Media
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) has launched a new media credentialing policy for the 2024-2025 tournament season.
Please note the following guidelines for media credentials:
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Regular Season Games: DIAA does not issue media credentials for regular season games. It is the responsibility of individual member schools to determine and enforce their own media policies for regular season games.
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State Tournament Events: Media personnel must request credentials for DIAA State Tournament events. To do so, complete the online form for the sport or event you wish to cover.
- Credential requests must be submitted by the specified deadline.
- You will receive an email notifying you if your request has been approved or denied.
- Credential Request Deadlines:
- Fall State Tournaments – October 1st
- Winter State Tournaments – February 1st
- Spring Tournaments – April 1st
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Media Credential Policy for Student Photographers: Please note that DIAA does not issue media credentials to individuals under 18 years of age. Student photographers interested in covering DIAA tournament events must be appointed as a school media representative by their school’s Athletic Director. The appointed student’s name must be submitted to DIAA for approval prior to the start of the tournament. A School Media Credential will only grant access to tournament games in which the student’s school is a participant.
Please be advised that any prior year DIAA credentials are not valid and will not grant access to any games and/or press areas.
Media Credentialing
DIAA reserves the right to set policies and regulate the number of credentials issued based on facility-imposed restrictions and/or any public health related restrictions. By accepting and using this credential, the bearer and their outlet agrees to abide by DIAA policies and regulations. DIAA reserves the right to refuse credential requests from any entity whose coverage or conduct is deemed unprofessional or not in the best interest of our student-athletes. The credential may be revoked or removed at any time at the sole discretion of the DIAA.
DRONE POLICY: Ban on the Use of Drones and Similar Flying Devices at DIAA Athletic Contests and Events
Broadcasting and Live Streaming Policy for DIAA State Tournaments
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Exclusive Rights: The DIAA retains exclusive broadcasting rights to all tournament games through the NFHS Network. No party may broadcast or stream these games without the explicit consent of the DIAA Executive Director. This policy applies to hosting home schools and the use of their streaming cameras or platforms.
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Live Streaming Requests: Any requests to Internet Live Stream or Television Broadcast a state tournament game must be submitted to the DIAA office for approval. Requests must be sent via email to DIAA Marketing Coordinator caitlin.finkley@doe.k12.de.us no later than three (3) days prior to the event. Please note that a broadcasting rights fee may apply.
- Prohibited Streaming: Any unauthorized individual streaming of a tournament contest is strictly prohibited. Such actions directly violate DIAA’s contract with the NFHS Network. Violations of the NFHS Network’s exclusive rights may result in legal action by the NFHS Network.