Northwestern College Athletics

NW, GPAC Release CoVID Fan Protocols

Thursday, September 3, 2020 | By: "The" SID Office

Northwestern College Athletics has worked with local health officials to develop gameday protocols for the fall 2020 season in the effort to mitigate risks associated with the spread of COVID-19. These protocols also follow GPAC guidelines that can be found at gpacsports.com. Red Raider fans are encouraged to read the protocols for opponent venues at away contests, as every stadium/gym/field has varying seating available. The following protocols will be implemented for Red Raider home athletic events:

Home Event Regulations

Attendance will be limited to 50% capacity of our provided seating at all venues.
Hand sanitizing/disinfecting wipe stations will be available to fans throughout the venue.
All fans are required to wear a mask and observe physical distancing while present in Northwestern facilities.
Family groups are asked to sit together and maintain physical distance between themselves and other fans.
NW coaches, student athletes and event staff have numerous daily and gameday procedures in place to help keep all Red Raiders safe.
Tailgating will not be permitted on campus.

Venue-Specific Procedures

De Valois Stadium

Entrances will open 90 minutes prior to kick off in an effort to ensure accurate capacity count at gates.
Red Raider fans will enter the stadium through west entrances and utilize west grandstands.
Visiting teams will enter through the east entrance and utilize east bleachers.
To further promote physical distancing, signage and event staff will direct fans to specific bleacher entrances and exits.

Soccer Stadium

Fans are encouraged to bring their own seating and to use the west sideline to physical distance from others.

Bultman Gym

Entrances will open 30 minutes before JV volleyball matches and 1 hour before basketball contests in an effort to ensure accurate capacity count at gates.

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