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Online Credential Request Form
Media representatives wishing to order credentials for an FHSAA Finals state championship event must complete and submit this form by the appropriate deadline (listed below). Credential requests received after the submission deadline will not be considered. Credentials may be picked up at the site. Credential requests must be made in advance of the event. Walk-up requests will not be considered.

To pick up a credential at press will call at FHSAA Finals events, you must present both a picture ID and a valid media ID (provided by the representative outlet). For correspondents, etc., a short validation letter from the outlet's sports editor, printed on outlet stationery will suffice as valid media ID.

Please note:
• Credential requests from Internet sites or magazines will be considered on an individual basis.
• Credential requests from recruiting services or scouts will not be considered.
• Credential requests must be made in advance of the event. Walk-up requests will not be considered.
• Media representatives covering an FHSAA Finals event are expected to dress in appropriate professional attire.

Deadlines for submitting credential requests:
Lacrosse – Monday, April 14, at 4 p.m. ET
Boys Weightlifting – Wednesday, April 16 at 4 p.m. ET
Track and Field (1A & 2A) – Tuesday, April 22 at 4 p.m. ET
Water Polo –Tuesday, April 22 at 4 p.m. ET
Flag Football –Tuesday, April 29 at 4 p.m. ET
Track and Field (3A & 4A) –Tuesday, April 29 at 4 p.m. ET
Softball –Thursday, May 1 at 4 p.m. ET
Boys Volleyball –Tuesday, May 6 at 4 p.m. ET
Baseball – Monday, May 12 at 4 p.m. ET

Questions? E-mail media@fhsaa.org.

A. Contact Information
Event:
Media Agency:
Type of Media: **
** NOTE: Individuals requesting credentials on behalf of Internet sites must complete Section C below. Individuals requesting credentials on behalf of specialty publications must complete Section D below. Individuals requesting crdednetials on behalf of out-of-state media must complete Section E below.
Name of Requestee:
Title of Requestee:
Phone: Include area code, e.g. XXX-XXX-XXXX
Fax: Include area code, e.g. XXX-XXX-XXXX
Mailing Address:
City, State:
Zip:
E-mail:

B. Credential Requests
Credentials are limited to four (4) for daily newspapers, three (3) for television stations, three (3) for self-originating radio stations and student-based media of participating schools, two (2) for non-daily newspapers, and one (1) for non-originating radio stations, Internet sites, out-of-state media and specialty publications.

Instructions: List names of individuals who will be covering the FHSAA Finals event selected above. Select "Reporter" or "photographer for each individual in the drop-down menu.
Name Position
1:
2:
3:
4:

C. Internet Sites
Complete URL Address:
Site is owned/operated by:
Does your site have content that is subscription based or that requires paid membership to view?

If yes, explain:
What information do you plan to report on your site?
Provide the following certifiable traffic numbers from an established auditing firm or your service provider (hit counters on pages will not fulfill this requirement):
Number of "unique viewers/visitors" to your site in the last 30 days:
Number of "unique viewers/visitors" to your site in the last 60 days:
Number of "unique viewers/visitors" to your site in the last 90 days:
Average number of "page views" by each visitor to your site in the last 30 days:
Name of auditing firm/service provider that provided these numbers:
Phone number for auditing firm/service provider that provided these numbers:
Include area code, e.g. XXX-XXX-XXXX

D. Specialty Publications
Type of Publication:
If other, describe:
Briefly describe your coverage plans for this event:
Does your publication also operate a web site?

If yes, provide the complete URL address:

E. Out-of-State Media
Participating school(s) in your agency's circulation/viewing/listening area:
1:
2:
3:
4:
If no participating school is in your agency's circulation/viewing/listening area, then explain the necessity for your coverage of the event:


By submitting this FHSAA Finals state championship event credential request form, you are certifying that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge, and that you have read and understand the terms and conditions of the FHSAA Credentialing Policy.




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