Media Access Application

THE CATCH MEDIA POLICIES:

Application
 
REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:
  • Media Credentials issued by SFC are required to cover any of The Catch-operated events.
  • Credentials are of limited duration, not transferable, and revocable.
  • Credentials must be always displayed during the event.
  • SFC reserves the right to limit the number of credentials for The Catch.
  • Loaning or transferring credentials to another party may result in immediate and permanent revocation of media credentials and ejection from the event of the original and unauthorized holders of the credentials.
  • Media credentialing will be conducted only during designated hours and credentials will only be issued at the host facility (Fontainebleau, Miami Beach). A business card or photo ID may be requested upon media check-in.

 

GENERAL MEDIA POLICIES:
  • All members of the media will have access to Media Row, Event Dinners, The Catch Pro-Am Event, and The Catch Event.
  • All members of the media must remain on the outer perimeter of the docks/boating areas during Pro-Am Event and The Catch Event.
  • Photos may be taken in the general standing area as long as all other SFC Production Team members are not adversely affected.
  • Social Media is permitted throughout the event. All members of the media must tag the SFC social media platform(s) and the event hashtag #SFCTheCatch
  • Highlights posted to social media or media outlets must have Sport Fishing Championship mentioned.
  • It is not permitted to ask SFC Team members, celebrities, or influencers for phone numbers or personal contact information. Please communicate with the Head of Media personnel.
  • Any attempts to gift athlete(s) items, or for the purpose of having the athlete(s) market or endorse your organization/media outlet is not allowed.
  • SFC reserves the right to request any photos or video from any credentialed media to use for promotional purposes for SFC’s The Catch free of charge. In addition to the respective media outlet, SFC reserves mutual ownership of all content taken at an SFC event.

 

MEDIA INTERVIEWS:
  • All interviews must be facilitated by SFC during the designated times in the designated locations.
  • No interviews should be conducted with the celebrity athletes at any time or outside of the event unless approved by SFC. 
  • SFC reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted and the time frame in which they are conducted.
  • Conversations and interactions, not approved by SFC, between players and SFC staff members are regarded as private and should not be referenced or detailed in any media. Only comments provided through a standard and mutually recognized interview should be used as content.

 

ACCESS, ISSUANCE, AND REVOCATION:
  • SFC reserves the right to deny credentialed media access to non-traditional outlets.
  • SFC reserves the right to revoke any credential due to non-compliance with our media policies.
  • SFC reserves the right to modify media policies as necessary.
  • Anyone who violates the above policies may be asked to relinquish their credential and leave the facility immediately. Failure to comply with video policies may result in future credentialing reviews.

 

Please contact courtney@sportfishingchampionship.com for further questions. 

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