Please review the following guidelines then complete the form below to request media credentials for Lancaster ISD Athletic Events.

The following media credential guidelines were established to provide a clear understanding of the procedures followed by the Lancaster Independent School District in processing requests for media credentials.

• Individuals must have a Lancaster ISD issued sideline media pass to be on the sideline or courtside.
  
• Sideline media passes may be used for all home athletic events for the issued school year.
  
• Photographers/Videographers must remain at least 3-5 yards from the sideline or court during play, and may not be in team areas, dugouts, or near player benches, or coaches box or press box at any time.
  
• Number and location of media personnel is subject to change or limitation by Lancaster ISD or game officials.
  
• There shall be no interaction with players, coaches, or officials before or during play.
  
• Lancaster ISD prohibits the sale of photographs and recordings of Lancaster ISD athletic events without prior approval from the Lancaster ISD Chief of Communications.
  
• Requests must be received three school days before initial event coverage. Late requests will not be considered.
  
• Acceptance of the media sideline credentials constitutes an agreement by the individual to abide by all media regulations of Lancaster ISD.
  
• Lancaster ISD reserves the right to refuse admittance to the sideline or courtside to anyone at any athletic event.
  
• Access to student athletes, coaches, locker rooms or other areas for interviews, photos or media needs is at the discretion of the Lancaster ISD Athletic Director and/or the head coach, or Chief Communications Officer and should be arranged prior to the event. Contact the Athletic Department for information.
  
• Media shall comply with requests made by administrators or coaches on duty during any Lancaster ISD event.
  

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in forfeiture of credentials and access to all Lancaster ISD athletic events.

Sideline Etiquette

• Stay behind the media line (or if no visible line, stay a minimum of 3 yards off the playing field / out of bounds line.) 
  
• Stay out of the referee paths.
  
• Do not enter the team boxes. This is generally the areas between the 25 or 30-yard lines. This area is clearly marked with box lines.
  
• Never use a tripod while working the sidelines. Monopods are recommended for large lenses.
  
• Be cognizant of cables from video/TV cameras, especially the sideline remote videographers.
  
• Never stand directly behind a kneeling or standing photographer. If he/she must move suddenly to avoid getting hit by players, you may impair their movement.
  
• Be courteous and polite.
  
• Flagrant violators will be removed from the field.