University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Ragin' Cajuns Announce Soccer Capacity, Facility Guidelines
9/1/2020 3:02:00 PM | Soccer
Louisiana opens 2020 season on Friday against Abilene Christian
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Athletics announced on Tuesday that it will be implementing several COVID-19 safety measures Ragin' Cajun fans will need to follow when attending home soccer matches during the 2020 season at the Ragin' Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility.
A revised schedule for the 2020 season was released last week which has Louisiana opening the 2020 season at home against Abilene Christian on Friday (Sept. 4) as part of an eight-match home slate.
The Ragin' Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility will operate at a significantly reduced capacity for the 2020 season (unless state policy changes during the season). This will allow for fans and University students to be accommodated this season.
Should disruptions or modifications to the 2020 season occur due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Athletics will quickly communicate the adjustments through its social media channels and RaginCajuns.com. Additionally, the department will communicate any changes to specific entry and attendance protocols for home matches
Listed below are guidelines for the upcoming season. Fans can also access the guidelines at RaginCajuns.com/Covid.
SYMPTON SCREENING BEFORE ATTENDING A SOCCER GAME
Prior to attending a Louisiana Soccer match, 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 to not 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 COVERINGS
Fans will be required to wear face coverings at all times while in the stadium with the exception of when eating or drinking. All gameday workers, vendors and staff will wear face coverings at all times and will be checked and screened prior to the entrance into the stadium.
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
The Ragin' Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility will operate at a reduced capacity for the 2020 season (unless state policy changes during the season) in regards to social distancing guidelines. Seats will be marked off as unavailable to insure social distancing.
At the conclusion of the game, staff will coordinate a gradual egress by fans to prevent clusters.
Proper queuing and social distancing will be required in all common areas, such as concession stands and restrooms. Social distancing markers will be located in these areas to assist fans to achieve proper spacing.
TAILGATING
To reduce large gathering and encourage social distancing, tailgating will be prohibited at all matches this season.
CONCESSIONS
Concessions will have prepackaged food and drink items. Condiments will be prepackaged. Social distancing will be used at points of sale.
FIELD ACCESS
Fans are not allowed on the field at any time. This includes pre-game and post-game.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsSOC), Instagram (@RaginCajuns_SOC) and Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana soccer updates.
A revised schedule for the 2020 season was released last week which has Louisiana opening the 2020 season at home against Abilene Christian on Friday (Sept. 4) as part of an eight-match home slate.
The Ragin' Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility will operate at a significantly reduced capacity for the 2020 season (unless state policy changes during the season). This will allow for fans and University students to be accommodated this season.
Should disruptions or modifications to the 2020 season occur due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Athletics will quickly communicate the adjustments through its social media channels and RaginCajuns.com. Additionally, the department will communicate any changes to specific entry and attendance protocols for home matches
Listed below are guidelines for the upcoming season. Fans can also access the guidelines at RaginCajuns.com/Covid.
SYMPTON SCREENING BEFORE ATTENDING A SOCCER GAME
Prior to attending a Louisiana Soccer match, 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 to not 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 COVERINGS
Fans will be required to wear face coverings at all times while in the stadium with the exception of when eating or drinking. All gameday workers, vendors and staff will wear face coverings at all times and will be checked and screened prior to the entrance into the stadium.
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
The Ragin' Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility will operate at a reduced capacity for the 2020 season (unless state policy changes during the season) in regards to social distancing guidelines. Seats will be marked off as unavailable to insure social distancing.
At the conclusion of the game, staff will coordinate a gradual egress by fans to prevent clusters.
Proper queuing and social distancing will be required in all common areas, such as concession stands and restrooms. Social distancing markers will be located in these areas to assist fans to achieve proper spacing.
TAILGATING
To reduce large gathering and encourage social distancing, tailgating will be prohibited at all matches this season.
CONCESSIONS
Concessions will have prepackaged food and drink items. Condiments will be prepackaged. Social distancing will be used at points of sale.
FIELD ACCESS
Fans are not allowed on the field at any time. This includes pre-game and post-game.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsSOC), Instagram (@RaginCajuns_SOC) and Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana soccer updates.
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