BISMARCK, ND – University of Mary Athletic will host six athletic events between January 21-23, including wrestling, hockey, women's basketball, swimming & diving and track & field competitions. All events remain closed to the general public and no tickets will be sold. However, many Marauders sports have moved to the Lottery & Family Attendance Only policy for spectators.
 
Below is a rundown of this week's UMary home event attendance policies for each contest.
 
The Lottery & Family Attendance Only level combines the family attendance policy, which allows UMary student-athletes and coaches to distribute a limited number of will-call tickets to family members and fans, along with an additional number of will-call passes to be distributed to University of Mary students and faculty & staff as determined by a random lottery selection process. All names of fans accepting their lottery will-call pass, along with each team's family pass list, must be provided to the University of Mary Athletic department 24 hours prior to the contest. A limited number of will-call tickets are also available to the visiting team with distribution determined by the opposing head coach.
 
Wrestling | UMary vs. MSU Moorhead | 7 pm, Jan. 21 | McDowell Activity Center
Lottery & Family Attendance Only policy. Entrance is through the Lumen Vitae University Center only. Doors open one hour prior to competition.
 
Hockey | UMary vs. Dakota College | 7 pm, Jan. 21 | Schwan Cadillac Rink at Starion Sports Complex, Mandan, ND
Lottery & Fan Attendance Only policy. Entrance is through the main entrance only. Doors open one hour prior to competition.  
 
Women's Basketball | UMary vs. Bemidji State | 6 pm, Friday, Jan. 22 | 4 pm, Saturday, Jan. 23 | McDowell Activity Center
Lottery & Fan Attendance Policy Only. Entrance is through the Lumen Vitae University Center only. Doors open one hour prior to competition.
 
Swimming & Diving | UMary vs. Northern State | 1 pm,  Saturday, Jan. 23 | BSC Aquatic & Fitness Center
Family Attendance Only policy. Will-call passes are issued to the UMary athletic team players and coaches to be distributed to family members and fans as determined by the Head Coach. The visiting team will be issued 25 will-call passes for their family members and fans as determined by the Head Coach.
 
Track & Field | UMary hosts the Marauders Invite | 11 am Field, 1 pm Track | University of Mary Fieldhouse and Wellness Center
Essential Personnel Only policy. Only game management, officials, and athletic teams are allowed on the competition floor.
 
Streaming & Live Stats
Fans unable to attend the event are encouraged to watch all UMary home games live online and free of charge at www.nsicnetwork.com/goumary or www.goumary.com/coverage.
 
Game Attendance Requirements for Spectators
Screening & Personal Protective Equipment –

• All fans attending UMary games will be screened prior to their entrance into the McDowell Activities Center.
• The screening location will be at the Lumen Vitae University Center – McDowell west entrance and the main entrances to the Schwan Cadillac Rink at the Starion Sports Complex and the BSC Aquatic & Fitness Center.
• Screening will consist of a temperature check and several COVID-19 questions.
• Those in attendance will be expected to wear a mask, or appropriate face covering, throughout the venues at all times.

 
Will-Call Passes

• No tickets will be provided for admission into a Marauders sporting event.
• The names of the approved spectators will be on a Will-Call list at the main entrance to each venue.
• The Head Coach of each team is expected to submit their will-call list 24 hours prior to the contest.
• Spectators will be expected to maintain six feet separation to comply with county, state, and CDC guidelines regarding social distancing and large gatherings while gaining admission into and Marauders athletics event sites.

 
Concessions
No concessions available at home events at the McDowell Activity Center. Fans are allowed to bring in outside concessions at the MAC.
 
In-Game Considerations

• Masking is required for all spectators in attendance regardless of state and local guidance. Additionally, fans must follow all Covid-19 safety, sanitation, and social distancing guidelines
• Fans in attendance are not permitted to sit or stand within at least twelve feet of the bench area, working staff, and playing surface.
• Fans in attendance are strictly prohibited from congregating on the playing surface before, during, and after the event.
• There will be no game day programs or printed stat sheets provided during the event.
• The Marauders comprehensive home game policy is available HERE

 
University of Mary Campus Guidelines and Protocols
Visiting Spectators are asked to abide by the University of Mary campus social distancing rules, which can be found at www.umary.edu/COVID. 
 
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