Big Ten Pole Vault Safety Videoconference

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BIG TEN POLE VAULT SAFETY CLINIC
Videoconference for Head Coaches and Vaulters

Monday, December 8, 2003
Video Conference: 2 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. (Central time)

Satellite Coordinates
C Band, Galaxy 11, Transponder C16
*** Downlink Satellite Information ***
Frequency: 4020.0, Polarity: V, Orbit: 91 W
For satellite uplink assistance please call 814/865-1036

Test Transmission
A Big Ten graphic will be transmitted beginning at 1:45 p.m. (Central
time) December 8

Technical Assistance Number
814/865-9262
(to receive assistance if experiencing problems "down linking" the
videoconference)

Participation Telephone Numbers
800/543-8242
(for asking questions or making comments during the videoconference)


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING TRANSMISSION:

- There are no KU or "backup" coordinates
- The show is NOT scrambled; it is "in the clear."
- You CANNOT view this from a home consumer small dish (e.g.,
DirectTV, ECHOSTAR, DISH NETWORK
- You must have a C Band downlink, steerable satellite dish to
view this program

Note: If an institution's head coach is unable to participate in the
live videoconference, the institution is required to have an assistant
coach participate.

* The videoconference also will be available to other conferences
and head coaches.

* Viewers may ask questions of the videoconference coordinator
(Greg Hull of M-F Athletic Company) by dialing in directly to the
clinic. (Telephone number listed above.)

* The videoconference will also be available in a view/listen-only
mode via the internet. More information will be forthcoming on this
option.

STUDENT-ATHLETE PARTICIPATION. Although the December 8 date is during
the approved practice time for the 2003-04 indoor track season, it will
be permissible for an institution's track coach and his/her
student-athlete(s) to view the videoconference together without
including such time as a "countable athletic-related activity" as long
as the student-athlete does not miss class to view the videoconference.

For questions prior to the December 8 videoconference, please contact
Duer Sharp at the Big Ten Conference at 847-696-1010 ext. 174 or
dsharp@bigten.org. Inquires regarding the internet version of the
clinic, please contact Mike McComiskey at 847-696-1010 ext. 169 or
mmccomiskey@bigten.org.