2019-20 FHSAA MEDIA POLICIES
Media Services
Credential Requests
Outlets wishing to secure credentials to FHSAA Finals events must complete and submit a request via the online credential request form. FHSAA Finals credentials may be picked up at each event's media will call location. Credential requests must be made in advance of the deadline. Walk-up requests will not be considered. Questions? E-mail media [at] fhsaa [dot] org or call (352) 372-9551 ext. 350.
Online credential request form
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.
- Entering the team bench area or locker room area under any circumstances will not be tolerated and are grounds for not being credentialed for future FHSAA championship events.
FHSAA Approved Media
Below is a list of Florida media members who were approved by the FHSAA for 2018-19 state championship credentials. It is recommended working news media listed below with valid press identification (matching both the name and outlet) should be admitted to ANY FHSAA member school athletic contest without charge.
FHSAA Approved Media List (Updated November 4, 2019)
For Schools - Tips For Working With The Media
Deadline to Apply For Winter Credentials (All deadlines are 5 p.m.)
- Basketball (Boys) - Mar. 2
- Basketball (Girls) - Feb. 24
- Competitive Cheer - Jan. 29
- Soccer (Boys and Girls) - Feb. 24
- Weightlifting (Girls) - Feb. 12
- Wrestling (Duals) - Jan. 22
- Wrestling (IBT) - Mar. 4
* Deadlines Posted Jan. 13, 2020
Public Address Scripts
Fall Sports
- Bowling : District Tournament
- Cross Country : District Meet | Regional Meet
- Football : Regional Tournament | State Semifinal Game
- Swimming & Diving : District Meet | Regional Meet
- Girls Volleyball : District Tournament | Regional Tournament | State Semifinal Match
Winter Sports
- Competitive Cheerleading : Regional Tournament
- Girls Soccer : District Tournament | Regional Tournament | State Semifinal Match
- Boys Soccer : District Tournament | Regional Tournament | State Semifinal Match
- Wrestling : District Tournament | Regional Tournament
- Girls Basketball : District Tournament | Regional Tournament
- Boys Basketball : District Tournament | Regional Tournament
Spring Sports
- Baseball : District Tournament | Regional Tournament
- Flag Football : District Tournament | Regional Tournament
- Lacrosse : District Tournament | Regional Tournament
- Softball : District Tournament | Regional Tournament
- Track & Field : District & Regional meets
- Boys Volleyball : District Tournament | First round play-in game
- Water Polo : District Tournament and Regional Tournament