AHS Athletics Updates

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2024 - 2025 VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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1. ALL STUDENT -  ATHLETES MUST REGISTER & UPLOAD THEIR DIAA PHYSICAL VIA OUR NEW ONLINE PLATFORM - CLICK ON LINK BELOW: 

AHS 2024 National Letter of Intent Signings

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Congratulations to all of the student-athletes of the Appoquinimink High School Class of 2024 on signing your letters of commitment to play collegiate athletics next year. We wish you all the very best as you continue to compete and excel at the next level! 

Achievement           ~           Honor           ~           Service 


Football 
Miko Gibson ~ Widener University 


Softball

Sophia Watson ~ Delaware State University 



Brianna Russo ~ Frostburg State University


 Brooke Widdoes ~  Delaware Technical Community College 


Boys Lacrosse

Lukas Newman ~ Anderson University  


Baseball
Reynaldo Carrier ~ Neumann University 

Field Hockey

Emma Fresconi  ~ McDaniel College
  

Cheerleading
Audry Weiss ~ Misericordia University 

Wrestling 

Amber Hunter - Snyder ~ Frostburg State University 


Boys Basketball

Brandon Whittington ~ Eastern University 


    Achievement           ~           Honor           ~           Service 

Athletic Admissions - Winter 2023 - 2024

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ASD WINTER ATHLETICS ADMISSION: 2023 - 2024

We are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all members of the Appoquinimink School District community.  To that point, the following admission guidelines are in effect for ASD home athletic contests.

TICKETING

• All tickets must be purchased in advance at GoFan, our online ticket vendor. Please follow GO FAN GUIDELINES for ticket purchase and redemption.  The link to purchase tickets is posted on the athletics website and special codes, when needed, are provided by the schools.  Ticket sales will close at noon the day of the event.
• The cost of admission for all home games is $7.00.
• Tickets must be available for redemption at the entrance. No screenshots or email receipts. Spectators must be prepared to show ID if requested.
• Gates open thirty (30) minutes prior to the start time of the first game (typically JV) and close at the end of the second quarter of the second game (typically varsity game).  If only one game is being played, the gates will open thirty (30) minutes prior to the start time of the game and close at the end of the second quarter.
• ASD has a no re-admittance policy, which means that once you leave the event venue, you will not be permitted to re-enter.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

• Spectators are not permitted to bring bookbags/backpacks/large bags into the gym.  Spectators may carry a small clutch, no larger than (5 X 8) with or without a handle or strap, and/or a bag that is clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and does not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
• Stadium seats must be less than 18 inches and may not have armrests and pockets.

             

SECURITY & SCREENING

• Spectators may not wear full-face ski masks or gators.
• Spectators are asked to remain seated in the bleachers during the game.  No seating in the first rows and behind the teams.
• After the game, all spectators must exit the gymnasium.  
• Loitering inside and outside the event venue, including the parking lot, is prohibited.
• Any middle or elementary school aged children attending as a guest must be accompanied by an adult and remain with that adult at all times.
• A Weapon Detection System is used at the gym entrance for basketball games and at other athletic events as deemed necessary by ASD.  
• Spectators will be required to pass through the system before entering the gym. 
• Spectators do NOT need to remove personal belongings such as keys, cell phones, jewelry, belts, wallets, etc. 

MEDIA POLICY 

• Media who have current visible credentials from DIAA may enter without a ticket and may bring one bag that is subject to search by event staff.  

• Media who are attending on behalf of the visiting school must show credentials or provide prior notice.  They may enter without a ticket and may bring one bag that is subject to search by event staff.  

• Credentialed/approved media are asked to stow equipment bags below the bleachers and remain in the first row during the contest.  Media are not to be stationed under the basket at any time due to safety concerns.   

• Media who are hired by players, or who do not have proper credentials, must purchase a ticket.  They must follow the ASD bag policy and must remain in a seat during the game; not permitted to be on sidelines or in first row.

Athletics Admission Guidelines - Fall 2023

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Fall 2023

We are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all members of the Appoquinimink School District community. To that point, the following admission guidelines are in effect for ASD home athletic contests. We will continue to monitor admission guidelines and make adjustments as necessary.

Ticketing

• All tickets must be purchased in advance at GoFan, our online ticket vendor (How Do I Purchase Tickets To An Event? – GoFan Customer Service). Please follow Go Fan guidelines for ticket purchase and redemption. The link to purchase tickets is posted on the below with the correct game code.  

