Capital University Athletic Communications

The Capital University Athletic Communications 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
Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing
nastalos@capital.edu
614-236-6174

Isabelle Fisher
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing
ifisher3@capital.edu

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

MEDIA GUIDELINES

Game Credentials - All credential requests should be forwarded to Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing, 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. Credential requests must be received at least 24 hours prior to a scheduled game. Gameday credential requests will not be distributed.

Player/Coach Interviews - The Athletic Communications 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 Athletic Communications 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 Athletic Communications 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. Credentials must be requests at least 24 hours prior to a scheduled game. Game day credential requests will not be distributed. Photographers shooting from playing field level must make the Athletic Communications 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 Athletic Communications 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 VIDEO

Live video is provided for many Capital Athletic events. Capital Athletics uses FloCollege in alignment with the Ohio Athletic Conference's media rights agreement. FloCollege is the home of all Capital University Athletic streams and a subscription account is needed to watch Capital home athletic events. All Ohio Athletic Conference schools are also on FloCollege as are some non-conference institutions.

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 alao2@capital.edu

APPROVED COLORS

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