Westfield State Athletics Photographer/Videographer Sideline Policy

All photographers/videographers must have permission from the Westfield State athletics department/sports information office to shoot at Westfield State athletics events and from inside the Alumni Field fenced area.  

In general, only credentialed media members in a working capacity are permitted at field level during the game. Photographers must adhere to all sideline regulations and are asked to be considerate of other photographers.  Friends, family or other photographers may be granted permission with the advance request to shoot from the field area on a case by case basis.

Photographers and/or Media members on the sideline are not to enter the bench area and asked not to shoot into the bench area from directly behind it. Please stay 10 yards away from the benches and/or midfield substitution areas at all times as to not interfere with the operation of the contest.

Photographers must keep back a reasonable distance from the field as to not interfere with play, referees, chain gang, ball boys, or other game staff.

Photographers are asked to not block the view of spectators. No grips or assistants are permitted at field level unless previously granted permission from the Westfield State athletic department staff.

Standard media “No Cheering” Policies will be enforced for all photographers.

**ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS/MEDIA WORKING ON THE FIELD ASSUME ALL RISK FOR THEIR PERSONAL SAFETY AND ACKNOWLEDGE RISK OF INJURY FROM PLAY SPILLING OFF THE FIELD, BALLS, PUCKS, STICKS OR OTHER SPORTING EQUIPMENT THAT MAY LEAVE THE FIELD OF PLAY, OR ANY OTHER ROUTINE OPERATION OF A SPORTING EVENT.**

All photography will be in compliance with NCAA and Westfield State rules and policy.  Images may not be sold for commercial purposes, nor may any athlete’s image be used for commercial purposes without permission of the Westfield State athletics department to ensure compliance with NCAA Rules at all times.

WOODWARD CENTER: Above polices are in effect.  Photographers are restricted to shooting from the baseline areas. Please keep clear of team bench areas and scorers’ table.  Do not block the view of spectators in the bleachers. Stay back from baseline to not interfere with officials or competition.

BASEBALL and SOFTBALL FIELDS:  Above policies are in effect.  Photographers are not permitted within the fenced area (i.e. – not permitted within the field of play or foul territory). Do not block the view of spectators in the bleachers.

ELY POOL: Above polices are in effect.  Photographers are allowed on pool deck only with permission of sports information staff and/or coach. Do not block the view of spectators in the bleachers and stay clear of scoring/judging/officials and start areas as to not interfere with competition.

AMELIA PARK ICE ARENA: Above policies are in effect.  Photographers are not permitted within the bench area or on the ice, or in the locker room areas.  Do not block the view of spectators. Additional policies may be enforced by Amelia Park staff.

VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE POLICIES DESCRIBED ABOVE IS GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL FROM THE FIELD AND/OR THE WESTFIELD STATE CAMPUS, AND/OR FUTURE ATHLETICS EVENTS.

The above regulations are in effect for all sporting events; they may be modified in event of NCAA, ECAC, MASCAC, MIAA, or other governing bodies which host events at Alumni Field.

To request credentials in advance of an event, contact the Westfield State sports information office at 413-572-5433.