TUCSON RODEO MEDIA INFORMATION
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Please complete our online
Media Credential Request Form (fill-in PDF) and submit to
Michelle Garcia-Estrada for approval by February 15, 2024.
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Working media credentials will only be provided to approved affiliate network television stations; cable television stations; local, regional, and national newspapers and magazines; news radio stations; and electronic news outlets
ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN COVERAGE OF THE RODEO.
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Free-lance photographers and reporters will receive credentials only if actively working for an approved affiliation
covering the Tucson Rodeo. Proof of assignment must be provided.
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Check-In:
Badges are issued on a daily basis. Check-in is required each day at the Media Room. Each individual requesting a credential badge must sign his/her own waiver form before badge is issued. Credentials cannot be issued in advance.
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Parking:
Available on the East parking lot. There is no designated media parking area. Please present your Press Badge or media ID to gain access to parking at no charge.
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Dress Code:
PRCA photographers:
Long-sleeved, Western-style shirts, long pants or jeans and western boots or riding shoes. A cowboy hat is not required.
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TV and news outlet photographers and reporters:
Closed-toe shoes or boots if shooting in working areas; short or long-sleeved shirts (no sleeveless, tank or halter tops);
long trousers or jeans preferred.
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Rodeo officials reserve the right to refuse or revoke credentials if dress is deemed unsafe or inappropriate. Dress code is determined by the Tucson Rodeo Committee to promote safety and to avoid visual distraction in photo presentations. Thank you for your cooperation.
Media Room Location:
The Tucson Rodeo Media Room is in a mobile office building at the east entrance to the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Entrance to the east parking lot is off 3rd Avenue from Irvington Road.
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Media Room Hours:
• Saturday. Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 19-20 – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 21 - no rodeo activity
• Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 22 - 25, 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Daily results and highlights: Media Room staff can assist you with arranging interviews and stories and will provide daily results and highlights in the media room, on this website and through e-mail distribution. Daily results are prepared in agate for distribution by 7 p.m. each day to media outlets. Please request that you be added to our e-mail distribution list to receive our daily mailing.
The Tucson Rodeo generates human interest and entertainment features as well as sports news. Please convey your interests to Michelle Garcia-Estrada for assistance.
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Tucson Rodeo Media Representative:
Michelle Garcia-Estrada, e-mail media@tucsonrodeo.com, (520) 975-1975
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Tucson Rodeo Parade Media Representative:
Herb Wagner, (520) 349-0984