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Here's some general information and frequently asked questions about the WIAA Girls State Basketball Tournament. 

When is the tournament and when are the games? 
The tournament is held over three days, this Thursday through Saturday. Below is the schedule for the tournament:

State Championship Schedule:
2013 Girls State Basketball Championships - Resch Center, Green Bay

Thursday, March 14
1:35 p.m. - Division 5 Semifinals
     Newman Catholic vs. Assumption
     South Shore vs. Barneveld

6:35 p.m. - Division 4 Semifinals
     Algoma vs. Cuba City
     Colfax vs. The Prairie School

Friday, March 15
9:05 a.m. - Division 3 Semifinals
     Kewaunee vs. Lodi
     Neillsville vs. East Troy

1:35 p.m. - Division 2 Semifinals
     Notre Dame vs. Milton
     New London vs. New Berlin Eisenhower

6:35 p.m. - Division 1 Semifinals
     Arrowhead vs. Mukwonago
     Superior vs. Milwaukee Riverside

Saturday, March 16
11:05 a.m. - Championship Games - Divisions 5, 4 & 3
6:35 p.m. - Championship Games - Divisions 2 & 1

Where is the state tournament held? 
All games of the Girls Basketball State Tournament are held at the Resch Center in Green Bay.  Click here for a map of the Resch Center area, and click here for a layout of the interior of the Resch Center. It is important to note the Spectator Guidelines in the Resch Center, as a number of items are prohibited. Further info on Spectator Guidelines can be found on a tab here.

How much are tickets and where can I get them? 
Tickets for the State Tournament are $10 per session at the door and $12 if ordered online, with each session consisting of two games. Tickets are available at the participating schools or can be ordered online here. Tickets are available for sale at the Resch Center one hour prior to the start of any session. Online tickets are available online up until two hours prior to the start of a session. All online tickets are print at home only.

Keep in mind that if you buy tickets from one of the schools you will be sitting with that school's section.  If you purchase tickets online or at the Resch Center you will be sitting in the general seating area, not with a particular school.

Where can I find coverage of the tournament? 
TV - The State Tournament will be televised live on WKOW-TV channel 27 in Madison, WAOW-TV channel 9 in Wausau, WXOW-TV channel 19 in La Crosse, WQOW-TV channel 18 in Eau Claire, WYOW-TV channel 34 in Eagle River, WMOW-TV 4 in Crandon, WMLW-TV channel 41 in Milwaukee, KBJR-TV digital channel 6.2 in Duluth/Superior and WACY-TV channel 32 in Green Bay and the Fox Valley. The championships will also be streamed on the statewide network station Web sites. 

WKOW will be streaming the games live on their website:  wkowtv.com 

In addition, post-game media conferences will be streamed live on WIAA.tv immediately following each game.

RADIO - Yes, there are many radio stations that will carry the games.  Check your local listings.  

ONLINE - WisSports.net is your home for the most complete coverage. WSN Basketball Editor Norbert Durst will be publishing some great articles previewing the outstanding teams and players coming to Green Bay this weekend. Last but not least Norbert Durst and Travis Wilson will be writing some great articles and telling the stories of the 2013 state tournament.

SOCIAL MEDIA - You can follow the action and join in the discussion with the #wisgb hashtag on Twitter. Include the hashtag in your tweets and add it to your search items. You can also check out our Twitter Updates page to view all the tweets coming in to that hashtag.

Where can I find results from the games? 
Follow all the games on our site, including the Scoreboard page.  

Where can I find information about the teams? 
Norbert Durst will be publishing preview articles this week so be sure to check WisSports.net. Be sure to check our Playoff Central page as well for loads of info. Also, you can find audio from the Coaches Conference Call plus the roster & stats info that will be in the WIAA programs by clicking here.

How can I get to Green Bay?
Looking for an affordable option to bring your fan group, spectactor bus, or team to Green Bay? Check out Jefferson Lines for all your travel needs. Visit them at Jeffersonlines.com.

Where can I eat? 
The Resch Center has concessions, but many fans choose to venture out between games or sessions. There are numerous places to eat surrounding the Resch Center within walking or short driving distance.

Where can I park? 
There is considerable parking space across from the Resch Center at Lambeau Field. Parking is $6 per day and includes in-and-out privileges.

Who has the best coverage of the girls state basketball tournament? 
We here at WisSports.net are your home for all things basketball, including the girls state tournament. We'll have full coverage leading up to the games, and full coverage from the games. Look for Twitter updates from WSN staff, game articles, results, and much more.

Follow the official WisSports.net account -- @wissportsnet
Follow WSN Girls Basketball Writer Norbert Durst -- @NorbertDurst
Follow WSN Content Manager Travis Wilson -- @travisWSN
Follow WSN Founder & President Nicholas Kartos -- @nkartos