New Spectator Protocols at Home Varsity Football Games

In our continued efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for all to enjoy our home Varsity Football games, we are implementing the following updates to our procedures. Please review these changes carefully:

  1. Ticket Sales:
    • Tickets will be available starting the Wednesday before each Friday home game.
    • Sales will be capped at 2,000 tickets and will end at 7:15 pm on game night. Gates will close and no entry will be permitted after 7:30 pm.
  2. Student Entry:
    • Students in grades 9-12 from Shaker High School and the opposing team’s high school must present their student ID at the designated student entrances (see map).
    • Students from other school districts (other than Shaker or that evening’s opponent school) will only be permitted if accompanied by a parent/guardian. 
    • Students in 8th grade and below must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
      • Each parent/guardian cannot be responsible for more than one student outside of their immediate family. 
      • Parents/Guardians accompanying students must be present for the duration of their child’s attendance at the game. 
  3. Backpacks:
    • No backpacks will be permitted upon entry.
  4. Athletic Equipment:
    • All athletic equipment, balls, lacrosse sticks, football, etc are prohibited
  5. Re-entry:
    • There will be no re-entry allowed. If you leave during the game, you will not be able to return.
  6. After the Game:
    • All students waiting for ride pick-up must gather at one of the following locations and be picked up by 9:30pm (see below):
      • The drop-off circle in front of Shaker High School.
      • The area in front of the main entrance of Shaker Middle School.

Per North Colonie Central School District Policy (5312.1-R, 5312.22-R) – Sale or Distribution of Dangerous Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, or Alcoholic Beverages on School Property or in School-sponsored activities is prohibited.

We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines to help us create a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to an exciting and successful season!

An overhead image of the Shaker High School football field with entrances labeled for specific spectator entrances.
Please use these designated entrances when attending Shaker home varsity football games.