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PRESS CONFERENCE
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT GUIDE
2009
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A new era in Central Texas indoor
football begins….
ADMINISTRATION
7311 Decker Lane
Austin, Texas 78724
Toll-Free 866-969-TCAT (8228)
WRITTEN BY
J. Ronald Oswalt
EDITED BY
J. Ronald Oswalt and David Short
ART DIRECTION
Ronald Oswalt
Tarra Ellis
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ronald Oswalt and Jason Jump
SIFL and Austin Turfcats and all the names, symbols, emblems,
logos and colors of the SIFL Operator Members are trademarks
owned by the Austin Turfcats.
TEAM OFFICE
7311 Decker Lane
Austin, Texas 78724
Toll-Free 866-969-TCAT (8228)
OWNERSHIP
Turfcats Sports and Entertainment, LLC
AUSTIN TURFCATS PRESS CONFERENCE 1 – SOUTHERN INDOOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
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ADMINISTRATION
Ronald Oswalt, Vice-President/General Manager
David Short, Director of Marketing
Michael DeLeon, Director of Fan Relations
MEDICAL STAFF
Dr. Philip W. Caterbone, D.O.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Ronald Oswalt, Director of Media Relations
COACHING STAFF
Chris Duliban, Head Coach
Kerry Cash, Assistant Coach
SIFL STAFF
Thom Hager, President
[email protected]
Robert Winfrey, Director of Operations
[email protected]
Dan Ryan, Director of Communications
[email protected]
Dan Blum, Commissioner and Supervisor of Officials
[email protected]
Scott Blanchard, Creative Services Director
[email protected]
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LEAGUE CONTACT INFORMATION
900 Lakeshore Drive Suite B
Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-310-PASS (7277)
Special thanks to the support staff and administration of the
Austin Turfcats. Your help is greatly appreciated in completion
of the Austin Turfcats first media guide. Also a special thanks to
my wife, Machel, for allowing me the time and support to
complete this project.
Ronald Oswalt
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TEAM HISTORY
The Austin Turfcats are a professional indoor football team and a
charter member of the Southern Indoor Football League set to begin
play for the SIFL's inaugural 2009 season. Based in Texas' capitol
city of Austin, the Turfcats will play their home games at the
Luedecke Arena at the Travis County Exposition Center.
The team's Vice President/General Manager is Ronald Oswalt.
Oswalt previously worked with the Katy/Texas Copperheads of the
NIFL and af2 and the Beaumont Drillers of the APFL.
SOUTHERN INDOOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The Southern Indoor Football League is a professional indoor football
league created in 2008. Based in Texas and Louisiana, it will have six
teams for its inaugural season - probably the most notable of them is
the Louisiana Swashbucklers, who won the Intense Football League's
final two championships and was originally going to join their Intense
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brethren in the Indoor Football League before deciding to make the
move.
2008-2009 SIFL NEWS
SIFL announces first franchises
November 18, 2008 - Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL)
Coupling a first-class, family-oriented sports experience with a sound
business plan that encourages financial success, the Southern Indoor
Football League announced its charter roster of franchises on
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at O'Charley's Restaurant in Lake
Charles, La.
Louisiana Swashbucklers owner Thom Hager, who will also serve as
SIFL President, released that thirteen ownership groups have
submitted the proper paperwork and have agreed to the financial
responsibilities.
`Ì'm wearing my sunglasses because the future is so bright,'' Hager
said. "I'm not going to blow this out of proportion by saying today is
the greatest day in the history of indoor football, but it is so satisfying
to have assembled a group of solid businessmen who appreciate a
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solid business model and are committed to offering a quality football
product both on the field and in the community.''
The SIFL will kick off a 12-game schedule in April 2009 in the
following cities:
1) Austin Texas. Turfcats Sports and Entertainment, LLC
2) Houma, Louisiana [Franklin Thomas, owner]
3) Houston, Texas [Andrew Watkins, owner]
4) Lafayette, Louisiana [Bentley Turner, owner]
5) Lake Charles, Louisiana. (Louisiana Swashbucklers, owned by
Hager and playing in the Lake Charles Civic Center.
