The Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) has updated its COVID-19 protocols for the spring season.
Effective March 8, home teams are allowed two admissions for each student-athlete and coach. The visiting team will get two tickets per student-athlete and coach, as well, under “Travel Squad Limits.”
Total admissions cannot surpass 30 percent of the total spectator capacity for the facility.
Bands and cheerleaders are allowed to perform at home events only, at the discretion of each university, and members of band and cheer get two admissions per dressed participant, as long capacity doesn’t exceed 30 percent.
Home schools can set their own facility limits without exceeding 30 percent capacity and can reduce the number of spectators from the visiting team.
Admission into each OAC athletic event will be authorized using a pass list at the entry gate.
No additional family members, fans, or students are allowed beyond those authorized on the pass list.
Essential personnel can be on-location for each game along with approved spectators. Essential personnel includes student-athletes, coaches, administrators, sports information directors, athletic trainers, officials, video, live-streaming, a single photographer, and media. All can be allowed under capacity guidelines.
Anyone attending athletic events will be required to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines.
The OAC may adjust any or all of these protocols at any time if conditions change.
