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 RESOURCE LIBRARY
Visit the Media Resource Library to access graphics, images, videos, photographs, scripts, audio files and more.
