Press Accrediation Guidelines

For eligibility for press accreditation for British Open Show Jumping Championships 2010:

1. The applicant MUST be part of the editorial team, or on an assignment for, a specific publication, broadcast media or news service attending to specifically cover the event, or who has substantially previewed the British Open Show Jumping Championships.

2. The applicant MUST submit a letter of assignment, on the assigning company’s letterhead, detailing the request for press accreditation.

Only recognised editorial staff and photographers will be considered for accreditation and editorial evidence thereof may be requested. Press accreditation must be completed prior to the British Open. Please note that all other individuals are deemed visitors and cannot be granted press accreditation.

Each application will be assessed on its own merit, but press seating may be limited.

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Freelancers
All requests from freelancers should be submitted in writing and signed by the editor confirming commissioned coverage of the event.

2. Websites
Only editorial staff from relevant websites who preview the British Open may apply for accreditation. Websites using information and news linking from other sources will not be accredited.

3. Broadcast
Accreditation for reporters should be submitted using the accreditation form. All requests should be in accordance with standard broadcasting guidelines and subsequent guidelines of the organisers.

4. Photographers
In signing and submitting this accreditation photographers agree to supply the organisers of the British Open Show Jumping Championships, with a minimum of 50 high quality images taken at the British Open by email or by CD-ROM by 25th April 2010. These images may be used copyright free for the future promotion of Grandstand Group events.

5. General
The organisers reserve the right to decline any application which does not meet the accreditation criteria.