KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Kutztown University will begin allowing spectators at home athletic events in a limited capacity, the university announced Thursday morning.
 
The revision to the school's no-fan policy, announced Feb. 26, comes following Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's decision to raise occupancy limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings.
 
Effective Saturday, March 20, a limited number of KU family members and students will be allowed to attend outdoor Golden Bear athletic events. Visiting fans and general spectators are not permitted at this time.
 
All spectators must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times, remain with their family or group and adhere to social distancing guidelines while attending KU athletic events. Fans are not permitted to interact with student-athletes, coaches, team personnel, officials, administrators or support staff at any time.
 
Individuals who are exhibiting any symptoms of illness are asked to avoid campus. Failure to comply may result in ejection from KU athletic facilities.
 
The health, safety and well-being of Kutztown University student-athletes, coaches and staff, and their opportunity to play remains at the forefront of all decisions regarding spectators.
 
 

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS REVISED SPECTATOR POLICY

Effective March 20, 2021
 
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North Campus Field (Baseball/Softball)

• No visiting fans are permitted to attend.
• Fans must remain in spectator area – in the outfield between the foul poles. Infield access will be restricted to athletic personnel.
• Sidewalks adjacent to athletic facilities are for pedestrian traffic and are ADA accessible. Fans choosing to observe athletic contests on sidewalks must yield to pedestrians at all times, as necessary.
• Fans must bring own chair. No bleacher access.
• Restroom facility will be closed for fan access. Public, portable restrooms will be available in the centerfield parking lot (B-3).
• Fans should park and access North Campus Field via parking lot in centerfield (B-3).
• Fans must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times.
• Fans are not permitted to interact with student-athletes, coaches, team personnel, officials, administrators or support staff at any time.
• Fans must remain with their family or group and remain physically distanced from others.
• At conclusion of game, fans must vacate facility immediately to allow for unobstructed departure of players, coaches and staff.

Keystone Field (Women's Lacrosse)

• Ticketing system will be used for families of KU student-athletes (4 tickets per KU student-athlete).
• Due to occupancy limits, no visiting fans or general spectators are permitted to attend.
• Fans must remain with their family or group and remain physically distanced from other families in the bleachers.
• Restroom facilities in Keystone Hall and O'Pake Fieldhouse will be closed for fan access. Public, portable restrooms will be available for fans adjacent to Keystone Field.
• Fans must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times.
• Fans are not permitted to interact with student-athletes, coaches, team personnel, officials, administrators or support staff at any time.
• At conclusion of game, fans must vacate facility immediately to allow for unobstructed departure of players, coaches and staff.

Keystone Tennis Courts

• No visiting fans are permitted to attend.
• Fans must remain in spectator area – behind ropes surrounding Keystone Courts.
• Restroom facilities in Keystone Hall will be closed for fan access. Public, portable restrooms will be available for fans adjacent to Keystone Courts.
• Fans must bring own chair. No bleacher access.
• Sidewalks adjacent to athletic facilities are for pedestrian traffic and are ADA accessible. Fans choosing to observe athletic contests on sidewalks must yield to pedestrians at all times, as necessary.
• Fans must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times.
• Fans are not permitted to interact with student-athletes, coaches, team personnel, officials, administrators or support staff at any time.
• Fans must remain with their family or group and remain physically distanced from others.
• At conclusion of match, fans must vacate facility immediately to allow for unobstructed departure of players, coaches and staff.

Women's Golf (off campus)

• Please observe protocols of golf course.
• Fans must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times.
• Fans are not permitted to interact with student-athletes, coaches, team personnel, officials, administrators or support staff at any time.
• Fans must remain with their family or group and remain physically distanced from others.