Michi TV Information

What is Michi TV?

Michi TV is a one stop shop for roller derby and other events curated by Michi-chan Sports.  The service places selected live streams from Twitch and YouTube on one of up to 6 different channels.  When a user first visits Michi TV, they will land on the main page where information about content on all of the channels are shown, the user can then select one of those channels.  We also have links to older videos that were posted by roller derby leagues.  The site will show the video as well as the live chat if it is enabled.  There is also a list of other events currently taking place on  other channels as well as a full schedule for what is ahead. 

Event types include:

• Live streams from YouTube with chat capability.
• Live broadcasts from Twitch with chat capability.
• Pre-recorded YouTube videos set for "premiere" with chat capability.
• Pre-recorded and previous live/premiere YouTube videos available on demand for a block of time on a channel.

Viewer FAQ

How do I access Michi-chan TV?

Just go to https://michitv.net. 

Is there a program schedule?

When you reach the main page on a desktop, you will see a list of any live broadcasts or video premieres that day.  For a full schedule, including all on-demand programming, click on the [Schedule] link in the upper right portion of the browser window.

Why does the video come up muted?

This is a measure used by Google Chrome to prevent noisy ads on some web pages.  You can use the controls in the video window to unmute the video.   If you change channels or visit frequently, videos will normally appear unmuted. 

How do I change to a different channel?

There are channel "buttons" at the upper right of the screen.  The channel you are on is shown in color.  Click on one of the other channels in black and white to access that channel.  The channel icons associated with the programs currently played on each channel are also clickable to change channels. Below the viewing screen, you will also see the three channels and what is on.  Clicking on the channel logo there will take you to that channel.

Can I "like" a video through Michi-TV?

Unfortunately, not.  On YouTube videos, the title in the upper left portion of the screen is clickable so you can go to the original YouTube version of the video where you can put in a "like".

Can I (YouTube) subscribe to the channel that I am watching?

For YouTube, you should be able to see a subscribe button for the channel we are embedding.  It will be to the right of the button you can use to subscribe to Michi-chan Sports on YouTube.

I am watching a channel and it refreshed out of nowhere.  What happened?

Our system is set to send a browser refresh around the time when the block for the program is scheduled to air.  This is done to update information on the website and when necessary, switch to another event on a different YouTube or Twitch channel.

Do I need to sign up for Twitch and/or YouTube to use Michi TV?

You don't have to, but if you do, you can access the chat rooms (when available) 

Can I use Michi TV on a mobile device?

You may not like how it appears right now.  We are in the process of building a mobile web version of Michi-chan TV that will, at the minimum, show videos for each of the channels.

What happens during the week when there's not much going on?

We may link the channels to previously recorded YouTube videos, such as Michi-chan Sports original content, like Michi-chan's RAW Derby episodes, as well as reruns of previous derby action from around the Arizona and other leagues.

Does each channel have a significance?

We normally use Channel 1 as our primary channel (since that's where the website defaults to).  Channel 1 is used for a highest priority events.  Arizona events for roller derby will have priority and on Channel 1 where possible.  If there are other events at the same time but are noteworthy, we will put those on Channel 2 and if Channel 2 is being used, Channel 3.  Multi-game roller derby tournaments will usually air on Channel 3.

Derby League FAQ

Is this just Michi-chan bootlegging our videos?

No.  The embeds come directly from YouTube or Twitch. They are not reprocessed here.  Some courts have already found that a website posting an embedded video from another site that has the rights to distribute that video does not constitute copyright infringement.

Our live streams on YouTube/Twitch are monetized, are you stealing our views and viewing hours by embedding them on Michi TV?

Not at all.  Someone watching an embedded video through a third party website (such as Michi-chan TV) is still watching a video on YouTube or Twitch.  The viewing hours do count towards your totals for monetization purposes.  If anything, sites like tv.michichan.com may actually help increase your viewing hours as folks who may not know about the bout can now tune in to watch it.

Information from YouTube regarding advertising/monetization on embedded videos.

What is Michi-chan Sports getting out of this then?

This gives us an opportunity for a "fans first" approach for finding derby bouts and other events and that benefits Michi-chan and the leagues.  The only "catch" is that we may cross-promote other related REC/Michi-chan properties (such as michichan.com, iwantmorederby.com, Michi-FM, etc.).   It's also a way to encourage fans to subscribe to Michi-chan Sports on YouTube and like on Facebook.

We do not believe that we can place any advertising on Michi-TV because of language in the Terms of Use for both YouTube and Twitch. 

Why do this?

There are some derby leagues who use Twitch and others who use YouTube for their live streams.  This is a "fans first" solution to assure that fans do not have to put in any guesswork as to which leagues use which social media.

What about original content?

At most times during periods in which all channels are not being taken up by events, we are providing embedded original content from Michi-chan Sports.  One of the goals of this website is to promote our original content.

Can I prevent our league/event from being carried on Michi TV?  

The only way to do that is to disable embedding on your channel and before you start a stream.  Disabling embedding won't just stop Michi TV but it will also prevent you from posting your league's videos on the league's website.  Also prevents bloggers, reporters and others from embedding.  In derby, word of mouth is our sole advertising source.  You should be delighted the league is getting a wide audience by streaming.  

Can we have our bouts shown on Michi TV?

It is very possible if there is room in the schedule.  We work on the following priority list:

1. Bouts where the classic Arizona ruleset or any WFTDA version prior to 2012 is played.
2. Home bouts held in the Michi-chan primary areas of interest (the entire state of Arizona, as well as the entire state of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia on the Delmarva Peninsula, and the area surrounding Baltimore and Washington, DC.
3. Travel team bouts and tournaments that are played in Arizona.
4. National and regional events with priority taking place if an Arizona or in the area of interest shown in #2.
5. Short track bouts.
6. Banana Ball
7. Jomboy Warehouse Games
8. Bouts from anywhere which use the USARS ruleset.
9. Roller derby bouts from anywhere else.
10. Other non-scholastic sporting events that are not roller derby.

You will also need to make sure that your live streams are set up to allow for embedding.  

At least one week before the proposed bout, please send information to staff@michichan.com

We will need the following:

• The league.
• Any kind of name or "theme" for the bout.
• Names of the teams that are playing.
• The date of the event.
• The start and estimated end time of the event.

We would love  to carry you!