Dawnisha Franklin, Athletic Communications Associate| 518-564-4148 | dfran027@plattsburgh.edu
Primary: Volleyball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Track & Field, Men's and Women's Lacrosse
Matthew Pitarresi '24, Athletic Communications Associate | 518-564-4278 | mpita002@plattsburgh.edu
Primary: Men's and Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Men's and Women's Ice Hockey, Baseball, Softball
The Plattsburgh State Office of Athletics Communications promotes and publicizes each of the 18 intercollegiate NCAA varsity sports that compete in the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC). The primary responsibility of the Office of Athletic Communications is to disseminate information to members of both the print and electronic media, as well as institutions that Plattsburgh competes against. Responsibilities of the Athletic Communications office include many varied duties like press/media relations, editorial releases and feature stories, game and special event programs, newsletters, social media, statistical maintenance and record keeping, web-content management, and collaborative work with Plattsburgh's Marketing and Communications office.
STUDENT LEADS:
Samantha Wells: Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant
WORD AND STAT CREW ROSTERS:
Word and Stat Crew rosters will be sent out to SIDs before games, but the word rosters can also be found on each team's roster. If you are having trouble obtaining either roster, please reach out to the Director of Athletic Communications.
LOGO USAGE POLICY:
There are officially recognized logos for Plattsburgh State Athletics, which are available upon request. Use of the Plattsburgh Athletics logo/wordmark is only granted through the Athletics Department. Plattsburgh State's CMYK and HTML colors are also listed.
Red: HEX: #C8102E /
CMYK: 12-100-91-3 /
RGB: 200-16-46
Black: HEX: #000000
/ CMYK: 25-25-25-1000 /
RGB: 0-0-0
Gold: HEX: #FBE122
/ CMYK: 0-0-92-0 /
RGB: 251-225-34
The institution's Burghy font is also available upon request.
MEDIA CREDENTIALS:
Any request for credentials should be made to the Director of Athletic Communications. Once approved, directions for picking up the pass will be given by the Director of Athletic Communications.
Because seating is limited in press boxes, print media members are advised to request seating at least 48 hours in advance of the athletic contest to be attended.
Radio and television stations are advised to contact the Athletic Communications department
at least 72 hours in advance of the event to reserve seating. Since there is limited space available for electronic media, special accommodations may be required. If there is not sufficient space in the press box/press row, preference will be given to commercial radio and television stations.
Due to limited space in the press box/press row areas, only working media members are permitted in the press box. Working media members must contact the Athletic Communications office in advance, as listed above. Special requests may be directed to the Director of Athletic Communications.
INTERVIEW POLICY:
All interviews should be coordinated through the Athletic Communications office. Players and coaches are available to media throughout the week, but please allow 24 hours' notice. Post-game interviews are coordinated following the event and can be conducted on the fields/court or outside the locker rooms following a cool-down period.
PHOTO POLICY:
Plattsburgh does require that you obtain prior approval in order to shoot any athletic event held at any athletic facility. Passes must be approved and acquired for any postseason events or any Plattsburgh State hockey games. Please get in touch with the athletic media relations office at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a sideline pass or to secure approval. ONLY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS or prior approved members shooting for Plattsburgh, the visiting school, or approved media outlets will be issued a sideline pass and the school reserves the right to revoke photography privileges based on sideline conduct during the game.
To gain approval, reach out to the Director of Athletic Communications or fill out this
form.
TELEVISION/RADIO POLICY:
If you wish to provide television or radio coverage of an athletic event at Plattsburgh State, please contact the Athletic Communications staff at least 24 hours prior to the event.
