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THANK YOU for your support of this WIAA/Gesa Credit Union State Championship event. The following information is provided in order to make the experience more enjoyable for you and everyone at the event. |
FACILITY INFORMATION
Zaepfel Stadium at Eisenhower HS
611 S 44th Ave, Yakima, WA 98908
BUS/TEAM PARKING
Buses and team vans will be allowed to drop off athletes and implements at the south parking lot of Eisenhower HS but must park at the designated parking lot at S 44th Ave and W Nob Hill Blvd. This is located south of Zaepfel Stadium and behind Apple Valley Dental.
SPECTATOR PARKING
Free parking is available in the lot located at S 44th Ave and W Nob Hill Blvd. which is south of Zaepfel Stadium and behind Apple Valley Dental. (see map). Note that school is in session at all Yakima School District schools to include Eisenhower HS, Wilson MS, and Whitney ES on Thursday, May 25 and Friday, May 26, so some congestion may occur. Permits will be required in all other lots as posted those days. Other lots on campus will be available for the public on Saturday, May 27 and after 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Parking in unauthorized areas, such as service drives, fire lanes, safety zones, along yellow curbs or yellow zones, within 16 feet of a building and in designated “no parking” areas are safety issues and will be enforced, with violators subject to fines or towing.
RV PARKING
Because of limited parking, no day use or overnight RV parking will be permitted in campus lots.
DISABILITY PARKING
Disability parking is first come/first served at identified locations in the north parking lot at Zaepfel Stadium/Holder Track. Security personnel will be located at this lot to ensure that only people with appropriate signage are allowed to park in these spaces. If additional information is needed regarding parking or special parking accommodations are required, please contact Yakima School District Facilities at 509-573-7020.
FAN SEATING
Fans will be able to sit in the bleachers around Roos Field and in designated areas for the throwing events. Spectators will not be allowed on track or field surfaces.
TICKET PRICES
WIAA State Tournament tickets are be available for purchase online through GoFan HERE. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance of the event, but will have the ability to purchase digital tickets onsite by accessing the GoFan digital ticketing site using their mobile devices. SERVICE FEES APPLY. Valid ASB card required for student price. Entry will open one hour prior to the start of the event day.
WIAA TOURNAMENT CREDENTIALS
All spectators using WIAA passes (paper or plastic) to attend the event must enter through the Pass Gate. This includes: teams, event staff, media, corporate partners, and awards presenters. Anyone attempting to enter with a fraudulent event pass will be denied entry and may be subject to criminal trespass arrest. Anyone found with a fraudulent pass inside the facility will be removed and will be subject to criminal trespass arrest.
SUPERVISORS
The school principal will appoint at least one school personnel member to supervise the school’s student body rooting section.
SPORTSMANSHIP
All participants as well as spectators are expected to demonstrate sportsmanship and respect toward opponents and tournament officials at all times. Sportsmanship medals may be awarded after each race. Spectators who demonstrate inappropriate conduct or actions may be removed from the facility. WIAA state events are meant to provide a safe environment where everyone feels respected. Tournament managers and WIAA event personnel have the authority to remove individuals for inappropriate behavior or comments.
BALLOONS, SILLY STRING, AND ARTIFICIAL NOISEMAKERS are prohibited and will be confiscated. Band instruments are to be used only for playing music under the direction of the conductor and cheerleaders only may use megaphones.
CHEERS
Only school district accepted cheers may be used at appropriate times. Cheers and chants are to be directed only toward the school’s team. Cheers or yells with degrading opponent implications and profanity will not be allowed.
CLEAN-UP
If outside paraphernalia is brought into the facility, schools may be billed for any additional clean-up costs.
DRONES/"UAV" POLICY
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAV”), also known as drones, is prohibited for any purpose by any persons at WIAA tournament venues. Tournament management shall refuse admission or entry to anyone attempting to use a UAV; and if necessary, tournament management shall remove anyone attempting to use a UAV and/or confiscate the UAV until the event has been completed.
For purposes of this policy, a UAV is any aircraft without a human pilot aboard the device.
FACE PAINTING
Face painting may be allowed depending upon local school district policies and the tournament site/facility.
MASCOTS
Only a student costumed mascot, designated by the principal, is permissible.
SIGNS
Tournament sponsors, broadcast media coverage, official school banners and hand held signs that are positive and directed only toward the school’s team are permitted. Run through signs are not permitted.
STANDING POLICY
Standing for prolonged lengths of time may be permissible at WIAA-sponsored athletic events, depending upon the tournament site/facility.
Team and action photography will be available from Northwest Sports Photography and State Tournament merchandise and apparel will be on sale throughout the tournament and online through Rush Team Apparel.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP APPAREL PRE-SALE
Rush Team Apparel will offer online pre-ordering for State Track & Field Wednesday, May 17 at 12pm through Monday, May 22nd at 11:59pm via the link below.
Merchandise will be available for pick up at the Rush Team Apparel pre-order booth. Additional items will be available onsite. | |
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