Section VI Media Contract & Provisions for Telecasting/Broadcasting Section VI Contests
MEDIA CONTRACT and PROVISIONS FOR TELECASTING/BROADCASTING SECTION VI CONTESTS
(Adopted September 1987- Revised Oct. 2003, June 2012)
1. Telecasting or radio broadcasts of any Section VI playoffs is prohibited without prior written consent of Section VI.
2. Expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of the originating station.
3. Advertising and announcements relative to alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or political candidates, parties or
organizations are strictly prohibited.
4. The station agrees to include early in the broadcast the statement "The rights to this broadcast have been granted by
Section VI representing more than 90 Senior High Schools who participate annually in Section VI sponsored athletic
competition. Any re-broadcast or republication of the programming without written consent of Section VI is strictly
prohibited."
5. The station agrees not to expose negative or questionable activity occurring during the programming (e.g.: fights, officials
calls, crowd reaction)
6. Payment in full of the established fee as set forth herein (only for live broadcasts at the sectional level and beyond), shall be
required prior to the start of the contest.
7. The station agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless Section VI from any and all claims, demands, liability, suits and
procedures arising out of permission granted in this agreement or any activities in connection therewith.
8. There shall be no TV Time Outs.
9. Half-times shall not be extended. There shall be no delay of contest without the consent of Section VI.
10. The Section reserves the right to determine the amount of people required for the broadcasts.
11. The stations will submit names of persons and duties to the Section for approval prior to broadcast.