University of Arkansas, Fayetteville ScholarWorks@UARK Arkansas Softball Athletics 2008 Arkansas Lady Razorback Softball Media Guide, 2008 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Women's Athletics Department. Women's Communications Office University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Women's Athletics Department. Women's Sports Information Office Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/softball Citation University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Women's Athletics Department. Women's Communications Office., & University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Women's Athletics Department. Women's Sports Information Office. (2008). Arkansas Lady Razorback Softball Media Guide, 2008. Arkansas Softball. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/softball/3 This Periodical is brought to you for free and open access by the Athletics at ScholarWorks@UARK. It has been accepted for inclusion in Arkansas Softball by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@UARK. For more information, please contact [email protected]. BOGLE PARK “IF YOU BUILD IT...” We all know the rest of the saying ... “they will come.” That is certainly the hope and dream of the Arkansas softball program as they complete construction on Bogle Park, scheduled to open for the 2009 season. The University recognized the official start of construction Oct. 26, 2007, and celebrates a “beam party” with the final steel beam put in place in early April 2008. The playing field will again be one of the best in the nation but what will push Bogle Park to the pinnacle of similar facilities will be the amenities. CONCOURSE ENTRY: One of the most striking de- sign aspects of Bogle Park is the dramatic entrance on the concourse level. Upon entry, fans will see the field then descend down into the seating area. On the main concourse are concession stands, ticket- ing and marketing booths, along with restroom facilities for the general public. IN THE FIELD: Bogle Park has the same dimensions as current Lady’Back Yard – 200 yards down the foul Bogle Park is made possible thanks to a lead gift from the Bogle family, several of lines and 220 yards in center field. One key differ- ence is the field’s orientation. Currently, home plate whom were able to attend the dedication. Pictured (l-r): David and Tina Alexander, sits in the northwest corner, looking out to the Marilyn Bogle and Ann Bogle McKenzie. southeast. At Bogle Park the field turns 90 degrees so that home plate now sits in the southwest corner looking out to the northeast. TRAINING FACILITY NEXT DOOR: Part of Bogle Park PRIME SEATING FOR ALL: Excellent site lines and is an indoor practice and comfortable seats are an emphasis in Bogle Park. All batting facility for the Lady 1,200 seats in the primary stadium are chairbacks, Razorbacks. Located on with additional space along the berms – some the home field side of the 39,000 square feet -- for fans that want to relax on stadium, the facility features the grass to take in a game. roll-up doors and drop-down batting cage netting. It will FAMILY AREA IN LEFT FIELD: Not unlike one of house a full-size infield for the favorite family spots at Arkansas’ baseball facil- team practices. ity, Baum Stadium, there is space for grilling and groups in the outfield area. STATE OF THE ART MEDIA AREA: The press box includes SKYBOXES FOR SOFTBALL: Back at old Lady’Back separate booths for working Yard, some of the better seats were in the old media and game operations. With wireless and wired field-level box seats from the days of baseball Some of the Lady’Backs at the ground breaking. and George Cole Field. At Bogle Park, six modern high-speed internet access, skyboxes overlook the field. Each skybox has 12 the enclosed main press area outdoor chairback seats, and includes high speed includes working space and Lindstaedt, Dan McCloskey and Chad Lothamer. internet and cable connections with audio feed support areas. In the game operations booth, the from either the radio broadcast or stadium Lady’Backs included space for video control point THE ENGINEERS: McClelland Consulting Engineers announcer. for future scoreboard expansion and internet live is the civil engineer for Bogle Park; Wayne Jones, streaming of games. The press box has a common lead. The MEP engineers for the project are TME THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: For the first time, area for press conferences and separate booths for Consulting Engineers; Jay Mejia and Scott Weber. the Lady Razorback softball team has its locker home and visitor radio networks. The structural engineers are Engineering Consul- room at the venue. Until the opening of Bogle Park, tants; Frank Allison, lead contact. Arkansas maintained