Volunteers needed for Big Ten tournament

Volunteers are needed for the Big Ten women's basketball tournament, which is taking place March 7-10 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Positions include ushers, floor managers, court sweepers, media hospitality, team check-ins, game official hosts, equipment assistants and more.

Volunteers must be 18 or older and must be able to attend a mandatory volunteer orientation at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6 at the Sears Centre Arena. Volunteers also are asked to register for a minimum of two shifts lasting between four to six hours on two separate days.

To sign up visit 2013bigtenwomenbb.theregistrationsystem.com. For more information, contact Sears Centre Arena volunteer coordinator Kyle Gajewski at (847) 649-2219 or email kyle.gajewski@searscentre.com.