Forward Madison FC’s Media Guests will adhere to the following media rules and protocols for all matches at Breese Stevens Field during the 2024 season. Please note that the Forward Madison FC Media Guests who refuse to follow these protocols will lose stadium access and have their credentials revoked.
CREDENTIALS:
All media members will be given Media credentials to Breese Stevens Field. Due to the limited number of seats in the press box, we ask that you provide notice if you will need to reserve a seat/space in the press box.
Media members who plan to cover any match during the 2024 season must RSVP via this FORM 48 hours prior to matchday to provide ample time to accommodate all media members. Any questions or concerns contact Taylor Pieper (taylor@forwardmadisonfc.com)
All photographers and videographers will be required to wear a bib provided by Forward Madison FC. Bibs will be checked out at the Ticket Office and will be required to be used at every game attended. If not returned, there will be a $25 charge to replace the bib.
ACCESS:
Media access will begin two (2) hours prior to kickoff. Media must leave Breese Stevens Field no later than thirty (30) minutes following postgame interviews. Per Forward Madison FC, access to the field, locker room, and stadium seats is prohibited unless otherwise noted. Media members must always remain behind field boards. No cameras or media members are permitted on the field during warmups or in technical areas.
Media Members must conduct themselves in a manner that is professional. If a media member is caught conducting themselves in an unprofessional manner the Staff is permitted to removing them from the press box.
MEDIA PASS PICKUP & ENTRANCE/EXIT:
Media passes can be picked up at the Ticket Office located on the northwest corner of the stadium (on the corner of Mifflin St and Patterson St), passes can be picked up 2 hours before kickoff. An ID must be provided to receive a media pass. The ticket office will keep your ID until the Media Pass is returned to the ticket office following the match.
MEDIA MATERIALS:
All media information will be available online at forwardmadisonfc.com. No printed information media materials will be available.
MEDIA AVAILABILITIES AND PLAYER/HEAD COACH INTERVIEWS:
Non-Matchday
Media can request to interview or access a practice by contacting Taylor Pieper (taylor@forwardmadisonfc.com)
Matchday
The Forward Madison FC Head Coach and two players will be available every matchday for post-match interviews. Members of the media are NOT PERMITED TO ENTER THE PITCH post-match. A space for interviews will be designated, coaches and players will be escorted to this space after a brief team meeting in the locker room.
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES:
Photographers will be permitted on-site two (2) hours prior to kickoff and must leave Breese Stevens Field no later than thirty (30) Minutes after the conclusion of the match.
There will be no field access. Photographers will be able to shoot a match from behind the field board. Photographers must remain in designated location during run of play and must always remain out of the sightlines of any fans in the stadium. Photographers should not enter the playing field, locker rooms or other Restricted Areas proximate to players, coaches, Club delegation members unless specifically escorted or permitted by Forward Madison FC.
VIDEOGRAPHER GUIDELINES:
Videographers will be permitted on-site two (2) hours prior to kickoff and must leave Breese Stevens Field no later than thirty (30) Minutes after the conclusion of the match.
There will be no field access. Videographers will be able to shoot a match from behind the field board. Videographers must remain in designated location during run of play and must always remain out of the sightlines of any fans in the stadium. Videographers should not enter the playing field, locker rooms or other Restricted Areas proximate to players, coaches, Club delegation members unless specifically escorted or permitted by Forward Madison FC.
REPORTER GUIDELINES:
Reporters will be permitted on-site two (2) hours prior to kickoff and must leave Breese Stevens Field no later than thirty (30) Minutes after the conclusion of the match.
There will be no field access. Reporters must remain in designated location during run of play and must always remain out of the sightlines of any fans in the stadium. Reporters should not enter the playing field, locker rooms or other Restricted Areas proximate to players, coaches, Club delegation members unless specifically escorted or permitted by Forward Madison FC.
OTHER MEDIA MEMBER GUIDELINES:
Media members will be permitted on-site two (2) hours prior to kickoff and must leave Breese Stevens Field no later than thirty (30) Minutes after the conclusion of the match.
There will be no field access. Media members must remain in designated location during run of play and must always remain out of the sightlines of any fans in the stadium. Media members should not enter the playing field, locker rooms or other Restricted Areas proximate to players, coaches, Club delegation members unless specifically escorted or permitted by Forward Madison FC.
USL Mandated Media Credential Guidelines:
This credential is issued solely to provide stadium access to an individual with a legitimate working function at a game involving a member club of USL League One. The bearer must be on a specific assignment (as employee or agent for the organization to which this credential is issued). It is non-transferable. Any unauthorized use of this credential subjects bearer to ejection from the stadium and possible prosecution for criminal trespass. Resale or attempted resale is grounds for seizure and cancellation.
The use of any and all media of USL League One events or excerpts thereof shall be limited to news coverage by the accredited organization, unless expressly authorized in writing by USL League One. Any other use including, but not limited to: advertising, promotional contests and sweepstakes or other trade purposes requires prior specific written approval from USL League One. Permission to film or tape USL games may be revoked at any time. All ownership copyright and property rights in USL League One matches, the telecast thereof and in the events and activities conducted in the stadium shall remain the sole property of USL League One, and no such rights are conferred or to be conferred or created on behalf of any other person or entity by the issuance of this credential.
The bearer of this credential and his or her employer assume all risk and danger of personal injury and all other hazards arising from or related in any way to this event and shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless USL League One, its member teams, other agents and employees from and against all liability, loss, damages or expense resulting from or arising out of his or her presence at the stadium. The bearer grants permission to USL League One to utilize the bearer’s image, likeness or voice in connection with any broadcast, photograph or other production of this event via any media and for any purpose.
