Effective Immediately for All Home Athletic Contests
SIDELINE CREDENTIALS OVERVIEW
To maintain student-athlete safety, comply with athletic association regulations, and ensure efficient sideline operations, only authorized, credentialed media and designated event staff are permitted inside the field boundary and sideline areas. General spectators, non-credentialed photographers, students, and unauthorized personnel must remain in designated grandstand viewing areas.
SIDELINE REGULATIONS & PROTOCOLS
- Credentials Required: All working media members (photo, video, and press) must display an official Athletic Department Field Pass visibly at all times.
- Restricted Team Zones: Media personnel must remain outside the team box (between the 25-yard lines) and stay behind the designated restraining line at least six feet back from the sideline.
- Zero Unauthorized Field Access: Spectators, parents, and freelance content creators without official school clearance will be directed back to the stands immediately.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A MEDIA PASS
- Media outlets and freelance professionals requesting sideline credentials must contact the Athletic Department at least 48 hours prior to game day.
- Athletic Department Contact: [email protected] or 601-795-8424
- Pass Pickup: Will-Call / Main Gate (Valid photo ID required upon pickup)
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our field safe and supporting our student athletes.