Kenyon welcomes photography of athletics events provided the photographer is within the general spectator seating area and the photographer understands that images taken at Kenyon athletics events are intended for personal use and not commercial use.
Still photography and video from the playing field area require a Kenyon-issued credential. Requests for credentials can be made through the Office of Athletics Communications. Generally, credentials are issued to news photographers and videographers, as well as professionals hired by one of the competing teams' sports information offices and/or athletics departments. Members of the general public, including students, are not permitted to photograph from the playing field. Additionally, NCAA rules prohibit the use of flash photography.
Credentials are also required if spectators plan to do still and/or video photography with professional-quality equipment from the spectator area, due to potential disruption and visual obstruction to other spectators. Point-and-shoot cameras, smart phone cameras and small video cameras usually do not require a credential when used in the spectator seating area, although flash and video lights are not permitted.
Requests for photography credentials will be considered on a case-by-case basis and their issuance is at the discretion of the Director of Athletics Communications.
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As a general rule, freelance, commercial and amateur photography, as well as students hired by other students, are not permitted on the playing level at Kenyon athletics events.
Parents wishing to photograph their son/daughter will have to do so from the general spectator area or hire a professional who can obtain a credential through the Office of Athletics Communications. In some cases, a parent photographer will be considered for a photography/video credential provided that parent is shooting for and sharing images with a parents' athletic club and/or one of the competing team's sports information office/athletics department. Only one such "parent" credential will be issued per team, per event.
Requests for all athletics photography credentials must be submitted to the sports information director at least one day prior to the athletics event. Please contact:
Marty Fuller
Phone: 740-427-5471
Email:
fullerm@kenyon.edu
Please be advised that photographers assume all risk if entering the playing area of an athletics event.
Kenyon reserves the right to place further restrictions on access to athletics facilities and events when necessary to protect the safety and security of the campus community.
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