CHSAA State Wrestling Media Information

STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS – MEDIA ADVISORY
 
The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) will host its Wrestling State Championships at Ball Arena on Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 15-17. Due to the high number of media at this event and the protocols at Ball Arena, CHSAA will utilize the following procedures and require an RSVP to attend the event. The RSVP process will allow eligible media members to reserve seating on press row and/or request a parking pass.
 
The deadline to RSVP is Tuesday, Feb. 13. Please RSVP by filling out this form.
 
 
MEDIA SEATING RESERVATIONS
 
The deadline to RSVP and request seating on press row is Tuesday, Feb. 13. Please complete this form to reserve seating (same as the RSVP form). Each outlet will be granted one seat on press row due to demand. Those outlets covering three or more classifications will be accommodated with additional seats (when possible). Overflow media seating will be available on Avs’ Press row. There will also be a work room available for all media during the championship.
 
All media seating will be done at the discretion of the CHSAA media personnel on-site.
 
When making your reservation, please indicate which classifications you will be covering and on which days. You will not be guaranteed a seat unless this information is received.
 
Media persons must check in on site to receive their floor pass.
 
Entering the Facility
To check in and to enter the facility, all media must use the Main Grand Entrance on the Ball Arena west side (entrance by the team shop and large escalators).
 
The Ball Arena security and screening process will be in place. You will have bags searched and will need to go through scanners.
 
Once inside:
  • Your annual CHSAA Pass will allow you entry into Ball Arena. After entry, each credentialed media member will need to check-in at the head table to receive a wristband and additional pass that grants floor access. Both the wristband and the floor pass must be visible at all times while on the floor. Additional wristbands will not be handed out, so don’t lose or remove them.
  • Please remain on the perimeter of the mats and do NOT cross the mats at any time. You must walk around them so as not to disrupt the meet.
  • When watching a mat, you must be seated or kneeling to assist with the patrons’ sight lines behind you.
  • Earliest allowable check-in times for media are as follows:
    • Thursday – 10 a.m.
    • Friday – 7 a.m.
    • Saturday – 8 a.m.


If you do not have a CHSAA-issued Annual Pass or Provisional Pass, you will not be allowed into the arena as a media person. You may purchase a ticket, but you will not be allowed onto the floor area.
 
Schedule
The full schedule of events for the state wrestling championships can be found here.
 
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi will be available on-site. Wi-Fi information will be given at check-in. The CHSAA Wi-Fi will be for media members only.
 
Radio Broadcasts
All radio broadcasters must have a contract to get permission to air/live audio stream the matches on a live basis. The contracts can be found in the CHSAA Media Handbook on CHSAANow.com. All radio/audio broadcasts contracts should be submitted in advance of the tournament to Zach Segars (zsegars@chsaa.org).
 
Due to facility limitations, all radio crews will be on the penthouse level, and will be located to the West and Northwest corners of the facility. Other restrictions may become necessary depending on the final space allotted to CHSAA for radio broadcasts.  
 

TELEVISION/WEB/LIVE VIDEO STREAMING HIGHLIGHTS
The NFHS Network retains the rights to all live broadcasts. Highlights of a match may be shown or streamed, but not on a live basis. No matches in their entirety may be streamed or broadcast live.
 
All matches in the 2024 CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament will be aired live on the NFHS Network.
 
Results Available Online Only
All results of the meet will be posted on Track Wrestling (www.trackwrestling.com) and CHSAANow.com (www.CHSAANow.com). No hard copies will be provided.
 
Media Parking
Media with a parking pass will be allowed to park for free in the Camry Lot (until filled). You must request a pass in advance by filling out this RSVP (same as the RSVP form).
 
Media Meals
No media meals or refreshments will be provided. Snacks and water will be provided throughout the tournament on the Avs’ Press Row and the Auxiliary Room 2 near the media room. Media are encouraged to bring their own water bottle to refill at water stations.
 
Your cooperation with Ball Arena and CHSAA Media personnel is appreciated and expected.


NFHS NETWORK PARTNERSHIP – TELEVISION AND VIDEO WEBCAST INFORMATION
 
The Colorado High School Activities Association is a partner in the NFHS Network. As part of the network, the NFHS Network holds the television and video web cast rights to all CHSAA playoff events.