANGEMENTSCHAIR SEATING ARRANGEMENTSCHAIR SEATING ARRANGEMENTSCHAIR SEATING ARRANGEMENTSCHAIR SEATING ARRANGEMENTSLoose chair seating arrangements for concerts must be approved by the Fairborn FireDepartment prior to the sale of tickets.

NOVELTY STANDSNOVELTY STANDSNOVELTY STANDSNOVELTY STANDSNOVELTY STANDSNovelty stand locations for merchandising must be approved by the Fairborn Fire Department.A floor plan must be submitted for approval no less than 48 hours prior to the beginning of anevent. An Ohio State Fire Marshal flame retardant certificate is required for any questionablematerials. All packaging materials shall be removed periodically to prevent a fire hazard.Novelty products are not to be stored on the concourse.

ELECTRICAL WIRINGELECTRICAL WIRINGELECTRICAL WIRINGELECTRICAL WIRINGELECTRICAL WIRINGElectrical wiring must be grounded and UL listed. Temporary extension cords may be usedprovided they are plugged directly into an outlet or an approved power strip. Extension cordsmay not be plugged into another extension cord. Cords shall be taped down and covered toprevent them from becoming a safety hazard.

TRAILERSTRAILERSTRAILERSTRAILERSTRAILERSTrailers used for temporary offices may not be located inside the arena.

STANDBY INSPECTORSTANDBY INSPECTORSTANDBY INSPECTORSTANDBY INSPECTORSTANDBY INSPECTORWhen deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal, standby personnel may be required. The cost forsuch personnel will be invoiced to the promoter by the Nutter Center management.

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SEARCH PROCEDURESSEARCH PROCEDURESSEARCH PROCEDURESSEARCH PROCEDURESSEARCH PROCEDURESFor purposes of public safety and effective crowd management, the Nutter Center management,at its discretion, will conduct a search of patrons attending the event. The magnitude andintensity of the search will depend on the type of event and the nature of the crowd attendingthe event.

STAFFINGSTAFFINGSTAFFINGSTAFFINGSTAFFINGWhen a search is necessary for an event, the promoter of the event may be required to pay forthe additional staffing required. The exact number of staff used for such purposes, as well asthe costs, will be communicated by Nutter Center management.

VISUAL SEARCHVISUAL SEARCHVISUAL SEARCHVISUAL SEARCHVISUAL SEARCHIf, in management’s opinion, the possibility exists that certain items might be brought into anevent but the volatility of the crowd is low, a visual search will be done at each entrance in thefollowing manner:

1. Visual scan of each patron as they walk by single file. 2. The patron will be asked to open his/her coat. The patron will be asked to open any

purses or handbags to display contents. 3. When an inappropriate item is found, the patron will be given the opportunity to dispose

of the item before entry or take it back to his/her vehicle.

This type of search will be done as quickly and effectively as possible. Unless the patron isasked to open a handbag or coat, the majority of patrons do not realize they have beensearched. Inappropriate items include but are not limited to: weapons, coolers, video cameras,food, and beverages.

FULL SEARCHFULL SEARCHFULL SEARCHFULL SEARCHFULL SEARCHWhen the potential for inappropriate and illegal items being brought into the building is high, afull search will be implemented which will include a series of “checkpoints” that:

1. Act as a crowd management tool while patrons enter the event. 2. Direct the patrons through a series of visual points. 3. Search every patron by either physical pat-down (voluntary) or metal detection device

for items not permitted in the facility, i.e., weapons, illegal drugs, alcohol, etc.

This search is required for the safety of the patrons, the entertainer(s), and the facility andits staff. If at any time patrons do not wish to be subjected to a search, they may return theirticket immediately to the box office for a refund of the ticket price. When an item is found ona patron during the search, Nutter Center management determines if entry to the event isgranted. When illegal items are confiscated, Wright State Public Safety officers willinvestigate the matter.

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EVICTION POLICYEVICTION POLICYEVICTION POLICYEVICTION POLICYEVICTION POLICY

The following are causes for eviction from the Nutter Center:

1. Offensive or profane language; language threatening toother guests

2. Possession of any unauthorized banners or signs

3. Possession of bottles, cans, squirt bottles, or othercontainers not permitted in the arena

4. Possession of fireworks, knives with or without a sheath,horns, air horns, whistles (or other irregular sounddevices), bars, sticks, clubs, poles over 20” in length,slingshots, fishnets or other net material, beach balls,Frisbees, skateboards, roller skates, live pets including allanimals or reptiles except Seeing-Eye or hearing-assistancedogs, or any object which may obstruct the vision ofadjacent guests

5. Failure to wear shoes, thongs, sandals, or other protectivefoot covering

6. Refusing to move from an unauthorized area, wrong-seatlocation, or opposite-gender restroom

7. Throwing of objects, spitting, or dropping anything on anyseating area; throwing objects from the concourse ontothe arena floor including all staging areas and/or surfaces;discarding objects outside the arena including the plazaand parking area

8. Public intoxication

9. Possession of stolen tickets

10. Fighting or threatening to fight

11. Smoking in unauthorized areas

NOTE: Eviction will be determined and enforced byWright State Public Safety and other law enforcement officials.

