Fairfax High Athletic Boosters Stadium Shout-Out Guidelines
Support your favorite athletes and teams with a personalized shout-out displayed on the stadium scoreboard during home games! To ensure all messages are positive, supportive, and appropriate, please review the following guidelines before submitting your message.
1. Positive and Supportive Content
•Keep it Positive: All shout-outs must be uplifting and supportive. Messages should celebrate our athletes, teams, and the Fairfax High community.
•No Offensive Language: Offensive, derogatory, or discriminatory language is strictly prohibited.
•Stay Neutral: Please avoid any political or religious statements to maintain an inclusive environment for all.
2. Copyright and Trademark Compliance
•Original Content Only: Ensure that your message is original and does not include copyrighted material (e.g., song lyrics, movie quotes) unless you have obtained explicit permission.
•No Unauthorized Logos or Trademarks: Do not include logos, trademarks, or branded phrases in your message unless you have written authorization.
3. Photo/Video Submission Guidelines
•Appropriate Images Only: Any photos or videos attached to your shout-out must be appropriate, non-offensive, and in line with our community standards.
•No Photoshopped or Altered Images: Images must not be digitally altered in a way that could be misleading, inappropriate, or offensive. This includes, but is not limited to, photoshopping or inserting elements that weren’t part of the original photo.
•No Celebrity Images: Photos of celebrities, public figures, or any well-known individuals are not allowed unless you have explicit permission.
•Permission Required: Make sure that any images used are either your own or you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or individuals in the photo.
4. Pre-Approval Process
•All Messages Reviewed: All shout-outs must be submitted for review and approval 72 hours before the game’s start time.
•Approval: Each submission will be reviewed to ensure it adheres to our guidelines.
•Non-Refundable: Payments are non-refundable, even if your message is rejected. If your message does not meet the guidelines, we will offer the opportunity to revise and resubmit it.
5. Frequency of Display
•Multiple Display Opportunities: You can expect to see your photo/text message displayed 10+ times during the game.
6. Legal Disclaimer
•Liability: Fairfax High Athletic Boosters are not responsible for any content that might inadvertently cause offense or legal issues as long as the guidelines were followed during approval.
7. Submission and Payment
•Word Limit: Keep your message concise, with a maximum of 150 characters.
•Submission Deadline: All submissions must be received 72 hours prior to the start of the game.
•Payment Method: Payments for shout-outs are processed via GiveButter. Once your message is approved, it will be scheduled for display during the game.
8. Examples of Celebratory Messages
Here are some examples of messages that meet our guidelines:
•"Go Lions! #10, give it your all! We're cheering for you – The Smith Family"
•"Congratulations Seniors! We're proud of all your hard work this season. – Fairfax Booster Club"
•"You’ve got this, Emily! Keep shining on the field! – Mom & Dad"
•"Way to go, Fairfax Lions! Keep up the great work! – Go Team!"
•"Happy Birthday, Coach Johnson! Let’s win one for the team! – Your #1 Fans"
*"Happy 25th Anniversary, Mom & Dad! Here’s to many more – Love, the Kids"
9. Personal Messages Only
Stadium Shout-Outs are intended for personal messages only. To find out more about corporate ads, please visit our sponsorship page.
FAQ's
How often will my message run?
Photo/Text messages will scroll multiple times during the game. You can expect to see them 10+ times throughout the evening.
How long will my photo message run?
Messages will run for a full week at every home game in Stalnaker Stadium—covering Freshman, JV, and Varsity Football, as well as JV and Varsity Field Hockey.
What file formats do you accept?
Photos: .jpg or .png (high resolution)
Questions?
Email web@fairfaxhighathleticboosters.com
