The Fairmont State Athletic Communications Office is available to assist with coverage of all 17 Fighting Falcons athletic teams. The Athletic Communications Office is located in the Feaster Center room 208. For information regarding credentials, interviews, statistics, etc., please call the Athletic Communications Office at (304) 367-4264.
Interviews must be arranged through the AC Office at least one day (24 hours) in advance. All Fairmont State practices are closed to the media without prior notification. This rule will be strictly enforced.
New Student-Athletes
All new Falcons student-athletes, including transfers, are required to fill out a Fairmont State student-athlete questionnaire so that the Athletic Communications Office can keep an accurate record of your time as an Falcon. Click HERE to fill out the questionnaire.
MEDIA GUIDELINES
Media Credentials
Credentials for Fairmont State home athletic events, as well as sideline passes, will only be issued to working media outlets. If you wish to obtain credentials, please contact the Fairmont State Athletic Communications Office at least three days prior to the event. Any person wishing to take photos must obtain credentials from the AC office.
Interview Policy
All Falcons coaches and players are normally available for interviews following a 10-minute post-game cool down period, as per NCAA regulations. Please ask a member of the AC staff to arrange an interview. The Fairmont State Department of Athletics does not hold weekly press conferences. All interviews with coaches and student-athletes must go through the AC office. Please give at least 24 hours notice for interview requests.
Mountain East Conference Services
Statistics, league standings, players of the week and other information for all Mountain East Conference teams and the league as a whole are available at www.mountaineast.org.
QUICK FACTS
Location: Fairmont, W.Va.
Enrollment: 3,800
Founded: 1865
Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Conference: Mountain East Conference (MEC)
Colors: Maroon & White
Nickname: Fighting Falcons
Mascot: Freddie the Falcon
President: Dr. Mike Davis
Director of Athletics: Greg Bamberger
Deputy Director of Athletics: Ryan Courtney
Associate A.D./SWA: Kristi Kiefer
Associate A.D./Sports Medicine: Michael Nyquist
Associate A.D./Compliance/Game Day Management: Bryan Spitzer
NCAA Faculty Representive: Janet Floyd
Football/Soccer/Softball Facility : Duvall-Rosier Field (5,000 / FieldTurf)
Volleyball/Basketball/Wrestling/Acrobatics & Tumbling Facility: Joe Retton Arena (2,711 / Hardwood)
Swimming Facility: Feaster Center Pool
Baseball Facility: Bridgeport Recreation Complex (Bridgeport, W.Va.)
Tennis Facility: Fairmont State University Tennis Courts
Athletic Communications - 1201 Locust Ave., Fairmont, WV 26554
