MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Auburn Montgomery department of athletics has announced the COVID-19 protocols that will be in effect for 2020-21 men's and women's basketball seasons.
ADMISSION
Admission to home AUM basketball games for the 2020-21 academic year will be free of charge, with capacity limited to 15 percent (405). Admission gates will open 20 minutes prior to the scheduled tip-off of all home games. In order to enter the AUM Athletics Complex and remain in the arena, a mask must be worn at all times and social distancing will be enforced.
COVID-19 SELF-SCREENING CHECKLIST
All attendees to athletic events at AUM will be asked to review the screening checklist before arrival to campus:
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Have you received a positive COVID-19 test in the past 10 days?
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Do you have a fever greater than 100.4 F?
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Do you have new muscle aches not related to another medical condition or another specific activity?
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Do you have a new or worsening cough that is not related to another medical condition?
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Do you have a sore throat, runny nose and/or congestion not related to another medical condition?
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Do you have, or are you suffering from, shortness of breath that is not related to another medical condition?
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Do you have a recent loss of smell or taste?
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Do feel nauseous or have a new onset of vomiting and/or diarrhea not related to another medical condition?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, immediately self-isolate and contact your medical provider. Please do not attend any campus facility, program, activity, or event.
ENTRANCE TO AUM ATHLETICS COMPLEX
All spectators will enter through the three designated doors on the far right of the front entrance to the Athletics Complex and will exit through the front lobby using the designated doors located on the opposite side from the entrance. Signage will be provided, along with gameday personnel to facilitate proper usage of entrance and exit points.
SEATING
All seats will be socially distanced in the arena. Spectators will be directed to either the second-floor bleachers or the chairback seating behind the scorer's table upon admission to the Athletics Complex. Seats will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
CONCESSIONS
Concessions will not be sold at home AUM basketball games during the 2020-21 academic year.
POSTGAME
All spectators will be asked to leave the facility immediately upon completion of the contest. Players, coaches, athletic trainers, and gameday personnel will not be allowed to gather with spectators inside the building.
The women's basketball team will host Shorter University on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 4:00 p.m. from the AUM Gymnasium, while the men's team will host West Georgia in their season opener on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6:00 p.m.
For the 2020-21 academic year, the Gulf South Conference will implement a 20-game mirrored schedule in basketball, with the men and women playing at opposite sites, eliminating all doubleheaders.
The GSC will additionally utilize divisional play. The schedule will feature a combination of single game matchups and two-game series against the same opponents on consecutive days at the same location. The format is intended to streamline testing protocols and reduce travel costs.
Additional guidelines and recommendations for COVID-19 basketball gameday operations can be found on the NCAA's website.
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