UIL’s Guidelines for Fans

As part of Tuesday’s announcement the UIL provided guidelines for school relating to fan attendance of games:

• Schools may allow spectators to attend games, contests, or events within a maximum 50% capacity limitation, provided that appropriate spacing between spectators is maintained according to the protocol, and according to the following:

• Schools and/or host sites should post visible signs and/or messaging stating any individuals who are confirmed to have, suspected of having, are experiencing symptoms of, or have been in close contact with an individual who has been confirmed to have COVID-19 should not enter the facility.

• Spectators, audiences, fans and media are required to wear face coverings as described in Executive Order GA-29.

• Sites are encouraged to utilize remote ticketing options to help manage capacity limitations within a maximum 50% occupancy. Paper tickets and programming should be minimized to help avoid transferable materials.

• If possible, set reserved times for entry to avoid mass arrivals.

• Groups should maintain at least six feet of distance from other groups at all times, including the process of admission and seating. A group is defined as no more than 10 people including the members of the household and those persons who traveled together to the facility.

• Schools should not allow seating in consecutive rows, and should block off seating to maintain a minimum six feet of distance between groups.

• Pathways for spectator ingress and egress should be clearly marked and unobstructed.

• Schools should provide hand sanitizing stations and/or hand washing stations at entrances and inside the facility.

• Seating, hand rails, and other common surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected prior to each game or contest.