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esponsible for distributing the credentials to the proper media outlets. Athletic Event
Management is responsible for distributing additional credentials when necessary.
EVENT CONTROL
The Athletic Event/Game Manager is the sole person in charge of home athletic events on
game-day, and thus retains sole authority regarding all decision-making as well as the
control and possible removal of any and all individuals. In addition, the Athletic
Event/Game Manager is responsible for the scheduling of all support staff on game-days,
including: public address announcers, scoreboard operators, ball boys/girls, security, first
aid, etc. Finally, to ensure only proper personnel have access to certain restricted areas
ALL media, trainers, support staff and administrators are required to wear their
credentials at all times. Only credentialed personnel should have access to the press area
while only individuals with an ALL ACCESS credential should have access to the locker
room area.
FIRST AID
Athletic Event Management will be responsible for the scheduling of EMS for all home
athletic events. On game-days, the Athletic Event/Game Manager is responsible for
coordinating a brief meeting with EMS and an athletic trainer. If EMS does not attend
the home athletic event, or if the event is cancelled/postponed, it is the Athletic
Event/Game Manager’s duty to call the on-duty Battalion Chief and alert him/her of this
situation. The EMS assigned is responsible for any injuries occurring to a general patron
as well as assisting the athletic trainer should an injury occur during competition or at the
competition site.
HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeepers are assigned to athletic events by the University’s Housekeeping
department and are paid out of the Department of Athletics’ operating budget. Prior to
the beginning of the fall and winter sport seasons, the Athletic Event Management
department sends an updated schedule to the Housekeeping department to ensure all
home dates and times are covered. Housekeepers are responsible for thoroughly cleaning
the facilities following games and for maintaining clean restrooms prior to, during and
after all events.
OFFICIALS
Officials for UNCW home athletic events are assigned by the assigning agency of that
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