its locker room in Barnhill THE CONSTRUCTION TEAM: Nabholz Construc- Arena, walking down to the current facility at tion’s Ozark division will handle the construction of FROM THE UA: University of Arkansas Facilities Lady’Back Yard for practice or games. Bogle Park; Charles Nabholz, Roger McDaniels, Kent Management is represented by Mike Johnson, Doughty, Jon Pahl, Nick Nabholz and Bill Rossbor- Bob Beeler, Dan Street and Jay Huneycutt. From IN THE CLUBHOUSE: The team has a 4,000-plus ough. Women’s Athletics, Julie Cain is the construction square foot dressing room complex that includes liaison and Sean Rochelle and Harley Lewis with a team meeting area complete with video viewing IF BOGLE PARK LOOKS FAMILIAR: The architects development and gifts in kind. area, a separate dressing area with lockers for team selected for Bogle Park are the same as the Bev members, training room and coaches’ offices, and a Lewis Center for Women’s Athletics – Browning Day separate officials locker room. Mullins Dierdorf. The leads from BDMD are John 2008 ARKANSAS SOFTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS MEDIA INFORMATION and information on upcoming events. On Bogle Park ......................................................1 The Communications Office wel- event days, the Communications staff will Media Information......................................2 comes your interest in the Lady Razor- distribute event programs, individual and 2008 Roster................................................3-4 back softball program. Any additional team stats and any pre-event information. 2008 Outlook ............................................5-6 information, interviews or photos may be Lady’Back Yard..........................................7-8 requested from the Communications Of- PHOTOGRAPHY fice, Room 102, in Barnhill Arena. Please Photography credentials are issued Coaches and Staff note that all interviews with players to newspapers, wire services and special Jamie Pinkerton ..................................10-11 and coaches must be arranged through periodical publications on a first-come, Tiffany Redding......................................... 12 the Communications Office. Phone first-served basis. Aly Sartini .................................................... 13 interviews with out-of-town media are Support Staff.............................................. 14 Athletics Department Staff.............15-16 encouraged and can also be arranged. LIVE RADIO/TV Coach Pinkerton and his staff are gener- The University of Arkansas Athlet- Arkansas Softball Players.................17-30 ally available in their offices weekdays ics Department retains all copyrights to 2007 Review.........................................31-34 between 9 a.m. and noon. its home events. All visiting media must Lady’Back Records .............................35-52 contact the Communications Office 48 2008 Opponents.................................53-57 ON THE WEB hours prior to the game to make ar- Southeastern Conference...................... 58 The official home page for the Uni- rangements. Opponents may be subject versity of Arkansas Athletics Department to line charges as well as rights fees. The The University of Arkansas begins its 11th year of full-time operation use of courtesy lines are at the discretion Arkansas Academics..........................59-65 in 2007-08. LADYBACKS.COM is a one- Fayetteville, Ark...................................66-67 of the visiting SID. Others requesting a Chancellor Dr. John A. White................ 68 stop source for fans and media members. phone line should contact SBC directly. Director of Athletics Jeff Long ............. 69 All Communications Office press releases Requests for live or tape-delayed televi- Arkansas Athletics..............................70-71 and statistics are posted on the web site sion rights should be made one week in Academics................................................... 72 as well as highlight video packages with advance, and in writing, to the Commu- Athletes & Graduates .............................. 73 post-game quotes. In addition, live stats nications Office. Lady’Backs in the Community............. 75 are available for all games and live radio Executive Associate AD Bev Lewis ..... 76 is available for many home and away FACILITIES/PARKING Arkansas Traditions.................................. 77 contests. Arkansas will also provide fans Lady’Back Yard is located on Sta- The Lady Razorback Museum.............. 78 with live video from select games. Point dium Drive adjacent to the football The Bev Lewis Center........................79-80 your browser to: LADYBACKS.COM. stadium. Please drop your athletes off at the South entrance in the parking lot of CREDITS CREDENTIALS Lady’Back