The Elizabeth City State University Sports Information Office is responsible for all media relations concerning Vikings' Athletic Department and its 11 intercollegiate athletic teams.
Elizabeth City State University Sports Information Contact:
Sebastian Burke (Assistant AD for Media Relations)
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SBurke@ecsu.edu
GENERAL INFORMATION
Working press and photographer credentials for ECSU's home events will be handled by the Assistant AD for Media Relations, Sebastian Burke. All requests should be made at least five business days in advanced and limited to working press only, priority given to media outlets that cover ECSU Athletics on a regular basis and approved by visiting team's athletic department. Requests made within 24 hours of the event may not be considered. Credentials will be mailed if time permits; otherwise, they will be left at Will Call at the R.L. Vaughan Center or the main entrance of Roebuck Stadium.
All media requests must be emailed to: SBurke@ecsu.edu for consideration. Obtaining a credential does NOT guarantee a reserved parking pass. Accommodations will be granted if available.
WEBSITES & NEW MEDIA
Web-based media from sites affiliated with established, nationally or regionally recognized news-gathering organizations are eligible for media credentials. 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 Elizabeth City State Athletic Department and must be returned upon request.
ADDITIONAL INTERVIEWS
ECSU student-athletes and coaches will be available for in-person or phone interviews before or following practice. Player interviews must be coordinated through Interim Sports Information Director, Evann Carpenter 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
Elizabeth City State University is committed to a policy of equal access for both male and female reporters and photographers. The ECSU 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 Evann Carpenter.
PHOTOGRAPHY
ECSU follows NCAA and the CIAA rules regarding media representatives photographing games. Only properly credentialed photographers will be allowed in the designated photo areas of the R.L. Vaughan Center, Roebuck Stadium, and other ECSU athletic facilities as specified by the NCAA and the CIAA.
Photo credentials are subject to revocation by the Elizabeth City State Athletic Department or ECSU Police at any time.
ELIZABETH CITY STATE ON THE WEB
ECSU maintains a comprehensive athletic department website covering all 10 varsity sports. ecsuvikings.com features all the information ECSU fans need, including stats, news releases, notes, features and more. Find full coach and player biographies, as well as event previews and recaps at ecsuvikings.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA
In addition to following the most up-to-date information on ECSU's Official Athletics Site, www.ecsuvikings.com, you can also track ECSU Athletics by following the Official X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram Accounts of Elizabeth City State Athletics, @ecsuvikings.
