department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

Distribution of programs through sales is to be coordinated by the Seahawk Sports
Marketing Office.
The general policy pertaining to coupons and promotional materials at UNCW
athletic events as follows;
“Businesses and/or organizations outside the UNCW Department of Athletics are not
permitted to issue (i.e. Distribute or hand-out) coupons or promotional material at
UNCW athletic events.”
The UNCW Department of Athletics, through the Director of Athletics only, may
grant exception to this policy under special circumstances surrounding a major
sponsorship
If anyone is issuing materials at an athletic event without proper authorization, their
material will be confiscated and they will be asked to leave the grounds.
F. Soliciting Businesses/Organizations/Media
Coaches should not contact businesses, organizations, or media in efforts to solicit
sponsorships or advertising. In most instances the Seahawk Sports Marketing Office
will do the contacting for you or will coordinate with you the proper approach to try
to receive optimum benefit. If a coach is approached by someone, the coach should
promptly alert the Seahawk Sports Marketing Office and have the contacting person
get in touch with the Seahawk Sports Marketing Office.
Coaches’ camps and clinics are not a responsibility of the Seahawk Sports Marketing
Office. If asked, the Seahawk Sports Marketing Office will be willing to cooperate in
any way possible with leads, ideas, and suggestions, but would not do any open
solicitation in this area.
G. Seahawk Shop
The Seahawk Sports Marketing Office is responsible for ordering and maintaining inventory,
conducting sales at athletic events, in The Seahawk Shop and online at
www.UNCWsports.com. The Seahawk Sports Marketing Office is also responsible for the
reconciliation of all sales.
H. Team Teal
The Seahawk Sports Marketing Office is responsible for the fan rewards program,
Team Teal. The Seahawk Sports Marketing Office orders prizes, operates scan
locations at home athletic events, maintains Team Teal database and Team Teal
website (www.UNCWTeamTeal.com). The Seahawk Sports Marketing Office also
coordinates grand prize drawing at end of the year.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The planning and coordination of Special Events is a function of the Department of Athletics,
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