Ohio Wesleyan University will welcome a limited number of OWU spectators to its outdoor home athletics events starting Saturday, March 6, it was announced by Doug Zipp, Ohio Wesleyan athletics director.

"We thank everyone for their patience as we continued to monitor the health of our campus and county before making recommendations on spectators at indoor and outdoor athletics events," Zipp said. "We are certain we can safely offer spectator opportunities, especially outdoors, and look forward to welcoming our Ohio Wesleyan students and the family members of our student-athletes to selected outdoor competitions. With all of us working together we can provide an opportunity for our student-athletes and coaches to start and complete their seasons while providing -- with limited attendance -- a positive game-day environment.

"Spectators will be limited to Ohio Wesleyan students and employees as well as family members of competing Ohio Wesleyan student-athletes. No visiting team spectators will be permitted to attend. Family members of Ohio Wesleyan student-athletes will receive additional information on family/guest registration through their head coaches. Each of the venues has a new established maximum capacity and a registration process is being established for fans to attend our events."

Ohio Wesleyan students and employees can pre-register to attend home events through the link in each Monday's OWU Daily.

Ohio Wesleyan Spectator Policies & Guidelines - Spring 2021

OUTDOOR SPORTS

Spectators are limited to Ohio Wesleyan students, employees, and family members of competing Ohio Wesleyan student-athletes. There are no visiting team spectators allowed. Family members of Ohio Wesleyan student-athletes will receive additional information on ticketing through head coaches.  Beginning March 6, a limited number of Ohio Wesleyan students, Ohio Wesleyan employees and family members of Ohio Wesleyan student-athletes who are competing will be allowed at outdoor home athletics contests.  Students, employees and family members will be required to pre-register prior to the event, and maintain Ohio Wesleyan's masking and distancing standards throughout the event.  There will be no concessions and no tailgating allowed.  Meeting, mingling, or contacting a player or coach in any way before, during, or after a game is prohibited. Spectators will immediately exit the venue at the end of each game.

At outdoor athletics events, spectators are expected to sit in designated areas and in groups of no more than 2 individuals; spectators must maintain at least 6 feet between their group and other groups in attendance and all members of a group must remain masked at all times. Students are reminded that mitigation strategies, such as maintaining a distance of 6 feet from others, will ensure students are not named as a "close contact" in the event a fellow spectator becomes COVID-19 positive..

The following are spectator maximum limits based on University and Delaware County guidelines

Jay Martin Soccer Complex/Roy Rike Field – 2 guests per OWU student-athlete - 25 current OWU students - 15 faculty/staff

• Spectators should enter at the main entrance off of Park Avenue.
• All seating is designated by a "X" on the bleachers.
• 6 feet of distancing must be maintained at all times between spectators.
• All spectators must sit in the stands.
• No standing along railings, stairwells, or fences at any time.
• Pets are not permitted.

Littick Field (baseball) - 2 guests per OWU student-athlete - 15 current OWU students - 4 faculty/staff

• Spectators should sit between the first- and third-base dugouts and may find that bringing a "camp-style" chair will be more comfortable. Limited seating will be available in the bleachers.
• If bleacher seating is available it is designated by an "X".
• 6 feet of distancing must be maintained at all times between spectators
• Spectators are not permitted past the dugouts.
• No standing along railings or fences at any time.
• Spectators may not congregate or gather with players before, during, or after the event.
• Pets are not permitted.

Luttinger Family Tennis Center - 2 guests per OWU student-athlete - 10 current OWU students - 4 faculty/staff

• Spectators should enter the outdoor courts at the main entrance.
• Spectators must bring their own chairs and should not be seated near any team camp areas.
• Spectators may not congregate or gather with players before, during, or after the event.
• Pets are not permitted.

Margaret Sagan Field (softball) - 2 guests per OWU student-athlete - 15 current OWU students - 4 faculty/staff

• Spectators should sit between the first- and third-base dugouts and may find that bringing a "camp-style" chair will be more comfortable. Limited seating will be available in the bleachers.
• If bleacher seating is available it is designated by an "X".
• 6 feet of distancing must be maintained at all times between spectators.
• Spectators are not permitted past the dugouts.
• No standing along railings or fences at any time.
• Spectators may not congregate or gather with players before, during, or after the event.
• Pets are not permitted.

Selby Stadium (field hockey, football, lacrosse, track & field) – 2 guests per OWU student-athlete - 50 current OWU students - 25 faculty/staff

• Spectators should enter from the southwest/main entry to Selby Stadium.
• All seating is in the west Selby stands (the press box side).
• All seating is designated by an "X" on the bleachers.
• 6 feet of distancing must be maintained at all times between spectators.
• All spectators must sit in the stands.
• No standing along railings, stairwells, or fences at any time.
• Pets are not permitted.

OUTDOOR EVENT PRE-REGISTRATION

Current Ohio Wesleyan students and employees
Current Ohio Wesleyan students and employees will be able to pre-register during the week of each home outdoor athletics contest until the occupancy limits are reached. Individuals must show their Ohio Wesleyan ID at the entry of the competition venue. A health and temperature check will be done at each venue. Gates will open 30 minutes prior to game time.

Family members of current student-athletes
Student-athletes on each team will be able to designate two (2) family members to attend each home game 5 days prior to the home contest; this will be completed by the student-athlete sharing the names with the coaching staff of their sport. The registration list will be at the entry gate for check-in. Gates will open 30 minutes prior to game time. A health and temperature check will be done at each venue. Gates will open 30 minutes prior to game time.

INDOOR SPORTS (UPDATED)

Branch Rickey Arena (basketball, volleyball) - 2 guests per OWU student-athlete – 30 current OWU students- 15 faculty/staff

• Spectators should enter the outdoor courts at the main entrance.
• All seating is designated by an "X" on the bleachers.
• 6 feet of distancing must be maintained at all times between spectators.
• Exit from the arena at the end of the contest is through the doors on the east end of the arena (under the large Bishop).
• Spectators may not congregate or gather with players before, during, or after the event.

INDOOR EVENT PRE-REGISTRATION

Current Ohio Wesleyan students and employees
Current Ohio Wesleyan students and employees will be able to pre-register the week of each home indoor athletics contest, until the occupancy limits are reached. Individuals must show their Ohio Wesleyan ID at the entry of the competition venue. A health and temperature check will be done at the entry to the arena. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to game time.
 
PARKING/TAILGATING

Parking and (No) Tailgating
Parking is available in designated lots off of Henry Street. We discourage fans from parking in the grass or along city streets. Please be prepared to walk to the venue from each parking lot. There is no tailgating or gathering before, during, or after any event.  Individuals found to be in violation will be asked to leave and they will forfeit their privilege of attending future events.

We ask that you refrain from meeting a student-athlete after the game for a meal or other activities. This is to allow us to stay safe and continue to play for the remainder of the season. In the event that this type of activity does happen, we may be forced to discontinue allowing spectators to attend events. We appreciate your cooperation.