February 2013 Update

February will be a busy month for QCTV programming! The government department is busy in Andover, Anoka, Champlin, and Ramsey, keeping everyone on top of city meetings and updates. Of course in each city, meetings are broadcast LIVE on channel 16, and simultaneously sent to the web via live free webcast. These webcasts can be seen by visiting www.qctv.org (then click government, and the city you'd like to visit). You can find a calendar of upcoming government meetings here.

The Sports department is excited to have the QCTV Sports Show back in action after a holiday break, highlighting top plays and moments from local prep sports. Of course, QCTV will be bringing you several prep hockey and basketball games as the winter season hits it's home stretch. Be sure to tune in to channel 15 for tape delay playback of these great games- and also, watch them LIVE as they happen at www.qctv.org/sports via free live webcasts. You can find a schedule of upcoming sports here.

The Community department has been hard at work shooting new segments and shows like It's Your History and The Suburban Mix. There are also two fantastic special events in February! Don't miss the State of the Markets which will run in the first half of the month, and the State of the Cities luncheon which will happen on February 12. These programs can also be viewed on-demand at www.qctv.org/community.

There is plenty more happening at QCTV- to stay up to date follow QCTV on Twitter and Facebook. Thanks for tuning in!

Holiday Concerts on QCTV 2012

As the holidays approach, QCTV will be videotaping a variety of holiday-themed concerts performed at our area high schools. These generally include choir, orchestra and band concerts. Once we have them recorded, we’ll play them regularly on Channel 15 throughout the month of December. Our biggest playback day with be Christmas Day. Traditionally, we reserve that day for 24 hours of holiday concerts. Concerts will also be available to watch online as soon as we have finished editing them for playback. Visit http://www.qctv.org/community

Also, be sure to send this graphic to those you know and spread the word! Thanks!

QCTV Winter Sports 2012-2013 Schedule/Press Release

All regular season sports games that QCTV records will also be available as a LIVE WEBCAST. Many games will also be available to watch live on channel 15. The live webcasts allow anyone in the world a chance to view prep sports that happen in Andover, Anoka, Champlin, and Ramsey, Minnesota. To watch a webcast go to qctv.org/sports about 10 minutes before game time (we try to start the webcast a little earlier than game time, but sometimes if the game is starting late, so be patient!) Attached is a list of our planned channel 15 broadcasts and live qctv.org webcasts. Stay tuned to the qctv website for the latest info, schedule subject to change.

Click here to view the attached PDF with a calendar broken down by date and also by school. 

Thanks for tuning in to QCTV! :)

Anoka Halloween Grand Day Parade FREE LIVE WEBCAST

QCTV will be bringing the Anoka Grand Day Parade and Anoka Royal Ambassador Coronation LIVE to the web at www.qctv.org. People from around the world will be able to tune in to the Halloween Capital of the world on Saturday, October 27.

Grand Day Parade- 1:00pm
Royal Ambassador Coronation- 6:00pm

Tune in to http://www.qctv.org about 10 minutes before the start time of each event and view.

Be sure to SHARE this information with friends and family around the country who are unable to attend in person!

Oh and of course- happy Halloween from everyone at QCTV!

2012 Fall Sports Schedule

QCTV Sports Press Release:
Fall sports are here! All sports games that QCTV records will also be available as a LIVE WEBCAST. Many games will also be available to watch live on channel 15. The addition of live webcasts allows anyone in the world a chance to view local sports that happen in Andover, Anoka, Champlin, and Ramsey, Minnesota. QCTV is excited to offer this service which brings a new spin on what "local" really means. Plan to watch your favorite team this fall. To watch a webcast, just head to http://www.qctv.org/sports about 10 minutes before game time (we try to start the webcast a little earlier than game time, but sometimes they start late if the game is starting late, so be patient!) Below is a list of our planned channel 15 broadcasts and live qctv.org webcasts. Stay tuned to the qctv website for the latest info, QCTV may change, add, or remove scheduled broadcasts/webcasts at our discretion.

Early Fall 2012 Broadcast/Webcast Game Schedule (BY DATE)
Date Game                                                   Time   Live Webcast     Live Ch. 15
8/30 Eden Prairie vs Champlin Park Football      7pm x
9/4 Maple Grove vs Anoka Volleyball                7pm x
9/6 Blaine vs Anoka Soccer (BOYS)                5pm x
9/6 Blaine vs Anoka Soccer (GIRLS)    7pm x                                  
9/7 Anoka vs Andover Football                         7pm x                  x            
9/11 Anoka vs Andover Soccer (GIRLS)            5pm x                   x
9/11 Anoka vs Andover Soccer (BOYS)            7pm x                   x             
9/13 Anoka vs Champlin Park Soccer (GIRLS)    5pm x
9/13 Anoka vs Champlin Park Soccer (BOYS)    7pm x                                   
9/14 Totino Grace vs Anoka Football                  7pm x x              
9/19 Champlin Park vs Andover Soccer (BOYS)    5pm x                     x              
9/19 Champlin Park vs Andover Soccer (GIRLS)    7pm x x               
9/20 Blaine vs Champlin Park Volleyball                 7pm x
9/21 Elk River vs Andover Football                       7pm x                     x                
9/25 Stillwater vs Andover Volleyball                     7pm x                      x                
9/27 Anoka vs Champlin Park Volleyball                 7pm x                                      
9/28 Maple Grove vs Anoka Football                     7pm x x               
10/2 Elk River vs Champlin Park Soccer (BOYS)     5pm x
10/2 Elk River vs Champlin Park Soccer (GIRLS)     7pm x                                     
10/4 Coon Rapids vs Champlin Park Volleyball          7pm x                                    
10/5 Blaine vs Champlin Park Football                      7pm x                                    
10/9 Andover vs Anoka Volleyball                           7pm        x                                    
10/12 Champlin Park vs Anoka Football                   7pm x                     x               
10/17 Armstrong vs Andover Football                        7pm x x               

SECTION PLAYOFF SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED LATER THIS FALL! STAY TUNED!

