BISMARCK, ND - The University of Mary baseball team will take to the field at home this weekend with fans in the stands. Admittance is free to the general public and is limited to the first 100 spectators, including UMary students, faculty and staff, when the Marauders host the University of Sioux Falls on Friday and Saturday, April 2-3, at Municipal Ballpark.
 
Friday features a single 9-inning ballgame between the Marauders and Cougars. Saturday's Northern Sun doubleheader starts at 12 noon with a 7-inning contest followed by a 9-inning game.
 
An additional amount of fans will also be admitted if they are on the Family & Friends list submitted by the Marauders baseball program or the Visiting Fans list determined by the opposing head coach.
 
The gates open one hour prior to first pitch. 
 
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.

Baseball attendance is open to:
Family & Friends: UMary student-athletes and coaches are allowed to distribute a limited number of will-call passes to family members and fans. Individuals must be on the pass list to be admitted into the game.
 
Visiting Fans: A limited number of will-call passes are available to the visiting team with distribution determined by the opposing head coach. Individuals must be on the pass list to be admitted into the game. 
 
The first 100 fans not on the Family and Friends list or the Visiting Fans list will also be admitted for free. This total includes UMary students and faculty & staff.

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.goumary.com/coverage.

Game Attendance Requirements for Spectators (Baseball)
Screening & Personal Protective Equipment

• Be prepared for screening prior to entrance into Municipal Ballpark. 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.
 
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.
 

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.

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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