RSC UPDATED Spectator Travel Advisory -- Notice to Fans around the Conference
RSC UPDATED Spectator Travel Advisory -- Notice to Fans around the Conference
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The following is the latest information regarding spectators being allowed at contests at schools around the River States Conference. Fans should confirm this has not changed by viewing each school's website prior to traveling.
The River States Conference has implemented a health screening process for student-athletes on a daily basis. All student-athletes will also be screened prior to departure from a member school and again prior to the contest. If any student-athlete fails the screening prior to the contest, that contest will be postponed.
The River States Conference asks that for venues where spectators are allowed that everyone wear masks, maintain social distancing guidelines and avoid contact or interactions with student-athletes.
Decisions related to allowing spectators are entirely up to the host school and must comply with state and local health authority mandates.
The River States Conference Council of Presidents unanimously approved a motion on 9/16/2020 to require masks to be worn at all indoor conference events.
This information is provided as a summary only. Please view the school's individual website for more specific information and for any updated changes through the seasons.
This information is subject to change at any time.
RSC UPDATED SPECTATOR POLICES BY SCHOOL (as of September 16, 2020):
Asbury (Ky.) University:
Volleyball will be limited to the campus community (students and staff) and the parents/guardians of Asbury student-athletes. No other outside spectators allowed at volleyball events. All spectators will be temperature screened for entry into the facility. The gym is being limited to 15% of capacity or about 250 persons using social distancing guidelines in accordance with local health authorities. Masks are required by the RSC.
Soccer, Cross Country, Baseball, Softball Lacrosse, Tennis and Golf will allow spectators who are expected to wear masks when unable to physically distance from those not in their "family unit." For outdoor sporting events, spectators will be screened and required to wear a mask when entering the indoor facility to use the restrooms (since we do not have exterior restroom facilities).
Brescia (Ky.) University:
Limited to the campus community (students and staff) who are screened daily. Spectators will be temperature screened on entering the facility for indoor events. No spectators from outside the campus community are allowed at soccer or volleyball events. The gym is being limited to 115 persons using social distancing guidelines in accordance with local health authorities. Masks are required by the RSC.
Carlow (Pa.) University:
No fans permitted at volleyball home matches.
Effective Oct 6, 2020, Carlow is now permitted to have 250 total at outdoor events. The count includes both teams, game officials and game personnel. As such, we are permitting spectators at our home soccer matches with some restrictions.
Spectators will be required to :
- Stay at least six feet away from the field and fence line
- May not use the bleachers or stand near team bench areas
- Wear masks
- Not mingle with student-athletes or game personnel before, during, or after the contest.
We understand that this may create some inconveniences but we ask your cooperation as we try to help mitigate this pandemic. We will make every effort to make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Indiana University East:
* Volleyball (Lingle Court) - IU East volleyball student-athletes will be provided with two tickets per home contest, to distribute at their discretion. Only spectators with tickets will be admitted to IU East home volleyball contests. Spectators will be required to wear masks and to physically distance. Spectators should attend only if they are symptom-free. All spectators will be temperature-screened. Due to physical distancing capacity of Lingle Court, only ticket-holding spectators can be admitted. Spectators from visiting teams will not be permitted to attend.
* Soccer (Centerville High School) - IU East soccer student-athletes will be provided with two tickets per home contest, to distribute at their discretion. Only spectators with tickets will be admitted to IU East home soccer contests. Spectators will be required to wear masks and to physically distance in the bleachers and designated areas. Spectators should attend only if they are symptom-free. Only ticket-holding spectators can be admitted. Spectators from visiting teams will not be permitted to attend. The Centerville soccer complex will be cleared of spectators between games of doubleheaders.
* Basketball (Lingle Court) - IU East basketball student-athletes will be provided with two tickets per home contest, to distribute at their discretion. Only spectators with tickets will be admitted to IU East home basketball contests. Spectators will be required to wear masks and to physically distance. Spectators should attend only if they are symptom-free. All spectators will be temperature-screened. Due to physical distancing capacity of Lingle Court, only ticket-holding spectators can be admitted. Spectators from visiting teams will not be permitted to attend. Lingle Court will be cleared between games of doubleheaders.
* Golf events spectators are permitted at the discretion of the host courses. Face coverings and social distancing are required.
Indiana University Kokomo:
Volleyball will allow two people per player or coach only from the HOME team. NO spectators or parents from visiting teams are allowed. Spectators are not being screened for entry. The gym is being limited to 50 persons using social distancing guidelines in accordance with local health authorities. Spectators are required to leave the gymnasium immediately following the match. Masks are required by the RSC.
Soccer will allow two people per player or coach from EITHER team when identified and sent in advance of the contest.
Indiana University Southeast:
Two family members of IU Southeast student-athletes can attend home games. No visiting fans are permitted. Masks are required by the RSC.
Midway (Ky.) University:
Volleyball will be limited to the campus community (students and staff) who are screened daily. No outside spectators, including parents are allowed at volleyball events. All allowable spectators will be temperature screened for entry. The gym is being limited to 75 persons using social distancing guidelines in accordance with local health authorities. Masks are required by the RSC.
Soccer will be limited to campus community (students and staff) who are screened daily and parents of HOME players only. Social distancing by family unit and the wearing of masks is required. All allowed spectators must bring their own chairs.
Oakland City (Ind.) University:
Volleyball is allowing spectators limited to about 250 using social distancing guidelines in accordance with local health authorities. All allowable spectators will be temperature screened for entry. Masks are required by the RSC.
Soccer is allowing fans. Masks are required in the bleachers, but not in your own private chair brought in and socially distanced from other spectators.
Ohio Christian University:
Volleyball will allow spectators limited to 15% of capacity or 60 seats using social distancing guidelines in accordance with local health authorities. Seats will be initially held for Ohio Christian volleyball parents (2 per player). All seats are available first come first served five minutes following the start of a contest. All spectators will be temperature screened for entry to the facility. Masks are required by the RSC.
Soccer will allow spectators limited to 15% seating capacity or about 1,200 using social distancing guidelines in accordance with local health authorities. All seats will be available first come first served.
Point Park (Pa.) University:
No spectators allowed at soccer or volleyball events.
University of Rio Grande (Ohio):
Volleyball will allow spectators limited to 15% capacity or 225 seats available on a first come first served basis. An usher will assist with seating to maintain social distancing. Spectators are not being temperature screened for entry. Masks are required by the RSC.
Soccer will allow spectators limiting capacity to 120 persons using social distancing guidelines in accordance with local authorities. Seats will be marked for social distancing.
WVU Tech:
No spectators allowed at soccer or volleyball events.