Definitions of Athletic Event Levels: Closed, Restricted,
Limited and Open Attendance Athletic Events:

Closed Athletic Event A closed athletic event is an athletic contest that is not open to
spectators. Attendance is limited to participating athletes, coaches, game
officials, authorized event personnel, and other individuals specifically
approved by the district or event administrator.

Restricted Athletic Event A restricted athletic event is an athletic contest where
attendance is limited to participating athletes, coaches, game officials,
parents or legal guardians of participating athletes, and authorized event
personnel. No other spectators will be admitted.

Limited Attendance Athletic Event A limited attendance athletic event is an athletic contest
that is open to spectators, but subject to attendance restrictions and
additional admission requirements.

The following restrictions apply:

1. High school students may attend only if they
are currently enrolled in one of the two participating schools.

2. High school students must present a valid
Student Success Card and pay all applicable admission fees.

3. Students from schools who are not
participating in the contest will not be admitted.

4. Elementary and middle school students must
present a valid Student Success Card, pay all applicable admission fees, and be
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times during the event.

5. Admission gates will close at the conclusion
of halftime activities. No spectators will be admitted after that time.

6. All spectators are subject to district
athletic event expectations and may be removed for violations of district
policies, event rules, or inappropriate conduct.

Open Athletic Event An open athletic event allows general public to
attend without restrictions with paid admission.

Protocols for Athletic Event Attendance Decisions

Building Principals will make the decision if
their athletic events will be Open or Limited Attendance and notify their
Athletic Coordinator, Office of Athletics & Student Activities as well as
Safety and Security three days prior to the event.

If a building principal wishes to have a Closed
or Restricted Athletic Event, the principal will recommend to his/her Principal
Supervisor, Athletic Coordinator, Office of Athletics & Student Activities
and Safety & Security three days prior to the event to conference on a
collective decision.

All events
changes will be communicated to the Columbus Police Department through our
Department of Safety & Security.

Department of Student Services, Office of Athletics and Department of
Safety & Security