FROM APPOMATTOX A.D., got this from Appomattox Facebook page:
THE MESSAGE IS FROM A.D. FROM APPOMATTOX HIGH:
The following is information about the State Championship football game being held on Saturday Dec. 12th.
Information for the 2A State Championship Football Game on Dec. 12th
Game time: 4:30 p.m.
Site: Salem Stadium, 1008 Texas St. Salem, Va. 24153
Since ACHS is the higher seed we will be considered the home team. Fans will need to sit on the West side of the stadium.
Due to this being a VHSL Championship game the ticket price is $10.00. This price is set by the VHSL. Only VHSL sanctioned passes will be accepted. See list below.
Approved pass list: VHSL coaches pass, VHSCA, VIAAA, VATA, VSBA, PRINCIPALS VHSL MEMBERSHIP CARDS.
VHSL guidelines for State Playoff games have a strict NO RE-ENTRY policy. If you have to leave the stadium before the game is completed you will not be able to re-enter even with a VHSL approved pass.
ACHS is attempting to have a fan bus (buses if demand is high) to take people to and from the game. The cost is $15.00. This will include the bus and a pre-sale ticket to the game. The bus (buses) will leave ACHS at 1:00 p.m. from the bus loop. The bus (buses) will start to return to ACHS approximately 1½ hours after the game is finished.
**APS, AES and AMS students who wish to ride the fan bus must be accompanied by a parent/guardian**
All Pre-sale tickets (fan bus & game only) will be available on Thursday Dec. 10th and Friday Dec. 11th from 11:35 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. These can be purchased from the ACHS book keeper in the main office. This will help determine how many fan buses are needed.
The VHSL has allotted ACHS 1000 presale tickets, so first come first served. Once these are sold out tickets will only be able to be purchased at the ticket booth on game day.
****ACHS will receive a portion of the pre-sale ticket money from the VHSL****
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMES DIRECTLY FROM THE VHSL:
Championship Ceremonies and Post Game Procedures
-Only team personnel with appropriate passes will be allowed on the field.
-Schools are to make every effort to inform their fan base that only credentialed team personnel will be allowed on the field at any time. Any violation of this requirement is a Sportsmanship Violation at all VHSL events. Further unauthorized fans accessing the fields at any VHSL state event will be subject to arrest.
-The principal and athletic director are asked to take part in the awards ceremony.
-After a brief celebration and team handshake both teams are asked to lineup for the presentation of medals.
-The state runner-up will be announced first with individual medals awarded followed by the 2nd place trophy.
-The champions will follow the same procedure immediately after the runner-up awards are completed.
-Both teams and team members are expected to remain on the field until the conclusion of the post-game ceremony. Failure to do so will be considered a VHSL Sportsmanship Violation.
-Dumping of Ice and or water on our near the playing surface will be considered a sportsmanship violation and any damage done to the field as a result will be the responsibility of the offending school(s).
-Coaches and players will not conduct post-game interviews on the field.
-There is a designated area and process that must be followed regarding post-game interviews and again these are mandatory for team players and coaches.
-School administration may be required to help facilitate post game so that it does impact other events at the site.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you there on Saturday.
Christopher M. Dodge
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Appomattox County High School
198 Evergreen Avenue
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7146
Fax: (434) 352-0822
AD@acpsweb.com