Sports Information and Media Guidelines

Central Methodist Athletics Quick Facts
Location: Fayette, Mo. Founded: 1854
Enrollment: 1,200

Nickname: Eagles

Colors: Hunter Green and Black

Mascot: "Eddy and Ellie" the Eagles

Affiliations: NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

President: Dr. Roger Drake
Athletic Director: Natasha Wilson

Director of Athletic Communications: Shelby Scott

Director of Athletic Training: Paden Kleinhesselink

Contact Information
Shelby Scott
Director of Athletic Communications
Central Methodist University
411 Central Methodist Square
Fayette, MO 65248

Phone: 660-248-6358

Fax: 660-248-1632

Credentials
Requests for media credentials should be requested three days prior to an upcoming contest. Please direct requests for credentials to Shelby Scott at 660-248-6358 or swoodward@centralmethodist.edu. Only accredited members of the media will be issued credentials.

Photography
Per NAIA guidelines, photographers are limited to shooting in the designated areas along the competition surface.

Radio Broadcasts
The sports information office asks that all radio broadcasts, including webcasts, be approved through their office one week in advance of the contest.

Interviews
Members of the media wishing to conduct interviews not in a postgame setting are asked to contact Director of Athletic Communications, Shelby Scott. If an interview is desired with a player, the sports information office will have the media contact the player on the sports information office phone. Interviews of coaches should also be scheduled through the sports information office. Interviews may be conducted prior to practices during the week. Please contact the sports information office to inquire about the practice schedule. Gameday interviews will not be granted until the conclusion of the game.

Media Services
Media are invited to work in the designated areas of the respective Central Methodist venues. Seating, however, is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Media members must be granted a credential to work in the designated press area. For most facilities, Internet access is available. Statistics will be provided at appropriate breaks and at the conclusion of the game.