Springtown Athletic Sports Complex
Springtown Independent School District
Springtown, Texas
Home of the Fighting Porcupines
Texas High School Football Playoffs!
There is not a better activity in the state of Texas at this time of the year than the Texas High School Football “Playoff Season”. Football season is actually made up of three
separate seasons: the Regular Season, the District Season, and finally the Playoff Season! It is that time of year. You will remember these times for the rest of your lives and we at Springtown want to make it even more memorable and possibly the most enjoyable time of your life!
Items of interest at the Springtown Athletic Sports Complex are summarized on the following page. These items include information about the playing surface, locker rooms, stadium regulations, and many other items of importance, as well as important contact numbers for Springtown ISD.
Criteria for reserving Porcupine Stadium include:
· Both teams must be 100% assured of their playoff match-up game.
· Both teams must give verbal notice to the stadium manager as soon as they agree to play at our stadium.
· Teams must sign the Springtown Porcupine Stadium facility use agreement and return it by fax or email to the stadium manager as soon as possible.
Please see the remainder of our attached information:
· Pictures of Porcupine Stadium
· Directions to the stadium
· Facilities Use Agreement
· Stadium Rules & Regulations
· Map of sports complex
· Places to eat in the area.
Springtown Porcupine Stadium
Facility Use Agreement
RENTAL FEE:
$2000 for Class 4A State Playoff Games (2500 no parking fee)
$1500 for Class 3A, 2A, and 1A State Playoff Games (2000 no parking fee)
$1000 for Six-Man Playoff Games (1500 no parking fee)
Plus 10 per cent of gross gate not to exceed $5000
VIDEO BOARD:
We have instant replay at Porcupine Stadium offered at no extra cost. Features will include introduction of administration, coaches, lineups, drum majors, and cheerleaders. The competing teams will furnish CD, jpeg, or email by Wednesday of game week that includes names and pictures of each of the above.
PARKING:
Parking will be assessed at a rate of $3.00 per car and $5.00 per vehicle for motor homes and other vehicles which have a passenger capacity of 15 or more. All parking fees will be retained by Springtown ISD.
ADDITIONALLY:
Springtown ISD will provide the following:
· All ticket takers, sales personnel, clock operators, PA announcer, stadium manager, field preparations, maintenance crew, parking attendants, lights, security, ambulance, clean up crew, and concessions. All concessions revenue will be retained by SISD.
· Tickets for sale at the gate.
· Dressing rooms for each team including ice and soft drinks.
· The payment of game expenses and provision of a final sales report within 30 working days following the event.
· Ten (10) VIP parking passes for each team, in a secure lot.
· Ten (10) sideline passes for coaches, managers, trainers, and other support personnel.
· Press box entrance for coaches, video personnel, band directors, drill team sponsor, and filmer.
· A trophy will be provided for the winning team.
COMPETING SCHOOLS PROVIDE:
· Game officials and chain crew
· Game program and sellers.
· Provide Springtown ISD with a copy of pre-game tickets sold and a ticket report.
· Provide Springtown ISD a copy of all passes that will be honored and a number of complimentary passes.
· Sign and return Stadium Facility Use Contract.
· Schools must provide a roster by Monday prior to game by fax or email.
· Each team must provide their own headsets.
· Each team must provide their own towels.
STADIUM REGULATIONS:
See Attachment
STADIUM RULES:
See Attachment
ITEMS TO BE SENT BY SPRINGTOWN ISD PRIOR TO GAME:
Pregame itinerary, all press box passes, VIP parking passes, sideline passes, and stadium parking diagram showing directions to all designated home and visitor, team and VIP parking.
For any questions concerning playoff games, please contact:
Bill Reed, Stadium Director
Office: 817-220-1611
Email:
Fax: 817-523-5292
Ticket prices: ______
Passes honored: ______
______
Bill Reed or designee Printed name of school district designee
Stadium Director
Springtown ISD ______
Signature of school district designee
______
Date Date
Springtown Independent School District
Stadium Regulations
1. Dressing Rooms
A. Will open 2 1/2 hours prior to game time.
B. Springtown ISD will not provide towels.
C. Springtown ISD is not responsible for any articles left in the dressing room before, during, or after the game.
2. Ticket Gates
A. Will be opened 1 1/2 hours prior to game time.
B. There are no in and out privileges; re-entry requires the purchase of a new ticket. (District Rule.)
C. Springtown ISD Porcupine Stadium is a tobacco free facility and its use is prohibited.
3. Press Box
A. Admittance to the press box is by pass only. There is one exception. Coaches with sideline passes wearing proper coaching attire do not need press box passes to enter.
