Media Information: State Basketball (Great 8 through Finals)
RSVP
Media RSVPs are not required, EXCEPT in the case of radio or written media who request a designated media seat. All media seating will be at the discretion of the CHSAA media personnel on site and individual outlets will be restricted to 2-3 seats maximum, dependent upon space. Preference will be given to outlet size and scope of overall prep sports coverage.
For written media or radio with a CHSAA-issued media credential who are requesting a seat on press row, please submit this RSVP form prior by Wednesday of game week.
*Photographers/videographers do not need to RSVP. If a seat is requested, priority will be given to written media.
*It is also requested that media not directly covering an active game work from the press area and not press row, when possible.
PHOTOGRAPHERS/VIDEOGRAPHERS
NO photos or videos can be taken from the sidelines on the floor (neither behind/from press row or behind team benches or the scorers table). Photographers/videographers must shoot from the baseline on the side of the court opposite of the cheerleaders. Media must be seated at all times when on the baseline. NO media members may be on the cheerleaders side of the court.
Media cannot be on the floor at any time during warmups, timeouts or halftime. Media may go onto the floor for announcements, starting lineups and postgame celebration only.
Livestreaming of any sort (Facebook Live, Instagram Live, YouTube, etc.) is STRICTLY prohibited.
Photographers may shoot from the stands.
MEDIA WORK SPACES
Press row seats are intended to be used by working members of the written media that are covering the live game. There are two media work spaces set up for photographers, videographers and media not covering the live game; the riser behind the bleachers on the floor and the designated area behind the black curtains in the tunnel (behind team check in). Please do not utilize a press row seat to write/file a story for a past game if not also covering the current game.
STUDENT MEDIA
Student media for competing teams will be allowed floor access for photos and interviews. However, no press row seating will be reserved for student media. For student media of schools not participating, an Athletic Director please needs to reach out to Amanda McClure (amcclure@chsaa.org) prior to the games to discuss the need for coverage of that particular game.
MEDIA/PROVISIONAL PASSES
Any member of the media with the 2024-25 CHSAA Media Pass is permitted entry. There is no championship-specific media credential. If someone from your outlet does not have the annual CHSAA media pass, please email Rob White (rwhite@chsaa.org) as soon as possible to request a championship provisional pass.
If you do not have a CHSAA-issued annual pass, or have not requested a championship provisional, you will not be allowed into the arena as media personnel. You may purchase a ticket, but you will not be allowed onto the floor area.
STATE TOURNAMENT SITES
1A – University of Northern Colorado – Bank of Colorado Arena – Greeley
2A – Blue Arena – Loveland
3A – University of Denver – Hamilton Gym – Denver
4A, 5A, 6A – Denver Coliseum – Denver
MEDIA ENTRANCE TO CHAMPIONSHIP FACILITIES
Media must enter through the media entrances listed below and check in with the designated media personnel on site at the Media Check In. Media will be subject to the Clear Bag and/or other venue-specific policies if you do not enter through the media entrance.
1A – Main Entrance
2A – Main Entrance
3A – Lower North Doors on Game Level
4A/5A/6A – North Doors
PARKING
CHSAA does NOT provide media parking. Parking is determined at the discretion of the host venue. There will be paid parking available at the 2A, 3A and 4A-6A venues. Parking will be free at 1A.
WIFI
WiFi will be available at all championship sites. Network information will be given out by the CHSAA media personnel.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM
State championship programs will be digital on CHSAANow.com. No hard copies will be available. The most up-to-date team roster information can be found in the digital program.
PRINTING
There will be no printing on site. It is encouraged that you print team rosters, scoresheets, etc. before arriving at the championship venue.
TOURNAMENT BRACKETS
6A State Tournament (Boys bracket | Girls bracket)
5A State Tournament (Boys bracket | Girls bracket)
4A State Tournament (Boys bracket | Girls bracket)
3A State Tournament (Boys bracket | Girls bracket)
2A State Tournament (Boys bracket | Girls bracket)
1A State Tournament (Boys bracket | Girls bracket)
RADIO BROADCASTS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All radio broadcasters MUST have a contract for permission to air/audio stream the games on a live basis. The contracts can be found in the CHSAA Media Handbook. All radio/audio broadcasts must be submitted in advance of the tournament – and no later than Wednesday, March 5 for the 5A/6A Great 8, Monday, March 10 for the 4A Great 8, or Wednesday, March 12 for the finals sites – to Amanda McClure (amcclure@chsaa.org) or Rob White (rwhite@chsaa.org).
TELEVISION/WEB/LIVE VIDEO STREAMING HIGHLIGHTS
The NFHS Network retains the rights to all live broadcasts. Highlights of a game may be shown, but not on a live basis. No games in their entirety may be streamed or broadcast live. Contact Amanda McClure (amcclure@chsaa.org) with questions.
CHAMPIONSHIP SITE SCHEDULES
All game times are subject to change. Game time assignments are below:
Thursday-Friday, March 13-14
8:45 a.m. Girls Game
10:15 a.m. – Boys Game
11:45 a.m. – Girls Game
1:15 p.m. – Boys Game
Clear House
4 p.m. – Girls Game
5:30 p.m. – Boys Game
7 p.m. – Girls Game
8:30 p.m. – Boys Game
Saturday, March 15
9 a.m. – Girls Consolation Final
10:30 a.m. – Boys Consolation Final
Clear House
2 p.m. – Girls Third Place Game
3:30 p.m. – Boys Third Place Game
5 p.m. – Girls Championship Game
6:30 p.m. – Boys Championship Game
Thursday, March 13
8:45 a.m. Girls Game
10:15 a.m. – Boys Game
11:45 a.m. – Girls Game
1:15 p.m. – Boys Game
Clear House
4 p.m. – Girls Game
5:30 p.m. – Boys Game
7 p.m. – Girls Game
8:30 p.m. – Boys Game
Friday, March 14
10 a.m. – Girls Semifinal
11:30 a.m. – Boys Semifinal
1 p.m. – Girls Semifinal
2:30 p.m. – Boys Semifinal
Saturday, March 15
8 a.m. – Girls Third Place Game
10 a.m. – Boys Third Place Game
Noon – Girls Championship Game
2 p.m. – Boys Championship Game
Thursday, March 13
11 a.m. – 6A Girls Semifinal
12:45 p.m. – 6A Boys Semifinal
2:15 p.m. – 6A Girls Semifinal
4 p.m. – 6A Boys Semifinal
5:45 p.m. – 5A Girls Semifinal
7:15 p.m. – 5A Girls Semifinal
Friday, March 14
11 a.m. – 4A Girls Semifinal
12:45 p.m. – 4A Boys Semifinal
2:15 p.m. – 4A Girls Semifinal
4 p.m. – 4A Boys Semifinal
5:45 p.m. – 5A Boys Semifinal
7:15 p.m. – 5A Boys Semifinal
Saturday, March 15
10 a.m. – 4A Girls Championship Game
11:45 a.m. – 4A Boys Championship Game
1:15 p.m. – 6A Girls Championship Game
3 p.m. – Unified Game
4 p.m. – 6A Boys Championship Game
5:45 p.m. – 5A Girls Championship Game
7:15 p.m. – 5A Boys Championship Game
