2024-2025 Athletic Season Expectations
Hello, Dover Area School District Families and Welcomed Guests.
At the Dover Area School District, we value the lessons that interscholastic athletic programs provide our students. Each season, student-athletes learn the values of teamwork, perseverance, determination, respect, and community. These lessons are enhanced by the support and participation of our school community, and we encourage all students to take part in our interscholastic athletics program, either on the field, court, or in the stands. In recognition of the importance of this support and the value of on-field lessons, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all athletic events.
To support this environment, the following guidelines are in effect at all home high school sporting events:
- ALL non-high school students (Grades K – 8) MUST be accompanied by an adult (post-graduate) to gain entry into ANY high school athletic event.
- The adult accompanying the non-high school student(s) is responsible for their behavior and well-being for the duration of the event, as well as transportation following the event.
- All unaccompanied students in grades 9-12 from Dover Area High School or the visiting team’s school must present their student ID to be admitted into the event. Students without their ID will not be permitted to enter. Unaccompanied high school students from schools other than the schools participating in the contest will not be permitted.
- The expectation is that all students watch the game from the stands. Students will not be permitted to gather in groups at the ticket gates and concession areas.
- Students deemed to be acting in an unsafe or inappropriate manner will receive a verbal warning from a district staff member. Should such actions continue, the student will be asked to leave the event along with the accompanying adult.
- The Dover Area School District Athletics Department reserves the right to prohibit students demonstrating chronic inappropriate behaviors from attending any future events. Parents/Guardians of the student will be notified in writing of the length and terms of the prohibition from the Director of Athletics and Student Activities.
- Backpacks, noise makers, signs, latex/costume masks, face paint and body paint are not permitted.
- Students are subject to all school rules and policies, including dress code and language, while attending athletic events.
- Admission is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students (1st – 12th Grades). Dover students will be admitted for free with their student ID. Senior Citizens with a Dover Golden Age Pass are admitted for free.
- Students will not be permitted to leave and return to the game. If the student wishes to return to the game, they must purchase an admission ticket.
The success of our athletic program is only possible with the support of our students and school community. We thank you for your continued support of the Dover Area School District athletic programs and our student-athletes. Together, we are Dover Proud.
Respectfully,
Dr. Rina Houck, Acting Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Troy Wiestling, Director of Athletics and Student Activities
Mrs. Jennifer Fasick, Principal, Dover Area High School
Mrs. Tuesday Hufnagel, Principal, Dover Area Middle School