6) Pasadena, Texas [Gary Howard-led ownership group]
Commitments for 2010 have been secured for Beaumont, Tex.;
Galveston, Tex., Lakeland, Fla., Pensacola, Fla., Tallahassee, Fla.,
Tampa, Fla., and Waco, Tex. with more ownership groups showing
strong interest.
"We're still receiving calls from around our region as if a light bulb
tuned on and ownership groups finally found the perfect business
model for this great sport," Hager said. ``The size of the league will
be finalized at our league meetings in Lake Charles December 1-2 at
the premier Pinnacle property, L'Auberge du Lac. "While we wish all
competing leagues good fortune and success, I believe this bold new
endeavor is the result of my thirteen years in sports management."
Hager's Swashbucklers have been recognized as one of the sport's
premier teams, winning back-to-back Intense Football League
championships, the latter in 2008 with a perfect 16-0 record. Off the
field, the Swashbuckler staff garnered virtually every award given to
league front office staffs.
Now it's time to take that business model from team to league levels.
Ì've seen too many fans lose their home teams due to poor business
models and inexperienced management,” Hager said. "A business is
only as good as its people, coupled with proven systems and a strong
product.
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"What good is a business model that fails to generate positive cash
flow and forces teams to close their doors after one or two seasons?
This league is designed to satisfy the team owners, players, and the
fans," Hager concluded.
Fans may visit the SIFL temporary web site at www.southernifl.com
which introduces an experienced league staff with invaluable
professional experience.
SIFL names league staff
November 18, 2008 - Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL)
LAKE CHARLES, La. (November 18, 2008) - Southern Indoor
Football League President Thom Hager announced the appointment
of four experienced indoor football executives to launch the
operations of the start-up football league today at a media event
O'Charley's Restaurant here in Lake Charles, La.
Dan J. Blum will serve as Commissioner for the league, Scott
Blanchard as Director of Creative Services, Dan Ryan as Director of
Communications and Robert Winfrey Director of Operations.
All four will operate out of virtual offices to reduce expenditures while
providing invaluable professional experience needed to successfully
launch a professional football league, Hager said.
`Ìn order to birth a successful league, we looked for experience, not
a lot of hype and ego. We looked for those dedicated to this great
sport, not those who are only interested in building their resumes. I'm
thrilled to have these four talented and dedicated professionals on
board,'' Hager continued. `Àll four have proven track records."
Blum, who served as commissioner for the Intense Football League
in 2008, brings 44 years of experience in football officiating to the
SIFL.
``Dan has ties at every level of football from college to the NFL", said
Hager. ``He's extremely well respected in the football community
nationwide.''
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Blanchard formerly served as the Louisiana Swashbucklers' General
Manager in 2006 and has an extensive background in collegiate
sports.
Ryan brings over 20 years of communications experience to the
SIFL, having served as the Director of Communications for the
defunct World Indoor Football League and on the team level with
three different teams in three different leagues. His bylines have
appeared in the sports sections of the Dallas Morning, the New
Orleans Times-Picayune, the Orlando Sentinel and USA Today. He
has also done game-day production work for NBC and ESPN.
`Ìndoor football is a sport that goes around in circles. Fortunately, I'm
from Daytona Beach where you learn to make a living off other
people doing that,' Ryan said. `Ì'm thankful that the SIFL has given
me another chance to work my communications model and at the
same time, be close to my family.''
Winfrey handled both operations and communications for the Intense
Football League in 2008 after being involved with various teams'
game-day operations the five previous years.
`Ìt feels good to be involved with a quality organization that treats
everyone fairly and with respect,'' Winfrey. `Ì'm looking forward to
continuing my professional working relations with many of the
coaches and staffs.''
Fans may visit the SIFL temporary web site at www.southernifl.com
for more information or contact the SIFL at (866) 948-SIFL (7435) or
e-mail the Director of Communications at [email protected].
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Oswalt Named Vice-President/GM Of Austin Franchise
November 24, 2008 - Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL) Austin
Turfcats
Austin - The Austin Turfcats announced that Ronald Oswalt has been
named Vice-President of Austin's Newest Indoor Football Franchise
of the Southern Indoor Football League.
