2019-20 OHSAA General Media Regulations Contents Contact Information Pg. 1 - Introduction and Commonly Asked Questions Web site: www.ohsaa.org (News & Media) Pg. 2 - Exclusive Tournament Video Coverage Twitter: @OHSAASports Pg. 3 - Section 1, General Broadcasting Regulations Facebook: /OHSAASports Pg. 4 - Section 2, Video Broadcast Regulations Fax: 614-267-2502 Pg. 6 - Section 3, Audio Broadcast Regulations Phone: 614-267-2502 Pg. 7 - Section 4, Webcast Regulations Pg. 9 - Section 5, Tournament Media Credentials Director of Communications: Pg. 12 - Section 6, Electronic Lighting & Photography Tim Stried Phone: 614-267-2502, ext. 124 Email:
[email protected] Note: Underlined text or text with a strike-through (text) denote changes from 2018-19 media regulations. Introduction the “News & Media” page at OHSAA.org. * There are four state tournaments that do not require submission of a The Ohio High School Athletic Association develops the credential application: golf, tennis, field hockey and bowling. regulations for media coverage of all OHSAA tournament contests. Some policies shall also be in effect for regular- 3. What is the policy for photographers at events? season contests. Besides the following regulations, the During regular-season events, the host school is re- OHSAA Board of Directors may adopt additional media sponsible for determining which media and photographers regulations for OHSAA tournament contests. can have sideline access. During postseason OHSAA tour- nament contests, the site manager or media coordinator are responsible for determining access. For state tournaments, the OHSAA’s communications department is responsible for OHSAA Media Regulations credenialing and determining access. Commonly Asked Questions Bona fide newspapers may sell photos from any regular-season or OHSAA postseason tournament contest 1.