Athletics

Athletic Events Tickets

Home Event Spectator Information

We are excited to have you attend a Dowling Catholic High School Athletic event this year. Below you will find ticketing information, as well as the expectations we will have for all spectators attending each respective event:

Home Game Prices

Ticket Adult/Student 9-12 K-8
Varsity Football (only) $7.00 $7.00
All Varsity Sports $6.00 $6.00
Non-Varsity Sports $5.00 $5.00
Middle School Events $4.00 $4.00

*Regular Season Event Admission will be given without the purchase of a ticket for individuals who present a current:
- SAT from a CIML School (Ankeny, Ankeny Centennial, Dowling Catholic, Johnston, Southeast Polk, Urbandale, Waukee, Waukee Northwest, and West Des Moines Valley (SAT Information Here)
- Dowling Club Card (Purchase Here)
- Dowling Staff ID (Staff member + 1 guest)
- Parochial School Staff ID (Staff member only)

Varsity Football Games at Valley Stadium

All tickets must be purchased online at:  https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/dowlingcatholic      
            
  • Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.
  • Card readers will be available for on-site ticket purchases.
    • If using this option expect delays.
  • SAT’s will be accepted.
  • Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult to attend the game    
  • Dowling fans are encouraged to enter via the west gate and 
  • Visiting fans are encouraged to enter via the north gate.

***CSC will be performing bag checks on all bags brought into the stadium***   
  • All bags, purses, and backpacks entering the stadium will be checked. 
  • Only bring a bag if necessary. 
  • Clear bags do not need to be physically checked unless there is a questionable item.
  • No outside food or drinks will be allowed into the stadium.
  • There will be no loitering behind the stands.
  • There are no balls of any type allowed into Valley Stadium.
  • No baby powder, confetti, artificial noisemakers, masks, or signs allowed 
  • There will be no re-entry or re-admission for any spectator who leaves the stadium.
Parking is permitted:
  • Grass to the east of Valley Stadium and limited parking spaces in the parking lot outside West Des Moines Parks and Recreation building and West Des Moines City Hall (See Map Here)
  • Additional parking is available at Valley Church, Jordan Creek Elementary School, and Valley Southwoods
Parking is not permitted:
  • On Frontage roads surrounding the Stadium 
  • On the grassy areas surrounding West Des Moines City Hall
  • Condominiums West of the Stadium

    View parking map here

Home Sporting Events at Dowling Catholic:

All tickets must be purchased online at:  https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/dowlingcatholic      
            
  • Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.
  • Card readers will be available for on-site ticket purchases.
    • If using this option expect delays.
  • SAT’s will be accepted.  
  • Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult to attend the game.
  • Concessions will be available. 
    • No outside food or drink will be allowed.
  • No baby powder, confetti, artificial noisemakers, masks, or signs allowed.
  • Parking is allowed on campus for all events outside of school hours.
  • Entrance for all indoor events will be at the South end of the school.

Thank you for your support of Dowling Catholic Athletics! Please reach out if you have any questions.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be handled on a case-by-case basis, provided the request is made in a reasonable time before the event begins. Requests made after the event has occurred will NOT BE honored. In the event of a postponement, all tickets will be transferred to the make-up date if it is readily known in order to save the customer from multple processing fees. Refunds will be honored if requested.
 
PLEASE NOTE - PROCESSING FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. IF THE WEATHER IS QUESTIONABLE ON THE DAY OF AN EVENT, FEEL FREE TO DELAY THE PURCHASE OF YOUR TICKET(S).
 
Please be prepared to present your electronic (or printed) tickets at the gate. If your ticket does not include a QR code, please check to see that you have enabled popups on your device.

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of Thomas Wilson

    Thomas Wilson 

    Athletic Director
  • Photo of Jarred Herring

    Jarred Herring 

    Assistant Athletic Director
  • Photo of Colleen Webb

    Colleen Webb 

    Athletic Admin
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Dowling Catholic High School

Dowling Catholic High School is committed to serving the Greater Des Moines Catholic community and embracing learners of all faiths. In an environment that is faithful, caring and dedicated, Dowling Catholic forms each student to become a Christ-centered leader.