Stadium Guidelines

Sherman ISD Athletics endeavors to maintain a clean, welcoming environment for all athletes and spectators. Please look at this quick overview of important Sherman ISD protocols and procedures for spectators:

All ticket sales will be online through our website at www.shermanisd.net/athletics/tickets.
Pre-Sale Adult General Admission $6; Student General Admission $4 (Must show student ID)
Varsity Tickets can be purchased at the gate the day of the game except for the Battle of the Ax game. All tickets purchased at the gate are priced at $8.00
Tickets for the Varsity game will go on sale at 8:00 am on the Monday before the game.
Gates will open 1 hour before the game.
5-5A, THSCA, and TGCA passes will be accepted.
No outside food or beverages allowed.
No re-entry without the purchase of another ticket from Sherman ISD Athletics.
For live broadcasts of the event, visit the Sherman ISD YouTube channel.

Stadium Policies

Current Sherman ISD policies will be enforced.
State laws and school policies will be in effect concerning alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, weapons, and distribution of any type of literature.
UIL Constitution and Contest rules apply at Sherman ISD Bearcat Stadium. A copy of these rules can be found at www.uiltexas.org/policy/constitution.
Sherman ISD will enforce all policies set forth by District 5-5A.
Balloons, firearms, knives, live animal mascots, pyrotechnic devices, cannons, fireworks, etc., are prohibited at League athletic contests. Except in their normal course of business, emergency vehicles shall not flashlights or sound sirens during a game. Releasing balloons is prohibited at League athletic events held outdoors. Items such as whistles, air horns, confetti, skateboards, scooters, Frisbees, roller blades, balls of any kind (excluding balls used by spirit groups), and bicycles are not permitted in the stadium. Portable heaters are not permitted in the stadium. Backpacks are not permitted in the stadium.
The district also has the right to prohibit any other object from being brought into the stadium if it is considered a safety risk.
Signs are permitted only on the fence in front of the home or visitor stands. Signs in poor taste shall be removed. Flags on poles, fatheads, or signs larger than a hand towel are not allowed in the bleachers.
Outside food, drinks and coolers shall not be brought into the stadium. Performing groups may bring food and drinks into their specific seating area. Glass bottles are prohibited.
The use of tobacco, vaporizers/e-cigarettes and alcohol products is prohibited inside the stadium and on all school property.
There can be no use of drones during any contest.
No pets allowed unless official service animal credentials are provided.
Food, candy in excess, seeds of any type (sunflower, etc.) are not allowed to be brought into the stadium.
Pointed objects or objects with sharp and uneven edges are not allowed to be brought into the stadium or on the field. This includes any props used by the cheerleaders, band, or drill team. The sidelines must be kept free of any equipment that might injure an athlete.
Home team fans will sit on the east side of the stadium. Visiting team fans will be seated on the west side of the stadium. ALL visitor seating is General Admission. Middle School contests fans will ALL sit on east side of stadium together except for Sherman MS vs Piner MS or a SISD MS vs Denison MS.
Spectators may not be allowed on the field before or after the game. Only students of the school's organized and approved activities will be allowed on the field.

Victory lines shall be limited to school-sponsored groups on the field.
No loitering will be permitted.
Anyone on the sideline not in uniform must have a sideline pass or district ID badge. Anyone without a proper pass or ID will be asked to leave the area. No one can stand, photograph or film from the end zone.
Each band and dance team chaperone MUST always wear a visible identification badge and must enter the stadium with and sit with his/her designated organization.
Each school will be allowed a total of fourteen minutes for their halftime performances.
Fans will not be allowed to go from side to side or congregate under the stands.
Only emergency vehicles may be parked inside the stadium. No vehicle of any kind will be allowed to drive on the track or stadium surface (unless approved by the District Athletic Director).
The only groups that are permitted to sell products in the stadium are Project Graduation, athletic, band, and drill team booster clubs. No products may be sold outside the stadium without permission from the SISD Athletic office.
Spectators leaving the stadium will not be allowed to reenter without paying. Only reserve seat tickets guarantee seating in a specific area. A general admission ticket does not guarantee a seat on a specific side of the stadium.
The stadiums will be open 1 hour before game time.
No commercial signage, advertising, or giveaways, including food and promotional items, are allowed in accordance with SISD Athletic Guidelines.
Printed materials may not be distributed on SISD property in accordance with District policy.
Any banners, promotional signs, trailers with promotional activities, or promotional events that are intended to be held in the parking lot must be approved (content and location) in advance by the Athletic Director. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance of the event.
Press box access must be requested in advance at the Sherman ISD Athletic Office (903-891-6453)
Sideline passes for authorized news media personnel and photographers are to be picked up from the SISD Communications office, arranged in advance. To request a sideline pass, please visit www.shermanisd.net/mediacredential by Wednesday of game week.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.shermanisd.net/athletics/ticketing. Tickets can be purchased at the gate with the exception of the Battle of the Ax game. No ticket refunds will be given.

Contacts

Stadium Policies & Scouting Credentials

Mallory Morrison

903-891-6440 ext 4600

mmorrison@shermanisd.net

Ticketing Information

Mallory Morrison

903-891-6440 ext 4600

mmorrison@shermanisd.net

Director of Athletics

Jeff Cordell

903-891-6440 ext 4601

jcordell@shermanisd.net

Media Credentials

Emily Cathey

903-891-6403

ecathey@shermanisd.net

Parking and Road Closures

Shuttle Buses

Sherman ISD provides free shuttle bus service to help people get to Bearcat Stadium for the Battle of the Ax and homecoming football games, respectively. Shuttles will pick people up in surrounding areas starting one hour before game time and continue to run until 30 minutes after the game is over to take them back to their vehicles.

Shuttle routes will run on Crockett, Travis, Washington and Walnut streets, as well as other smaller streets in the area, as shown on the map above. Bus drivers will also watch for any pedestrians who would like a ride to the stadium.

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