Oswego State Athletics

Athletic Communications Downloads - Word (with pronunciation guide) and Stat Crew rosters (if applicable) are available for download on each sports' roster page in the upper left corner under the "Download" drop down menu. If there is any trouble locating a roster, please email Director of Athletic Communications at Oswegosid@oswego.edu.


Athletics Logos - All logos must be requested through the Director of Athletic Communications. Vendors wishing to reproduce Oswego State Athletics logos must sign a merchandising agreement with the College, which is also available upon request. Any use of the athletics' brand identity without the express written consent of Oswego State Athletics and/or SUNY Oswego is strictly prohibited. View OSWEGO STATE ATHLETICS BRAND IDENTITY. 


Credentials - All credential requests to cover Oswego State athletics should be directed to Director of Athletic Communications, by filling out the form available at the link below. All credentials are for single-game use, credential requests should be received no later than 48 hours prior to game time. Credentials are for working media, including print and electronic (radio & television), not for personal use. Season-long credentials are issued only to athletic department employees. Media outlets are restricted in accordance with SUNY Oswego, the State University of New York Athletic Conference and NCAA rules and guidelines. It is the Athletic Communications Department's intention to ensure proper, professional use is made of the space available for credentialed media.


CREDENTIAL REQUEST FORM


Interviews - All interviews with coaches, student-athletes and staff members must be coordinated through the Athletic Communications Department (class assignments are exempt from this policy. For in class assignments, please contact coaches/student-athletes directly) . Immediately following games the locker rooms are closed. Player and coach interviews, however, may be conducted outside locker rooms or on the playing surface after a minimal, 10-minute cooling off period.


Practices - Practices are open to the media whenever necessary, but please provide advance notice of attendance.


Press Row - Working press row credentials shall be issued to the opposing SID, accredited newspapers, radio and television reporters ONLY. Requests from other media sources shall be evaluated on a game-by-game basis. The visiting SID will be allowed the first opening if there is extra seating available.


Media Services - At most athletic events, the media have access to wireless Internet use as well as phone and fax lines. Photocopiers are also available upon request. The Oswego State athletic communications staff will provide working media with season statistics, media guides and/or game notes, if applicable, prior to the game per request. At the end of the contest, a final box and play-by-play statistics will be distributed.


Radio/TV - Any visiting radio/TV broadcasts must reserve their seating the week of the scheduled contest.


Photographers - The Athletics Communications Office typically has a photographer at all home games for most sports. These photographs are intended solely for use by Oswego State. Photographers must apply for credentials and are asked to stay at least 10 feet from the playing surface and shoot from standard shooting positions. All SUNYAC and NCAA rules must be followed regarding media representatives on the sidelines. Failure to comply could result in the loss of credential.