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Media Registration – Welcome
MEDIA REGISTRATION
Media Registration deadlines for the upcoming WIAA State Tournaments are listed below. Each event’s Media Registration will close at 11:59 P.M. PST on the Sunday of the week before each event in order to ensure media members are on the correct list for each event in time. Media Registration will not re-open following the deadlines.
MEDIA REGISTRATION FAQ
WHY ISN’T MY OUTLET IN THE MEDIA REGISTRATION DROPDOWN MENU?
Only pre-approved outlets will appear in the media registration dropdown menu.Â
MY OUTLET USED TO BE IN THE DROPDOWN, BUT IT ISN’T ANYMORE. WHY?
If your outlet was previously approved and is not appearing in the dropdown, it’s because the list of previously approved outlets was reset ahead of 2025-26 WIAA State Championships. Outlets must re-apply to become an approved outlet, and upon approval, the outlet will appear in the media registration dropdown.
WHERE DO I APPLY TO BECOME AN APPROVED MEDIA OUTLET?
Media outlets can locate application at the following link: MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATION
State Baseball (Opening Rounds) – Deadline: Sunday, May 17
State Spring Soccer (Opening Rounds) – Deadline: N/A (Managed by host WIAA District)
State Golf – Deadline: N/A (Non-Ticketed Event)
State Tennis – Deadline: N/A (Non-Ticketed Event)
State Fastpitch Softball – Deadline: Sunday, May 17
State Track & Field – Deadline: Sunday, May 24
State Baseball (Final Sites)Â – Deadline: Sunday, May 24
State Spring Soccer (Final Sites)Â – Deadline: Sunday, May 24
Media – Welcome
Contact Director of Communications Sean Bessette with questions on media-related information.
MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Information for obtaining media credentials for WIAA State Championships. Outlets must apply to become an approved outlet. Upon approval, outlets may register individuals for credentials using the Media Registration portal.
MEDIA REGISTRATION
To receive media access to WIAA State Championships, approved media outlets must register in the Media Registration portal, linked below. For each WIAA State Championship, there are set Media Registration deadlines listed in the portal.
MULTIMEDIA POLICIES
Access the WIAA Multimedia Policies, a revamped document that outlines and clarifies a number of media-related topics for WIAA State Championships. All approved media outlets and registrants must review and agree to follow the WIAA Multimedia Policies.
MEDIA PACKETS
Media Packets will be linked below upon the start of the corresponding WIAA State Championship. The WIAA will not provide printed media packets at events
- Cheer
- Bowling
- Girls Flag Football
- Boys Swim & Dive
- Wrestling
- Gymnastics
- 1B, 2B Basketball – BOYS // GIRLS
- 1A, 2A Basketball – BOYS // GIRLS
- 3A, 4A Basketball – BOYS // GIRLS
- Dance/Drill
RATE CARDS & RIGHTS FEES
As outlined in the WIAA Multimedia Policies, rights fees are charged for NFHS Network declined events (television and streaming) and radio broadcasts at WIAA State Championships. Those figures are outlined in the tables below.
Football
| Type | Format | School / Neutral Site | Championship Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Stream | Live | $500 | $1,000 |
| Delayed / On-Demand | $250 | $500 | |
| Television Broadcast | Live | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Delayed / On-Demand | $750 | $1,500 |
Basketball
| Type | Format | School / Neutral Site | Championship Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Stream | Live | $250 | $750 |
| Delayed / On-Demand | $150 | $250 | |
| Television Broadcast | Live | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Delayed / On-Demand | $500 | $1,000 |
All Other Sports
| Type | Format | School / Neutral Site | Championship Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Stream | Live | $150 | $300 |
| Delayed / On-Demand | $75 | $150 | |
| Television Broadcast | Live | $500 | $1,500 |
| Delayed / On-Demand | $250 | $750 |
Fall State Championship Events
| Event | Rights Fees |
|---|---|
| Slowpitch Softball (All Classifications) | $50 (One-Time, All-Tournament) |
| Cross-Country | $100 (One-Time, All-Meet) |
| Swim & Dive | $50 (One-Time, All-Meet) |
| Soccer (All Classifications, Semifinals & Finals Only) | $50 per Game |
| Volleyball (All Classifications) | $50 per Game |
| Football Semifinals (All Classifications) | $100 per Game |
| Football Finals (All Classifications) | $150 per Game |
Winter State Championship Events
| Event | Rights Fees |
|---|---|
| Cheerleading | $50 (One-Time, All-Meet) |
| Bowling | $50 (One-Time, All-Tournament) |
| Gymnastics | $50 (One-Time, All-Meet) |
| Swim & Dive | $50 (One-Time, All-Meet) |
| Wrestling | $50 (One-Time, All-Tournament) |
| Basketball (Opening Rounds, All Classifications) | $100 per Game |
| Basketball (Final Sites, All Classifications) | $150 per Game |
| Dance/Drill | $50 (One-Time, All-Meet) |
Spring State Championship Events
| Event | Rights Fees |
|---|---|
| Flag Football | $50 per Game |
| Fastpitch Softball | $50 (One-Time, All-Tournament) |
| Soccer (All Classifications, Semifinals & Finals Only) | $50 per Game |
| Track & Field | $50 (One-Time, All-Meet) |
| Baseball (Opening Rounds) | $50 per Game |
| Baseball (Final Sites) | $100 per Game |
BROADCASTER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
In an effort to enhance the streaming efforts of high school athletics and activities across Washington, the WIAA presents three free courses for all interested broadcasters. Broadcasters on the NFHS Network for WIAA State Tournaments must complete the three courses below before broadcasting a State Tournament contest.
