Colonial Life Arena Profile
Colonial Life Arena is an extension of the University of South Carolina Athletic Department. Known as the Gamecocks, USC sponsors 19 varsity sports and compete in the the Southeastern Conference, one of the country's premier Division I athletic conferences. The complete athletic staff directory can be found here.
Affiliations
The University of South Carolina is a Division I member school of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and has been a member of the Southeastern Conference since 1990.
Location
USC is centrally located in the state, calling the capital city of Columbia home. With a population just over 132,000 Columbia catches Garnet & Black fever and are passionate about their Gamecock athletic teams. As of 2014, the enrollment at USC was 32,972.
USC Mission & Values
Athletics Mission Statement
A Championship Experience Gamecock Athletics develops our student-athletes intellectually, athletically, socially and culturally to compete relentlessly for championships and to attain high levels of achievement at the University, and throughout life, in harmony with our University's mission and vision. |
Athletics Vision Statement
A Program of Champions We serve as a source of pride and inspiration to our University, our state, our nation, and the world, by relentlessly competing for championships with integrity, character, and passion. |
Source: http://www.gamecocksonline.com/school-bio/scar-school-bio.html
Supervisor Profile: Christy Catoe
Christy Catoe graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management. While in college, Catoe interned with the Gamecock Club and with the arena ticket office. Upon graduation, she worked for six months with the athletic ticket office and then transfered to the Colonial Life Arena as the Group and Premium Sales Coordinator and now manages the department. Catoe has been in her role for three years and is in charged of 45 premium suites and group sales for all arena events. She works with a variety of different community leaders; teachers, pastors, scout leaders, company directors, human resource managers, etc. to provide discounted tickets to family shows. Catoe also works to ensure suite holders are happy, have all their ticket needs, and assist with catering needs.
Click here to view Christy's LinkedIn profile.
Click here to view Christy's LinkedIn profile.