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PARKING INFORMATIONPARKING INFORMATIONPARKING INFORMATIONPARKING INFORMATIONPARKING INFORMATIONGUEST PARKINGGUEST PARKINGGUEST PARKINGGUEST PARKINGGUEST PARKINGThe Ervin J. Nutter Center has nine parking lots for parking convenience. Eight of the lots areon-site and one is located near the facility. The lots are designated by numbers 1-20. Disabilityparking is available in main lots 1, 2, and 9. Parking capacity for each lot is:

Main Lot 1 560Main Lot 2 470Main Lot 3 91Main Lot 4 70Main Lot 5 162Main Lot 6 127Main Lot 7 607Main Lot 8 817Main Lot 9 235Main Lot 20 1,099Total SpacesTotal SpacesTotal SpacesTotal SpacesTotal Spaces 4,238 4,238 4,238 4,238 4,238

LIMOUSINE/RV/BUS PARKINGLIMOUSINE/RV/BUS PARKINGLIMOUSINE/RV/BUS PARKINGLIMOUSINE/RV/BUS PARKINGLIMOUSINE/RV/BUS PARKINGThe Nutter Center has parking areas available for limousines, recreational vehicles, and buses.Please contact your event manager for more information.

PARKING LOT POLICIESPARKING LOT POLICIESPARKING LOT POLICIESPARKING LOT POLICIESPARKING LOT POLICIES 1. No in/out parking privileges unless authorized in advance by management. 2. No overnight parking is allowed unless related to event activities and approved in

advance by management. 3. No solicitation activities allowed in the parking lots, e.g., distribution of flyers, sale of

products, etc. 4. No consumption of alcoholic beverages in parked vehicles. 5. No tailgate parties, gatherings or similar activities allowed. 6. No free-event parking allowed unless proper parking credentials are displayed and/or

pre-authorized by management.

PARKING CHARGESPARKING CHARGESPARKING CHARGESPARKING CHARGESPARKING CHARGESThe Nutter Center is responsible for all parking lot operations and revenues collected.The following charges apply:

Cars $5.00/space OROROROROR $1.50/ticket (when included in the price of a ticket)*Limousines No charge (must be attended by driver at all times)RV $10.00/space (free if with a group sales agreement)Buses $10.00/space (free if with a group sales agreement)

High School events - $3.00/space

*Parking fee subject to change

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TICKET SERVICESTICKET SERVICESTICKET SERVICESTICKET SERVICESTICKET SERVICESThe Ervin J. Nutter Center provides ticketing services on an exclusive basis for all eventsscheduled in the facility. For further information on ticketing services and related charges,please contact the Nutter Center Box Office at (937) 775-4789. Ticketmaster also handlesthe selling of tickets for Nutter Center events. For more information, contact Ticketmaster inDayton at (937) 228-2323 or go online at www.ticketmaster.com.

SPORTSERVICESPORTSERVICESPORTSERVICESPORTSERVICESPORTSERVICESportservice provides all on-site food and beverage services on an exclusive basis for all eventsand activities scheduled in the Nutter Center. For more information, please contact theCatering Manager at (937) 775-3183.

MERCHANDISEMERCHANDISEMERCHANDISEMERCHANDISEMERCHANDISEThe Ervin J. Nutter Center provides for the operation and sale of event merchandise,i.e., programs, novelties, souvenirs, etc. Please call (937) 775-4545.

EVENT STAFFINGEVENT STAFFINGEVENT STAFFINGEVENT STAFFINGEVENT STAFFINGThe Nutter Center provides all ushering, peer group security, ticket takers, door guards, andparking services on an exclusive basis for all events and activities held at the facility.

ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONSADVERTISING/PROMOTIONSADVERTISING/PROMOTIONSADVERTISING/PROMOTIONSADVERTISING/PROMOTIONSThe Ervin J. Nutter Center Marketing Department will provide a comprehensive advertisingcampaign at a competitive rate. For more information, please contact Misty Cox, MarketingManager at (937) 775-4674.

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMSSPONSORSHIP PROGRAMSSPONSORSHIP PROGRAMSSPONSORSHIP PROGRAMSSPONSORSHIP PROGRAMSThe Marketing Department is available to develop sponsorship opportunities to a largeSouthwest Ohio clientele. For more information, please contact the Associate Director ofProgramming, Sales and Marketing at (937) 775-4670.

BERRY ROOMBERRY ROOMBERRY ROOMBERRY ROOMBERRY ROOMThe Nutter Center provides extensive banquet facilities with a full-service catering operationon the premises. The Berry Room is ideal for seminars, conferences, proms, weddings, andbanquets. The Center will assist you in coordinating your event. Additionally, any audio-visualneeds you may have can also be accommodated. The Berry Room has 5,280 square feet of ban-quet space and can be divided into three separate rooms. For more information, please call(937) 775-3670.

ANIMAL CONTROLANIMAL CONTROLANIMAL CONTROLANIMAL CONTROLANIMAL CONTROLShows that have animal acts are required to secure appropriate permits from the GreeneCounty Department of Health. Please contact the Executive Director of the Nutter Center fordetails.

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USAirUSAirUSAirUSAirUSAir TWATWATWATWATWA United AirlinesUnited AirlinesUnited AirlinesUnited AirlinesUnited Airlines Continental AirlinesContinental AirlinesContinental AirlinesContinental AirlinesContinental Airlines1-800-428-4322 1-800-221-2000 1-800-241-6522 1-800-523-3273

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Port Columbus Internat’l AirportPort Columbus Internat’l AirportPort Columbus Internat’l AirportPort Columbus Internat’l AirportPort Columbus Internat’l Airport Lunken AirportLunken AirportLunken AirportLunken AirportLunken AirportColumbus, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio(614) 239-4000 (513) 321-4132

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NationalNationalNationalNationalNational EnterpriseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise AlamoAlamoAlamoAlamoAlamoDayton Airport Dayton Airport Dayton Airport(937) 890-0100 (937) 898-5003 (800) 327-9633

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