2024 State Soccer Tournament Media Information


IGHSAU Policy on State Championship Event Media Credentials: The Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union shall grant, at the discretion of management, media access credentials for its state championship events to radio, television, print and on-line media to those organizations or companies which routinely provide coverage during regular season play for either teams or individuals which are participating in the tournament, or which regularly offer general coverage of the sport.  The number of credentials issued to each organization or company shall be held to the discretion of management.  Private talent evaluators, photography studios, scouting services, etc. shall not be granted access to areas of any venue restricted for media access.

Media planning to cover the 2024 State Soccer Tournament at the Cownie Sports Complex must click here to download the  request form. Fill out the form and e-mail   it to Jason Eslinger ([email protected]) by NOON, Friday, May 24. Media that fail to meet this deadline must purchase a ticket at the main entrance.  The IHSAA/IGHSAU all-Tournament media pass will be honored at the State Soccer Tournament. All other media must e-mail their requests to Jason Eslinger at [email protected].   

Student/School Media: Schools may request media credentials for one student and one school-employed media representative (this includes videographers, social media, yearbook/student newspaper). A school administrator (AD/Advisor) needs to submit the name(s) to me at  [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 24. 

Radio Information: Radio stations will be allowed to originate a live broadcast of the 2024 State Soccer Tournament for $150 per match. Stations must bring $150 to the press entrance to broadcast. Radio stations are encouraged to bring tables and extension cords as power sources, Wi-Fi and seating are very limited at the Cownie complex fields. Live video streaming is prohibited at all IGHSAU state tournaments. We ask that all photographers please stay within the sideline restrictions while matches are going on. A reminder that photography passes are limited to media only. Private photography studios will not receive credentials. 

Once you are admitted into the Cownie Sports Complex, there is a small work trailer available for media to use. The wireless signal is weak at best.  I strongly recommend bring a hot spot to have internet access at Cownie.  This area will be first-come, first serve and space is very limited. Media are also asked to provide their own power sources (power strips, extension cords, etc.) as Cownie does not have any extra power strips or cords available. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you at the Cownie Complex next week. 

Jason Eslinger