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Originally posted by photo
I am a custodian in a high school and got permission by two coachs, one being the head coach to shot photos of the game and was going to give prints to the school. Part of my job is taking care and lining the field.
The head security at this game contacted the A.D. and school principal about excorting me off the field during the game because she said it was against IHSA rules for me to be out there. This was on a Sat. and on Monday she approached me and harassed me twice about me being out there. I got permission by the head coach and other coaches to shoot the game and they said nothing, they knew I was out there.
I was not paid for the photography, all expenses were covered by me.
Is the harassment stand up about me being on the side lines about IHSA rules like she said? Was it okay by IHSA rules okay for me to photograh the game. I am employed by the school and she knew me and they all knew me.
Please help with the confusion here, thank you.
photoman
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No PLAYING rule in the rulebook forbids a photographer from being on the sidelines as long as you don't interfere or make comments about the officiating.
However, the IHSA did make it a point of emphasis to try to keep sidelines from becoming cluttered with people who shouldn't be there. This point of emphasis was a security and safety concern for coaches, players, and game officials. Providing security for all is one of the duties of the AD and/or School Principle. If you were in the coaches box (in front of players) or directly on the sidelines outside of the coaches box, you might have been seen as a hazard to the players and game officials.
Bottom line is that in the future, I'd urge you to contact the school AD and/or Principle if you want to be on the sidelines because THEY are the ones who are responsible for providing security for the games.
[Edited by mikesears on Nov 7th, 2003 at 06:35 AM]