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High School Football Has New Rules and Prices For Fans

High school football fever has fans excited. But Tulsa Public school officials want to make sure the crowds are cool, without any violence. There are some rules in place, parents should know about.

Channel 8's Kim Jackson has reminders and new changes.

For one thing, once you come in the gate you can expect more security keeping fans from opposing teams on separate sides. Another thing you can expect, students are admitted at a discounted price.

The changes took effect when the all-city preview started this week. Fans had to appreciate new reduced prices for seniors and students just 3-bucks, half the price of last year.

That's enough to add school spirit in the stands.

"I usually don't pay attention to them while I am in the game but I mean, once they get excited it excites the team and we get real pumped up," said Memorial defensive player, Courtney Ortiz.  He says  they feed off that energy.

Now, the district has mandated field passes--to keep players safe. No friends on the sidelines. No family either--and here's a prime example, true story.

"One school was running a sweep where the individual broke into the open and the mother of the individual was running side by side. She was on the track and she wanted to make sure he got in the in zone,' said Gil Cloud, Athletic Director for Tulsa Public Schools.

Middle school and younger students won't be allowed in, without an adult with them at the gate.

"I want full stands this year," said Ortiz.

And administrators hope they will be. That was the plan for the drop in ticket prices.

"The reason we did that is we want to increase our student attendance to games. Six dollars that is quite a bit for a student to pay. Seniors paid taxes forever and invested in these facilities," said Cloud.

Even for a physical game like football, the goal is to keep everyone safe.

And there are rules for players on the field, if they fight, they will be suspended for the next two games.