Updated COVID-19 Game Day Protocols effective through remainder of 2021-22 Basketball Season

 

MASK - Mandatory

Mississippi Valley State University is a mask-mandatory campus. In order to enter the R. W. Harrison HPER Complex and remain in the arena, a mask must be worn at all times and social distancing will be enforced.  If you are in violators of the policy, you will be asked to leave the facility. Approved face coverings are as follows: mask, mask and face shield or gaiters.

Clear Bag Policy
The clear bag policy will be in place at the R. W. Harrison HPER Complex at al​l times.

Arena Floor
The arena floor is limited to credential administrative staff, players, coaching and support staff and game workers for the contest. Only those who have been tested within 72 hours, fully vaccinated or been through a team testing protocol will be allowed to enter the playing floor. Masks must be worn at all times.

Entrances to the R. W. Harrison HPER Complex
All spectators must enter through the main doors in front of the building and utilize the front steps when entering the arena. All spectators must remain six feet apart (social distance) and MASKED. At no time will anyone be allowed entry to the playing floor without the appropriate credential. All spectators must stay in designated areas at all times.  

Seating / Distance and Family

All seats will be socially distanced in the arena. A family will be allowed to sit together in groups of four only. We ask that you please refrain from moving around the arena after you have selected your seat(s). Courtside Seating will be limited to the current season ticket holders.  No additional seats will be sold.

Media / Media Entrance
All media, with the exception of the visiting team SID and radio, will enter through the main entrance to R.W. Harrison HPER Complex. No credentials will be mailed out, as each media member will have their temperature checked before receiving a credential.  

Backdoor / Parking
The backdoor will be for teams, working staff and officials only this season; no spectators will be allowed entry into the backdoor or the parking lot. All team members, officials and workers will have their temperature checked and scanned before entry will be given into the arena.

Visiting Team

Upon entry into the arena, the visiting team and support staff will have their temperatures taken and scanned via the screening device. Once inside the arena, teams will go directly to their locker room. Once their respective game is over that team will return to their designated locker room.  The team should remain in the locker room until it is time to load the bus if you do not elect to watch the game in progress.

Visiting team’s players, coaching staff and support staff will be allowed to watch the game in progress. However, the team must wear face mask at all times and sit in the designated location assigned by the facility manager.