Media Credentials

Varsity Football Sideline Pass Information

Access to the football sidelines at home and away varsity football games shall be strictly limited to authorized pre-approved guests. A limited number of sideline passes may be made available by the Athletic Director/designee or School Principal. Sideline passes are not transferable. The passes will be issued after proof of the identity of the authorized individual is received, along with a signed Sideline Rules and Sideline Pass Waiver forms, at the game entrance for home games.

Those who may be provided with pre‐approved sideline passes include media, MHS game management, security personnel, football team physicians, and necessary Midview Local School District and Athletic Department personnel and pre‐approved guests. Those individuals who are issued permanent game credentials will be exempt.

Email requests for sideline passes must be received by the Athletics Office no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the game. Media requests for sideline passes may be requested no later than noon, the day of the game. Pre‐approval must be completed no later than noon of the day of the game or access to the sidelines will be denied. Any person with a sideline pass shall not enter, and shall remain, outside the designated team box area at all times; and, they shall also not have contact with the coaching staff, student‐athletes at any time unless otherwise approved by the Athletics Director.

All persons receiving sideline passes shall be informed of rules regarding conduct and the prohibition of contact with the coaching staff, student‐athletes and prospective student‐athletes; and, they must agree to abide by such rules in writing prior to receiving a sideline pass.

Please note, no drones will be allowed over the facility during OHSAA Interscholastic contests. 

For more information please contact Athletics Director Dan May at dmay@midviewk12.org.

Non-Football Media Pass Information

Media Access to the non-varsity football contests will be issued by discretion of the Athletics Director/designee or School Principal. Sideline passes are not transferable. The passes will be issued after proof of the identity of the authorized individual is received. Request should come via email 48 hours prior to the contest.

Student-Athlete Interview Requests

To request a specific student-athlete for a sit-down feature interview, please contact the athletic office or the head coach at least 48 hours in advance.