The Long Beach City College Sports Information Office serves as the direct liason between the college's 17 varsity sports and the media as well as the local community.

The Sports Information Office compiles and distributes news, rosters, game results, statistics, and photos for all athletic teams. This information and more can be found at www.lbccvikings.com, the online home of the Vikings.

The office is responsible for updating the college's athletic website on a daily basis as well as its social media efforts on Facebook and Twitter.

Media Information:

Media Credentials:
Please direct all requests for press, photo and parking credentials to the Sports Information Office by phone or email.

Press Services:
Rosters, game programs, and statistics will be provided to all media personnel. The office will email final results to opponent media if addresses are provided in advance of the game.

Internet Services:
Wireless internet is available at the following LBCC sports venues: Veterans Memorial Field (Football/Track), Joe Hicks Memorial Field (Baseball), Hall of Champions Gym (Basketball), Viking Soccer Field, and Viking Volleyball Gym. Wired ethernet connections are not currently available at LBCC athletic facilities.

Interview Policy:
All interviews with coaches and student-athletes should be arranged through the Sports Information Office. Interveiws in person can be scheduled before or after practice as well as following sporting events. Phone interview can also be scheduled with the athlete’s or coach’s consent.

Photography:
Photographers, with prior permission, are permitted to shoot sporting events from designated areas that do not affect play. Please contact the Sports Information Office for passes/credentials.

Visiting Radio:
Media outlets wishing to broadcast sporting events at LBCC must contact the Sports Information Office prior to the event. A phone line or internet connection can be provided.

Local Media Outlets:
Long Beach Press-Telegram
www.presstelegram.com/sports
(562) 499-1338

Long Beach Gazettes
www.gazettes.com/sports
(562) 433-2000

Long Beach Post
www.lbpost.com
(562) 248-6314

LBCC Viking (Student Newspaper)
www.lbccviking.com
(562) 938-4285