WEST CHESTER, PA – West Chester University Director of Athletics, Terence Beattie, announced an update to the athletic department's spectator policy Wednesday afternoon. A limited number of fans will be allowed admission to athletic events on South Campus.
West Chester University's primary goal is the health and safety of our student-athletes and the successful completion of spring seasons that were abruptly canceled in 2020.
WCU Athletics will follow all current CDC, PA, Chester County Department of Health, NCAA, PSAC, and WCU guidelines regarding spectator attendance and large event gatherings. In order to allow for our student-athlete's families to see their own athlete compete this year, WCU will be limiting attendance at all athletic events to guests of WCU team personnel only. No visiting team spectators will be admitted to any athletic event hosted by West Chester University this spring.
For those unable to attend in person, most WCU Athletics events will be livestreamed. Please go to each team's schedule page for livestreaming information.
West Chester University Athletics
COVID-19 Spectator Protocols
WCU student-athletes and team personnel will be required to submit names via ARMS to the Athletics Office no later than the day (24 hours) prior to the competition.
Only those individuals with their names appearing on the guest list will be permitted to watch the competition.
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Spectators will be permitted to access the designated viewing areas NO MORE than 1 hour prior to the competition start time.
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Spectators/family members should not expect to interact with athletes and coaches before, during, or after competitions.
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Spectators should complete a COVID-19 symptom self-screening and temperature check before leaving for the event and should not attend if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or have a temperature of 100.4° or higher.
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Spectators are expected to remain masked at all times while at athletic events hosted by West Chester University.
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Spectators are required to maintain appropriate social distance from spectators outside of their own family unit and avoid mingling with others.
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Use of bathroom facilities will be severely limited.
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All spectators must vacate the premises within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the event and should not expect to greet their athlete post-game.
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No pre-game, in-game, and/or post-game tailgating is permitted for any event.
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WCU Athletics staff and WCU Public Safety will be responsible for enforcing social distancing guidelines and procedures. Any spectator refusing to comply with any of the above-mentioned protocols will be immediately removed from the premises and may forfeit the privilege of attending future WCU Athletics events.
EVENT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
BASEBALL
WCU student-athletes and team personnel will be required to submit names via ARMS to the Athletics Office no later than the day (24 hours) prior to the competition.
Only those individuals with their names appearing on the guest list will be permitted to watch the competition.
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Spectators/family members should not expect to interact with athletes and coaches before, during, or after competitions.
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Spectator seating is limited to the area along the outfield fence at Maplezone Sports Village.
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No spectators will be allowed on the center walkway between fields.
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Spectators should expect to stand or supply their own chairs for seating along the outfield fence.
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Spectators should refrain from touching balls hit out of play.
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All spectators must comply with any instructions given by WCU Athletics staff or by Maplezone Sports Institute staff.
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Spectators should exit the facility within fifteen minutes of the completion of games.
SOFTBALL
WCU student-athletes and team personnel will be required to submit names via ARMS to the Athletics Office no later than the day (24 hours) prior to the competition.
Only those individuals with their names appearing on the guest list will be permitted to watch the competition.
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Spectators/family members should not expect to interact with athletes and coaches before, during, or after competitions.
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Spectator seating is limited to the hill along the first base side of the field. There will be no bleacher seating available this season.
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Spectators should expect to stand or supply their own chairs for seating on the hill.
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Spectators must not cross the rope line marking spectator-designated areas.
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No spectators will be allowed along the outfield fence or along the third baseline fence.
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Spectators should refrain from touching balls hit out of play.
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All spectators must leave within fifteen minutes of the conclusion of games.
LACROSSE
- NO VISITING TEAM SPECTATORS WILL BE ADMITTED.
WCU student-athletes and team personnel will be required to submit names via ARMS to the Athletics Office no later than the day (24 hours) prior to the competition.
Only those individuals with their names appearing on the guest list will be permitted to watch the competition.
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Spectators/family members should not expect to interact with athletes and coaches before, during, or after competitions.
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Vonnie Gros Field bleachers may not be available.
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Spectators should expect to stand or supply their own seats, should bleacher seating not be available.
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Spectators must not gather at the top of the hill and wait for their student-athlete to exit the field.
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All spectators must leave within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the game.
TENNIS
WCU student-athletes and team personnel will be required to submit names via ARMS to the Athletics Office no later than the day (24 hours) prior to the competition.
Only those individuals with their names appearing on the guest list will be permitted to watch the competition.
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Spectators/family members should not expect to interact with athletes and coaches before, during, or after competitions.
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Spectator seating is limited to the area across the driveway from the tennis courts. Spectators should not cross the driveway to gain closer access to the tennis courts.
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Spectators should expect to stand or supply their own chairs for seating.
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All spectators must leave within fifteen minutes of the conclusion of the match.
GOLF
WCU student-athletes and team personnel will be required to submit names via ARMS to the Athletics Office no later than the day (24 hours) prior to the competition.
Only those individuals with their names appearing on the guest list will be permitted to watch the competition.
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Spectators/family members should not expect to interact with athletes and coaches before, during, or after competitions.
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All spectators must remain on cart paths.
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Spectators must comply with any instructions given by WCU Athletics staff or by staff of Penn Oaks Golf Club.
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Spectators should not gather around leaderboards and avoid interacting with individuals outside of their own family unit.
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Spectators must exit the facility within fifteen 15 minutes of the conclusion of their student-athlete's round.
TRACK & FIELD
WCU student-athletes and team personnel will be required to submit names via ARMS to the Athletics Office no later than the day (24 hours) prior to the competition.
Only those individuals with their names appearing on the guest list will be permitted to watch the competition.
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Spectators/family members should not expect to interact with athletes and coaches before, during, or after competitions.
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Spectators must remain in the visitor's side stands of Farrell Stadium during their time at any WCU Track & Field Competition.
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Use of permanent bathrooms is reserved for competing student-athletes. Spectators should use the portable toilets located on the visitor's side of the stadium.
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Spectators at the hammer/discus cage or the javelin throw should remain behind the perimeter ropes and avoid close interaction with student-athletes.
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Spectators should exit the facility within fifteen minutes of the completion of their student-athlete's events.
RUGBY
WCU student-athletes and team personnel will be required to submit names via ARMS to the Athletics Office no later than the day (24 hours) prior to the competition.
Only those individuals with their names appearing on the guest list will be permitted to watch the competition.
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Spectators/family members should not expect to interact with athletes and coaches before, during, or after competitions.
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Spectators must remain in the designated seating area.
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Spectators are required to maintain appropriate social distance from spectators outside of their own family unit and avoid mingling with others.
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Spectators refrain from gathering near the walkway to and from the field and should not attempt close interaction with their student-athlete before or after the game.
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All spectators should exit the facility within fifteen minutes of the conclusion of the game.
