MSYSA Media Credential Application
2017 MSYSA Spring State Cup & Jr. State Cup (Semifinals & Finals)
STSA Soccer Complex l Saginaw, MI
June 2-4, 2017
APPLICATION FOR MEDIA CREDENTIALS
NAME: _________________________________________________ POSITION: _________________________________
AFFILIATION: ____________________________________________PHONE: ___________________________________
EMAIL: _________________________________________________ TWITTER: @________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (CLUB REP. OR OTHER SUPERVISOR): ______________________________________________
Please check type of outlet:
 Print Media
 Photographer
 Radio/TV
 Internet
How often is your publication printed/show aired? _________________
Will you be filing daily? __________
NOTES
Media
Media credentials must be visible at all times.
Freelance
Photographers and writers must include proof of
assignment on letterhead with application.
Social Media
Please use #ROADtoTX, #MSYSA if posting content to
Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Twitter: @MSYSASoccer; Instagram: @MSYSA
MSYSA must receive completed applications no later
than one week prior to the event start date.
Credentials can be picked up at site. No credentials will
be mailed in advance. If other staff requires
credentials, please copy this form, fill it out, and return
it.
Credentials are NON-TRANSFERABLE. This policy is
strictly enforced.
Please return completed forms no later than one week prior to the event start date to:
Josh Sherman, Director of Programs
Phone: 734-459-6220 x 207 E-mail: [email protected]
For internal use only:
No. Requested
No. Approved
Notified
Mailed
Added to media list
Media Guidelines
Media Guidelines Media credentials for access to shoot photographs and video is expected and must be issued directly
from the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association. It’s expected that the use of professional equipment to file photographic
or video accounts when permitted access. Use of equipment such as ‘point and shoot’ style cameras or mobile telephones
that are not considered professional equipment will result in access being rescinded.
To request media credentials, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
Please note that no one under the age of 18 will be issued a credential without prior arrangement being made.
The deadline to apply for credentials to an MSYSA sanctioned activity (event/program/etc.) is one (1) week prior to the start
date. There is no guarantee that late credentials will be issued.
Pick up will be arranged on-site at the MSYSA headquarters. Proper identification must be provided to receive a credential.
Location: Videotaping and still photographers are permitted to shoot on the sideline opposite the benches between the
end line and the 18-yard line. At NO time is any person with credentials permitted to enter the field of play. At no time will
videotaping and/or still photographers be permitted to be on or near the team benches and/or bench personnel.
Video: All rights to match footage including applicable copyrights belong to MSYSA and its rights holders who broadcast
each specific match. If an organization is interested in recording video footage at an MSYSA match for non-news gathering
purposes they should contact MSYSA State Cup at [email protected].
Position on Field of Play
Photographers
Pregame - Photographers will be allowed on the playing field only for special ceremonies, such as the march-out of the
teams and referees. All photographers must exit the field once the referee signals for teams to begin final pregame
preparations.
In game - Photographers may take photographs and place equipment only in designated areas during the game, stoppages
of play including halftime, and kicks from the penalty spot. Photographers have access to all sides of the field with these
restrictions:

Sidelines
o On the spectator side of the field (opposite team benches), photographers may work from any point along
the sidelines, 2 yards (6') away from the sideline.
o On the team bench side, photographers may work from the corner flag to within 5 yards (15') of the team
bench area, which is marked by the outside edges of the tents erected over each bench, and 2 yards away
from the sideline. No photographs may be taken from the team bench area at any time, but
photographers may pass behind the benches to move around the field.

Endlines
o Photographers are restricted to the area located between the corner flag and the penalty box (large box),
and 3 yards (9') away from the endline. The intermission between regulation time and overtime, overtime
intermission and kicks from the penalty spot are considered "in game."
Postgame - Photographers are allowed to enter the playing field and team bench area immediately following the final
whistle and signal by the referee ending the game, including the conclusion of kicks from the penalty spot.
Reporters
Pregame - Reporters are not allowed on the playing field and may not interview players at any time during the warm-up
period. Reporters may approach coaches in the team bench area during the warm-up period.
In game - Reporters will follow the access guidelines listed above for photographers. Reporters are not allowed inside the
bench area during the game, except to move around the field. At halftime and overtime intermissions, reporters may
approach the team representative if necessary to clarify questions about goal scorers, assists, time, etc. Do not approach
the fourth official with these questions.
Postgame - Please allow players and coaches to exit the playing field and gather their equipment before beginning
interviews. This will allow the bench area to clear faster as a courtesy to the teams playing in the following game.
At no time are individuals permitted to stand directly behind a goal during a match (including the overtime and penalty
kick times).
By submitting an application, you acknowledge these guidelines and understand them to their full effect. Failure to abide
by these guidelines may result in loss of access.
Field Diagram