Laurier Athletics - Waterloo Campus

Any members of the media wishing to conduct interviews with Laurier student-athletes, coaches or staff are asked to connect with Dan Polischuk. All requests will be processed in a timely manner.

Please note that student-athletes contact information will not be provided without their consent and student-athletes have been directed to pass interview requests to the department for confirmation.

Full-season credentials will be issued to media members who cover the Golden Hawks on a regular basis. To obtain a full-season credential, please contact Dan Polischuk. 

For single-game credentials, contact Dan Polischuk at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled game time. 

Please note that credentials must be produced upon entry and upon request any time thereafter. Credentials are non-transferable, may be revoked at any time at the sole discretion of Laurier Athletics and will automatically terminate if any term is breached. Decisions of the Sports Information Office regarding credentials are final.

In general, Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks team practices are open to the media, unless otherwise directed by the head coach. Media members wishing to attend a practice are asked to connect with Dan Polischuk to confirm practice times and locations, as well as to confirm any interview needs. This will allow time to connect with coaches or staff on site in order to assist with requests in a timely manner.

Student-athletes and coaches are generally available to speak either before a scheduled practice time or afterwards. However, coaches may change availability at their discretion.

Media Entrance/Accreditation Pick-Up

Upon arrival at University Stadium, proceed to the main entrance located next to the box office.  

Sign in with the staff located at the Hawk Desk. Request your pre-approved accreditation if you’re picking it up on Game Day

Photographer/Videographer Information

Photographers and Videographers will be required to sign-out a media vest at the Hawks Desk which must be worn at all times when on the field.

When leaving the facility, return the media vest to the Hawk Desk.

On-Field Access

Proper accreditation and media vest (if applicable) must be visible and shown to the security personnel in order to gain access to the field.

OUA Sideline Policy

As per the OUA sideline policy, the following additional regulations apply:

• Media personnel must stay 3 metres (9' 10") behind the sideline and end zone (i.e. behind the advertising banners)
• Photographers and camera operators are prohibited from the team bench areas
• It is forbidden to leave camera equipment unattended along the sidelines and end zones.

Media Seating Priority

Due to limited space for credentialed media inside the University Stadium press box, priority for seating will be determined as follows:

1. National daily print media
2. Kitchener-Waterloo daily print media
3. Non-local daily print media
4. Laurier student print media
5. Non-Laurier student print media
6. Scouts

Post-Game Interviews

Post-game interviews will be conducted on Knight-Newbrough Field following the completion of the team huddle. Exceptions will be made for webcast or television purposes.

Media personnel are asked to connect with Dan Polischuk prior to the completion of the game to identify which coaches and/or players they would like to speak with

Accreditation Pick-Up

Basketball: Accreditation can be picked up from the promotions/ticket table across from the Hawk Shop at the West entrance to the main gym in the Athletic Complex (link to home venue page)

Hockey: Accreditation can be picked up from the ticket table at the top of the stairs as you enter Sun Life Financial Arena from inside the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (link to home venue page)

Soccer: Accreditation can be picked up from the box office at University Stadium (link to home venue page)

Media Seating

Basketball: Limited space is available at the scorer's table. To reserve a space and confirm wireless access, please inquire with Dan Polischuk ahead of time.

Hockey: Limited space is available in the press box. To reserve a space, please inquire with Dan Polischuk ahead of time. Wifi access can be confirmed on site by student staff.

Soccer: The press box at University Stadium is open for use during games. Please connect with the Communications student on site for access to the wifi.

Photographer/Videographer Information

Basketball: During the game, photographers and videographers are directed to shoot from the baselines behind each basket, behind the sponsor signage or from the stands inside the Athletic Complex main gym. Shooting from the team benches or scorer’s table is prohibited. During pre-game & post-game, access to the floor is permitted provided the individual is wearing clean shoes.

Hockey: During the game, shooting is allowed anywhere inside Sun Life Financial Arena asides from the team benches and penalty boxes. Pre-game or post-game on-ice access is allowed with prior consent from Dan Polischuk.

Soccer: During the game, photographers and videographers are directed to not enter the team bench area and to remain 3 meters back from the sidelines and endlines, as well as to avoid shooting from directly behind the net. Pre-game or post-game on-field access is allowed with prior consent from Dan Polischuk.

Post-Game Interviews

Basketball: Interviews will be conducted in the hallway outside of the Laurier team locker rooms following the conclusion of the game. Please connect with Dan Polischuk or a member of the coaching & support staff to request players or coaches.

Hockey: Interviews will be conducted in the hallway outside of the Laurier team locker rooms following the conclusion of the game. Please connect with Dan Polischuk or a member of the coaching & support staff to request players or coaches.

Soccer: Interviews will be conducted on the field behind the Laurier team bench following the conclusion of the game. Please connect with Dan Polischuk or a member of the coaching & support staff to request players or coaches.