Here's everything fans need to know for this year's Tucson Conquistadores Classic

Where is it? The Tucson Conquistadores Classic is played at the Omni Tucson National, at 2727 W. Club Dr.

When is it: The Tucson Conquistadores Classic runs from Wednesday-Sunday, though the tournament itself doesn’t officially start until Friday morning. Here’s a look at the schedule:

• Wednesday: Pro-am, gates open at 7 a.m.
• Thursday: Pro-am, gates open at 7 a.m.
• Friday: First round, gates open at 9 a.m.
• Saturday: Second round, gates open at 8 a.m.
• Sunday, March 19: Final round, gates open at 8 a.m.

Tickets

• Ticket packages can be found at ConquistadoresClassic.com. Most average fans will be interested in the Desert Diamond Casino 2-for-1 package, which includes a pair of tickets to any day’s worth of competition for $35.
• Children 17 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
• Active duty and retired military are eligible for free tickets through the Birdies for the Brave program. Visit ConquistadoresClassic.com for details.
• Parking
• Fans are allowed to park on site for the pro-am, which is held Wednesday and Thursday.
• General parking for Friday through Sunday’s rounds is at Foothills Mall’s west parking lot, on Ina Road just west of La Cholla. From there, fans can take a complimentary shuttle to the Omni Tucson National’s main gate.
• Preferred parking is open only to those who have purchased hospitality packages.
• Preferred spots are available at Pima College’s Northwest Campus.
• Will call

• The Tucson Conquistadores Classic will-call booth is at the public parking facility at Foothills Mall. Will call is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, and from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. All orders placed during tournament week require ticket pick-up at the will-call location.

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Events

• Gear up for tournament week with the annual Tucson Conquistadores Classic 5K run/walk, which will be held Sunday, March 12 at Omni Tucson National. The event starts at 7:30 a.m.
• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day following Friday's round with a free party at the Conquistador Club Main Entrance. Proceeds from drinks purchased benefit local charities.
• The NCAA Tournament will be shown on televisions throughout the course. Tournament organizers urge fans to watch at the Conquistador Club.
• Go ahead and bring:
• Cellphones, but keep them on silent. Phone calls are allowed in designated areas.
• Folding chairs. Chairs are allowed, but the sleeves that they come in are not.
• Sunblock and rain jackets. Weather can turn quickly, even though it’s Tucson in March. Tournament organizers recommend packing sunblock and bringing something with long sleeves.
• Leave at home:

• Cameras. Photos are allowed at Wednesday and Thursday’s pro-am rounds, but are banned between Friday and Sunday.
• Backpacks
• Seat cushions
• Coolers
• Pets, except for service animals
• Radios and televisions
• Artificial noisemakers
• Signs
• Outside food and beverages
• Computers
• Fireworks

Reminders

• Cross the Omni Tucson National course only at designated points, and never during play.
• Sit if you’re located immediately behind fairway ropes, in part so those behind you can see. Never stand in front of any spectator.