B. Press box passes that have not previously been acquired from stadium manager (Bill Reed) must be picked up at the ‘will call’ window at the main entrance.
C. The press box will open 1 1/2 hours prior to game time.
4. Playing Field
A. Team warm-up areas – Home team (north end) from 50 yard line to end zone closest to field house and the visiting team (south end) from 50 yard line to south end zone.
B. All team personnel that are not in game uniform must have a side line pass. This includes coaches, trainers, student trainers, student managers, and any other support staff. Cheerleaders that are in game uniforms do not need a pass, but any support staff not in uniform must have a pass.
C. Use of tobacco/sunflower seeds/gum is prohibited. Signs are posted both on the field and in the stadium.
D. Absolutely no glass bottles, cans, or food on the field. This includes cheerleaders and their support groups.
E. All equipment such as training tables, fans, and heaters must have a protective base – make arrangements with stadium manager.
F. No live mascots.
G. No cannons or confetti. All large mechanical noisemakers, i.e., large air horns, must be on your own side and face your spectators. Noise makers of any kind are not allowed on the field.
H. Band props must not mark or scar the field. This includes painted items as well as sharp wheels or other equipment that may damage the artificial surface.
I. Only personnel with sideline passes can be on the field – spectators are not allowed on the field before, during, or after the games.
J. No ice chests will be allowed in the stadium, except for the competing teams, bands, and drill teams.
K. No paper banners or signs are allowed in stadium, unless previously approved by the stadium manager. If approved, signs must be fixed to the fence with ties only (no tape).
L. All run through signs must be vinyl/cloth with permanent paint that does not run when wet. DO NOT use painted paper.
5. Stadium Bleachers
A. Absolutely no climbing or jumping over rails from bleachers to field.
B. There is absolutely no crossover by spectators from home side of stadium to visitor side of stadium or vice versa.
C. Spirit signs must be made of vinyl/cloth with permanent paint that does not run when wet. Signs must be tied to stadium railing. Taping of signs to any stadium structure will not be permitted. NO PAPER/PAINTED SIGNS/CREPE PAPER, unless previously approved by stadium manager.
6. Track
A. No vehicles will be allowed on the track and/or field without approval by stadium manager.
B. Any carts or utility vehicles must have soft air filled tires.
C. Dragging of equipment across track lanes is prohibited.
D. Entrance onto and off of the fields by teams and bands/support groups shall utilize the cover provided in order to enter/exit the playing surface.
7. Training supplies
A. All above rules of transport apply to training supplies as well as other groups.
B. Water only should be used rather than Gatorade.
Springtown Independent School District
Stadium Rules
1. NO LOITERING. This policy is designed to enhance crowd control and safety. All spectators will need to be seated in the stadium during the course of any athletic event. This change will impact students and young children who have traditionally gathered in areas around the stadium or under the bleachers. Younger students who are dropped off without adult supervision will be required to sit in the general admission section throughout the entire game. Students K through 4 should be accompanied by an adult.
2. ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS are prohibited by law on school property.
3. GLASS CONTAINERS AND BOTTLES are not allowed in the stadium.
4. INDIVIDUAL COOLERS, ICE CHESTS, LARGE FOOD OR BEVERAGE
CONTAINERS are not allowed in the stadium.
5. BACK PACKS AND LARGE BAGS are subject to search.
6. PATRONS WHO LEAVE THE STADIUM will not be allowed to re-enter without
paying. This includes patrons with passes.
7. BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, FRISBEES, ROLLERBLADES, BALLS OF ALL TYPES, and ANIMALS (exception to service animals) are not allowed in the stadium.
8. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY will be admitted onto the field before,
during, or after the game.
9. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY will be allowed to cross over to the
opposing side.
10. PATRONS WITHOUT TICKETS must enter through the pass gate and show
proper credentials.
11. PRESS BOX PASSES must be picked up at the “Will Call” window at the main
entrance.
12. HANDICAP SEATING is designated and provided to wheelchair patrons and an assistant on the stadium walkway ramp area.
While fun, enjoyment and school spirit are important, safety is our #1 concern here at Springtown I.S.D. These rules were established with that in mind.
Thank you for being here. We hope you have a great time!
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