• All media personnel must request credentials by following these two steps:

  • 1. Completing the Media Credentials for Bulldog Stadium Sideline Access online form

  • 2. Downloading, completing, and emailing a scanned copy or a photo image of the the DPS Computerized Criminal History Verification Form to Marlo Bitter, Carthage ISD Director of Communications, at mbitter@carthageisd.org

• Media credentials will be distributed by the Director of Communications (or designee) prior to the game.

• Credential requests must be received by 9 a.m. on Wednesday prior to home games

• Staff or freelance writers, photographers or videographers representing recognized news organizations

• Local radio staff

• Student photographers or videographers authorized by principal and sponsoring teacher for class project/activity

• Private photographers/videographers will be considered for credentials, but content captured MAY NOT BE SOLD

• All media personnel (print, social, broadcast and photographers) must wear their media credential at all times when on the sidelines.

• No media allowed in the team area (20-yard line to 20-yard line and designated on the field). Use the track for moving back and forth between sides.

• All media personnel must remain a safe distance back from the sideline so as not to interfere with officiating crew, chain crew and players.

• Media personnel may not access locker rooms or other private player/coach areas.

• Media personnel must follow instructions from district/school administration as well as the officiating crew.

• Credentials issued by Carthage ISD are only recognized at Bulldog Stadium.

• Failure to obtain and display credentials or to follow guidelines may result in the loss of sideline access.

• Carthage ISD personnel taking photos/video in an official capacity for their job are exempt from these guidelines.

For questions or additional information, please contact Marlo Bitter, Carthage ISD Director of Communications, at mbitter@carthageisd.org