NCCAA

Media & Broadcasting Policies for National Events

A.  The NCCAA owns exclusive rights for all broadcasts (television, webcast, radio, etc.) and filming of its championship meets, tournaments, and games. When the NCCAA produces any form of a broadcast, the NCCAA reserves the right to deny any institution or entity from producing content in any form.

B.  All institutions or entities interested in producing a broadcast of any kind must first obtain written approval from the Director of Communications. Approval is not guaranteed.

C.  All necessary installation of lines, uplinking, satellite transmission, construction of any facilities, cost of talent, and any other production costs shall be the sole financial responsibility of the originating entity.

D.  All rights fees must be paid to the National Office in advance of the broadcast.

E.  The use of profane or abusive language, sexual immorality, tobacco, illegal or recreational drugs, and alcoholic beverages in advertising is prohibited.

F.  Rights Fees for NCCAA National Championships
          i.  Radio
                    1.  Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball - $125/game (non-exclusive)
                              a.  Institutions covering only their games can choose the following non-exclusive packages:
                                        i.  Two games: $225
                                       ii.  Three games: $325
                                      iii.  Four games: $400
                                      iv.  Five games: $525
                                       v.  Six games: $650
                    2.  Football - $150/game (non-exclusive)
                    3.  Cross Country, Golf, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field - $100/sport (non-exclusive)
         ii.  Webcasting
                    1.  When the NCCAA produces a webcast, no institution or entity is allowed to produce a webcast.
                    2.  For events with no NCCAA production, contact the Director of Communications.
        iii.  Television
                    1.  Contact the Director of Communications.

G.  Coaches Game Film Files
          i.  For national championship tournaments, a game film file is provided at no cost to coaches for games they participate in. Coaches may also purchase a game film file of an opposing team for scouting purposes for $10/game. Game film shared with coaches is for coaching purposes only and is not to be shared with fans, players, student-athletes, etc.

H.  Filming/Video Recording
          i.  Institutions interested in filming/video recording game or event action for short highlight purposes must first obtain written approval from the Director of Communications. If approved, institutional sports information staff will be given credentials for this purpose only.
                    1.  This filming/video recording is not permitted to be live streamed.
                    2.  Full-game filming/video recording is not permitted.
                    3.  Music may be added in accordance with the NCCAA music policy and copyright laws.
                    4.  Play-by-play is not permitted to be overlayed on the short highlight clips.
         ii.  Third party individuals or entities may not film/video record at NCCAA National Championships.

I.  Photography
          i.  Institutions or entities interested in photographing game or event action must first obtain written approval from the Director of Communications. If approved, credentials will be provided for this purpose only.

J.  Other Media Coverage
          i.  Institutions or entities interested in covering game or event action in any way or format not listed above must first obtain written approval from the Director of Communications. If approved, credentials will be provided for this purpose only.