Early Fall 2012 Broadcast/Webcast Game Schedule (BY SCHOOL)

Andover:
Date Game Time   Live Webcast     Live Ch. 15
9/7 Anoka vs Andover Football           7pm x x
9/11 Anoka vs Andover Soccer (GIRLS)           5pm x x
9/11 Anoka vs Andover Soccer (BOYS)           7pm x x
9/19 Champlin Park vs Andover Soccer (BOYS)   5pm x x
9/19 Champlin Park vs Andover Soccer (GIRLS)   7pm x x
9/21 Elk River vs Andover Football           7pm x x
9/25 Stillwater vs Andover Volleyball   7pm x x
10/17 Armstrong vs Andover Football   7pm x x

Anoka:
Date Game Time   Live Webcast     Live Ch. 15
9/4 Maple Grove vs Anoka Volleyball           7pm x
9/6 Blaine vs Anoka Soccer (BOYS)      5pm x
9/6 Blaine vs Anoka Soccer (GIRLS)   7pm x
9/7 Anoka vs Andover Football           7pm x x
9/11 Anoka vs Andover Soccer (GIRLS)           5pm x x
9/11 Anoka vs Andover Soccer (BOYS)           7pm x x
9/13 Anoka vs Champlin Park Soccer (GIRLS)   5pm x
9/13 Anoka vs Champlin Park Soccer (BOYS)   7pm x
9/14 Totino Grace vs Anoka Football   7pm x x
9/14 Totino Grace vs Anoka Football   7pm x x
9/27 Anoka vs Champlin Park Volleyball           7pm x
9/28 Maple Grove vs Anoka Football   7pm x x
10/9 Andover vs Anoka Volleyball           7pm x
10/12 Champlin Park vs Anoka Football           7pm x x

Champlin:
Date Game Time   Live Webcast     Live Ch. 15
8/30 Eden Prairie vs Champlin Park Football   7pm x
9/13 Anoka vs Champlin Park Soccer (GIRLS)   5pm x
9/13 Anoka vs Champlin Park Soccer (BOYS)   7pm x
9/19 Champlin Park vs Andover Soccer (BOYS)   5pm x x
9/19 Champlin Park vs Andover Soccer (GIRLS)   7pm x x
9/20 Blaine vs Champlin Park Volleyball           7pm x
9/27 Anoka vs Champlin Park Volleyball           7pm x
10/2 Elk River vs Champlin Park Soccer (BOYS)   5pm x
10/2 Elk River vs Champlin Park Soccer (GIRLS)   7pm x
10/4 Coon Rapids vs Champlin Park Volleyball          7pm x
10/5 Blaine vs Champlin Park Football           7pm x
10/12 Champlin Park vs Anoka Football           7pm x x

Andover Fun Fest Parade 2012

Everyone loves a parade! Once again, the Andover Fun Fest Parade (July 14, 2012) will be LIVE on QCTV channel 15 and ON the WEB for the entire world to see here- http://www.qctv.org/community/playerid1011 be sure to tell your out of town family and friends to watch for you! :)

Spring Sports 2012 LIVE WEBCAST Schedule

Spring Sports 2012 Live Webcast Press Release 4/18/12

All sports games that QCTV records are available as a LIVE WEBCAST. A Live webcast allows anyone in the world a chance to view local sports that happen in Andover, Anoka, Champlin, and Ramsey. QCTV is excited to offer this service and to bring a new spin on what "local" really means. Visit www.qctv.org/sports to watch a webcast. Webcasts begin 10 minutes prior to start time of each game. Games may change or be re-scheduled due to weather or other conditions. Stay tuned to qctv.org for the current schedule. On behalf of Bruce Chaffee and his hard working sports crew, thanks for tuning in to QCTV!

-Greg Harris
QCTV Web Developer
763-427-1411 Ext. 356
greg.harris@qctv.org

Spring 2012 Proposed Broadcast Schedule:
(Schools from the QC area are highlighted with their team colors)

4/11 Maple Grove at Andover Softball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

4/12 Blaine at Andover Baseball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

4/17 Champlin Park at Anoka Softball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

4/18 Armstrong at Andover Softball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

4/19 Andover at Anoka Baseball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

4/23 Centennial at Champlin Park Baseball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

4/25 Wayzata at Champlin Park Softball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

4/26 Coon Rapids at Anoka Baseball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

4/30 Andover at Champlin Park Baseball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

5/2 Osseo at Andover Softball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

5/3 Champlin Park at Blaine Softball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

5/7 Coon rapids at Champlin park baseball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

5/9 Centennial at Anoka Softball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

5/10 Anoka at Champlin Park Baseball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

5/14 Osseo at Anoka Softball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

5/16 Champlin Park at Andover Softball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15

5/17 Blaine at Anoka Baseball 4:15 Live Webcast & Tape Delay Ch 15