COVID-19 Protocol
Bedford North Lawrence High School Athletic Event Attendance Plan
1. Every person must have a ticket.
2. No complimentary passes or sign-ins at the gate (this includes NLCS badges).
3. No pass outs at any athletic venue.
4. Face Coverings are required when attending athletic events at Bedford North Lawrence High
School. Face Coverings should be worn at all times with the exception of eating or drinking.
5. All event personnel and staff will be wearing face coverings at all times. All event personnel and
staff must self-monitor symptoms of COVID-19 per CDC Guidelines.
6. Attendance will be limited at each athletic venue while practicing social distancing.
(Family units may sit together but using 6 feet of social distancing between another family unit)
7. Use the specific designated entrance to each bleacher section. Avoid crossing through the bleacher
sections to get to your seat when possible.
8. We will open all gates 45 minutes prior to the start of the event, with the exception of 60 minutes
prior to a varsity football contest. The gates will not open earlier. Please do not show up any
earlier for events. You will not be allowed to enter the facility.
9. Practice social distancing when waiting in lines at ticket booths, restrooms, and concession stands.
Social distancing lines will be marked. Avoid congregating inside or outside of our facilities.
10. Restrooms and concessions will be available. Social distancing lines will be marked.
11. Concessions:
a. All items sold in the concession stands should be pre-packaged prior to sale. Pre-packaged
can be items purchased like a bag of chips, bottled soft drinks, candy bars, etc… However,
pre-packaged can also be items packaged by the concession staff, such as popcorn,
hamburgers, hot dogs, etc… as long as they are safely handled prior to packaging.
b. Concession Workers will be limited to only essential personnel while all workers must
wear face coverings and gloves at all times. Limit number of workers to ensure social
distancing practices are adhered to.
c. All Concession Workers must self-monitor symptoms of COVID-19 per CDC Guidelines.
If anyone experiences symptoms, STAY HOME!
d. Limit the workers to specific jobs. Example: Those workers handling money shall not also
handle food.
12. Hand sanitizing stations will be provided throughout the venue.
13. We will have extra disposable masks at each entrance if needed.
14. Only essential personnel on the sideline or bench areas at all facilities.
15. The bottom row in the main gymnasium will be blocked off to create additional distance between
the spectators and participants.
Bedford North Lawrence High School reserves the right to ask any patron not abiding by these requests to comply or they will be asked to leave the premises.
Bedford North Lawrence High School Facility Capacity Plan
Volleyball – Main gym (425) - Tickets available at the gate.
Eastside bleachers upstairs (150)
Westside bleacher upstairs (150)
Westside bleachers downstairs (125)
Limited seating in each section to ensure social distancing. (Family units may sit together, but must social distance 6 feet between another family).
Varsity Football – Stars Field (1,200) – Tickets available pre-sale only for varsity games.
Tickets available at the gate for JV games.
Unified Flag Football – Tickets available at the gate.
Visitors on the east side (300)
Home on the west side (900)
Limited seating in each section to ensure social distancing. (family units may sit together, but use social distancing of 6 feet between another family).
Boys & Girls Soccer – Game Field (250) – Tickets available at the gate.
Westside of the soccer field. Limited bleacher seating.
Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
Limited seating in each section to ensure social distancing. (family units may sit together, but use social distancing of 6 feet between another family).
Tennis - Courts Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and social distance.
Limited bleacher seating.
Limited seating in each section to ensure social distancing. (family units may sit together, but use social distancing of 6 feet between another family).
Golf – Otis Park Golf course decision
Cross Country – Spectators are required to wear a mask and social distance.
No spectators in the team camp areas.
No spectators can gather around the finish line area/scoring pavilion.
REMINDERS: LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE FALL SPORTS HAPPEN
- If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms – PLEASE STAY HOME
- Mask required at all times (when not drinking or eating).
- Gates open 45 minutes prior to the start of the event (1 hour for varsity football).
- Social distancing is expected.
- Lawn chairs are allowed at outside venues.
- Fans are asked to exit the facility at the end of the event (no congregating after events).