When basketball season began in November, North Vermilion High School created a graphic to explain the process of getting an electronic ticket.
Three Vermilion Parish high schools have gone cashless for sporting events
Three Vermilion Parish high schools have gone cashless for sporting events.
This change means that only digital payments are accepted for tickets and concessions.
Attendees must use digital payment methods, such as cards or mobile apps, to purchase tickets and concessions, which streamlines the process.
Since the start of the basketball season, North Vermilion High, Abbeville High, and Kaplan High have implemented cashless payment for event entry.
Fans can purchase tickets through the i2 Event Ticket app by scanning a QR code, creating an account, selecting the high school sporting event, and completing the purchase. Tickets may be bought for the current game day or in advance.
After purchase, fans receive an electronic ticket on their phone to present at the gate upon entry.
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased at the venue using a credit or debit card.
Byler reminded the board that the cashless payment method is used at sporting events and concerts throughout the United States.
All payments are deposited directly into the school’s account, eliminating the need for cash handling.
The i2 Event Ticket app charges the fan a $1.20 processing fee per transaction. For a $10 ticket, the fan pays an additional $1.20, and the school receives $8.80.
No money is ever exchanged at the gate.
Superintendent Tommy Byler updated the school board about the progress of the cashless method.
“Our schools are super excited,” said Byler. “No hands touch cash. There are no longer lines. You show your electronic ticket at the gate and walk in.”
Today, North Vermilion and Abbeville use cashless for the entrance and in the concession stands. Kaplan’s basketball concession is working on going cashless.
Erath High School and Gueydan High School have yet to go cashless.
Look for Erath High to go cashless for the spring sports like softball, baseball and track.
Byler said that because no money is being handled, high school students in clubs like BETA can operate the concession stands.