Section IX Football Championship | Saturday November 11, 2023

Section IX Championships Schedule 2023
Saturday, November 11th at Academy Field at Newburgh Free Academy

Admission

The price of Admission for Students and Adults is $8.00 for the Section IX Football Championships, with preschool students admitted free.  Online ticket sales are available at:

 Newburgh vs Middletown at 1PM In-Person Tickets

Stream Newburgh vs Middletown NFHS Network (paid)

Pre/Post Game 

Pre-Game:  Teams will line up under the goalposts five (5) minutes before the scheduled kickoff time for introductions. 
Post-Game:  An Award Ceremony will commence on the game field at the end of the game.

Field Location 

Newburgh Free Academy (Main Campus)

201 Fullerton Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550

Parking & Entrances

Spectator Parking:  Parking is available in the main parking. Street parking is available on South and Fullerton Streets. The parking lot will have security personnel patrolling the parking area.

NFA Fans will enter and exit the main entrance of the school building (through the pillars).

Middletown Fans will enter and exit on South Street at the Academy Field arch entrance (corner of South Street and Richmond Avenue).

Security Measures and Procedures

• City of Newburgh Police and/or local law enforcement agencies, including Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and NYS Troopers at times, are on-site to support security efforts;
• NECSD security monitors at entry, exit, and event spaces;
• As all fans and participants enter, each person is screened through a metal detector and/or wand bysecurity personnel.
• Security personnel and law enforcement on site will be redistributed to parking areas for primary arrival and dismissal times;
• Spectators are encouraged to remain in their seats when restrooms and concessions are not being visited

Important Information

• There is NO REENTRY. Once a spectator has left the gates, they will not be admitted back inside;
• Capacity Rules will be strictly enforced;
• Arrival is first come, first served basis;
• Event doors open an hour before the event, unless otherwise specified;
• Entry closes at capacity and/or by halftime the gate will close (or other specified time limit based on event), whichever comes first;
• Every attendee, with the exception of school personnel, must be in the stands. No standing or lingering in areas outside of the stands;
• No bags are permitted in the event. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • All Bags: paper bags, plastic bags, ziplock baggies
  • Clear Bags
  • Pocketbooks
  • Cell Phone Cross Body Bags
  • Diaper Bags
  • Fanny Packs, Waist Bags, Belt bags
  • Backpacks
  • Camera Bags
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Chromebook Cases