By Tom Nader

Publisher and Editor

The Metro Athletic Conference announced a new ticket pricing format on Wednesday that will begin immediately and will continue throughout the 2023-24 school year.

The new structure was prompted by the passing of House Bill 33, which mandates that cash must be offered as a viable payment option for tickets.

In a press release, the conference released the follow information:

     HIGH SCHOOL

          • Online adult tickets will cost $8, with schools absorbing all associated fees.

          • Online student tickets will cost $6, with schools absorbing all associated fees

          • All tickets at the gate are $8. There is no student rate.

          • Senior citizens (60 and older) are free.

          • Children under 5 are free.

     MIDDLE SCHOOL

          • Online adult tickets will cost $5, with schools absorbing all associated fees.

          • Online student tickets will cost $3, with schools absorbing all associated fees

          • All tickets at the gate are $5. There is no student rate.

          • Senior citizens (60 and older) are free.

          • Children under 5 are free.

The online tickets will continue to be available on the athletic website of the host school for each event.