Oswalt will handle the team's operations and day-to-day media
operations and assist in marketing the team in the central Texas
area. Oswalt will also work with area schools in the Turfcats Adopt-ASchool program that will assist area students.
A San Marcos, Texas resident and a graduate of the University of
Southern Mississippi, J. Ronald Oswalt has worked over 15 years in
marketing and public relations. His photos have also been featured
on several sports websites over the last few years.
Oswalt is very active in the community serving as an ambassador
with the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce and on the Board of
Directors for the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He is
also a member of the San Marcos Kiwanis Club.
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He is supported by his wife Machel and his two boys Aubrey 16, and
Hayden 7, with all family members looking forward to the Inaugural
Turfcats football season.
Oswalt has worked for the Katy Copperheads of the National Indoor
Football League, Texas Copperheads of the af2, and the Beaumont
Turfcats of the American Professional Football League his new duties
with the Austin Turfcats will be effective immediately.
Great locations are still available for the 2009 season! Act now to
reserve the best seats. Call a Season Sales Representative today at
866-969-TCAT to reserve your seats today. The Austin Turfcats are
committed to being a premier team in the Southern Indoor Football
League and being involved in the community for which we serve.
Austin's SIFL Team Unveils Team Name and Logo
November 25, 2008 - Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL) Austin
Turfcats
Austin - The Southern Indoor Football League team in Austin
announced today that its nickname will be "Turfcats", a powerful
name that will show why the team plays the fastest game on turf. The
Turfcats logo was designed by River City Sportswear from Austin,
Texas in order to promote local business and utilize local artists and
businesses.
The Turfcats will kickoff their home opener in April at the Travis
County Expo Center in Austin, Texas.
"We are excited to share the good news of our team and our
commitment to this community," said team Vice-President/General
Manager Ronald Oswalt.
Austin is the capitol of the state of Texas and the county seat of
Travis County. Situated in Central Texas and it is the fourth-largest
city in Texas and the 16th-largest in the United States of America, as
well as the third fastest growing large city in the nation from 2000 to
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2006. As of the 2007 U.S. Census estimate, Austin has a population
of 743,074. The city is the cultural and economic center of the
Greater Austin metropolitan area with a population of about 1.6
million people.
Austin has emerged as a center for technology and business; it was
selected as the No. 1 Best Big City in "Best Places to Live" by Money
magazine in 2006, and the "Greenest City in America" by MSN.
Game uniforms featuring the team nickname (Turfcats) on home
jerseys and city name (Austin) on road uniforms will be unveiled at a
later date. In addition to the distinctive SIFL and individual team logos
embroidered on the uniform.
The team will also focus on the Keep Austin Green theme with the
team's official colors being Armadillo Gold, Recycling Green, and
Natural White.
The Southern Indoor Football League includes teams from Houma
(LA), Houston (TX), Lafayette (LA), Lake Charles (LA), Pasadena
(TX) and the Austin Turfcats (TX).
"We are so honored to have the Austin Market in the inaugural
season of the Southern Indoor Football League," stated SIFL Director
of Operations Robert Winfrey. "When people think of excellence in
football, Austin comes to mind around the country and the Turfcats
will continue in this rich tradition."
SIFL president, staff: Owners need to make wise decisions
LAKE CHARLES, La. (December 22, 2008) - Southern Indoor
Football League President Thom Hager and his staff have released
these statements regarding recent developments in the football
industry, including the Arena Football League's suspension of the
2009 season.
``This is not a time to be comparing business models or using the
demise of another organization to promote your organization's
strengths and positives,'' Hager said. `Às sports executives, we need
to be even more aware that the decisions we make affect a lot of
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LIVLIEHOODS and not just a game on the field. What's the sense of
having a sports team that's a phenomenal success on the field if we
can't take care of EVERYONE who is creating that success and
ensuring that the team has a long and prosperous stay in its
community.''
SIFL commissioner Dan Blum echoed Hager's remarks:
`À sports organization needs to have a firm grasp of what it is today
and what it can become," Blum said. ``Trying to be something you're
not is one of the main reasons we've have so much turmoil and
unnecessary drama in the past.
