Mars Area School District is excited to welcome students, families and community members to Mars Athletic Complex to cheer on the Fightin’ Planets Football Team as they take on the Montour Spartans at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20.

We ask that you please note the following:

SPORTS HALL OF FAME — At halftime, Mars Area High School will recognize the 2024 Mars Area Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class. Inductees are Heather Blair (Class of 1995), basketball; Lydia Dennis (Class of 2014), track & field; Erin Hershman (Class of 2014), softball; Christian Locher (Class of 2011), basketball; Owen Nearhoof (Class of 2014), football/basketball; Karli Paracca (Class of 2014), soccer; Bob Marcoux (coach), lacrosse; and the 2011 Girls Varsity Soccer Team. The Mars Area Sports Hall of Fame honors those individuals who have distinguished themselves in athletics during and beyond their years at Mars Area School District. For details, visit www.marsk12.org.

TICKET SALES — Tickets for all home football games are $3 for students and $7 for adults and will be sold at these prices both online and at the gate. Tickets may be purchased online at https://admin.eservicestech.com/p/MarsFightinPlanets/events. (Note: Any individuals, who purchase electronic tickets, are reminded to either save a copy of the ticket image to your mobile device or to print the tickets, as the District cannot guarantee wifi access at Mars Athletic Complex.) Ticket-takers will be ensuring that all tickets are being used appropriately.

Please be reminded that, during all home football games at Mars Athletic Complex, Mars Area School District police officers, along with Adams Township Police officers, are on duty. Additional security personnel as well as building administrators and District safety personnel are also present.

In order to ensure the safety and security of all players, student, staff and spectators at Mars Athletic Complex, we ask that you please review the following rules and regulations:

• All person entering Mars Athletic Complex must have a valid ticket.
• Only small purses (4.5” x 6.5”), diaper bags, and medical bags are permitted. Spectators, officials and event staff are asked to avoid bringing any bags, when possible.
• All personal items are subject to search.
• Children, ages 12 and under, must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children are not to be left unattended at any time. Any child, who is found to be unsupervised, will be asked to contact his/her parent/guardian and may be asked to leave the stadium.
• No spectator is permitted to enter the field and/or track area at any time.
• Spectators must be fully clothed at all times.
• Signs are permitted, but must be handheld, event-related, in good taste, and cannot obstruct another spectator’s view. The District’s administration reserves the right to confiscate any sign.
• No tents or umbrellas are permitted in the bleachers.
• There is no “re-entry” for anyone who leaves the stadium.

The following are PROHIBITED at Mars Athletic Complex:

• Alcohol and Other Controlled Substances
• Tobacco Products (including e-cigarettes/vape pens) — Tobacco products are not permitted on school property, including all parking areas, at any time.
• Weapons
• Backpacks
• Outside Food and/or Beverages — Spectators may not bring in any outside food and drinks, coolers, ice chests, picnic baskets and/or glass containers. (Concession stands are available.)
• Artificial Noisemakers — Artificial noisemakers may include whistles, horns, air horns, electric megaphones, etc. Note: Cowbells and shakers are permitted.
• Laser Pointers
• Frisbees, Beach Balls, and Other Sporting Equipment
• Pets and Other Animals — Only registered service animals and/or service animals in training are permitted.
• Gambling — Gambling and Small Games of Chance are only permitted if an organization, group or individual has a valid small games of chance license, issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

ANY PERSON FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE VENUE WITHOUT REFUND.

Mars Area School District appreciates everyone's cooperation as we continue our efforts to provide a safe and secure experience for all of our players, staff, families, community members and all other spectators at District sporting events.