Media Event Participation - General Guidelines

The following guidelines have been developed to further explain how the ACE Code of Conduct pertains to participation in a media event, providing a groundwork to set expectations for both the sponsoring park and ACE members. At no time do these guidelines supercede ACE regulations and/or requirements of membership. Additionally, all regulations set out in the ACE Southeast Safety Policy will be enforced during the event.

The details concerning the event will be provided in a separate document. This will include when to arrive, where to park, time required, and other information concerning the specific event to which you have been invited. But at all times the following procedures and guidelines will be followed:

1. A current valid ACE membership card must be presented at the assigned check-in point. If permitted by the host park, an email or fax confirming membership eligibility may be substituted. A membership card should be available for each member in your party as non-member guests will not be permitted exluding parents and/or guardians of ACE members under the age of 18.
2. All participants will be required to sign a photography release form at check in. Any member under the age of 18 should also have a parent or guardian available to sign the release during the check-in process. Parents and/or guardians are not required to be members of ACE to register or observe the event.
3. Members may not be admitted to the park after the scheduled check-in time since late entry may not be accommodated. If possible, late entry and/or exit procedures may be available at the discretion of our host park, but these should not be expected. You should plan to attend for the times scheduled.
4. There will be no compensation for participation, however refreshments and meals will be provided at the discretion of our hosts.

Additionally, please review the following suggested etiquette guidelines:

• CLOTHING Since this is the park's time in the spotlight, ACE members have been requested to wear either an ACE logo shirt, bright solid-color clothing, a sponsoring park shirt (other operating rides at the park are acceptable), or casual clothing with no logo's or advertising trademarks. Please do not wear clothing advertising a different amusement park or ride not found at the host amusement park.
  
• COMMENTS If you are being interviewed please don't mention other park names and/or rides. We have been invited to help promote the host park and their attractions. This will be very tricky at times because the film crew may want you to compare the ride experience with other attractions you may have ridden in the past. Again, your best judgment should be used at all times remembering that you are a guest of the host park, and you should limit your comments to reflect positively on the host park.
  
• ACT AND RIDE RESPONSIBLY. THIS IS NOT AN ACE ERT EVENT! There will be times when cameras need to be set up, special ride sessions coordinated, and other "down-times" during the filming at which time the ride will not be operating. You should not expect to be able to ride endlessly during the event, however you are welcome to ride whenever possible. Standard park policies will be enforced at all times. Please remember that the ride operators are there for your safety and enjoyment. Please help them by showing a positive attitude at all times. You are there as a member of the American Coaster Enthusiasts, and your individual actions will reflect upon the reputation of the organization.
  
• CAMERA POLICY If this is an "open" media event, such as a media preview, members may be permitted to take photos during the event, however this must be pre-approved by ACE and/or a host park representative. If cameras are permitted all standard park camera regulations will be enforced concerning the use of on-ride filming. Normally amateur photographers are not permitted to have cameras for POV or on-ride footage, nor can they use the professional mounting equipment the park may have available for use.
  
  If the event is a privately sponsored closed event, in other words one where the costs are being paid by an external media production organization, there will be no cameras permitted except for those in use by the park and film crew. If this is a private filming event please leave all photographic equipment at home.
  
• CONFIDENTIALITY Finally, the details of this event are strictly confidential for ACE and members of the film production only. Please do not post any information on the internet, tell your friends and neighbors, etc. about the details until the filming sessions have been completed. No general admission guests will be permitted, nor should they be given details unless directed by an ACE or park representative.
  
  You have been brought into the park for free, so treat this event as if you were going to someone's home and be polite at all times about your host. Find something positive to say about the ride experience and/or the park. If you cannot speak positively about the ride please refrain from being interviewed. We are here to help advertise the new ride through positive comments, and not criticize or complain. At all times be courteous to the people you meet.

If you have a problem with any of the preceding statements, perhaps you should reconsider your participation in the event and visit the park at another time.

For more information, please contact Josh Herrington , Regional Representative, ACE Southeast.

Thank you for volunteering, and have a very good time!