St. Landry Parish School Board

St. Landry Parish School District Ramps Up Safety at Athletic Events

September 8, 2022 

OPELOUSAS, LA  - It is an exciting time of year in the athletic world.  Great memories are made that last a lifetime. We aim to foster a safe and enjoyable environment where our student-athletes, coaches and spectators can enjoy all the successes of our programs.  Providing this type of environment requires adjustments in our procedures at sporting events. The following guidelines will be enforced at all athletic facilities during sporting events:

➢ Parish events will be transitioning to an online/cashless system. Tickets will be on sale at www.eazyticks.com. Debit and credit cards are accepted at the game.

➢ High School students must purchase tickets online only. No tickets shall be purchased at the gate

for high school students.

➢ Elementary and middle school kids shall be accompanied by a parent/guardian, or they will not be

admitted into the gate.

➢ All students in grades 6th-12th grade MUST have a school ID to enter athletic facilities.

➢ Fans will not be allowed to congregate anywhere in the stadium/facilities, including but not

limited to walkways, hallways, restrooms, etc.

➢ No loitering will be permitted. 

➢Students and spectators must be sitting in the stands. Aisles must be kept clear. Congregating around the bleachers or under the stadiums will not be permitted.

➢ No spectators will be allowed on the field/competition area before or after the game.

➢ Absolutely no outside food or drinks will be allowed.

➢ Any individual who does not comply with stadium officials’ directions will be immediately

escorted from the facility and will not be allowed remittance, and may be banned for the rest of

the year.

➢ Any St. Landry Parish student currently serving suspension or expulsion is not permitted to attend

any athletic/extracurricular events.

➢ St. Landry Parish has a zero-tolerance policy for fighting. Any offenders will be ejected from the event and will be subject to disciplinary action.

➢ Anyone leaving the stadium will not be allowed re-entry unless a new ticket is purchased.

➢ Changes to the policy have been made to allow for certain types of bags to be brought into a sporting event.

The following bags will be permitted inside St. Landry Parish Athletic Events: 

• Clear plastic bag that does not exceed 12” by 6” by 12”

• Clutch or small purse, with or without a strap, that does not exceed 6.5” by 4.5” 

• Equipment bag for necessary medical items, diaper bag for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult.

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: 

• Large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size. Tinted or printed-pattern plastic bags are not clear, so they will not be permitted.

Thanks for your cooperation in helping us to provide a safe environment for all St. Landry Parish School District sporting events.

 

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