Wittenberg University Athletics COVID-19 – Spectator Policy/Guidelines – Spring 2021 Effective February 12, 2021

The health and safety of Wittenberg University student-athletes, coaches, and staff is the highest priority during the coronavirus pandemic. Accordingly, Wittenberg University and its Department of Athletics program are committed to COVID-19 guidance and mitigation measures shared by the Ohio Department of Health, the Clark County Combined Health District (CCHD), the federal government and the CDC. Wittenberg University references NCAA guidance in shaping its testing and operational strategies, including the NCAA’s updated Resocialization of Collegiate Sport: Developing Standards for Practice and Competition, Second Edition.

As mandated by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) in the Responsible Restart Ohio Document for Youth, Collegiate, Amateur, Club and Professional Sports, ALL spectators attending Athletic Events at Wittenberg University MUST follow the following protocols:

• All Spectators must be pre-registered for the event they are attending. o NO WALK-UPS WILL BE PERMITTED • Spectators must conduct daily symptom assessments. • Anyone experiencing symptoms must stay home. • Family members must sit together, socially distanced from other individuals/family groups. • Six-feet social distancing must be maintained between individuals/family groups • No congregating before or after practices or games is permitted. • Spectators must wear face coverings at all times.

Wittenberg University Athletics Capacity Limits for Indoor Sports (as of 2/9/21)

Pam Evans Smith Arena

Players & Coaches – 2 guests each Wittenberg Students – 75 Wittenberg Faculty & Staff – 25

Men’s Basketball Home Games 15 Wittenberg Players – 30 Guests (Must be pre-registered) 4 Wittenberg Coaches – 8 Guests (Must be pre-registered) Wittenberg Students – 75 (Must be pre-registered) Wittenberg Faculty & Staff – 25 (Must be pre-registered) Total – 138

Women’s Basketball Home Games 14 Wittenberg Players – 28 Guests (Must be pre-registered) 2 Wittenberg Coaches – 4 Guests (Must be pre-registered) Wittenberg Students – 75 (Must be pre-registered) Wittenberg Faculty & Staff – 25 (Must be pre-registered) Total – 132

Wittenberg University | 250 Bill Edwards Drive, Springfield, Ohio 45504 | wittenberg.edu

1929 Gymnasium

Players & Coaches – 2 guests each Wittenberg Students – 20 Wittenberg Faculty & Staff – 10

Men’s Volleyball Home Matches 7 Wittenberg Players – 14 Guests (Must be pre-registered) 2 Wittenberg Coaches – 4 Guests (Must be pre-registered) Wittenberg Students – 20 (Must be pre-registered) Wittenberg Faculty & Staff – 15 (Must be pre-registered) Total – 53

Women’s Volleyball Home Matches 17 Wittenberg Players – 34 Guests (Must be pre-registered) 2 Wittenberg Coaches – 4 Guests (Must be pre-registered) Wittenberg Students – 10 (Must be pre-registered) Wittenberg Faculty & Staff – 10 (Must be pre-registered) Total – 58

Wittenberg University | 250 Bill Edwards Drive, Springfield, Ohio 45504 | wittenberg.edu