Media

Step 1: 

Completed annually by each news organization. 

Register here for News Organization Annual Approval 

2025-2026

Registration must be done by news organization. Each news organization should register once annually. 

Note: Member Schools are not required to complete this step to have student media onsite at state tournaments.  Member Schools should move to Step 3.

Step 2: 

Ensure that your news organization is on the Approved Annual News Organization List

2025-2026

This list is updated frequently.

Used to guide regular season and section tournament news coverage. 

Step 3: 

The news organization administrator applies for credentials for all attendees at each state tournament. 

State Tournament Coverage and Credential Application and Information

Onsite coverage at state tournaments requires the organization's administrator to complete an application for credentials for each attendee for each tournament. 

Note: Member School ADs should apply here for their faculty advisor and student/school media.