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INTERNAL: Requests of LSU Athletics

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INTERNAL: Requests of LSU Athletics

AUTOGRAPHS & DONATED ITEMS

Due to an extremely high volume of requests, the athletics department does not grant requests for donations of equipment, apparel or other products.

All autograph requests must be facilitated through the Compliance Office and LSU Sport Shop. Requests cannot be accepted by Marketing, Sports Information, the Ticket Office, individual sport offices or any other athletics department entity.

Student-athletes may provide autographs at preseason “Fan Days” and other sanctioned promotional events. However, these autographs must not be sold or traded for money or any item of value as this could jeopardize the eligibility of the involved student-athlete.

Autographed items of coaches may be requested/purchased below.

Request forms: Click here

APPEARANCE REQUEST – STUDENT-ATHLETES

All requests for LSU student-athlete appearances must be made through the CHAMPS Life Skills program and the Compliance Office.

Per NCAA regulations, appearances may only be granted to educational, charitable and non-profit organizations, and the following conditions apply:

(a) Student-athletes may not miss class time for appearances;
(b) All monies derived from the appearance must go directly to the charitable, educational or non-profit agency;
(c) Student-athletes may only accept actual and necessary expenses related to their participation in the activity (and these expenses must be documented); and
(d) The appearance may not involve co-sponsorship, advertisement or promotion by a commercial agency other than through the reproduction of the sponsoring organization’s officially registered regular trademark or logo on printed materials such as pictures, posters or calendars.

The Compliance Office reviews all student-athlete appearance requests on a case-by-case basis and will grant or deny appearances based on the specific circumstances of each request. Additionally, due to academic and athletic obligations, LSU gives preference to community service events that occur in the Baton Rouge area.

LSU student-athletes perform numerous community service events and enjoy community involvement. When possible our student-athletes are excited to participate, but please understand that not all requests will be approved. LSU Athletics does not approve community service events during concentrated study periods and/or midterms/ finals week of any term. Also, please note that due to academic and athletic obligations, LSU gives preference to community service events that occur in the Baton Rouge area. In addition, all student-athlete appearance requests must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the event in order to be considered. Please see below to see the process in which the request is reviewed.

Step 1: Review the NCAA guidelines for appearances, and make sure your event meets these guidelines.

Step 2: Enter information regarding the request using the link titled “STUDENT-ATHLETE APPEARANCE REQUEST FORM.” The more details included about the event, the better. Once the form is completed, click submit.

Step 3: The compliance office will receive the request and make sure that all NCAA regulations are met. Applications which are NCAA compliant will be forwarded for processing by the Shaquille O’Neal Life Skills Program Office.

Step 4: The Shaquille O’Neal Life Skills Program Office will review the request and work to secure student-athletes for the event. Do note that this does not guarantee student-athlete participation as there may be scheduling conflicts.

Step 5: At least five days prior to the event, the event contact listed on the form will be notified by a member of the Shaquille O’Neal Life Skills Program Office if the appearance request will be granted. If you have any questions during this process, please contact Courtney Randall, Director of the Shaquille O’Neal Life Skills Program at (225) 578-5934, or via e-mail at lifeskills@lsu.edu.

Request form: Click here

APPEARANCE REQUEST – COACHES

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APPEARANCE REQUEST – SPIRIT SQUADS (MIKE THE TIGER, CHEERLEADERS, TIGER GIRLS)

Before making a request, please review these guidelines.

1. All requests must be made via this online form.
2. Completion of this form does not guarantee the fulfillment of the request. Spirit squad members may not miss class to attend events. Confirmations are typically sent within a week of appearance application receipt.
3. Personal events including weddings and birthday parties will not be considered.
4. Only requests within a 20-mile radius of the LSU Baton Rouge campus will be considered.
5. Mascot costumes will not be loaned or rented.
6. Mascot appearances require a private and lockable changing room. Please provide water in the changing room.
7. Due to the changing schedule of athletics and our students, it is suggested that applications are received at least three (3) but not more than eight (8) weeks prior to the event.
8. Due to LSU Athletics’ contractual agreements, businesses are NOT allowed to utilize the LSU name or logo to advertise or promote spirit squad appearances at corporate or not-for-profit events.

Fees
– Non University or LSU Athletics-related event fee: $250 per hour per group (Cheerleading Squad or Tiger Girls). $350 per half hour for Mike the Tiger.
– University or LSU Athletics-related event fee: $150 for each group, Cheerleaders, Tiger Girls, or Mike the Tiger.

An invoice will be sent to the primary contact once event is confirmed.

Request Form: Click here

ATHLETICS FACILITY RENTAL

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Request Form: Click here

ATHLETICS FACILITY TOUR

Tours of Tiger Stadium and adjacent facilities are now available for purchase at certain times of the athletics season.

Purchase Tours: LSUsports.net/tours

COMMUNITY DAY REQUESTS

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Request Form: DOES NOT EXIST (need requested form fields if we decide to take such requests)

NATIONAL ANTHEM REQUEST

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LOGO/OFFICIAL MARKS REQUESTS

The LSU Athletics Publications Department reviews requests for the editorial use of LSU Athletics logos on a case-by-case basis. Please complete the online form below if you if you wish to request an LSU logo for editorial use.

For inquiries related to the commercial use of LSU marks, please visit www.lsu.com or contact LSU.

Call LSU Athletics Creative Services at (225) 578-1887 with questions.

Request Logos: Click here.

PHOTO/IMAGE REQUESTS

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Request Images: Click here (link TBD)

PHOTO SHOOTS (INSIDE OR INCLUDING LSU ATHLETICS VENUES)

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Request Form: DOES NOT EXIST (need requested form fields if we decide to take such requests)

PRESENTATIONS (ON-FIELD/COURT)

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Request Form: DOES NOT EXIST (need requested form fields if we decide to take such requests)????

PUBLIC ADDRESS/VIDEO BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS

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include list of such opportunities (see Purdue)

Request Form: DOES NOT EXIST (need requested form fields if we decide to take such requests)

PUBLICATIONS & FAN PACK REQUEST (POSTERS, SCHEDULE CARDS, ETC.)

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Text adapted from from TAMU: Due to the volume of request and budget restraints, LSU Athletics is unable to offer “fan packs,” however, we encourage fans to visit the official online store – www.LSUshop.net – for all LSU merchandise needs.

Select printed items such as sports’ schedule cards, posters and football placard posters may be offered at LSU Athletics events or at the LSU Athletics Administration Building (quantities limited).

Giveaways are reserved for ticketed attendees of LSU Athletics events.