Mascot Appearance Policy & Guidelines
General Policies:
Eddie makes regular appearances at FHS Football, Volleyball, Boy's and Girl's Basketball, Soccer, and other various athletic events. He can also be found at other various school functions and community events.
Although Eddie loves adding excitement to each event, he is VERY busy and simply cannot fulfill every request due to scheduling conflicts. The approval of Eddie appearance requests is based on (1) the event's compliance with the appearance guidelines (detailed in the next section) and (2) mascot availability, with priority given to Flag High athletic events. Appearance request must be received 2 weeks in advance of the event; 4 weeks is preferred.
Although Eddie loves adding excitement to each event, he is VERY busy and simply cannot fulfill every request due to scheduling conflicts. The approval of Eddie appearance requests is based on (1) the event's compliance with the appearance guidelines (detailed in the next section) and (2) mascot availability, with priority given to Flag High athletic events. Appearance request must be received 2 weeks in advance of the event; 4 weeks is preferred.
Guidelines & Safety:
EDDIE MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:
- Greet Guest
- Pose for photos
- Sign autographs
- Other activities at his discretion, so long as neither his safety nor the cleanliness of the costume will be compromised
- A dedicated handler to serve as a liaison between the mascot and the requestor's organization and to accompany Eddie for the duration of the appearance
- A private changing area (public restrooms do not constitute a private changing area)
- Drinking Water
- A 15 minute break every 30 minutes in a climate controlled area; Eddie may not be in the costume for more than 30 consecutive minutes at any point during the appearance
- Safety of our mascot is of the upmost importance. The mascot may excuse himself from any event where he believes his safety may be compromised. The mascot may also excuse himself for inclement weather (i.e. rain, snow, etc.).
Impermissible Appearances:
Eddie will not appear at events that may be reasonably construed as advancing a political agenda or the commercial interest of a business entity that is a competitor of FHS's sponsor and partners.
Liability for Costume Damage:
In the event that any components of the mascot costume are damaged as a result of negligence or misconduct on the part of a guest at an appearance, the requesting organization will be responsible for the repair/replacement costs of each damaged item. Repair/replacement cost estimations will be based on an evaluation of the costume at the time of the damage.
Photos & Videos:
Photos and video taken of Eddie may not be used for commercial or promotional purposes without the express consent of Flagstaff High School. However, if you are sharing your experience with Eddie on social media then tag him @fhs_eddie on Instagram!