Game Operations and Servicing Coordinator
[email protected]Shaw started out working as game ops staff with the Charlotte Checkers in October 2021. As the Game Operations and Servicing Coordinator, Sydney oversees the ice crew and game operations staff while also assisting the corporate and ticket sales department.
Shaw was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, and moved to Charlotte in 2021 to pursue her passion for working in sports. She graduated from Christopher Newport University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. Shaw first fell in love with working in sports after volunteering to work all-star cheerleading competitions while in college. As a kid, she attended many Richmond Renegades’ games with her dad who was a season ticket holder and has been a huge hockey fan ever since. When Shaw isn’t working in the office or on game days for the Checkers, you can find her on the field working at Panthers and Charlotte FC games.
Profile
| Hometown | Richmond, VA |
| College and major | Christopher Newport University – major in Communication Studies and minors in Psychology and Leadership Studies |
| Favorite sports team | Washington Capitals or Atlanta Braves |
| Favorite hockey player of all time | T.J. Oshie- THE American Hero |
| What would your goal song be? | "Welcome To The Jungle" by Guns N' Roses |
| Do you have any pets? | Not yet, I will own a corgi one day |
| What did you want to be as a kid? | Teacher or Cheerleader for Pro Sports Team |
| Favorite vacation spot | Hatteras Island, NC |
| Hidden talent | I can do a backflip |
| Favorite movie | Miracle or She’s the Man |
| Is a hot dog a sandwich? | Not even close |