MEDIA RELEASES
View recently distributed media releases. To be added to the WIAA’s media mailing list, contact Sean Bessette, Director of Communications.
Districts & Leagues – Welcome2
The WIAA is divided into districts, each of which represents an approximate geographical area.
District membership is determined by leagues. Each WIAA District is administered by a District Director, and contains one or more member leagues.
Scholastic Cup – Welcome
The Scholastic Cup recognizes performance in the classroom as well as on the playing surface. Schools that finish at the top of their respective classifications in state athletic competition receive points, as do schools that finish at the top in team academic performance. Sportsmanship is also a factor, with substantial points deducted for ejections from contests. At the end of the year, the school with the most points in their classification will be awarded the prestigious Scholastic Cup!
SCHOLASTIC CUP POINT SYSTEM
SCHOLASTIC AWARDS
| PLACE | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1st | 100 |
| 2nd | 80 |
| 3rd | 60 |
| 4th-6th | 40 |
| 7th-8th | 30 |
GIRLS BOWLING, CROSS COUNTRY, GOLF, GYMNASTICS, SWIM & DIVE, TENNIS, TRACK, WRESTLING
| PLACE | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1st | 100 |
| 2nd | 80 |
| 3rd | 60 |
| 4th-6th | 40 |
| 7th-10th | 30 |
| 11th-14th | 20 |
| 15th-16th | 10 |
SOFTBALL (FASTPITCH & SLOWPITCH)
| PLACE | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1st | 100 |
| 2nd | 80 |
| 3rd | 60 |
| 4th | 40 |
| Quarterfinal Elimination (QE) | 30 |
| Second Round Elimination (SRE) | 25 |
| First Round Elimination (FRE) | 15 |
SOCCER, BASEBALL
| PLACE | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1st | 100 |
| 2nd | 80 |
| 3rd | 60 |
| 4th | 40 |
| Quarterfinal Elimination (QE) | 35 |
| First/Opening Round Elimination (FRE) | 20 |
CHEER, DANCE/DRILL
| PLACE | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1st | 16 |
| 2nd | 14 |
| 3rd | 12 |
| 4th | 10 |
| 5th | 8 |
| Qualify for State | 2 |
FOOTBALL
| PLACE | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1st | 100 |
| 2nd | 80 |
| Semifinal Elimination (SE) | 50 |
| Quarterfinal Elimination (QE) | 35 |
| First Round Elimination (FRE) | 20 |
BASKETBALL
| PLACE | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1st | 100 |
| 2nd | 80 |
| 3rd | 60 |
| 4th-6th | 40 |
| Quarterfinal Elimination (QE) | 30 |
| Opening/Round of 12 Elimination (ORE) | 20 |
VOLLEYBALL
| PLACE | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1st | 100 |
| 2nd | 80 |
| 3rd | 60 |
| 4th-6th | 40 |
| 7th-8th | 30 |
| Second Round Elimination (SRE) | 25 |
| First Round Elimination (FRE) | 10 |
SPORTSMANSHIP/EJECTIONS
| VARSITY EJECTIONS | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 0-1 | 25 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | -25 |
| 4 | -65 |
| 5+ | DQ |
Girls Swim & Dive State Meet Records – Welcome
Updated through the 2024 season
STATE MEET RECORDS
| EVENT | COMPETITOR/SCHOOL | YEAR | TIME/SCORE |
| 200 Medley Relay | Bellevue | 2024 | 1:39.82 |
