Spectator Policy for Athletics

Spectator policies for Athletics for the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush:

Please note that each school creates their own individual policy in regards to spectators. WE CAN NOT control the policies of other schools.  Some schools allow spectators and some do not.  It is their option if they charge or not.

Volleyball and Basketball:  SCHOOL GYM

11081 Knights Road, 19154 

Admission: FREE

WHO:  Current students, current parents/guardians, alumni in good standing with school, parents/guardians from away team, siblings of players WHEN accompanied by a parent/guardian or responsible adult over 21.

STUDENTS FROM AWAY SCHOOLS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN GYM during games

It is expected that students, staff, and parents/guardians from the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush  demonstrate appropriate behavior.

volleyball:  gym must be silent during serving and all spectators must sit opposite team side at least 10 yards from judges stand

Basketball:  fans may cheer at any point.  fans may not be on team side of gym or directly behind basket.  Fans must also stay at least 10 feet from sideline

SOCCER, SOFTBALL, BASEBALL: Academy Sabres fields

2 entrances = Academy and Torrey 19154 and 3800 Byberry 19154

Admission:  FREE

WHO:  There are no restrictions.  Anyone may attend games.  NO spectators may sit with teams or go within coaching areas.

For Baseball and Softball, spectators must stay behind fence and NOT go behind the batting cage

For Soccer, spectators must stay at least 10 yards from sideline OR go on opposite side of teams

No air horns or whistles.

It is expected that students, staff, and parents/guardians from the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush  demonstrate appropriate behavior.