Rules & Regulations for MAHS Sporting Events

Spectators are NOT permitted to bring bags/backpacks into sporting events at Mars Area High School.

District security personnel will enforce this restriction at all Mars Area High School sporting events. (Note: Small purses (4.5” x 6.5”), diaper bags and medical bags are permitted. All personal items are subject to search.) Any spectators, who are carrying a bag/backpack, will be asked to return the item(s) to his/her vehicle or to discard of the item(s) before entering the building. Mars Area School District is not responsible for any items left at the school’s entrance.

During all home sporting events at Mars Area High School, 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 Area High School; we ask that you please note the following:

All person attending Mars Area High School sporting events 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 an adult. Children are not to be left unattended at any time.
No spectator is permitted to enter the playing area at any time.
Spectators must be remain fully dressed 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.
There is no re-entry once a person leaves the building.

The following are PROHIBITED:

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 any outside food and drinks, coolers, ice chests, picnic baskets and 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 Such Sporting Equipment.
Pets and Other Animals — No animals are not permitted, except for service animals and/or service animals in training.
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 your 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.