Spectators to be permitted at Cal U athletic events in Spring 2021 with some restrictions and guidelines

Jeff Helsel

Ball caps and gloves on the roof of the dugout at a Cal U baseball game at Wild Things Park in Washington, Pa., Feb. 22, 2019.

Cal U Athletics

Cal U Athletics Spectator Policy for Spring 2021

Please review the policy for each sport, as policies differ due to facility restrictions. Failure to abide by these policies will result in dismissal from the facility.

Effective as of Feb. 23, 2021, these policies are subject to change.

Refer to the Cal U Athletics website for updates to the policy. http://www.calvulcans.com

 

BASEBALL – Wild Things Park, Washington, PA
There is a maximum of 320 individuals allowed at Wild Things Park. The number includes the student-athletes, coaching staff, umpires, and game management staff, in addition to spectators.

The visiting team and the Vulcans will be required to present a pass list prior to play and are permitted two individuals per player. This allows priority to family members of players that would like to attend. The visiting team pass list must be submitted 72 hours prior to the contest to Director of Athletic Operations Tony Russo at [email protected]. Once the lists are received, a determination will be made as to how many additional spectators are allowed to attend.

Spectators are REQUIRED to wear masks at Wild Things Park at all times. Spectators will enter and exit the field following the designated signage near the ticket window. Once capacity is reached, additional guests will NOT be permitted in the stadium.

Players from the visiting team and the Vulcans will be seated in the lower bowl at the stadium to allow social distancing for the players and staff due to the spacing limitations of the dugouts. The area behind home plate will be reserved for professional scouts and pitch charting by the competing teams.

Spectators will sit in the upper bowl at Wild Things Park and social distancing is required. Handicap seating for spectators can be found between the lower and upper bowls of the facility. Spectators are asked to refrain from retrieving foul balls in their vicinity, as student-athletes and game management staff will be responsible for collecting foul balls.

Concessions will not be sold at the facility and a set of portable restrooms will be located along the concourses while the stadium is still winterized.

Following the conclusion of play, all spectators should proceed to the parking lot and refrain from meeting the players along the dugouts and concourse.


SOFTBALL – Lilley Field, California, PA
Spectators are REQUIRED to wear masks at Lilley Field at all times and social distancing is required.

Players from the visiting team and Vulcans may be seated in the area around the dugouts to allow for proper social distancing. No players or spectators will be permitted to sit behind home plate, as this area is strictly reserved for handicapped spectators.

Additionally, spectators are encouraged to bring their personal folding chairs, towels, blankets, etc. to allow for proper social distancing in the outfield.

Spectators are asked to refrain from retrieving any foul balls and/or home runs in their vicinity, as student-athletes and game management staff will be responsible for collecting the balls.

Concessions will not be sold at the facility and portable restrooms will be available while Roadman Park is winterized.

Following the conclusion of play, all spectators should remain in the outfield area or parking lot and refrain from meeting the players along the dugouts.


SWIMMING – Hamer Hall, California, PA
The Vulcans will be primarily competing in a series of virtual meets this spring due to various state and local guidelines. Spectators will be allowed only at virtual meets and restricted to two family members per swimmer.


CROSS COUNTRY – Roadman Park, California, PA
Spectators are REQUIRED to wear masks and to social distance at Roadman Park at all times.


TENNIS – Roadman Park, California, PA
Spectators are REQUIRED to wear masks and to social distance at Roadman Park.

Additionally, spectators are encouraged to bring their personal folding chairs, towels, blankets, etc. to allow for proper social distancing along the fences of the courts.