TEXAS GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE LEAGUE INC. (TGHSLL)

STATEMENT REGARDINGTHE BROADCASTING OFLEAGUE EVENTS

This statement outlines the TGHSLLpolicywith regard tomedia broadcastsofTGHSLLevents. Events include any TGHSLL regular season game, all-star event, district playoff game, or state playoff game. Broadcasts include, but are not limited to, any recorded or live, video or audio game broadcast, via television, radio, cable or internet based media.

POLICY

  1. TheTGHSLL Board of Directors determineswhich TGHSLLeventsareapprovedforbroadcasting.
  2. OnlyBroadcast CompaniesundercontractwithTGHSLL maybroadcast, rebroadcast or otherwise distribute aTGHSLLevent.
  3. The TGHSLL Board of Directors assigns a THSLL Board Member to serve as aBroadcast Coordinator.
  4. Contractsmustbenegotiated and signed atleast72hourspriortobroadcast.
  5. Broadcastfeesand/or sponsorship or advertising fees mustbepaidtoTGHSLLat least 72 hours priortoanybroadcast.
  6. Only theBroadcast CoordinatorhastheauthoritytonegotiateonbehalfoftheTGHSLL and TGHSLL Member Programs.

CONTRACTS

Contractsshallinclude:

  1. A complete description of all fees required of viewers to watch or access the game recording.
  2. Feesor percentageof advertisingor rebroadcast revenuetobepaidto theTGHSLL.
  3. Specific dates,locationandtimesofTGHSLL eventstobebroadcast, including rebroadcast times and plans for online delayed broadcast, download, or DVD availability.
  4. Broadcast company insurancecoverage.
  5. SpecificresponsibilitiesoftheBroadcast Company, the TGHSLL,and TGHSLL Member Programsregardingequipment and services to be provided by either party,and set-up and removalofall equipment.
  6. A complete description of all planned sponsor/advertising/promotionalspots.
  7. Advertisingrestrictions (see below).
  8. Proposed announcers and their qualifications.

ContractsmustbesignedbytheBroadcast Companyandthe TGHSLL Broadcast Coordinator.

ADVERTISTING

Noalcoholicbeverage,tobaccoproducts, firearms, orpoliticalor religious advertisingmaybeacceptedforanyportionofa broadcast of a TGHSLL event. Games will not be delayed forcommercial announcements. No advertising, promotion, or mention of any for-profit or non-profit entities is permitted during the broadcasts or rebroadcasts unless approved by the Broadcast Coordinator and clearly identified in the contract. All sponsors and advertisers and all planned spots must be identified in the contract.

INSURANCE

TheTGHSLLis notresponsibleforanyunlawfulornegligentactiononthepartoftheBroadcast Company.

TheBroadcast Company shallhaveinsurancecoveragesufficienttohold theTGHSLL and its TGHSLL Member Programs harmlessfromany accidentclaimsthatmayresultfromtheactionoftheBroadcast Companies employeesoragents,malfunctionof equipment,collapseofplatforms,oranyotherstructureordevicethatisthepropertyorresponsibilityoftheBroadcast Companyoritsagents.

BROADCASTTIMES

Radio and televisionbroadcasts,andinternetvideostreaming,inanyform,is live unless otherwise approved by the TGHSLL Broadcast Coordinator.

BROADCAST RESTRICTIONS

Allpromotionspots,advertising,andthe gamebroadcast itselfmustbeimpartialandin noway promoteorinfluencerivalriesorinappropriatebehavioronthegame participants,fans,or other spectators. No entities shall be promoted, advertised, or recognized on broadcasts unless specifically identified in the contract.

Negative comments regardingtheperformanceofplayers,coaches,and/orofficialsisnotpermitted. Criticism of the TGHSLL or TGHSLL Member Program is not permitted.

MEMBER PROGRAMINVOLVEMENT

TheTGHSLLBroadcast CoordinatorwillcontacttheTGHSLL Member Programassoonasitisknownthat aTGHSLL Member Programsmay beinvolvedinabroadcast.

After appropriatecontractsand arrangementshavebeen madefor thebroadcasting ofa TGHSLL event,theTGHSLL Member Programsassigns someone to serveastheSite Broadcast Coordinator. Pre-broadcastactivities shallnot interferewiththeTGHSLL event in any manner. CoachesandathleticdirectorsofparticipatingTGHSLL Member Programsmaybeaskedtosupplyrosters,statistics,andotherinformation. This request for information must be made at least 48 hourspriortothebroadcast.

COPYRIGHT

TheTGHSLLretainsthecopyrighttoanyrecordedbroadcast.

Broadcast Statement 121 July 2017