Process
To request media credentials for the Reinhardt University Athletics home games, please complete this form and submit online.
All requests must be made at least 72 hours prior to the event. Please be advised that submission of this credential request does not automatically ensure approval. Each request will be approved on a game-by-game basis via email from a member of the athletics staff, as no season-long credentials will be issued. A confirmation notice, stating specifically whether your request is being honored or rejected, will be emailed 24 hours prior to the requested game. There is limited credentials available for each game.
Eligibility
Requesting entity must be an established, professional news-gathering agency (print, online, television and/or radio) that regularly covers college sports and provides timely coverage of the event. Entity must provide regular coverage of Reinhardt University Athletics, a competing team and/or the sport on a national, regional or local level. Media access credentials will not be issued to entities focused on recruiting coverage that do not employ trained journalists (student-led media officially affiliated with a participating institution are exempt), independent sites/social media channels or freelancers not on assignment for a verified outlet or one of the competing institutions. Credentials may be requested, but are not guaranteed for approval, for online entities that host a website or social media channel that regularly and substantially report on Reinhardt University Athletics
Acquisition of Access Credentials
If approved, gameday pick up will be available one (1) hour before the game at the ticket gates for Ken White Field at University Stadium, Ken White Softball/Baseball Fields, or Brown Athletic Center. You must present a valid photo ID before being granted a credential.
Guidelines
• Guest media is defined as any entity (photography & videography) that has been granted access outside of the Reinhardt Athletics media staff.
• Guest media is restricted to the media bunkers on the sidelines from the beginning of warm-ups to the end of the contest. Space is limited to the sidelines and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Shooting on the field/court during non-live play is not permitted, and at no time may guest media work from directly behind the official scorer's table, media table or team benches. Guest media may not walk behind team benches or behind the game operations table and should transition from end to end only during media timeouts and quarter/half breaks behind the media table side on the arena’s east side (main entrance).
• Media may not sit in field/courtside seats. Reinhardt Athletics provides space in front of the field/courtside seats for media personnel.
• A still photographer shall not use a flash attached to the camera or attached to any other courtside location to shoot game action. On-camera flashes may be used during celebrations and presentations.
• There will be no interviews with players or coaches on the court without prior approval from the Athletic Communications office.
• Personal belongings and equipment bags must be on your person at all times. There is no storage area or working space for guest media.
• Everyone must remain in place during the National Anthem.
• Not conforming to any of the above-listed guidelines will result in immediate dismissal by event management staff.
• These policies can be modified without prior notice if deemed necessary, and Reinhardt Athletics officials have the final say in enforcing these rules.
• Credential bearer assumes all risk of harm associated with covering an intercollegiate athletic competition.
• We request that your photos and videos from Reinhardt Athletics game days will be available to Reinhardt Athletics staff members for social media, website, and possibly print use.
More information about credentials and their benefits can be directed to:
David Finney
Sports Information and Communications Director
david.finney@reinhardt.edu
