Communications Specialist
(956) 943-0091
Media Request
In an effort to better promote the accomplishments of Point Isabel ISD's students, Tarpon Stadium allows for some media representatives to have sideline or press box access during stadium events.
Requests for Tarpon Stadium Sideline Access
All media requests will be scrutinized and very limited due to Safety & Security measures.
Credential Requests
Credential requests may be accepted for writers, photographers, and videographers of professional media publications (newspaper, television station, and/or website).
Media Credential Qualifications
Credential requests shall be considered on an individual basis. The following internet sites will not be granted credentials:
Personal page internet site publishers;
Sites that do not produce original content on a routine daily basis;
Any other internet site deemed poor taste or not in compliance with the mission of Point Isabel ISD.
Each media outlet representative may request credentials by filling out the form below.
All individuals must have a background check to gain access to the field. Media credentials may suffice with approval from the athletic office if you work for a professional media publication (newspaper, television station, etc.) that complete background checks. It is required that you have your company ID or credential with you to satisfy the background credential for field access.
If you do not have a media credential from a professional media organization, you are required to complete a background with Point Isabel ISD. No individual will be granted access to the field unless they have a background check credential.
Juliette Gonzalez-Barajas
Media Policy
Any person on the sideline with a camera of any type must have pre-registered with Point Isabel ISD and be in possession of an official Point Isabel ISD Stadium media pass.
Point Isabel ISD reserves the right to remove the holder of any badge from the premises at any time.
All media must stay out of restricted areas (i.e. players box)
All approved media must pay attention to the athletes in the field of play at all times.
Notification of Approval or Denial of Request
Notification of approval or denial of request(s) will be provided via email prior to the requested game.
Notice of Firm Deadlines
Each school or media person requesting access must complete this form on an individual basis by firm deadlines.
Requests for Thursday Game Day: Request deadline is noon on Wednesday, the week of the Thursday game.
Requests for Friday Game Day: Request deadline is 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the week of the Friday game.
Media Guidelines
All media/photographers at Point Isabel ISD events must request credentials from Point Isabel ISD. Credential requests may be made to Juliette Gonzalez-Barajas at Email Juliette Gonzalez-Barajas, District's Communications Specialist.
Game and tournament administrators and officials retain final determination of photographer placement at all events. The use of electronic flash equipment, other than a remote off-camera strobe flash, is prohibited at all indoor UIL events including volleyball and basketball. Officials reserve the right to remove anyone from events/tournaments if causing a disturbance. Point Isabel ISD reserves the right to change its photographer policies to accommodate venue size and configuration.
Baseball and Softball: In accordance with National Federation Rules, photographers may shoot on the field ONLY from designated areas. These areas must be marked as dead ball areas on the field. If no designation has been made, photographers will not be allowed on the playing area. Photographers are not allowed in the dugouts at any time.
Basketball: Photos may be shot from the outside of the three point line to far sideline opposite the score table and players’ bench (visitor side). Photographers should be positioned off the playing court to allow both officials and players enough room to maneuver. Photographers may not impede the view of spectators.
Cross Country: Photos may be taken at any point during the race. However, when shooting the start, photographers must give the field a minimum of 50 yards to give time to shoot the start and move to the side before interfering with the contestants. Additionally, photographers may shoot the finish line from inside the chute ONLY in designated media areas. At no time during the race can photographers cause any sort of distraction or otherwise impede the progress of the contestants.
Football: Photographers may shoot from any point on the sidelines with the exception of the team boxes (30-yard line to 30-yard line). Photographers must remain behind the marked white areas in order to allow officials and players room to maneuver. Please do not interact with coaches, players, referees or students.
Golf: Photographers should observe the etiquette of golf and remain quiet during all shots. Shooting photos from the side is allowed and photographers may shoot putting shots as long as they remain off of the green.
Soccer: Photographers may shoot from any point on the sidelines with the exception of the team boxes (approximately 30-yard line to 30-yard line). Photographers must remain 5 yards off the sideline in order to allow officials and players room to maneuver.
Tennis and Team Tennis: Photographers may shoot on the court at either side of the net. They may not move from that position until the players change sides. Photographers may also shoot from the corners of the court.
Track & Field: Photographers may shoot all events, giving consideration to the safety of both participants and officials.
Volleyball: Photos may be shot from the ends of the court (if room is available) or from the sides opposite of team benches. Photographers should be positioned off the playing court to allow both officials and players enough room to maneuver. Photographers may not impede the view of spectators.