"The playing field, so to speak, has changed,'' Blum added. `Ì think
we need to see what the effect will be in 2009 and we need to
develop strategies for all scenarios for 2010.''
SIFL Director of Communications Dan Ryan has covered the AFL
since 1988.
`Ì'm angrier about this recent development than some of my other
indoor experiences because in this case, a good thing was frakked up
despite having the necessary resources and as a result, many of my
colleagues have been adversely affected - not only full-time staff and
players, but game-day workers who appreciated and needed that little
extra something,'' Ryan said. ``From a PR perspective, the challenge
is now convincing our audiences that we're a viable investment and
we - and I mean the entire sport of indoor football, not just the SIFL need to do it right because the perception of doom and incompetency
is going to be hard to overcome.''
All agree that they look forward to seeing the AFL return in 2010.
"We've watched this great league grow over the past two decades
and have the highest respect for their owners, management, players,
and staff. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been
adversely affected by the suspension,'' Hager said. ``The AFL had
become a goal to obtain for all of us toiling in the minors. We'll
continue on in 2009 as a small-market sports entertainment option for
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our local family and sponsors and look forward to the AFL coming
back the next year.''
SIFL INAGURAL TEAMS
Austin, Texas - Turfcats
Houma, Louisiana - Conquerors
Houston, Texas - Crusaders
Lafayette, Louisiana - Mudbugs
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Swashbucklers
Pasadena, Texas - Pirates
Turfcats In the Community
One of the main objectives of the Austin Turfcats Media/Public
Relations Department has always been to remain actively involved in
the Central Texas community. Turfcat players and coaches will make
numerous appearances in local classrooms and hospitals and
volunteer hundreds of hours to help out in numerous organizations.
Additionally, the team will donate thousands of dollars in game
tickets, sports camp scholarships and sporting apparel and
memorabilia to local charities. From soup kitchens to elementary
schools, the Turfcats invest their special resources each year to
enrich the Central Texas area.
If you feel your organization could benefit from a relationship with the
Austin Turfcats, contact us today. To coordinate athlete or coaching
visits or for a donation request form, contact Ronald Oswalt at
[email protected]
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Turfcats Adopt-A-School Program
The redesigned Adopt-A-School program is a community initiative
intended to motivate area elementary students through interaction
with Turfcats staff and players. Members of Turfcats team will interact
with designated schools throughout the year.
In addition to providing guidance and leadership to area youths,
Turfcats players will learn first-hand the value of volunteering in the
community. The elementary students can find that learning is fun as
teachers incorporate Turfcats football into class lesson plans (i.e.
using statistics for math assignments, or writing the players for
English work).
Austin Turfcats players correspond throughout the year and ultimately
visit the school. Each school is presented with an Adopt-A-School
poster, identifying it as a current participant in the program.
Additionally, Turfcats publications and prizes are provided for the
school to give out to students who are deemed outstanding
performers. Each school can receive tickets to an indoor/arena
football game, and the entire school is invited to watch the Turfcats
during a practice session.
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CO NITY
THE CITY OF AUSTIN
Austin is the capitol of the state of Texas and the county seat of Travis
County. Situated in Central Texas and part of the American Southwest, it is
the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 16th-largest in the United States of
America, as well as the third-fastest growing large city in the nation from
2000 to 2006. As of the 2007 U.S. Census estimate, Austin has a population
of 743,074. The city is the cultural and economic center of the Austin–
Round Rock metropolitan area with a population of about 1.6 million
people.
The area was settled in the 1830s on the banks of the Colorado River by
white settlers, who named the village Waterloo. In 1839, Waterloo was
chosen to become the capital of the newly independent Republic of Texas.
The city was renamed Austin, after Stephen F. Austin. The city grew
throughout the 19th century and became a center for government and
education with the construction of the Texas State Capitol and the University
of Texas. After a lull in growth from the Great Depression, Austin resumed
its development into a major city and emerged as a center for technology and
business. Today, Austin is home to many companies, hi-tech or otherwise,
including two Fortune 500 listed corporations.
