Media Credentials for Stadium Sideline Access

Credentials

1. Completing the Media Credentials for Bulldog Stadium Sideline Access online form
2. Downloading, completing, and emailing a scanned copy or a photo image of the the DPS Computerized Criminal History Verification Form to Marlo Bitter, Carthage ISD Director of Communications, at mbitter@carthageisd.org

Media credentials will be distributed by the Director of Communications (or designee) prior to the game.
Credential requests must be received by 9 a.m. on Wednesday prior to home games

Staff or freelance writers, photographers, or videographers affiliated with a credible, recognized media outlet.
Local radio staff.
Student photographers or videographers authorized by the principal and sponsoring teacher for a class project or activity.
Independent freelance photographers not affiliated with a media organization are not eligible for sideline credentials.

All media personnel (print, social, broadcast and photographers) must wear their media credential at all times when on the sidelines.
No media allowed in the team area (20-yard line to 20-yard line and designated on the field). Use the track for moving back and forth between sides.
All media personnel must remain a safe distance back from the sideline so as not to interfere with officiating crew, chain crew and players.
Media personnel may not access locker rooms or other private player/coach areas.
Media personnel must follow instructions from district/school administration as well as the officiating crew.
Credentials issued by Carthage ISD are only recognized at Bulldog Stadium.
Failure to obtain and display credentials or to follow guidelines may result in the loss of sideline access.
Carthage ISD personnel taking photos/video in an official capacity for their job are exempt from these guidelines.
For questions or additional information, please contact Marlo Bitter, Carthage ISD Director of Communications, at mbitter@carthageisd.org