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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 partnering with a select group of talented photographers for the 2025-26 school year. All photographers must have an approved pass to be on-site and photograph Colonie athletic contests.

Selected photographers will receive press passes for exclusive sideline access and free admission to all on-campus events. Your images will help us highlight student-athlete achievements across our website, social media channels, and other promotional materials.

Requirements for Photographers:

  • EdLaw 2-D Compliance: All photographers must comply with New York State Education Law Section 2-D to ensure the security and privacy of student data.

  • Discounted Media Day Rates: Photographers are asked to offer discounted rates for Media Day services to capture team and individual photos.

  • Image Sharing: Photographers must provide a portion of their photos to the district at no cost and without watermarks for promotional use.

  • Sales Opportunities: Photographers may sell images directly to student-athletes and families while retaining ownership and copyright of their work.

To be set up as an approved photographer for the 2025-26 school year, please email communications.

A list of our approved photographers can be found below: