Media Information

2023-24 EVENT CREDENTIAL PICK UP

Members of the media (legitimate news gathering organizations) are required to follow the IHSAA tournament protocol in order to receive and maintain event privileges:

To obtain an event credential badge for a single site or tournament, follow guidelines below:

Show media credential from mainstream media outlet at the IHSAA office at 8011 Ustick, Boise 83704
OR - two weeks in advance of the tournament - Send a written request from editor/manager for coverage to
Credential badge must be RETURNED to Media/Pass gate, tournament manager or mailed to the IHSAA office at 8011 Ustick Boise, ID 83704.

FAILURE TO RETURN CREDENTIAL MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUTURE PRIVILEGES

BROADCASTING IHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

IHSAA Video Webcast Partner: NFHS Network
Exclusive video broadcast rights of State Play-In and IHSAA sponsored State Tournament events are contracted through the NFHS Network. Permission for cable operators, newspapers, radio stations, television stations or Internet sites in relation to video broadcast of State Play-In and IHSAA sponsored State Tournament events must be done by contacting NFHS Network. Credentials will not be granted to media not receiving clearance from the IHSAA through NFHS Network. School streaming broadcasts can be submitted for state events that are not covered by the NFHS Network with approval from the IHSAA office and include a broadcasting fee.

IHSAA Audio Streaming Webcast Partner: IdahoSports.com

Exclusive audio streaming broadcast rights of State Play-In and IHSAA sponsored State Tournament events are contracted through IdahoSports.com. Permission for cable operators, newspapers, radio stations, television stations or Internet sites in relation to audio streaming webcast of State Play-In and IHSAA sponsored State Tournament events must be approved by contacting Paul Kingsbury through IdahoSports.com

Terrestrial radio broadcast requests need to be approved through an IHSAA Radio Broadcast Contract (below)

Radio Broadcasting Contract