The Chowan University Athletic Communications Office is responsible for all media relations concerning Hawks' Athletic Department and its 23 intercollegiate athletic teams.
Chowan University Athletic Communications Contact:
Madisen Lavelle (Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Communications)
(252) 398-6378 (O)
(252) 398-1390 (F)
mblavelle@chowan.edu
GENERAL INFORMATION
Working press and photographer credentials for Chowan's home events will be handled by Chowan Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, Madisen Lavelle. All requests should be made as early as possible and be limited to working press only. Requests made within 24 hours of the event may not be considered. Credentials can be picked up in the Athletic Communications Office located in the Hawks Athletic Center, second floor, or at the ticketing area on the day of the event.
WEBSITES & NEW MEDIA
Web-based media from sites affiliated with established, nationally or regionally recognized news-gathering organizations are eligible for media credentials. Online media with an emphasis on the recruitment of potential student-athletes (that meet the above qualification) can request one (1) credential for the purpose of writing a game/event recap. Credentials will not be granted to any online agency operating sites that are in any way affiliated with gambling. Nor will credentials be granted to "fan-submitted" or un-edited sites that are not affiliated with an established news-gathering organization and/or sites whose sole entity is fan-generated message boards that allow the posting of anonymous comments.
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CREDENTIALS
Media credentials will be issued to working press only. Media credentials are not transferable and use by anyone other than members of the working press is unauthorized. Media credentials used in an unauthorized manner will be revoked immediately. News organizations allowing unauthorized individuals to use credentials will have their credentials revoked for the remainder of the year. All media credentials remain the property of the Chowan Athletic Department and must be returned upon request.
ADDITIONAL INTERVIEWS
Chowan student-athletes and coaches will be available for in-person or phone interviews before or following practice. Player interviews must be coordinated through Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, Madisen Lavelle at least 24 hours in advance. If a telephone interview is desired, the student-athletes will be provided with the number and will telephone the interviewer at a time that does not interfere with the student-athlete's academic schedule. Student-athlete's personal numbers will not be given out under any circumstances.
POST-EVENT INTERVIEWS
Chowan University is committed to a policy of equal access for both male and female reporters and photographers. The Chowan locker room is closed to the media. After the mandatory cooling off period, selected student-athletes and/or coach(es) will be made available for interviews in a predetermined location.
Media are asked to submit a list of student-athletes interview requests to Evann Carpenter prior to the end of the event. The visiting SID will select the student-athletes to be interviewed following the event. If no visiting SID is available, media are asked to submit their request to Madisen Lavelle.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Chowan follows NCAA, Conference Carolinas and the Gulf South rules regarding media representatives photographing games. Only properly credentialed photographers will be allowed in the designated photo areas of the Hawks Athletic Center, Garrison Stadium, and other Chowan athletic facilities as specified by the NCAA, Conference Carolinas and the Gulf South.
Photo credentials are subject to revocation by the Chowan Athletic Communications Office at any time.
CHOWAN ON THE WEB
Chowan maintains a comprehensive athletic department website covering all 22 varsity sports. GoCUHawks.com features all the information Chowan fans need, including stats, news releases, notes, features and more. Find full coach and player biographies, as well as event previews and recaps at GoCUHawks.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA
In addition to following the most up-to-date information on Chowan's Official Athletics Site, www.GoCUHawks.com, you can also track Chowan Athletics by following the Official Twitter and Instagram Accounts of Chowan Athletics, @cuhawks or any Chowan Athletics' program on the Social Media Directory here.
