• Members of the media are required to register for ALL WIAA State Championships online at the WIAA Web site PRIOR to the event.  Please note there are specific opening dates and times for the registration process for the respective events.
• The WIAA is not responsible for providing Internet for the media.  Broadcasters are responsible for securing phone lines directly through the facility (except for football, basketball and wrestling).
• Members of the media are required to provide a printed credential (from the online registration) and a legitimate photo credential from the media outlet or a letter on letterhead, signed by the editor or manager, from the organization the individual represents.
• Parking passes are not provided to members of the media.
• Members of the media must initially enter the facility through the designated Pass Gate.
• The WIAA media credential must be visible at all times.
• One media packet will be provided to each member of the media on a first come, first serve basis.  Media packets include all of the information included in the program.
• A designated area for media may be available at the tournament sites.
• Only members of the media covering a specific contest may be allowed courtside or on the sidelines, although access may not be allowed on the court or field at anytime during or after a contest, depending on the facility.
• Court/field managers will assist the media in securing players and/or coaches after contests for interviews.  Members of the media must arrange these interviews with the tournament manager BEFORE the contest is over.
• Contest results and/or statistics will be posted in an area accessible to all authorized members of the media when and if they are available.
  

WIAA MEDIA PASS POLICY

The tournament staff and/or facility staff may remove media members who do not meet the WIAA Media Terms and Guidelines.

AMENDED AND RESTATED TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CREDENTIALS FOR WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (WIAA) STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

A WIAA media credential will be issued to members of the media who agree to abide by the following WIAA Media Policy.

Each individual or entity requesting a credential agrees to the following:

1. The WIAA and its schools have issued this working credential for the sole purpose of providing facility access to an accredited agency's employee (Bearer) who has a legitimate working function in connection with this event.  Any unauthorized use of this credential subjects the Bearer to removal from the facility.
2. The credential allows the Bearer a limited, non-exclusive and non-transferable license to cover the WIAA State Championship events for news purposes only, provided that such coverage does not create confusion that the Bearer or the entity he or she represents, is sponsored, endorsed by, associated or affiliated with the WIAA or any of the WIAA member schools.
3. The use of any pictures, photography, video, audio or other information concerning WIAA State Championship events, other than for news coverage of, is prohibited except with the prior consent of the WIAA.
4. Rights fees apply for all broadcasts, telecasts, and audio/video webcasts and must be arranged and paid for prior to the event.
5. Any film, video, or digital video of a portion of the WIAA State Championship events, not to exceed five (5) minutes, which includes footage of the game and interviews taken at the event, may only be used by the Bearer's organization for news broadcasts purposes.
6. The credential is non-transferable and may be revoked at any time without cause.
7. While within the ballpark, arena, stadium or other WIAA State Championship venue, Bearer shall, at all times, be subject to the direction and/or supervision of the WIAA and its designated staff.
8. Bearer shall obtain all necessary licenses, consents or releases permitting the use of any WIAA State Championship party's proprietary material, including, but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity, rights of privacy or other proprietary or personal rights, however denominated, included in any material obtained in connection with the credential.  The Bearer is solely responsible for determining which licenses, consents and releases shall be obtained.
9. Bearer shall indemnify, defend (if requested) and hold harmless the WIAA against and from any and all liability, loss, damage or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) against third party claims arising out of or relating to: (a) Bearer's use of any events information taken or obtained in connection with the credential, including, without limitation, any claim that any use of such information infringes any third party's copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity, or other proprietary or personal rights, however denominated; (b) Bearer's acts or omissions; (c) the presence on the premises of any cameras, wires, cables or other equipment brought thereon by Bearer; and (d) Bearer's breach of any term of the credential.
10. In the event that the name or likeness of any individual using this credential is included in any broadcast, telecast, photography, film, video or other media taken in connection with the events, such individual grants the WIAA the non-exclusive, transferable, perpetual right and license to use (and to sub-license the use of) such name and likeness in any media worldwide now known or hereafter devised.
11. The rights and privileges granted to Bearer shall automatically terminate if any term of this credential is breached.
12. Bearer acknowledges receipt and review of, and agrees to be bound by, these terms and conditions.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Flash photography, including on-and-off camera flash/strobe units, is permitted at all WIAA State Championship events except girls bowling, gymnastics or boys and girls swimming.  Remote flash/strobe units should be used wherever possible.  Please avoid shooting directly into participants' eyes with flash mounted units.

DESIGNATED PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS

The WIAA or game officials may alter the following photography locations due to safety or to accommodate a specific facility.

Baseball/Softball: Designated areas along the first and third baselines (must be designated dead ball areas).

Basketball: Each end of the court.  Set-up at least 10-feet behind the end line.

Cross Country: When shooting the start, photographers must give the field a minimum of 50-yards to allow for time to shoot and move off the course.  Photographers may shoot from either side at the finish line, but are not allowed in the race path.

Football/Soccer: Sidelines except within the team boxes.  Set-up at least five yards behind the sideline.

Golf: Observe golf etiquette.  Be aware of cameral noise, shoot only after the ball is struck.  Remain off greens and tee boxes.

Cheerleading: At least 10-feet off the competition mat and out of the direct line of the judges.

Swimming: Corners of the bulkhead.  Allow space for officials to walk both sides of the pool.

Tennis: Either side of the net and the corners of the court.  Do not change positions until the players have switched sides.

Track and Field: In all events, consider the safety of yourself and the participants.  Provide a 40-meter cushion when shooting sprints and hurdles head on.  Remain off the shot put, discus and javelin fields.

Volleyball: At least 10-feet off the court.  Remain behind the officials if shooting at the net.  Don't set-up between adjacent courts.

Wrestling: At least four feet off the mat.  Shooting from the team corners and interfering with sight lines are prohibited.