 
        *** UPDATE 11/7/23                  TICKET SALES WILL CLOSE AT 12PM ON FRIDAY 11/10/23***

Click on the link below to access Go Fan Ticketing Page:

• The cost of admission for all home games is $7.00.
• Tickets must be available for redemption at the gate. No screenshots or email receipts. Spectators must be prepared to show ID if requested.
• Gates open one hour before game time and close at the end of the second quarter.
• ASD has a no re-admittance policy, which means that once you leave the event venue, you will not be permitted to re-enter.
• TICKET SALES WILL CLOSE AT 12PM THE DAY OF THE EVENT
• PLEASE ADHERE TO DISTRICT BAG POLICY - SEE BELOW 

Personal Belongings

• Spectators are not permitted to bring bookbags/backpacks/large bags into the stadium. Spectators may carry a small clutch, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, with or without a handle or strap, and/or a one-gallon clear plastic bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
• Stadium seats must be less than 18 inches and may not have armrests and pockets.

Security and Screening

• Spectators may not wear full-face ski masks or gators.
• Spectators are asked to remain seated in the bleachers during the game. Loitering inside and outside the event venue, including the parking lot, is prohibited.
• A Weapon Detection System is used at the stadium entrance for football games and at other athletic events as deemed necessary by ASD.
• Spectators will be required to pass through the system before entering the stadium.
• UPDATED 9/11/23 - ALL APPROVED MEDIA, CHEERLEADERS, AND TEAM SUPPORT STAFF WITH BAGS MUST ENTER STADIUM VIA MEDIA/STAFF SIDE ENTRANCE. 
• Spectators do NOT need to remove personal belongings such as keys, cell phones, jewelry, belts, wallets, etc.
• Any middle or elementary school aged children attending as a guest must be accompanied by an adult and remain with that adult at all times.
   

                                  PDF Version - ASD Athletic Admission Guidelines - Fall 2023

DIAA Message - DE PLAYBOOK 4 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

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The Lieutenant Governor, Bethany Hall-Long has teamed up with NFL Hall of Famer and former McKean High School standout Randy White to bring a national program to Delaware called “Friday Night Lights”.  

The purpose of the program is to bring awareness and to provide guidance to the problem of substance abuse.   Far too many of us know someone struggling with substance use disorder. It’s an epidemic that has impacted Delawareans in every community. In 2022 alone, 537 Delawareans lost their lives to a drug overdose. Many of them were directly attributed to opioids. These were mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, friends, and neighbors.

Even more startling is the increase in prescription drug misuse among students. About 1 in 3 high school seniors in the United States have reported misusing a prescription drug and according to the National Institutes of Health, high school athletes have a lifetime opioid use rate of over 28 percent.
The good news is that we are fighting back to bench opioids and save lives. Through the Coaches vs. Overdoses Initiative, we are working to educate student athletes and parents about the dangers of opioids and promote prevention and treatment resources available in Delaware.

Attached you will find the “Delaware Playbook”, the playbook is intended to provide parents with a number or resources available to them to provide guidance in dealing with this problem.

DE PLAYBOOK - RESOURCES & INFORMATION ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE 4 PARENTS

I am asking for your assistance in delivering this “Delaware Playbook” to as many people as possible.  Although the “Delaware Playbook” is intended for parents, we are asking that you distribute this document to Athletic Directors, Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Teachers, School Administrators and Staff.   As many hands that we can place this document in will increase the opportunity to help someone and increase awareness to these issues. 

Thank you in advance for your support in this effort. 

David L. Baylor
Executive Director, DIAA


 

2023 - 2024 DIAA SPORTS PHYSICAL UPDATES

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• Bottom Left Hand Side of This Screen 
• DIAA Offical Website: 2023 - 2024 DIAA Updated Physical Form
• CLICK ON THE LINK FOR RESOURCES PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE FACILITIES FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION TO BE COMPLETED

   

• If you have any questions please refer to DIAA Website links. 
• BE AN ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF AND GET TO KNOW THE DIAA SPORTS PHYSICAL PROCESS or YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PRACTICE 

  
 

