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Press & Photographer Access

Press/Media Access

Admission to South Colonie Central School District home games for Colonie Athletics requires a valid Colonie Athletics Press credential either for the season or single-game access. Please be advised of the following guidelines:

  • Credential Requirement: All media must possess and visibly wear their Colonie Athletics credential at all times while on-site.
  • Credential Requests: To obtain your credentials, please submit your request by submitting press access form. Official photographers will receive their press pass once the photography agreement has been signed.
  • Working Media Only: Credentials are issued exclusively to working media and do not guarantee seating within the facility.
  • Photo ID: A valid photo identification is required when retrieving your credential.
  • Non-Transferable: Both season and single-game credentials are non-transferable. Any unauthorized use of credentials will result in immediate removal from the premises and forfeiture of the credentials.

For any further inquiries, please contact the Colonie Athletics Department.

Photographer Access

Colonie Athletics is seeking talented and professional photographers to partner with us. Selected photographers will receive press passes for exclusive sideline access and free admission to all on-campus events. Your images will be used by the district to highlight student-athlete achievements on our website, social media channels, and other promotional materials.

Requirements:

  • EdLaw 2D Compliance: All photographers must comply with New York State Education Law Section 2-D to ensure the security and privacy of any student data.
  • Discounted Media Day Rates: We request that photographers offer discounted rates for Media Day services to help our sports teams capture team and individual photos.
  • Image Sharing: Photographers must agree to provide a percentage of their photos to the district at no cost and without watermarks for use in promotional materials.
  • Sales Opportunities: Photographers will have the opportunity to sell images directly to student-athletes and their families while retaining ownership and copyright of the photos.

To be set up as an approved Photographer for the 2025-26 school year, please email communications@scolonie.org.