| 200 Freestyle | Andie Taylor, Skyline | 2009 | 1:46.55 |
| 200 Individual Medley | Piper Enge, Mercer Island | 2022 | 1:58.13 |
| 50 Freestyle | Janelle Rudolph, Bellevue | 2019 | 22.36 |
| One-Meter Diving | Caitlin Chambers, Garfield | 2012 | 488.20 |
| 100 Butterfly | Ella Jablonski, Lakeside (Seattle) | 2022 | 52.05 |
| 100 Freestyle | Heather White, Bellevue | 2024 | 48.90 |
| 500 Freestyle | Amber McDermott, Jackson | 2008 | 4:41.98 |
| 200 Freestyle Relay | Newport (Bellevue) | 2018 | 1:34.96 |
| 100 Backstroke | Janelle Rudolph, Bellevue | 2019 | 52.90 |
| 100 Breaststroke | Piper Enge, Mercer Island | 2023 | 58.95 |
| 400 Freestyle Relay | Bellevue | 2024 | 3:18.78 |
| EVENT | COMPETITOR/SCHOOL | YEAR | TIME/SCORE |
| 200 Medley Relay | Squalicum | 2015 | 1:48.52 |
| 200 Freestyle | Amelia Messegee, Centralia | 2007 | 1:51.26 |
| 200 Individual Medley | Natilee Ruiz, Othello | 2011 | 2:04.02 |
| 50 Freestyle | Eleanor Beers, North Kitsap | 2018 | 23.17 |
| One-Meter Diving | McKenna Troje, Sammamish | 2015 | 394.55 |
| 100 Butterfly | Mackenna Briggs, Liberty (Renton) | 2014 | 55.65 |
| 100 Freestyle | Eleanor Beers, North Kitsap | 2018 | 50.75 |
| 500 Freestyle | Natilee Ruiz, Othello | 2010 | 5:00.84 |
| 200 Freestyle Relay | Liberty (Renton) | 2016 | 1:39.45 |
| 100 Backstroke | Natilee Ruiz, Othello | 2008 | 55.70 |
| 100 Breaststroke | Katie Kaestner, Anacortes | 2011 | 1:04.28 |
| 400 Freestyle Relay | Liberty (Renton) | 2014 | 3:37.43 |
| EVENT | COMPETITOR/SCHOOL | YEAR | TIME/SCORE |
| 200 Medley Relay | Bellevue | 2024 | 1:39.82 |
| 200 Freestyle | Alexa McDevitt, Mercer Island | 2024 | 1:46.71 |
| 200 Individual Medley | Piper Enge, Mercer Island | 2022 | 1:58.13 |
| 50 Freestyle | Janelle Rudolph, Bellevue | 2019 | 22.36 |
| One-Meter Diving | Jesse Snowden, Issaquah | 2005 | 473.30 |
| 100 Butterfly | Ella Jablonski, Lakeside (Seattle) | 2022 | 52.05 |
| 100 Freestyle | Heather White, Bellevue | 2024 | 48.90 |
| 500 Freestyle | Corrie Murphy, Highline | 1996 | 4:49.56 |
| 200 Freestyle Relay | Lakeside (Seattle) | 2015 | 1:35.23 |
| 100 Backstroke | Janelle Rudolph, Bellevue | 2019 | 52.90 |
| 100 Breaststroke | Piper Enge, Mercer Island | 2023 | 58.95 |
| 400 Freestyle Relay | Bellevue | 2024 | 3:18.78 |
| EVENT | COMPETITOR/SCHOOL | YEAR | TIME/SCORE |
| 200 Medley Relay | Skyline | 2018 | 1:44.00 |
| 200 Freestyle | Andie Taylor, Skyline | 2009 | 1:46.55 |
| 200 Individual Medley | Andie Taylor, Skyline | 2008 | 1:58.23 |
| 50 Freestyle | Emma Carlton, Mount Vernon | 2017 | 22.58 |
| One-Meter Diving | Caitlin Chambers, Garfield | 2012 | 488.20 |
| 100 Butterfly | Gabrielle Dang, North Creek | 2018 | 52.58 |
| 100 Freestyle | Sophie Sunwoo, Newport (Bellevue) | 2024 | 49.56 |
| 500 Freestyle | Amber McDermott, Jackson | 2008 | 4:41.98 |
| 200 Freestyle Relay | Newport (Bellevue) | 2018 | 1:34.96 |
| 100 Backstroke | Annemarie Thayer, Ballard | 2010 | 53.82 |
| 100 Breaststroke | Gillian Tu, Issaquah | 2022 | 1:00.72 |
| 400 Freestyle Relay | Newport (Bellevue) | 2018 | 3:26.33 |