Media Requests & Policies

The NJCAA prides itself on being accessible and accommodating to members of the media when/where appropriate. Please be aware that the NJCAA National Office is under the direction of the Public Comment Policy described below.

 

NJCAA Championship Media Credential Requests

To request a media credential to attend an NJCAA national championship, please submit: NJCAA Championship Media Credential Request Form  

Note: Media credentials may only be granted to members of a media news source or publication. Requests must be submitted by the media agency's sports editor or news director.  The sports editor or news director is the "Requestor".  Completing the form is a request only and does not confirm that a media credential will be received. The NJCAA National Office or the Championship Host will follow up directly regarding the status of the credential request and next steps.

Eligible Media: Subject to limitations of space, credentials may be issued to working members of the media representing recognized outlets in the business of news gathering as their primary source of revenue. This includes a daily or weekly publication, cable system, radio station, television station or television network, or online entity requiring immediate news coverage. Immediate news coverage for purposes of these criteria shall mean that the editorial, audio and/or visual deadline for the championship action being documented occurs not later than 48 hours after the competition at the site has been completed.

  • Representatives of national media outlets
    • Reporters from a weekly or monthly national publication that covers collegiate athletics extensively.
    • Reporters, photographers, and couriers from national publications, online entities, broadcast networks, and wire services that covers the collegiate sport consistently on a national basis.
    • An individual or crew designated by a national television network or cable system that originates daily sports news programs.
    • The designated representative of a national television, cable system, radio network, or a radio station that originates a daily “sports talk” program.
    • An online entity that covers the respective sport at the collegiate level on a consistent basis with exclusive content.
    • Full-time reporters representing international agencies that regularly cover the sport.  
  • Media agencies in the geographic area and/or locale of a participating institution that has staffed its contests on a consistent basis throughout the season.
    • Online writers, daily print reporters, and photographers from the local host and participating team markets who regularly cover collegiate athletics (i.e. cover the vast majority of a participating or host institution’s home games).
    • Individuals, certified by a participating institution, who will represent specific campus-related entities (e.g., student newspapers, television stations and radio stations) that are affiliated with a participating or host institution.
    • An individual or television crew, certified by a participating institution, who will represent campus-related entities.  
    • Team content providers, including team photographers and team videographers.
    • Participating team radio networks.

Championship media credentials WILL NOT be issued to spouses, guests, or children of media members; representatives of syndicated television or cable programmers who are not producing programs for immediate news coverage (i.e., to air within 48 hours); podcasts which do not fall under credential policies and guidelines listed above; agents; scouts and other representatives of professional organizations; and publications devoted solely to gambling. 

Freelance reporters or photographers will not be credentialed unless they are working under a specific assignment. Credential applications must be submitted by the sports editor, sports director/producer, photo editor or participating institution representative.
 
Having been credentialed for previous NJCAA championships or other events DOES NOT automatically qualify an agency or individual for credentials.  

 

NJCAA Championship Broadcasting Policies

All broadcasting rights (radio, TV, Internet streaming) of NJCAA Championship Events are exclusive to the NJCAA and the NJCAA will have final authority over all broadcasts. The NJCAA reserves the right to broadcast any of its championship events on its official digital network – NJCAA Network (njcaa.org/network) or any other third party.

Any rebroadcast, retransmission, or other use of NJCAA Network broadcasts without the written consent of the National Junior College Athletic Association is prohibited.

Radio Policy - All radio broadcasting requests will be evaluated by the NJCAA National Office in conjunction with the championship host.  No visual elements are permitted to be included in any approved radio broadcasts.  This includes but is not limited to score bugs, game clocks, shot clocks, on-base graphics, live in-venue video, team photos, etc.  Radio entities may include sponsor images on Internet radio broadcasts if applicable.  Any entities found to be in violation of the NJCAA's radio policy will be asked to cease the violating activity immediately and may be subject to fines or further legal action if entities do not comply. 

 

Public Comment Policy

The NJCAA National Office will not comment or release details of any investigation related to violation(s) of Association bylaws involving a student-athlete or member college.

 

Interview Requests and Media Inquiries 

To schedule an interview with NJCAA President & CEO Dr. Christopher Parker or an NJCAA employee or for inquiring regarding the NJCAA, governing structure, and national championships, please contact:

McKenzie Charest, NJCAA Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
mcharest@njcaa.org | 719-590-9788

 

Media Inquiries, Sports Information

For inquiries regarding sports information, statistics, national polls, record books, and research requests please contact: 

media@njcaa.org | 719-590-9788