ASD Admission Policy for Winter Sports

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2022 – 2023 ASD High School Basketball Admissions
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• Go Fan is the online ticket vendor.  This is the platform used for DIAA state tournaments.
• Please follow Go Fan guidelines for ticket purchase and redemption. 
• ALL TICKET SALES WILL BE ONLINE - NO TICKET SALES THE DAY OF THE EVENT OR ON SITE
• The link to purchase tickets is https://gofan.co/app/school/DE69020  All tickets must be available for redemption at the door. No screenshots or email receipts. Spectators must be prepared to show ID if requested.
• TICKET SALES WILL BE CUT OF AT 12AM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE EVENT
• Spectators are asked to remain seated in the bleachers during the game. No seating in the first rows and behind the teams.
• Reentry is not permitted. 
• Loitering outside the gymnasium, inside or outside the building, is not permitted during the game.  After the game, all spectators must exit the gymnasium. 

• Spectators are not permitted to bring bags into the gym including bookbags, backpacks and purses.
• Spectators may not wear full-face ski masks or gators. 
• Spectators are asked not to sit in the 1st two rows of bleachers. 

Team Members (Home and Away):

• Team members are permitted five (5) tickets.  These tickets can be secured using a Promo Code which is sent to both home and away coaches and ADs. 

• You must enter the first and last name of the persons for whom you are getting tickets.  It is expected that these individuals are parents/guardians/family members.   The player’s name must also be entered.

• Students will be held responsible for those who attend games as their guest. Students are not permitted to buy tickets for students from other schools.

Students/General Population (Home and Away):

• These tickets can be secured using a Promo Code which is sent out to all students. 
• You must enter the first and last name of the persons for whom you are getting tickets.

Ticket Policy Updates for All AHS Participants and Fans:   

• Any minors attending as a guest must remain with an adult during the game at all times. 
• Ticket holders are encouraged to pull up tickets prior to arrival at the building to avoid any connectivity issues. 
• DO NOT REDEEM TICKETS - AHS Front Gate Staff Will Do So Upon Arrival
• Go Fan provides a 'game reminder' feature that will send the purchaser a text message with their tickets up to two hours before the game. 
• Please refer to Go Fan tutorials for assistance with purchasing, redeeming, and transferring tickets after you have followed the procedures as a game participant or non-participant.

ALL PERSONS HOLDING TICKETS MUST BE READY TO SHOW STUDENT ID, PROOF OF ATTENDANCE AND/OR IDENTIFICATION IF ASKED BY THE FRONT GATE STAFF TO VERIFY ANY INFORMATION

• These guidelines apply to both home and away teams.

If you are unable to attend a game in person, please remember that all regular season basketball games & wrestling matches are streamed live at no cost via AHS YOUTUBE LIVE STREAM
 

Go Fan Digital Ticketing Information

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Effective 11/1/2022 all ASD High Schools will be using Go Fan as our new online digital ticketing platform! 

 

• If you have an Apple Device, please scan the QR code below to download the Go Fan APP today! 

• If you are an Android user, please clink on the link below to visit the Appoquinimink HS Go Fan page to purchase tickets for all AHS Athletics Events. 

• Stay tuned and be on the look out for Go Fan's Android coming soon! 
• Please visit Go Fan's user friendly website to learn about all the amazing and updated features the Go Fan digital ticketing platform has to offer: 

 

Sports Photography Picture Days - Spring 2023

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AHS Spring Sports - Team and Individual Picture Day - TBD
ALL DATES & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE PER HEAD COACH DIRECTIVE 
Head Coaches will update teams for picture make-up for remaining Spring 2023 teams 

Teams that have already been photographed, see information below if you are interested in ordering! 
 

***All student- athletes will be photographed for Team and Individual Pictures, but are NOT required to purchase any Barksdale Sports Photography picture packages***

***Any issues regarding orders, please reach out to Barkdales' Customer Service Team (not AHS) via phone (800 - 220 - 7667) or email (service@barksdalephoto.com) with all questions and inquires related to 2022 - 2023 Sports Photographs***

NCAA Student-Athlete Information

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NCAA INFORMATION

8th Grade Pathway Preview Night Information

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Preparing to Play College Athletics Presentation

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Thank you to all of our guest speakers, local experts, and the first ever Alumni Student-Athletes who contributed to a great night for many community members that came out to or first event! 

Click Here for the Event's Power Point

Preparing to Play College Athletics: An Interactive Guide to the Initial Eligibility Process for Collegiate Athletics