State Finals Media Information: The following information was prepared to assist you with your coverage of the upcoming OHSAA girls and boys soccer state championship games. Please contact Tim Stried (tstried@ohsaa.org or 614-267-2502, ext. 124) at the OHSAA office if you have additional questions. Additional information will be posted on the OHSAA web site the week of the state tournament.
Dates and Location: Friday, Nov. 13 (two girls championship games), Saturday, Nov. 14 (three girls championship games), Sunday, Nov. 15 (three boys championship games), Monday, Nov. 16 (two championship games) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus.
Game Times:
Girls (Friday, November 13)
- Division IV: 12 p.m.
- Division V: 3 p.m.
Girls (Saturday, November 14)
- Division I: 1 p.m.
- Division III: 4 p.m.
- Division II: 7 p.m.
Boys (Sunday, November 15)
- Division IV: 1 p.m.
- Division V: 4 p.m.
- Division I: 7 p.m.
Boys (Monday, November 16)
- Division III: 4 p.m.
- Division II: 7 p.m.
Your Hosts: OHSAA Sports Administrator Kelly Schoenley oversees soccer for the OHSAA. Tim Stried is the media coordinator.
Media Credentials for the State Finals: Media shall use the OHSAA’s official soccer credential application form and email it to Tim Stried at tstried@ohsaa.org. The deadline is noon on Thursday, Nov. 12. Credentials are held for pickup at the West Lobby entrance to ScottsMiracle-Grow Field. Media must show photo identification to pick up credentials. No credentials will be issued to children, parents of state qualifiers or freelance photographers who are not working the soccer championships for a media outlet.
Confirmation Email and Approved List: Upon processing a credential application, the OHSAA will send a confirmation email to the media outlet, specifically to the editor or assigner who submitted the application. In addition, a list of those media members who have been approved for credentials will be posted on the credential information page at OHSAA.org.
Parking: Media who have been approved for credentials will receive a parking pass to park in the North Lot.
Broadcasting Availability and Rates: Delayed video play-by-play coverage of the soccer state championship games is permitted, along with live or tape-delayed radio and audio webcasting per rates found on the OHSAA Broadcast Fees chart.
Media Work Spaces: Work space for media members is available in the press box at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Wireless access is available. An elevator between the press box and field level will be designated for media.
Postgame Interviews: Coaches and student-athletes are available in the media interview room after both awards ceremonies have concluded. The interview room is located at field level behind the team bench area below the stands.
Programs, Lineups, Box Scores & Recaps: Programs, pregame starting lineups, and postgame box scores will be distributed in the press box. Box scores and recaps will be posted on the OHSAA web site as soon as possible following each game.
Credential Policies: Coaches, freelance photographers who are not working the event for a media outlet, parents of competitors and children are not permitted to receive media credentials. Media outlets found to be in violation could be subject to reduced access at future OHSAA state tournaments.