Training: Milwaukee City Conference Photography Rules & Guidelines

PURPOSE

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• To provide credentialed personnel with proper guidelines for photography and videography at Milwaukee City Conference (MCC) competitions.

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WHO RECEIVES DIGITAL MEDIA CREDENTIAL ACCESS

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• Full-time and part-time MPS staff (as deemed appropriate for business duties by the Commissioner of Athletics & Academics)
• Licensed news-gathering organizations (i.e. local television stations, newspapers, magazines)
• Independent photographers/videographers hired and supervised by Milwaukee Recreation
• Independent photographers/videographers hired and supervised by schools (for the purpose of high school athletics photography)
• MPS student media (i.e. yearbook staff, newspaper staff)

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BRIEF KNOWLEDGE CHECK QUIZ UPON CONCLUSION OF VIDEO

On-Site Arrival and Equipment & Bag Policy

ON-SITE ARRIVAL�

• Upon arrival, check in at main door with event staff with security scanners.
• Show ID123 digital media credential to on-site event staff

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ACCEPTABLE EQUIPMENT/BAGS

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• Standard equipment bags accepted (should be no bigger than 30 inches long by 10 inches deep x 10 inches wide).
• Equipment bags do not need to be clear bags, but will be scanned upon entry by on-site MCC event staff.
• One tripod (or similar camera stand) per photographer is permitted.

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PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT/BAGS

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• Lighting equipment is not permitted, unless it is a light that attaches to the top of the camera. Please note: camera lights/flashes are not permitted for any photography/videography during game play.

Critical Point

MCC administrators, on-site event staff, or game officials reserve the right to request credentialed photographers to move to a specific location based on the facility. Photographers will be asked to leave the premises if they do not follow such instructions.

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Milwaukee Recreation reserves the right to revoke a credential for any photographer at any time.

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The following slides indicate spaces that are typically open to media.

• Green: Spaces designated for media
• Red: Spaces not open to media

Sideline Rules & Guidelines: Boys & Girls Basketball

FOR CREDENTIALED PHOTOGRAPHERS

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• Photos may be shot from the baselines of the court (if room is available), except directly underneath the basket.
• Photographers should be positioned off the playing court to allow both officials and players enough room to maneuver.
• Photographers may not impede the view of spectators and are not allowed to shoot from the stands.

Sideline Rules & Guidelines: Boys & Girls Soccer

FOR CREDENTIALED PHOTOGRAPHERS

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• Photographers may shoot from any point on the sidelines with the exception of the team benches (approximately 25-yard line to 25-yard line).
• Photographers must remain off the sideline in order to allow officials and players room to maneuver.
• No cameras will be allowed behind either goal from each side of the 6-yard goal box.

Sideline Rules & Guidelines: Boys & Girls Swim

FOR CREDENTIALED PHOTOGRAPHERS

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• Photographers may shoot from any point on the side of the pool deck except from the side of the starting blocks.
• Photographers may not impede any spectators, officials, coaches, or student-athletes.

Sideline Rules & Guidelines: Boys & Girls Tennis

FOR CREDENTIALED PHOTOGRAPHERS

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• Photographers may only shoot on the court from either side of the net while on the court. They may not move from that position until the players change sides.
• Photographers may shoot from anywhere outside the fence, as long as they are not impeding spectators.

Sideline Rules & Guidelines: Volleyball

FOR CREDENTIALED PHOTOGRAPHERS

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• Photographers are not allowed on the side of the court where benches and scoring table are positioned.
• Photographers are not allowed on either baseline.
• Photographers may not impede any spectators, officials, coaches, or student-athletes.

Sideline Rules & Guidelines: Football

FOR CREDENTIALED PHOTOGRAPHERS

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• Photographers may shoot from any point on the sidelines with the exception of the team boxes (25-yard line to 25-yard line).
• Photographers must remain off the sideline in order to allow officials and players room to maneuver.

Sideline Rules & Guidelines: Baseball & Softball

FOR CREDENTIALED PHOTOGRAPHERS

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• Photographers will not be allowed on the playing area.
• Photographers are not allowed in the dugouts or beyond the outfield fence at any time.
• Photographers may shoot from the stands, but may not impede the view of spectators by standing directly behind home plate and taking photos in front of the stands.

Sideline Rules & Guidelines: Additional Sports

FOR CREDENTIALED PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Boys & Girls Track & Field

• Photographers may capture photos anywhere on the infield of the track, so long as they do not interfere with any officials, coaches, or student-athletes.
• Photographers may not capture photos from the stands, from the outside of the track, or from the track itself.

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Boys & Girls Cross Country

• Photographers may capture photos anywhere along the course, so long as they do not interfere with any officials, coaches, or student-athletes.

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Boys & Girls Wrestling

• Photographers must maintain a four-foot cushion from the mat.
• Photographers may not shoot from the team corners or interfere with the officials and/or scoring table.
• There will be no "camping out" on the mats. Shoot your desired match and then exit the mat.

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Boys & Girls Golf

• Photographers must observe golf etiquette and remain quiet during all shots, including any noise made by the camera that can be reasonably heard by the student-athlete.
• Photographers may capture any putts as long as they remain off of the green.

Types of Photos to Capture and Avoid

PHOTOS TO CAPTURE, TO THE BEST OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S ABILITY

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• Hero shots: Sharp images of specific movements from a single subject (shooting, jumping, passing)
• Close-up photos: Tight, front-facing shots showing facial expression, focus, and intensity
• Low-angle action: Ground-level shots for a more heroic perspective
• Competitive photos: action between student-athletes from opposing teams before, during, or after the play.
• Reaction shots: Celebrations, encouragement, and/or assistance among teammates and/or opponents.
• Sidelines and staff: Coaches, officials, MCC staff
• Atmosphere: Cheerleaders, team bench, spectators
• Venue: wide shots of facility, equipment, on-site MCC and/or school logos
• Preparation: warm-ups, trainers, huddles

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PHOTOS TO AVOID, TO THE BEST OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S ABILITY

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• Photos that compromise the subject, are unflattering, or are revealing for the subject.
• Photos that show offensive or inappropriate clothing or actions.

Questions?

Contact Steve Wells Jr. at wellsjse@milwaukeepublicschools.org with any questions.

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Complete the following brief knowledge check quiz to receive your ID123 digital media credential.