SAN MARCOS, Texas – To prepare for the 2020 soccer season, Texas State Athletics has announced several COVID-19 safety measures Bobcat fans will need to follow to combat the impact of COVID-19 when attending home matches this Fall at the Bobcat Soccer Complex.
 
"These guidelines will help us manage the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, game officials, fans, staff and visiting teams," said Director of Athletics Larry Teis. "Our goal is to provide the safest gameday environment."
 
"We have been working in conjunction with the NCAA, the Sun Belt Conference, university, federal, state and local agencies to keep Bobcat Athletics facilities safe and within the State of Texas guidelines. It is more important now than ever that all of us follow these guidelines and recommendations so that we all can stay safe and continue playing this season. We look forward to seeing Bobcat fans cheering on our teams this Fall."
 
SYMPTON SCREENING BEFORE ATTENDING A SOCCER GAME
Before coming to the Bobcat Soccer Complex to attend a soccer game, we ask that spectators perform a self-assessment based on CDC best practices and recommendations and stay home if sick. People who are at higher risk for complications from COVID-19 are strongly encouraged not to attend live events. Symptoms to watch for include:
 

• Fever (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) or higher
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

 
FACE COVERING
All fans attending games are required to wear face coverings that completely cover the nose and mouth upon entry into Bobcat Soccer Complex and when they are not in their seat. Fans are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings while in their seats.
 
Per CDC guidelines, face coverings should not be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove face coverings without assistance.
 
SOCCER COMPLEX CAPACITY
Attendance for matches at the Bobcat Soccer Complex will be limited to 25% of capacity for a total of 125 spectators. Admission will be granted on a first arrival basis with gates opening one hour before kickoff.
 
It is also suggested that fans bring their own lawn chairs due to social distancing measures in the bleachers.
 
TAILGATING
To reduce large gathering and encourage social distancing, tailgating will be prohibited at all matches this season.
 
CONCESSIONS
The concessions stand will be limited to beverage purchases only. Fans will be allowed to bring in their own food and drinks (non-alcoholic) into Bobcat Soccer Complex.
 
The first home game for the Bobcats this season takes place on Friday, Sept. 4 against Stephen F. Austin for the team's annual Teal Match with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m.
 
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