Gotta admit, they are trying!
With the pandemic nearly destroying any kind of concerts, sporting events, or just events in general…how are we going to get our live sports fix? Well, if you are an Iowa State fan? That’s no problem! However, they do have some strict guidelines that you will need to follow in order to stay healthy and safe.
In a Press Release yesterday, Director of Athletics at Iowa State Jamie Pollard announced that fans will be allowed to return to Jack Trice Stadium for their home opener on September 12th. Looking at the press release which you can see by CLICKING HERE, it seems that only fans that have purchased Season Tickets will be allowed into the stadium.
Safety of fans is their top priority, CLICK HERE to see the what the guidelines are, or if you’re on your mobile device, CLICK HERE.
Here’s how it works.
- Health Check – If you are sick or have symptoms related to COVID-19, please do not come to the game. Stay home and cheer on the Cyclones on television.
- Parking – Fans should arrive early to avoid traffic congestion, park their vehicle, gather game gear and walk directly to the stadium for entrance. Do not gather in the parking lots to socialize.
- No Tailgating – There will be no tailgating allowed on university-owned property, including parking lots and grass areas adjacent to parking lots. Fans may not bring nor set up items normally associated with a tailgate such as lawn chairs, coolers, grills, tents, canopies, tables, etc.
- Face Coverings – Wear your face covering upon exit from your vehicle. Face coverings will be required at ALL times for ALL individuals. Anyone, who refuses to properly wear a face covering, will be denied access and/or removed from the stadium. Gaiters and face shields are acceptable face coverings.
- Stadium Entry – Prepare to enter the stadium early. Gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Honor other fans’ wishes for physical distancing and avoid crowding at entry.
- Seating – All fans were reassigned new seating locations and it is critical to sit in those seats to maintain social distancing.
- Fan Flow – We encourage fans to remain in their seats as much as possible to limit congestion on the concourses.
- Departing the Stadium – Use your own judgment when departing the stadium. Take your time while leaving and respect others desire for physical distancing. There will be no tailgating or social gatherings allowed in the parking lots after the game.
They also write that if this works, they will continue to allow fans to the games. Now if this doesn’t work and fans do not follow the guidelines? Then NO MORE FANS at the games until the pandemic is done, which who knows really when that’ll be.
It’s up to you! In short…..don’t blow it.
You can tell that events companies and sports organizations are REALLY trying hard to make this work and after all this craziness that is 2020? Iowa could really use a concert, a game, whatever….but we gotta work together to make it work! Want to get back to whatever the new normal is? Gotta become one, like Captain Planet said? THE POWER IS YOURS!