Austin was selected as the No. 1 Best Big City in "Best Places to Live" by
Money magazine in 2006, and the "Greenest City in America" by MSN.
Also, according to CNN Headline News and Travel and Leisure Austin
ranks #2 on the list of cities with the best people referring to the
personalities and attributes of the citizens. Austin was also voted America's
#1 College Town by the Travel Channel.
Residents of Austin are known as "Austinites," and include a diverse
mix of university professors, students, politicians, lobbyists,
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musicians, state employees, high-tech workers, blue-collar workers,
and white-collar workers. The main campus of the University of Texas
is located in Austin. The city is home to enough large sites of major
technology corporations to have earned it the nickname "Silicon
Hills." Austin's official slogan promotes the city as "The Live Music
Capital of the World", a reference to its status as home to many
musicians and music venues.
In recent years, many Austinites have also adopted the unofficial
slogan "Keep Austin Weird"; this refers partly to the eclectic and
progressive lifestyle of many Austin residents, but is also the slogan
for a campaign to preserve smaller local businesses and resist
excessive commercialization.
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TURFCATS ADMINISTRATION
Ronald Oswalt –Vice-President/General Manager/Director Media Relations
The San Marcos, Texas resident is a graduate of the University of
Southern Mississippi; Oswalt has worked more than 15 years in
marketing and public relations. Oswalt comes to the Turfcats after
serving last season in the same capacity for the Beaumont Drillers of
the APFL.
Oswalt has served the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni
Association in several leadership positions. He also has received the
Outstanding Young Alumni Award. He has lived in Texas for more
than eight years after working for several Mississippi newspapers
including the Richton Dispatch, Rankin County News and Laurel
Leader-Call.
A Jackson, Mississippi native began working in Texas sports as a
freelance sports writer and photographer for Houston Community
Newspapers’ 1960 Sun and Tomball Potpourri. His photos have been
featured on several sports web sites like Our Sports Central and
Indoor Football Fan over the last few years. His photos have also
been published in the Houston Chronicle.
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Oswalt serves several area Chamber of Commerce chapters in
Texas. He is currently an ambassador for the San Marcos Texas
Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors for the San
Marcos Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Kiwanis
of San Marcos.
The editors of the International Library of Photography recently
bestowed the prestigious Editor’s Choice Award to Oswalt for photos
taken during the Copperheads 2006 season. He was given the award
because of his artistic accomplishments and unique perspectives.
He is supported by his wife, Machel, of 17 years, and his two boys
Aubrey, 16, and Hayden, 7.
David Short – Director of Marketing
The current owner of a marketing and communications company
which specializes in media psychology and corporate/political
strategy, Short holds two master’s degrees. The first in psychology
from St. Edward’s University in Austin, and the second in Mass
Communication from Texas State University.
A former television journalist, sports anchor, TV talk show host, and
newspaper publisher, Short is also a motivational speaker and
accomplished professional photographer with two calendars to his
credit. He also teaches photography workshops, and specializes in
fine art photography.
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Active in the Greater San Marcos Chamber of Commerce and the
San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, he is also the proud
single parent of Daniel, age 12.
Chris Duliban – Head Coach
Duliban was an all-city running back at Spring Woods High School,
but when he arrived in Austin on a football scholarship to the
University of Texas, the Longhorns made him an outside linebacker.
After "scratching and fighting," Duliban started his senior year and
earned second-team All-Southwest Conference honors as well as the
D.X. Bible Team Spirit Award in 1985.
He was drafted by Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys in 1986 in
the 12th round (307th overall) and spent a year with the Buffalo Bills
in 1988. Duliban left the NFL in 1989 and seven years later, he found
himself on the sidelines at Hyde Park Baptist High School in 1996. He
earned his first indoor coaching opportunity as the defensive
coordinator of the Indoor Professional Football League team, Texas
Terminators.
Last season, Duilban served as Head Coach for the Centex
Barracudas of the Intense Football League in Belton, Texas. He also
guided the team to their first playoff victory versus the Alaska Wild.
Kerry Cash – Assistant Coach
Cash, a native of San Antonio, Texas is a former football tight end in
the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis
Colts in the fifth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played college
football at the University of Texas.
