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Media Resources
Media Contact
SARAH WISNESS
WIAA Director of Communication & Information
swisness@wiaa.com
(425) 282-5240
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Media members must register for media credentials for the WIAA State Championship events online at www.wiaa.com PRIOR to every WIAA State Championship event.
Press Pass Procedure
To receive a media credential, members of the media must register for the specific WIAA State Championship event he or she plans to cover PRIOR to the WIAA State Championship event and show a legitimate photo credential from the outlet he or she represents. If he or she does not hae a legitimate photo credential from the outlet he or she represents, the individual must provide a letter on company letterhead, signed by the editor or person in charge, stating the name of the individual who will be covering the event, what event the individual is to cover, and who to contact with any questions the WIAA staff may have.
If a member of the media has not registered for a WIAA State Championship event, he or she must show a legitimate photo credential from the outlet he or she represents or a letter on company letterhead, signed by the editor or person in charge, stating the name of the individual who will be covering the event, what event the individual is to cover, and who to contact with any questions the WIAA staff may have AND must sign-in at the pass gate.
If a member of the media has not registered, does not have a legitimate photo credential from the outlet he or she represents or a letter on company letterhead, signed by the editor or person in charge, stating the name of the individual who will be covering the event, what event the individual is to cover, and who to contact with any questions the WIAA staff may have, the individual must purchase a general admission ticket from the ticket booth. If a member of the media is issued a credential and loses it, he or she must purchase a general admission ticket from the ticket booth. The WIAA will not provide press passes to freelance writers and photographers who are not affiliated or sponsored by a news agency.
Press Pass Abuse
The WIAA and members of the media will make every attempt to insure that press passes and priority seating are used only by legitimate press. Non-working members of the media will be asked to vacate the designated media area. Any person who attempts to impersonate a member of the media, forge a member of the media's signature, or acquire media privileges illegitimately may face strong action taken by the WIAA and/or local authorities.
The WIAA reserves the sole and exclusive right to grant and issue media credentials to organizations based on the WIAA Media Policies. The policies will be reviewed annually for revisions. The WIAA reserves the right to revoke issued media credentials from those organizations or persons who fail to follow the established event media guidelines.
Media Packets
Media packets are supplied to working media only. The WIAA will provide one media packet per person at a first come, first serve basis.
Seating Assignments
Seating for media is on a first come, first serve basis except for those agencies that are broadcasting events. The WIAA office and other contracted groups may reserve specific areas for broadcasters at specific events.
Parking
Members of the media are responsible for their own parking arrangements.
WIAA Web Site
The WIAA Web site (www.wiaa.com) will provide timely news and updated tournament information such as tournament schedules, brackets and WIAA State Championships history.
Pre-State Level Coverage
The media will receive information pertaining to the WIAA State Championship events only. For information regarding regional or district playoff coverage, the media must contact WIAA District Directors or District/Regional tournament managers directly.
Registration
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