The Villages High School athletics department is pleased to assist members of the media in their coverage of the Buffalo and appreciative of their efforts.
Media Contact: Cody Hills | Sports Information Director I cody.hills@tvcs.org
PLEASE NOTE: Working credentials are issued for the sole purpose of providing facility access to a media agency's employee who has a legitimate working function (media or game service) in conjunction with a specific game or event. Working media credentials are subject in all respects to the credential policies set forth by The Villages High School below and the
Florida High School Athletic Association as in effect from time to time.
NOTICE OF CREDENTIAL USE CONDITIONS
This working credential (“credential”) is issued as courtesy to an accredited agency (“the agency”) for the sole purpose of providing stadium access or venue access to an individual representative of an agency (“the representative”) who has a legitimate working function in connection with the event for which the credential is issued (the “event"). The bearer of this credential must comply with all VHS Athletics, The Villages Charter School, and FHSAA rules and regulations. Any unauthorized use of this credential or violation of its terms subjects the representative to ejection from the event stadium or venue(s) and revocation of this credential, as well as possible denial of future credential requests. This credential is non-transferable and may be revoked at any time without cause. This credential authorizes the use by the agency, solely for the news and editorial coverage of the event, any descriptions, accounts, photographs, films, audio and video recordings, or drawings of the event. Any other use or attempted use by the representative or the agency is expressly prohibited, unless the agency has obtained the advance written permission from VHS Athletics for such other use. The representative approved for the holding of the credential assumes all risk of harm while covering an event. Acceptance of this credential constitutes agreement by the representative and the agency to abide by the forgoing conditions.
FACILITY ACCESS/RULES
• Stay in assigned areas at all times. Do not enter the team box or bench area at any time.
• No access to team locker rooms or team training rooms.
• No contact, including verbal, at any time with players, coaches or on-field officials.
• No autographs or personal photos at any time.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
• No food or beverage is permitted on the field or sideline, however, individual water bottles are allowed.
• Remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings. Stay clear of the action at all times.
FOOTBALL CREDENTIAL ACCESS/PICK UP
Football credentials are available for pick up on game day – starting two hours before kickoff – at the first ticket booth located at the northwest corner of H.G. Morse Stadium. A pass list will be generated each game bearing the names of approved media and credential holders. No additions or substitutions can be made. Credentials are good for field access only and do not allow admittance into the press box.
BASKETBALL CREDENTIAL ACCESS/PICK UP
Basketball credentials are available for pick up on game day – starting 90 minutes before tipoff – at the ticket tables located within the main entrance of the VHS Gymnasium. A pass list will be generated each game bearing the names of approved media and credential holders. No additions or substitutions can be made. Credentials are good for baseline access only and do not allow admittance to the scorer's table.
INTERVIEWS & MEDIA ACCESS
Interviews with student-athletes and coaches, other than those availabilities immediately following a contest, must be arranged through VHS Athletics. This interview procedure is designed to enhance the availability of student-athletes and coaches to answer questions from the media at a time which best facilitates each individual's schedule.
TO REQUEST AN INTERVIEW
Please refer to the VHS Athletics public relations staff above for information on whom to direct requests for student-athletes and coaches.
• Student-athletes and coaches have been instructed not to talk to media who haven't coordinated their requests through the VHS Athletics public relations staff.
• In most situations, student-athletes and coaches are not available on the day of scheduled competition until after the event is completed.
• Student-athletes’ telephone numbers and email addresses will not be released to any media members per department policy. If a telephone or video interview is necessary, arrangements will be made to connect the student-athlete with the requesting outlet. Unless required as part of a rights-holder agreement, game day interviews will not be granted until the conclusion of the contest.