Cash also played for the Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears.
His twin brother Keith Cash played with him at Texas, and he also
played in the NFL.
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SUPPORT STAFF
Gary L. Smith – Team Chaplain
Smith has spent twenty years serving our nation and our nation’s
soldiers as a USAF Chaplain, will serve as the first chaplain to the
newly formed Austin Turfcats of the Southern Indoor Football League
Team.
A lifelong love of people and sports was lived out for 20 years as an
Air Force Chaplain (1983-2003), where he served with distinction and
attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Christ the Redeemer Church in San Marcos, Texas
(www.christredeemerchurch.com ) is the place where Gary and his
family currently serve the Lord and the community. His graduate
degree is from Texas Christian University (Brite Divinity School) with
a Master of Divinity Degree with a major in Family Systems
Counseling.
He has worked with soldiers and athletes around the country and
Europe during his assignments which include Texas, Arizona,
Germany, England, Boston, Mississippi, Alabama, and The
Netherlands.
Smith is supported by his wife Pam and his children Amity and
Daniel.
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Aubrey Oswalt – Student Manager
Aubrey Oswalt attends San Marcos High School in San Marcos,
Texas. This season will be Oswalt’s fourth season as a student
manager working an indoor/arena football team in Texas.
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He played football for the freshman team at San Marcos High School
and was named Houston 6-Man Bowl MVP while playing at a
Houston area private school in 2005. The freshman team in San
Marcos finished with a 8-1-1 mark and was the first freshman team in
12 years to go undefeated. His favorite television show is
SportsCenter and his favorite college football team is Southern
Mississippi. His most influential person in this life is his mom and his
greatest fear is his mom finding out when he does something wrong.
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Cody Watson – Student Manager
Cody Watson will also serve the team as a first year student manager
in 2009 for the Turfcats. His favorite NFL teams are the Houston
Texans and the Atlanta Falcons. Watson’s favorite college team is
the Texas A&M Aggies.
His most influential persons in his life are his Dad and Grandparents.
His greatest fear is to not disappoint them in any way. He plays
defensive end for the San Marcos Rattlers Freshman Football Team.
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TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER – AUSTIN, TEXAS
The Travis County Exposition Center is an outstanding multipurpose
facility located on one of Austin’s highest points, just 15 minutes from
downtown.
Situated on 128 acres, the Luedecke Arena, the Skyline Club, the
Show Barn and the Banquet Hall allow the Exposition Center the
versatility to handle any type of event. It has hosted affairs such as
Formal Banquets, Arts & Crafts Shows, Dog Shows, Livestock
events, Car Shows, and even a Circus.
All of the facilities are adjacent to one another on the ground with
convenient, paved parking for 4,000 automobiles. The Exposition
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Center is also the permanent home to the Star of Texas Fair and
Rodeo.
With the city on the horizon, Decker Lake to the north, and green
rolling hills all around, the Travis County Exposition Center is a
pleasant place for any occasion.
Services
Food and Beverage service is available in all of the Exposition Center
facilities. Helpful staff always available to assist with event planning.
R.V. Hook-ups Water, 20 and 30 amp service available.
The "New and improved Exposition Center” features over 6 million
dollars in renovations, ADA, life safety, and climate control
improvements. The Exposition Center is ready to provide a quality
venue for your next event.
For more arena information contact:
Michael Norton, Director
7311 Decker Lane
Austin, TX 78724
Phone: (512) 854-4900
Event Information: (512) 854-9200
Fax: (512) 928-9953
The Luedecke Arena is one of the best you will find in the Southwest.
Entirely covered, the 25,000 square foot arena floor is surrounded by
stadium seating for 6,400 people.
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Additional seating is available on the arena floor for 3,000 people for
a more extravagant purpose such as professional boxing, car shows
and concerts.
On the east side of the arena is a 9,000 square foot exhibit area. The
arena has a complete sound system and stage capability as well.
