SAN MARCOS, Texas – In preparation for the 2020 volleyball season, Texas State Athletics has announced safety measures that Bobcat fans will need to adhere to in order to combat the impact of COVID-19 when attending home matches this fall at Strahan Arena at the University Event Center.
 
"We have been working in conjunction with the NCAA, the Sun Belt Conference, the university, federal, state and local agencies to keep Bobcat Athletic facilities safe within the State of Texas guidelines," said Director of Athletics Larry Teis. "It is more important than ever that all of us follow these guidelines and recommendations and we believe the following guidelines will help us manage the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, game officials, fans, staff, and visiting teams. We look forward to seeing Bobcat fans cheering on our teams this fall."
 
SYMPTOM SCREENING BEFORE ATTENDING A BOBCAT VOLLEYBALL GAME
Before entering Strahan Arena for a volleyball 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 of 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 at all times while inside the arena.
 
Per CDC guidelines, face coverings should not be worn by children under the age of two (2) or anyone who has trouble breathing, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove face coverings without assistance.
 
STRAHAN ARENA COMPLEX CAPACITY
Attendance for matches at Strahan Arena will be limited to 25 percent capacity for a total of 2,500 spectators.
 
CONTACTLESS TICKETING
Contactless ticketing is available to all spectators through our digital ticketing platforms. Click the digital ticketing information to view all of our opportunities.
 
Due to COVID-19, we have made an effort to create a socially distant atmosphere inside Strahan Arena. Every ticket will now be a reserved seat. Anyone who purchases a season ticket will have the same reserved seat for the entire season. Season ticket holder seats will range from section 112-117.
 
Digital ticketing is also available to Texas State students. We encourage students to claim their ticket in advance online by filling out the TXST Student Game Ticket Request form. Request forms are available on the TXST.com website beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday of each game week and must be submitted by 2 p.m. the day prior to the requested game. Further stipulations for students consider:

• Scanning your student ID on game day is still an option.
• Students can only request one ticket for themselves.
• Each student will be assigned a seat in sections 103-110.
• Request for each home match must be submitted separately.
• Seats are assigned in the order that the forms are received until capacity is reached or the deadline passes.
• Digital tickets will be delivered via email from gametickets@txstate.edu with the subject line: "Your Texas State Mobile Tickets are ready!"

 
CONCESSIONS
Only bottled beverages will be available for purchase to increase speed of service. Food items are limited to high-demand, fan-favorite items for speed of service.
 
The Bobcats will open its home schedule for the 2020 season Sept. 11-12 vs. UTEP at 6 p.m. and 10 a.m., respectively. Texas State is coming off a 2-0 weekend after a five-set victory vs. Central Arkansas and a sweep against Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas.
 
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