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Frostburg State Athletics Updates Spring 2021 Spectator Protocols

FROSTBURG, Md. - The Frostburg State athletic department has announced a revised plan for allowing spectators for outdoor sporting events for the 2021 spring semester, in accordance with local health and safety guidelines and the recent guidance from the State of Maryland. These guidelines apply only to outdoor sporting events at Frostburg State. Per the MEC, spectators will not be permitted to attend indoor sporting events (acrobatics and tumbling) for the remainder of the spring semester. The protocols, which go into effect March 12, are as follows.
 
BOBCAT STADIUM SPORTS:
(FOOTBALL)
  • PROTOCOLS SPECIFIC TO FSU FOOTBALL GAMES WILL BE RELEASED NO LATER THAN 3/29/2021
 
BOBCAT STADIUM SPORTS:
(FIELD HOCKEY, M. LACROSSE, W. LACROSSE, M. SOCCER, W. SOCCER)
  • Attendance for events at Bobcat Stadium will be limited to 40% of stadium capacity.
    • FSU students, faculty, and staff and will be required to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test within the past 5 calendar days or proof of testing exemption (found in the FSU check-in portal at www.frostburg.edu/checkin) to gain access at the main gate of Bobcat Stadium 45 minutes prior to the start of each game, for all sports except for football.
    • Outside spectators, up to the revised stadium capacity, will be permitted to attend events on a space-available basis. All spectators will be required to comply with FSU's symptoms check list prior to entering the stadium.
  • Game day staff will ensure that fans are following COVID protocols.
    • All spectators must wear a mask at all time and practice proper social distancing. Anyone not wearing their mask properly or who does not follow COVID protocol including social distancing will be asked to leave the venue immediately.
    • No tailgating is permitted.
    • No concessions will be available, and no food will be allowed.
    • Water and non-alcoholic beverages will be allowed.
    • There is no re-entry into Bobcat Stadium during an event.
    • Fans are required to leave the facility immediately following the game. They should not congregate inside Bobcat Stadium to talk with student-athletes.
    • Bobcat Stadium will be cleared of all spectators for games that are back-to-back.
BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, & TENNIS:
  • FSU students, faculty, staff and student-athlete parents are encouraged to attend events at these venues. Individuals may be required to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test within the past 5 calendar days or proof of testing exemption (found in the FSU check-in portal at www.frostburg.edu/checkin) When attending an event at these venues they should strictly adhere to the following requirements:
    • All spectators should adhere to strict masking and social distancing.
    • Game day staff will ensure that fans are following COVID protocols. Anyone not wearing their mask properly or who does not follow COVID protocol including social distancing will be asked to leave the venue immediately.
    • No tailgating is permitted.
    • No food or eating is permitted.
    • For Softball: All spectators should sit on the first base hillside. No spectators will be permitted on the 3rd base side until public health conditions improve.
  • Outside spectators, attending events at these venues may be asked to confirm that they are not experiencing any COVID symptoms and have not been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for COVID in the last 14 days.  
    • All spectators should adhere to strict masking and social distancing.
    • Game day staff will ensure that fans are following COVID protocols. Anyone not wearing their mask properly or who does not follow COVID protocol including social distancing will be asked to leave the venue immediately.
    • No tailgating is permitted.
    • No food or eating is permitted.
    • For Softball: All spectators should sit on the first base hillside. No spectators will be permitted on the 3rd base side until public health conditions improve.
FSU Athletics will continue to stream as many home events as possibly on the Bobcat Sports Network and/or https://mountaineast.tv/frostburg.
 
Our administration will continue to monitor the guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Control (CDC),  State of Maryland, University System of Maryland (USM), Frostburg State University (FSU), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Mountain East Conference (MEC), East Coast Conference (ECC). As these organization adjust to the changing status of public health condition, FSU Athletics will revise its plans to align with these agencies. Any decisions about future attendance policy changes will be based on the health and well-being of FSU student and student-athletes, coaches, spectators and the greater community.
 
 
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