MIES, – FIBA has sent a reminder about the media accreditation process for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQTs) taking place from 29 June to 4 July 2021, which is still underway.
The deadline to apply is Friday 4 June 2021 (23:59 CET).
ON-SITE AND REMOTE CREDENTIALS
All media representatives, local and international, wishing to cover one of the OQTs on-site or remotely, are invited to apply through the FIBA Media Portal.
No other form of application will be accepted.
Media representatives that are not planning to travel to one of the events, but wish to follow the event remotely and have the opportunity to ask questions to players and coaches virtually during media availability (after the game and during post-game press conferences on Zoom), are kindly asked to apply for a Remote Coverage Accreditation.
MEDIA ACTIVITIES
Media accreditation will grant access to the venue’s Media Working Room, Media Catering Area and Media Tribune(s).
Please be aware that access to the Interview Area/Mixed Zone for post-game availability will be limited and done only through a reservation system.
Physical access to the Pre-Event and Post-game Press Conferences will be restricted, but media representatives will have access to the coaches and the players via Zoom (links will be shared with approved media exclusively).
Media availability around the teams’ practice sessions will not be allowed.
COVID-19 MEASURES & TESTING REQUIREMENTS
- All media accredited to a FIBA competition are required to restrict social contacts and take all necessary risk-prevention precautions for the 10-day period preceding their work in the competition.
- All accredited media will need to bring proof of one (1) negative PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to their first entrance at the Venue.
- All accredited media in the venue will have to wear a mask at all times.
- All accredited media who are not vaccinated and do not have a recent positive serology from a previous COVID-19 infection shall undergo rapid antigen testing every two (2) days from their first day in the venue until their last day at the event.
- The Local Organizing Committees will provide the accredited media with solutions to undergo rapid tests in close proximity of the venue.
Please, be advised that as the situation regarding COVID-19 pandemic restrictions remains dynamic, FIBA and the Organisers may request adjustments in protocol and testing based on the epidemiological situation in the host countries.
FIBA reserves the right to reverse its decision on an approval, or withdraw an accreditation at any time if it deems that the concerned party was in breach of accreditation rules and guidelines.
HOW TO APPLY FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION
- Log-in to the FIBA Media Portal or, if you are a new user, create a new profile;
- Select the Qualifying Tournament you wish to attend under the “My Events” section (to be found at the top of profile page);
- Complete all registration fields as necessary;
- IMPORTANT : you will be able to request a “remote coverage accreditation”. This accreditation type will allow you to follow the event remotely and have the opportunity to ask questions to players and coaches virtually during media availability (after the game and during post-game press conferences on Zoom). You will also receive additional content to support your coverage of the event from afar.
- Make sure that all tabs are filled out correctly and the information is saved. Following registration, you should receive an accreditation submission confirmation email.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR ACCREDITATION
Creating a profile or logging in to a previous existing account is not an application in itself; you must make certain that after your create a profile (account) you also proceed to apply for the event (as per steps #1-5 above).
Your email address and password will allow you to access and modify your application form up until the application deadline. All applicants are responsible for their travel visa, should one be required.
MEDIA HOTELS
During the accreditation application media representatives will be able to view the recommended media hotels for the 4 OQTs and get information on the booking procedure. These hotels have been secured by the Local Organizing Committees and offer preferential rates.
ACCREDITATION DECISIONS
FIBA solely will be responsible for the delivery of the accreditation decisions. The application information submitted is subject to a review process, the availability of space and a security check.
Media representatives will be notified no later than 11 June 2021.
OQT VICTORIA, CANADA
Currently, Canadian regulations do not allow entrance into the country to any person without a 14-day quarantine period. A waiver of these requirements for foreign non-rights holder media cannot be granted, given global pandemic developments.
For Canadian-based media, the accreditation process is underway and access to the event should be guaranteed for a limited number of media members.
Find more information on traveling to Canada HERE.
Find out more about each tournament on their respective website:
• FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Victoria, Canada
• FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Split, Croatia
• FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Kaunas, Lithuania
• FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Belgrade, Serbia
Should you have any questions, please visit the media section of your OQT website or contact accreditation@fiba.basketball.
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