The Stetson University Department of Athletics announced Tuesday the Hatters have teamed up with TextCaster to launch a new text messaging communications service called "Hat-Alerts."

A new way for fans to get immediate updates on their favorite Hatter teams, Hat-Alerts is a free service that sends text messages right to people's cell phones.  Hat-Alerts will broadcast score updates, athletics news, ticket information, promotions, and even weather delays.

Fans can elect to opt in or out at any time and have the option to receive updates from every Hatter team or just their favorite sports.

Hat-Alerts is now active online, and fans can CLICK HERE to sign up for the free service.  Remember, message and data rates do apply.