Features
25,000 square foot arena floor (110' x 235')
Seating capacity for 6,400 around the arena
Seating capacity for 3,000 on the arena floor
9,000 square foot exhibit area
Full Sound System--1200 amp/22 volt available
Complete livestock staging and handling area
Food and Beverage Services available through exclusive caterer
4,100 Parking Spaces
Security Services - In House
Audio Visual Services
Ticket Windows
GROUP SALES
Group discounts are available to people of all ages for select shows.
We are here to help you make your visit an enjoyable experience.
Our group sales department will personally process your order.
Benefits of group sales include:
No standing in long lines
Provide social activity for your business, church, school or
organization
Seating accommodations for patrons with disabilities and special
needs
Bus parking arrangements
Pre-event parties and meeting rooms available for rent
Promotional materials to help you publicize the event within your
organization
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How to order group tickets:
Qualifying group size varies according to event, but typically ranges
from 10-20 tickets.
Payment on group sales orders must be made before order can be
processed.
Tickets will be mailed or delivered if order is processed ten (10) days
prior to the event.
Payment will be accepted only by the Group Sales Manager, and will
not be accepted at the Box Office.
Methods of payment acceptable are: company checks, cash or credit
cards.
A $5 handling fee will be added to each group order.
SUPERGROUPS
Expand employee benefits, boost morale and motivate staff at no
cost by signing up your company for the Supergroups program.
MEDIA INFORMATION
CREDENTIALS – Media credentials will be issued to working
members of the media only. Season credentials will be issued to
those members of the media who cover the
Austin Turfcats on a daily basis.
Single-game credentials can be obtained by faxing or e-mailing a
request on organizational letterhead to the Turfcats media relations
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department at least 72 hours prior to game time or emailing it to
[email protected].
Unless other arrangements are made, credentials will be available
two hours prior to kickoff at Media Will Call located at the Travis
County Expo Center. Photo identification is required to obtain
credentials and credential holders will be asked to sign-in upon
arrival.
PHOTOGRAPHERS – Due to the limited shooting area around the
arena, photographers must arrange with the Turfcats media relations
department at least
one week prior to each home game in order to obtain a credential to
shoot the game.
MEDIA WILL CALL – Media Will Call is located at the Travis County
Expo Center. All media must enter the Travis County Expo Center
through the northeast entrance.
GAME-DAY MEDIA ACCESS – The Turfcats locker room will be
closed prior to all games. Interviews with head coach Bryan Blake,
other coaching staff and Turfcats players are possible but requests
must be made through the Turfcats media relations staff in advance.
Following home games, the locker room will be open to the media
following the post-game autograph session and a 10-minute cooling
off period. Coach Duliban and Turfcats players will be available for
interviews on the field following the game.
WEEKLY MEDIA AVAILABILITY – Austin Turfcats practices are
open to the public and media. Players and Coach Duliban are
available following each practice session.
It is recommended that media seeking interviews with a coach or
player contact the Turfcats media relations department to confirm
practice times and availability. A weekly press briefing with Coach
Duliban and select players will be held every Tuesday at 2 p.m.,
unless travel or other scheduling conflicts occur. Media will receive a
weekly advisory that will be sent on Monday to confirm each press
briefing and to announce what players or coaches will be attending.
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Whenever possible, please confirm media attendance on a weekly
basis with the Turfcats media relations department.
PRESS BOX SERVICES – Media requiring game-day wireless
Internet access should contact Ronald Oswalt, Turfcats’ Director of
Media Relations, at least a week
prior to home games. A pre-game meal for media is provided in the
Media Workroom.
All working media will obtain a season’s worth of meal tickets at
Media day or they will be distributed on a week-by-week basis at the
Media Will Call table. Meal service begins 1.5
hours prior to kickoff and will discontinue at kickoff.
Beverage service is provided in the Media Workroom throughout the
game.
Pre-game notes, programs, game releases and other pertinent game
information will be available to the media two hours prior to game
time. Quarterly stats and play-by-plays
will be distributed to the media as soon as they are available. Final
statistical gamebooks will be distributed to the media following the
game.
Austin Turfcats Media Relations
Ronald Oswalt
832.754.7666 (cell)
[email protected]
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
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Roy Reap – Owner/CEO

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