Credential Requests
Bowling, Cross Country, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Weightlifting, and Wrestling. Florida High School State Championship credential requests from a member school must be submitted by theAthletic Director no later than the advertised deadline. Credentials will be limited based on availability and issued for yearbook and reporting purposes only.
Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Competitive Cheerleading, Flag Football, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, and Water Polo. Two (2) Florida High School State Championship credentials per team will be available at the pass gate for pick-up by the qualifying team’s Athletic Director, for yearbook and reporting purposes only.
- Third Party Media Credential Request Form (Click Here) *Specific sport event links will become active two weeks before each state championship event.*
For all team sports, you will be notified of approval or denial after your team has advanced to the State Finals. FHSAA Finals credentials may be picked up at each event's media will call location. Credential requests must be made in advance of the deadline. Walk-up requests will not be considered. Questions? E-mail media@fhsaa.org or call (352) 372-9551 ext. 350.
Please note:
- Credential requests from Internet sites or magazines will be considered on an individual basis.
- Credential requests from recruiting services or scouts will not be considered.
- Credential requests must be made in advance of the event. Walk-up requests will not be considered.
- Media representatives covering an FHSAA Finals event are expected to dress in appropriate professional attire.
- Entering the team bench area or locker room area under any circumstances will not be tolerated and are grounds for not being credentialed for future FHSAA championship events.
Credential Application Deadlines are due 5pm, any request made after the deadline will not be considered:
* Deadlines updated October 24, 2025.
Bowling: CLOSED
Competitive Cheer: TBD
Baseball: TBD
Cross Country: November 19th
Weightlifting (Girls): TBD
Beach Volleyball: TBD
Football:
Rural: December 2nd
1A-7A: December 2nd
Soccer (Boys and Girls):
4A-7A: TBD
1A-3A: TBD
Flag Football: TBD
Golf: November 7th
Basketball (Girls): TBD
Lacrosse: TBD
Swimming & Diving:
1A-2A: CLOSED
3A-4A: November 11th
Basketball (Boys): TBD
Softball: TBD
Volleyball (Girls): CLOSED
Wrestling (IBT): TBD
Track & Field: TBD
Wrestling (Duals): TBD
Volleyball (Boys): TBD
Weightlifting (Boys): TBD
*Below is a list of Florida media members who were approved by the FHSAA for state championship credentials last year. It is recommended working news media listed below with valid press identification (matching both the name and outlet) should be admitted to ANY FHSAA member school athletic contest without charge, if they are attending in a working capacity.
Downloadable Files
- Team Information Sheets for state championship events can be found on the bracket pages of each sport.
- Public Address Scripts
- Available to the media personnel and schools with the password: public.