Sports Communications

Union Commonwealth University
Office of Sports Communications

Ariel Dailey, Assistant Director of Sports Communications

Katy Shawke, Graduate Assistant

Matthew Ratterman, Graduate Assistant

310 College Street, Box D-14
Barbourville, KY 40906
606.546.1592
E-mail: sportsinfo@unionky.edu

The Union Commonwealth University Office of Sports Communications provides complete information and media services regarding the institution's 22 intercollegiate sports. The department is responsible for public and media relations pertaining to athletics, athletic department publications, the athletic department's website, statistical and historical record-keeping for all sports, and other promotional activities surrounding the athletic department.

The Office of Sports Communications is located on the second floor of Norton Hall.

A complete description of the services provided by the UCU Sports Communications Office follows:

Media Services and Policies:

Interviews - All interviews with Union coaches, student-athletes, and staff members must be arranged through the Office of Sports Communications. After games, matches, and other athletic events, locker rooms are generally off-limits to members of the media. Player and coach interviews, however, may be conducted outside locker room entrances or on the playing surface after a minimal, 10-minute cooling-off period for participants.

Practices - Practices are generally open to members of the media. Prior knowledge of attendance, however, is a much-appreciated gesture.

Game Day Coverage and Press Passes - Any media member covering a game, match, or other contest hosted by UCU is asked to reserve a press credential at least 24 hours prior to the event. While last-minute media are welcome, prior knowledge of your arrival is much appreciated. For most sports, the Office of Sports Communications will provide statistical information and/or box scores as soon after each home game/match as possible.

Press Conferences - In the event of a press conference, the primary media covering Union Commonwealth University Athletics will be notified as far in advance as possible. To be added to the primary media list, contact the Office of Sports Communications.

Game Programs, Game Notes, and Media Information - Pregame information may be obtained from the Office of Sports Communications when available. If notes, programs, etc., are not available, the Sports Information Office will assist members of the working media in any way possible to ensure accurate reporting.

Technology - At most Union Athletic events, a power outlet and working space will be made available as much as possible to members of the working media. UCU's Office of Sports Communications will work to accommodate other reasonable requests if they are needed.

Radio - Any visiting radio or live stream broadcast team needs to request their seating and needed accommodations at least one week in advance of the covered event. While late-comers are welcome, these items cannot be guaranteed.

Photographers - Photographers are asked to stay between the 30-yard line and the end zone for football and in the respective end zones for basketball. For all other sports, standard shooting spots may be utilized. Similar policies apply for credentials and seating reservations.

Updated 6-24-25