Re-Opening Health & Safety Guidelines
As a result of the recent Oregon Health Authority (OHA) update to the Statewide Reopening Guidance for Masks, Face Coverings and Face Shields, Goss Stadium spectators for the May 21st through May 23rdbaseball games may remove face coverings only when seated at their outdoor ticketed seating location or when eating and drinking. Spectators mustcontinue to wear approved face coverings when entering and exiting the Goss Stadium and in all common outdoor and indoor spaces such as concourses, concession lines, restrooms and standing outfield decks. Physical distancing requirements are unchanged and seating parties will continue to be seated with 6 feet of space on all sides to comply with current policies on physical distancing.
Entry/Exit Venue Access
Social Distancing and Masks
Sanitization
· Additional hand sanitizers will be installed throughout the facility
· Extra staff will be on hand in-game to regularly clean commonly used spaces, restrooms, concession stands and other common/enclosed areas.
Concessions
Seating Areas
Entry/Exit Venue Access
- Outdoor event space capacities are established pursuant to county risk level. In Benton County, these levels allow the following, and can change pursuant to the County’s risk level:
- Extreme Risk: 50 spectators
- High Risk: 15% capacity
- Moderate Risk: 25% capacity
- Low Risk: 50% capacity
- Stadium entry/exit has been modified. All spectators must enter through designated gates.
- Due to OHA Covid-19 Protocols, all Bag Checks will be closed. Please leave any bags that do not meet the OSU Clear Bag Policy in your vehicles or homes.
Social Distancing and Masks
- Social distancing required
- Mask and face coverings are required for entry for all fans ages 2 and older, and must be worn throughout the match, except when eating/drinking. A “face covering or mask” is defined as a medical grade mask or a cloth, polypropylene, paper or other face covering that covers the nose and the mouth and that rests snugly above the nose, below the mouth, and on the sides of the face. The following are not face coverings because they allow droplets to be released: a covering that incorporates a valve that is designed to facilitate easy exhalation, mesh masks, lace masks or other coverings with openings, holes, visible gaps in the design or material, or vents. Face Shields, scarves, ski masks and balaclavas are not substitutes for masks.
Sanitization
· Additional hand sanitizers will be installed throughout the facility
- All water fountains will be closed
· Extra staff will be on hand in-game to regularly clean commonly used spaces, restrooms, concession stands and other common/enclosed areas.
Concessions
- Concessions may be unavailable or limited based on capacity guidelines
- Concessions staff has been trained on proper CDC COVID-19 service protocols
- All staff will be equipped with proper PPE,
- F&B Packaging and Delivery will be altered to include grab and go and pre-packaged items
- Condiments will be pre-packaged and distributed in packets
- Physical distancing in queuing as well as cashier stations
- Plexiglass concessions barriers will be installed in all front facing cashier stations
Seating Areas
- All seating areas must meet the OHA sector guidance for outdoor establishments
- Seating groupings must be separated by 6 feet on all sides.
- Indoor seating areas will be closed to spectators
- Due to OHA distancing requirements from staff and participants, some seating areas will be closed to spectators
