[1]Football Gameday Information
Asheville High School would like to welcome members of the media and thank you for your interest in covering Asheville High School Sports!
The first floor of the press box is reserved for members of the media. Special accommodations for members of the working media can be made by calling the athletic director at Asheville High School, Rex Wells, at 828-350-2670, or Asheville City Schools Assistant Superintendent Tim Amos at 828-350-6166 or emailing tim@cougarsportsnet.com [2]. Requests may include the use of special parking, a private radio booth/open seating on press row, TV monitor, phone line(s), electrical power, and camera locations. Also, requests for statistics, game notes, and other media information may be honored with advance notice (when available). When possible, please make arrangements prior to game day. Facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with priorities placed on home media.
During playoff and some regular season games, a media hospitality room can be found on the first floor of the press box.
Broadcast Rights Fee
Asheville High does not charge a broadcast (rights) fee for any radio or online broadcast of sporting events. However, the NCHSAA may charge a fee for certain games. We welcome and encourage members of the media to visit our campus often to help expose the talented student athletes at Asheville High, and hope you enjoy your visit! (We also encourage you to mention our website!)
Radio/Online/Live Audio
Asheville High welcomes live audio broadcasts from the Zeb Lee Press Box. One private booth is available, with priority given to home media on a first-come, first-served basis. For the 2004-05 season, WISE Radio 1310 AM has reserved the enclosed radio booth. An open seating area is also available. Electrical outlets and multiple phone lines are available in each location. Phone lines must be activated in advance if needed, and any costs (activation, long distance, etc.) must be covered by the media outlet using the line. Parking may be available near the concession stand if arranged in advance.
TV
The Cougar Sports Network owns the exclusive rights to all home TV broadcasts in the Asheville area. CSN also has priority in the private home TV booth inside the press box. Visiting schools that wish to bring a TV crew and truck are encouraged to do so, but must make arrangements in advance to coordinate truck, talent, and camera positions. For a fee, CSN can alternatively provide an audio and video feed for away broadcast. In accordance with NCHSAA rules, football games may not be broadcast live via television.
The stadium is wired with audio and video connections for broadcast use. When not in use by the Cougar Sports Network, special arrangements can be made to use these connections.
Team Video (Coaches’ game footage) may shoot from either the coaches’ booth or the press box roof. Both locations have electrical outlets within easy reach.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please call Tim Amos at 828-350-6166 or email tim@cougarsportsnet.com [3].