FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – GENERAL
The Acadiana Advocate Star of Stars Sports Awards will take place on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the CAJUNDOME Convention Center.
Both purchased and complimentary Star of Stars athletes and Athlete of the Year finalist tickets include entry into the event and a seat in the venue. Light refreshments will be provided before the ceremony. The ticket does not include any access to celebrity guest, Kevin Faulk.
Registration and Red Carpet opens at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. All attendees must have a ticket to attend the show. Star of Stars athletes and athlete of the year finalists receiving complimentary tickets should arrive no later than 6:15 p.m. and will need to check in (follow signs for athlete check in).
Purchased ticket holders will receive their tickets via the ticketing website or printed tickets if purchased at the box office. You will need to bring your physical tickets to get into the event.
As you enter the venue there will be a Red Carpet Experience with photo opportunities for all event attendees. The show will feature the presentation of various awards and celebrity guest speaker, Kevin Faulk. As award winners are announced, they will be brought on stage to accept their award.
This event is general admission seating. All purchased ticket holders will be seated in the general admission area on a first come, first served basis. All Star of Stars athletes and athlete of the year finalists will be seated in an athlete-only section towards the stage.
The winners are selected by the Sports Department of The Acadiana Advocate.
Tickets can be purchased online HERE or in person at the CAJUNDOME Box Office, Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM, to avoid online convenience fees.
Kevin Faulk will be seen by the general public on stage for the ceremony. Star of Stars athletes and athlete of the year finalists will have a photo opportunity with him as they receive their award on stage. There will be no other opportunities for photos or autographs. No outside media will have access to him.
You can find coverage of the event and photo galleries on www.theacadianaadvocate.com
For questions, please email Emily Ward at eward@theadvocate.com with the subject line: Acadiana Star of Stars Inquiry.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – COACHES/ATHLETIC DIRECTORS
You will be contacted via phone call or email as Star of Star athletes and Athlete of the Year finalists are announced. Please check your spam folder regularly.
Athletes should call or email Emily Ward at (225) 388-0244 eward@theadvocate.com to RSVP and reserve their seats.
Tickets can be purchased online HERE or in person at the CAJUNDOME Box Office, Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM, to avoid online convenience fees.
Each nominated team will receive tickets in the athlete section towards the front of the venue. Coach will receive these tickets via email from the events team. Each team member should have a printed ticket in hand on event night and will proceed on stage when your teams name is called during the event. If you have additional questions, please contact Emily at eward@theadvocate.com with the subject line: Acadiana Star of Stars Team of the Year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – ATHLETES
All Star of Stars athletes and athlete of the year finalists will be contacted through their school and also posted here. Star of Stars athletes and athlete of the year finalists MUST RSVP to reserve their tickets for the event.
After you are contacted that you have been selected as a Star of Stars athlete or an athlete of the year finalist, you will need to confirm your attendance to the event by contacting Emily Ward at (225) 388-0244 or eward@theadvocate.com to RSVP and receive your tickets.
After submitting your RSVP, you will receive verification that your complimentary tickets are available for pick up at the box office. You will need to have these tickets in hand for event night. Follow the signs for athlete check in on event night.
Additional discounted tickets are available for purchase online HERE or in person at the CAJUNDOME Box Office, Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM, to avoid online convenience fees.
As a Star of Stars athlete or an athlete of the year finalist, you will receive 3 complimentary tickets (1 for yourself and 2 guest tickets)
Purchased ticket holders will receive their tickets via the ticketing website after purchasing them. Simply print out your ticket and bring it with you to get into the event. Purchased ticket holders will be seated in general admission which is first come, first served.
On the night of the event, registration and red carpet opens at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. All attendees must have a ticket to attend the show. You should arrive at 6:15 p.m. to check in and receive your seating information. As you enter the venue there will be a red carpet experience with photo opportunities for you, your friends, and family. You will be seated in an athlete-only section close to the stage. The show will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
If you have a prior engagement, please email Emily Ward at eward@theadvocate.com to let us know you can’t make it. It is important that we know who is unable to attend the event.
Each nominated team will receive tickets in the athlete section towards the front of the venue. Coach will receive these tickets via email from the events team. Each team member should have a printed ticket in hand on event night and will proceed on stage when your teams name is called during the event. If you have additional questions, please contact Emily at eward@theadvocate.com with the subject line: Acadiana Star of Stars Team of the Year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – PARENTS
All Star of Stars athletes and athlete of the year finalists will be contacted through their school and also posted here. Star of Stars athletes and athlete of the year finalists MUST RSVP to reserve their tickets for the event.
After your athlete has been contacted that they have been selected as a Star of Stars athlete or an athlete of the year finalist, they will need to confirm their attendance to the event by contacting Emily Ward at (225) 388-0244 or eward@theadvocate.com to RSVP.
After submitting your RSVP, you will receive verification that your complimentary tickets are available for pick up at the box office. You will need to have these tickets in hand for event night. Follow the signs for athlete check in on event night.
Additional discounted tickets are available for purchase online HERE or in person at the CAJUNDOME Box Office, Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM, to avoid online convenience fees.
Purchased ticket holders will receive their tickets via the ticketing website after purchasing them. Simply print out your ticket and bring it with you to get into the event.
If your athlete has a prior engagement, please email Emily Ward at eward@theadvocate.com to let us know they can’t make it. It is important that we know who is unable to attend the event.
Each attending Star of Stars athlete and athlete of the year nominee will receive 3 complimentary tickets (1 athlete ticket and 2 guest tickets)
Athletes will be seated in an athlete-only area in order to keep them close to the stage. All other ticket holders will be seated in general admission seating which is first come, first served.
On the night of the event, registration and red carpet opens at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. All attendees must have a ticket to attend the show. You should arrive at 6:15 p.m. to check in and receive your seating information. As you enter the venue there will be a red carpet experience with photo opportunities for you, your friends, and family. You will be seated in an athlete-only section close to the stage. The show will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.