High School Event Spectator Information 2024-25

As large metro high schools, we host large events and bring community members together to celebrate and support our teams and programs.

During these events, we are continually assessing and examining our protocols for spectator safety, enjoyment and security. The administration from East Ridge, Park and Woodbury high schools have collaborated, developed and shared similar protocols and messaging for our respective sites addressing expectations for spectators attending our events:

• Children, ages infant through middle school, must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times during the game. (three (3) students to one (1) adult for elementary and middle school students)

• No backpacks are allowed at games.

• Outside beverages cannot be brought into the stadium.

• Once a spectator leaves the stadium no readmittance is permitted.

• Spectators should not bring balls to throw or other sporting equipment to play with at events.

• Spectators should not go on the playing surface during an event unless called down for emergency purposes.

• In respecting the opponent's playing surface, we will recognize and celebrate team members outside the playing area once the team has left the playing area. Please do not go onto the playing surface after contests when competing as visitors.

• Students should be picked up within 20 minutes of the conclusion of the game.

• Positive and supportive sportsmanship is expected at all times. Spectators who disrupt the game or other spectators will be removed from the stadium.

• Students from any SoWashCo School who violate district policies while attending our games and events will be subject to discipline in accordance with the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

• Online ticketing is available for home regular season contests.

• In case of an emergency, please stay calm and follow the directions of the staff at the event.

The Suburban East Conference (SEC) is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all participants, coaches, officials, and spectators. Sportsmanship and fair play are at the center of education-based athletics and activities.

We expect you to be positive in your support of our teams. There is no place for behavior that promotes disrespect, hate, or harm to individuals or groups regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, home of first language, religion, national origin, age, and/or physical appearance. Any individual or group who demonstrates behaviors that do not support this belief statement is subject to removal from all SEC events.