Capital University Sports Information

The Capital University Sports Information Department is here to serve the needs of the local and national media, opposing institutions and its staff, and supporters of Capital Athletics. Please use the links and content below as a guide for any questions you may have, or reach out to the sports information department via the contact information provided.

CONTACTS

Nick Astalos
Sports Information Director
nastalos@capital.edu
614-236-6174

Primary Contact For:
Football, Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Cross Country, Track & Field, Men's and Women's Bowling

Brendan Eagan
Assistant Sports Information Director
beagan@capital.edu

Primary Contact For:
Men's and Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, Men's and Women's Golf, Women's Tennis

Mailing Address:
Capital University
The Capital Center
1 College & Main
Columbus, OH 43209

MEDIA GUIDELINES

Game Credentials - All credential requests should be forwarded to Sports Information Director, Nick Astalos. Credentials are limited to professionals working in the print, broadcast, or electronic media, and their issuance is at the discretion of the sports information director. Please make requests for credentials at least three days in advance of game day.

Player/Coach Interviews - The Sports Information Department serves as the main liaison between the media and Capital's student-athletes, coaches, and staff members. Media requests following athletic events, coaches and players are subject to a 10-minute cooling off period, per NCAA guidelines. All requests must go through a representative of the Capital Sports Information Department, or an approved Capital University representative. Coach or student-athlete contact information will never be distributed unless permission is given.

Visiting Team Broadcasting - Please contact the Capital Sports Information Department at least three days in advance of the game which you would like to broadcast. Phone lines, LAN lines, and/or wireless access are available at the Capital Center and Bernlohr Stadium at no charge, on a first come, first-serve basis.

Photography - Photography is permitted with approved media credentials at all Capital Athletics events. Photographers shooting from playing field level must make the sports information department aware of their work and must follow all NCAA guidelines concerning in-game athletics photography. Please be advised that photographers assume all risk if entering the playing area of an athletic event.

Image requests - If you would like to obtain an image seen on the Capital Athletics website or any of its social media accounts, please contact the CU Sports Information Department for arrangements or contact info of photographers. All images used must be given proper photo credit.

"Comets" Nickname - In accordance with the retirement of the "Crusader" nickname, when referencing to Capital University athletic teams, please utilize our new nickname, the "Comets". We ask you to refrain from use of the term "Crusaders" in live broadcasts, recaps and publications. Other references that are acceptable are Capital Athletics, Cap, or The Purple and White.

Visiting SIDs - Please send any and all game files to Nick Astalos at the conclusion of all contests. If scoring changes need to be made, please resend updated files to both parties.

LIVE STATS

Live stats are available for most Capital athletic events. The presentation may vary by host institution. Live stats links can be found under the "schedule/results" tab on the Cap Athletics home page, or on the schedule page for each sport which has a icon listed by the game.

Live stats are not available for home tennis or golf events.

LIVE VIDEO

Live video is provided for many Capital Athletic events. Capital Athletics uses Boxcast Inc. to stream video of its home athletic contests. Video links can be found under the "schedule/results" tab on the Cap Athletics home page, on the Boxcast channel designated for each sport (home only), or on the schedule page for each sport which has a icon listed by the game.

Note: Video streams will be kept on Boxcast channels for 365 days from the time of the broadcast. Video is not available for home track & field, tennis, golf, baseball or softball events.

If you are having issues with the broadcast or have questions regarding the system requirements to view, check below:

What are the requirements to view via BoxCast?

Boxcast has been designed to work on any platform whether you are stationed at your desk or on-the-go with your mobile device. If you do have issues, first check your internet connection for a strong signal (especially if you are viewing an HD broadcast). You can measure your internet download speed at www.speedtest.net.

Having problems watching? BoxCast is here to help!

If you continue to have problems, please do one of the following:

Contact the BoxCast customer service team at: http:/support.boxcast.com
Visit the FAQ section of the BoxCast website
Contact BoxCast at 888-392-2278

APPROVED LOGOS

*Official Capital Athletic logos*		*Official Capital University logo*

*REQUEST TO DOWNLOAD*
If you wish to request the Capital University logos and marks, please reach out to a member of the Sports Information Office at nastalos@capital.edu OR beagan@capital.edu

APPROVED COLORS

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