Ozark Athletic Media & Sideline Guidelines
Request Athletic Media Access
Safety
Media members enter restricted athletic areas at their own risk. Sidelines and competition areas contain inherent risks from athletes, equipment and game activity. Approved individuals are responsible for remaining alert and maintaining a safe distance from competition.
Access
Approved media must:
- Enter through the designated entrance or check-in location.
- Have their credential or pass available and display it when required.
- Remain within designated media areas.
- Follow directions from Ozark Schools administrators, event staff and game officials.
- Remain behind designated lines, cones, barriers or other boundaries at all times.
- Keep clear of athletes, coaches, officials and medical personnel.
Prohibited Conduct
Media may not:
- Enter the team box, bench area, huddle or coaching area.
- Enter locker rooms, training or taping areas, or other student-only spaces without specific authorization.
- Address or distract players or coaches during competition.
- Interfere with warmups, competition or event operations.
- Walk or position themselves between coaches or players and the playing surface.
- Enter the field or playing surface unless specifically authorized.
- Mic a student-athlete or coach without prior approval from Ozark Schools.
- Use equipment in a manner that creates a safety hazard or obstructs spectators, athletes or other media.
Credential Expectations
Media representatives are considered guests of Ozark Schools while in restricted areas. Inappropriate interaction with athletes, coaches, officials, spectators or other media may result in immediate removal and loss of future credential privileges.
Possession of professional photography or video equipment does not, by itself, qualify an individual for media or restricted-area access.
Submission of a media access request does not guarantee approval. Ozark Schools reserves the right to limit or revoke access when necessary for safety, security or event operations.
