Frisco ISD Focus Magazine August 2017 | Page 13

Gold Cards for Senior Citizens Football players from Lone Star High School take the field before a game at the Ford Center. Seniors, don’t miss the opportunity to attend athletic and fine arts events free of charge. T he Frisco ISD Gold Card isn’t gold, but it is worth its weight in gold to senior citizens who use it to attend FISD athletic and fine arts events. The free pass gets older residents into games, concerts, plays and other events at no cost. The Gold Card, which was printed on gold paper years ago, is intended to rec- ognize senior citizens for being “golden” partners with the school district. “The Gold Card is a great way to get out and support our outstanding athletic and fine arts programs,” said Ticket and Sports Information Specialist Brent Reese, who oversees the program. “Frisco ISD’s phi- losophy of smaller schools means more kids are participating in extracurricular activities, and there are tons of opportu- nities year-round for older residents to catch students on the field, on the court, on the stage or wherever they perform and compete.” Gold Cards are accepted at all Frisco ISD schools and venues, including Memorial Stadium, Toyota Stadium and the new Ford Center, but they only work at FISD events. Certain restrictions may apply. Anyone aged 60 or older who lives in Frisco ISD, or another part of the Dallas/ Fort Worth metroplex and has a connec- tion to FISD, may receive a Gold Card. FISD retirees under the age of 60 are also eligible. Gold Cards can be picked up at the Frisco ISD Administrative Building, 5515 Ohio Drive, or Athletic Office, 6942 Stadium Lane. Frisco ISD updated the Gold Card over the past year to include a bar code that simplifies use and assists with tracking and security. If you have an older paper Gold Card, please visit FISD to receive a replacement card. For more information, please contact the District at 469.633.6000. n FOCUS | 13