The University of Central Oklahoma announced its COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of hosting the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association's football state championships the next three weekends.
UCO is committed to maintaining social distancing among spectators at on-campus events, so Wantland Stadium's seats have been marked in checkerboard fashion, where groupings of four seats are available and restricted in an alternating pattern throughout the stadium. Yellow "no-seating" stickers have been place to show which seats are closed for social distancing purposes.
Spectators may bring blankets and sit on the grassy berm on the south end of the stadium, as well.
Face coverings or masks over the nose and mouth will be required for every person attending and must be worn at all times. UCO reminds spectators traveling from out of town that the city of Edmond also has a mask mandate for all public indoor spaces.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. ONLINE LINKS FOR ADVANCE TICKET SALES CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH EACH PARTICIPATING SCHOOL UNTIL 8 A.M. FRIDAY, WHEN ANY REMAINING TICKETS WILL BE SOLD TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH A LINK ON THE OSSAA'S WEBSITE.
"It's an honor for UCO to serve as host for the state championship games, and this year especially we recognize the tremendous responsibility to provide a thoughtful and organized approach so spectators are able to come onto our campus and make memories all for the right reasons," UCO athletic director Stan Wagnon said in a release. "Our message to those planning t... Click here to read full article
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