Video Access: Showcase Application

Showcase application and information for the IHSAA’s Postseason Video Access program. Policies and fees may be reviewed below.

GENERAL POLICIES

This list pertains to all requests for video broadcasts of IHSAA-sponsored postseason events, such as sectionals, regionals, districts, and substates, which lead up to IHSAA state tournaments.

All applicants must adhere to these policies, then select Showcase (Option 1) or Standard (Option 2) applications and procedures for their broadcast.

 

  1. NFHS Network holds rights and right of first refusal to IHSAA postseason events leading up to state tournaments, and select state tournament events. Third party broadcasts are prohibited at events selected and shown by NFHS Network. If the NFHS Network accepts a broadcast after a third party has applied for access, the third party applicant will be refunded by the IHSAA.
      1. NFHS Network has 48 hours following the publishing of brackets/pairings to select events for production. 
  2. Schools or student groups operating broadcasts within the NFHS School Broadcast Program do not need to apply or pay for postseason productions at their venue. These broadcasts qualify as NFHS Network broadcasts. Any other school or student group wishing to broadcast should apply through the form linked below.
  3. Permission to access and broadcast the selected event may be granted following application receipt and review by the IHSAA and the host site. Applicants will be contacted by the IHSAA once an application has been approved or denied.
  4. Payments must be submitted online or postmarked within two business days after the selected event occurring, unless otherwise coordinated with the IHSAA.
  5. Reproductions or copies of the broadcast shall not be sold or distributed without written consent from the IHSAA.­­
  6. Advertisements or promotions associated with alcohol, tobacco, firearms, gambling, performance enhancing substances, or lewd subject matter are prohibited.
  7. Applications do not require resubmission for games or events that are postponed or delayed. Only one approved form and access fee is necessary for the entirety of an event.
  8. Video access policies and fees apply whether an approved broadcast is “live” or “tape-delayed.” No differentiation is made regarding timing or platform of release from an applicant.
  9. Any outlet which simulcasts its broadcast over multiple platforms is not subject to multiple access fees. Only one fee will be applied by the IHSAA.
  10. The IHSAA reserves the right to remove access to its events at any time and may discontinue this agreement immediately if the broadcast entity violates IHSAA rules and regulations or expresses views incompatible with the values of the IHSAA and interscholastic athletics.
  11. The use of drones (UAS) is prohibited at IHSAA postseason events. 
  12. Video outlets producing events for Broadcast Television networks must contact the IHSAA for fee adjustments. 

 

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Broadcasters will be responsible for coordinating setup and production with the event/tournament manager at each host site. Parking, entry, credentialing, and work space are at the discretion of the event/tournament manager or administrator. If the host site cannot facilitate or allow access, any access fees paid by applicants will be refunded by the IHSAA. Broadcast equipment, including tripods and protective cases, shall not be placed in tournament seating areas or obstruct the view or personal space of tournament spectators.

SHOWCASE POLICIES
OPTION 1 POLICIES
  1. All approved video access applicants must download and display the IHSAA logo as a corner on-screen graphic.
      • Only one other corner graphic may be displayed during the broadcast.
  2. All approved video access applicants must download and display at least two minutes (2:00) of IHSAA video advertisements, provided by the IHSAA and/or its partners, during the event production.
      • Any advertising outside of the two-minute IHSAA requirement is at the discretion of the broadcaster.
  3. Following approval, applicant will provide a direct embed or URL which will enable video display on IHSAA website.
  4. Applicant will provide “Total Views” and general viewership data to IHSAA for approved video upon request after completion of the event.
  5. Broadcasts must be provided free to viewers.

 

OPTION 1 FEES

FOOTBALL

All Rounds, All Classes $500

 

BASKETBALL

All Rounds, All Classes $250

 

OTHER SPORTS

All Events, All Classes $250

 

Per Game: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer.

Per Date: Swimming, Track & Field, Wrestling.

Please Inquire: Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis.

Video Access: Showcase (1)

Name of media outlet, school, network, etc.
Applicant Contact Name(Required)
Name of person applying.
Email address of person applying.
Phone number of person applying.
Date of Event(Required)
Sport(Required)
Select sport applicant is requesting video access for:
Classification(Required)
Select classification of event:
Which member school is hosting this game or which school is serving as host if at a neutral site?
How many individuals will be working for your organization on site?
How many cameras will be in operation for this event?
If no announcers or audio, please indicate.
Please send the best available link or channel listing for this event at time of application. Following approval, direct link/embed must be provided.

Policy Consents

The items below are required to complete the Showcase (Option 1) application. If not technologically capable or interested in fulfilling all requirements of Option 1, broadcaster must go back and select Option 2 to complete application.
Showcase Policies(Required)
Embed Request(Required)