(As of August 25, 2021)
For the start of the 2021-22 academic year, below is a venue breakdown for fans in terms of social-distancing and the wearing of masks:
*If you are attending any event or activity on campus, always have a mask with you. Elmira College Athletics will not provide masks when they are needed.
*Regardless of vaccination status please follow the below COVID-19Â policies by facilityÂ
*Requirements for all spectators, regardless of vaccination status
EC & Non-EC Athletic Spectator & Visitor Policy:
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| Facility |
Sport(s) |
Masks (Yes/No) |
Masks If 6' Social-Distancing Can't Be Achieved |
| Speidel Gymnasium |
Men's Volleyball
Basketball
Women's Volleyball
Men's Wrestling
Women's Wrestling |
Yes |
Yes |
| Murray Athletic Center (Upper Field) |
Field Hockey |
No |
Yes |
| Murray Athletic Center (Domes) |
Men's Ice Hockey
Women's Ice HockeyÂ
Cheerleading |
Yes |
Yes |
| Campus Field |
Men's Soccer
Women's Soccer |
No |
Yes |
| Eldridge Park |
Softball |
No |
Yes |
| Dunn Field |
Baseball |
No |
Yes |
Department of Athletics COVID-19 Policy for Student-Athletes:
The Elmira College Department of Athletics has announced the following COVID-19 policy based on recommendations of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference and the NCAA. This policy is subject to be altered due to the immunity and transmission rate in our community.
Fully Vaccinated Athletes: (Fully Vaccinated – 14 days after the last shot)
- There will be no routine scheduled testing for fully vaccinated athletes. The college will be randomly testing students and staff through the year and all athletes will be part of this testing program. An athlete will be tested only if they are showing signs and symptoms of COVID-19.Â
- Masking will be required in locker rooms, athletic training rooms, meeting rooms, on the bench for indoor activities, on buses, vans and at away facilities per that institutions policy. (If the entire team, coaches and staff are vaccinated, the masking requirement may be changed.)
Not fully or Non-Vaccinated Athletes:
- Will be tested at least 1 time a week.
- Will be tested 24-48 hours before an away contest
- Masking will be required for indoor sports:
- At all times and while on the bench
- Will not be required while playing
- Masking required for outdoor sports
- In all indoor facilities used before the game
- Will not be required on the bench or while playing
- Masking will be required on buses and vans
These policies are subject to change if the community immunity and transmission rate changes.
Away Games:
- Testing and masking may be different when traveling. Our teams will follow the policies set by the home institution.
