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WELCOME LETTERS

March 5, 2026 Dear MAAC Student-Athletes, Families, Coaches, and Fans,

On behalf of the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), we are pleased to welcome you to Atlantic City and historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall for the 2026 MAAC Basketball Championship. We are proud to host this tournament once again and value our continued partnership with the MAAC. We commend the dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship of the student athletes competing in this championship, and we thank the many partners who help make this event possible. Our building management team, Oak View Group, is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and first-class environment throughout the tournament. Whether you are returning to Atlantic City or visiting for the first time, we invite you to enjoy all that our destination has to offer beyond the court, including world-class accommodations, dining, shopping, attractions, and entertainment. For a full listing of events and activities, please visit www. visitatlanticcity.com. We wish all participants the best of luck and hope your time in Atlantic City is both enjoyable and memorable.

Sincerely,

Eric Scheffler Executive Director Casino Reinvestment Development Authority

March 5, 2026 Welcome to the 2026 Air Force Reserve Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. We are honored to once again serve as host for this prestigious event and to welcome the MAAC’s member institutions, student athletes, coaches, administrators, and fans to Atlantic City. Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is proud of its longstanding tradition of hosting premier sporting and entertainment events, and the MAAC Basketball Championships continue to be a valued part of that legacy. Each year, this tournament showcases the highest level of competition, sportsmanship, and commitment, as 20 men’s and women’s teams compete for the conference championship and the opportunity to advance to the NCAA Tournament. We thank you for joining us this week and for allowing us to highlight not only our historic facility, but also the many world-class amenities and experiences that Atlantic City has to offer. To the student athletes and coaches, we extend our best wishes for success throughout the championships. We hope you enjoy your time here, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall for future events.

Sincerely,

Jim McDonald General Manager Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall

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