State Tournament Media Information: The following information was prepared to assist you with your coverage of the upcoming OHSAA volleyball state tournament. Please contact Tim Stried (
[email protected] or 614-267-2502, ext. 124) at the OHSAA office should you have additional questions. Additional information will be posted on the OHSAA web site the week of the state tournament.
Dates and Location
May 30-31 (Friday and Saturday at Pam Evans Smith Arena at Wittenberg University)
Format and Times
Friday, May 30 - DI semifinals at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. and DII semifinals at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 31 - DI final at 12:00 p.m. and DII final at 3:00 p.m.
All matches will use rally scoring and the best three out of five sets. All games are played to 25 with no cap (must win by two), with the fifth and deciding set (when necessary) played to 15 (no cap).
Parking and Media Entrance
There is no reserved media parking area. Media shall park in the parking lots around the arena and enter through the North (main) Lobby. Media shall sit at press row beside the court.
Broadcast Information
Broadcast media who need an internet line should ask for Bri Rost on press row for assistance. The OHSAA rights fee must be paid before the match.
Coverage and Credentials
The number of credentials granted depends on space, the type of coverage being provided and other factors. See Section 5 of the OHSAA Media Regulations for details.