From UMO Media Relations

MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive has announced the spectator policy for athletics competitions for the month of February.

For the month of February, the spectator policy for indoor sports will be as follows:
-no fans allowed

For the month of February, the spectator policy for outdoor sports will be as follows:
-no fans for exhibition games or track meets
-two family members per student-athlete and coach will be allowed (members of the general public, campus community, or fans of visiting teams are not allowed)
-fan access will be provided at the main entrance of each facility via a pass list
-each individual and team must follow the safe physical distancing guidelines of being 6 feet apart (unless with immediate family members), wearing masks, and washing hands.

“We have developed a plan for spectators on game days that mitigates risk as much as possible to keep student-athletes, coaches, and staff as safe as possible, while allowing fan support on a limited basis,” said Jeff Eisen, Vice President for Athletics.

Additional policies include:
-Admission will be free.
-There will not be any concessions sales.
-Fans must remain in stands after games and wait for student-athletes to leave the field of play.  Student-athletes and fans must maintain physical distancing and masks when meeting after games.  Tailgating is not allowed.
-Hand sanitizer stations will be provided at each facility.

These policies will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and be revised as necessary.