GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University athletic department has revised its attendance policy for its home athletic events beginning Feb. 1, 2021.
The Pioneers will have 16 sports beginning competition in February and early March, while both basketball and bowling teams and the TU men's volleyball team continue their seasons.
Fans will be allowed at home spring sporting events with strict rules and guidelines in place in accordance with the university's and state's COVID guidelines.
Family members of those Tusculum student-athletes competing in the home contest will be permitted to attend. Each TU student-athlete will be allowed two (2) family members on their pass list. Limited number of Pioneer Club members may also attend, but they must RSVP for each contest. Tusculum students will be admitted as long as capacity limits are not exceeded. No concessions will be available. VISITING FANS OR PARENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AT THIS TIME.
All fans in attendance must observe social distancing at contests and are required to wear face coverings at all times (including outdoor venues). In addition, any gatherings or tailgates with fans, either pregame or postgame, will not be permitted. Also in accordance with university procedures, any family members attending games are not permitted in other university facilities, including residence halls.
These are the guidelines at this time and are subject to change depending on progress being made during the pandemic as well as state guideline updates.
Tusculum University will provide live stats for every home basketball, volleyball, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball and baseball contest this year. In addition, free live video will be available for nearly every home contest. Full schedules are available for each team at TusculumPioneers.com as well as updates on schedule changes or possible attendance policy adjustments. Fans can also follow @TusculumSports on Twitter for all news and schedule updates or add the PioneerUP app on your mobile device.
VENUE SPECIFIC ATTENDANCE POLICIES
No Visiting Fans Permitted at all home Tusculum venues
PIONEER ARENA (basketball / volleyball): (CAPACITY - 150) Gates open one hour before game. Attendance is limited to parents of Tusculum student-athletes and must be on PASS LIST prior to game day. Limited number of Pioneer Club tickets will be available and must RSVP with Josh Ealy, Assistant Athletic Director for Operations and Development (jealy@tusculum.edu). 50 student tickets will be available on game day only beginning one hour prior to game time. These tickets are non-transferable and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. No concessions available, but the Tusculum Chick-fil-A will be open on a limited basis. NO VISITING FANS ALLOWED!
PIONEER FIELD (football / soccer / lacrosse): (CAPACITY – 200) Gates open one hour before game. Attendance is limited to family members (2 per player) of Tusculum student-athletes only and must be on PASS LIST prior to game day. Limited number of Pioneer Club tickets will be available and must RSVP with Josh Ealy, Assistant Athletic Director for Operations and Development (jealy@tusculum.edu). PRESIDENT'S BOX SEATING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE THIS SPRING. Tusculum students will be admitted as long as capacity limits are not exceeded. No concessions will be available. NO VISITING FANS ALLOWED!
PIONEER PARK (baseball): (CAPACITY – 250) Gates open one hour before game. Attendance is limited to family members (2 per player) of Tusculum student-athletes only and must be on PASS LIST prior to game day. Limited number of Pioneer Club tickets will be available and must RSVP with Josh Ealy, Assistant Athletic Director for Operations and Development (jealy@tusculum.edu). BOX SUITES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR RENT THIS SEASON. Tusculum students will be admitted as long as capacity limits are not exceeded. No concessions will be available. NO VISITING FANS ALLOWED!
RED EDMONDS FIELD (softball): (CAPACITY – 150) Bleachers have been removed and fans are asked to bring their own lawn chairs to maximize social distancing. Attendance is limited to family members of Tusculum student-athletes. Tusculum students will be admitted as long as capacity limits are not exceeded. No concessions will be available. NO VISITING FANS ALLOWED!
NICHOLS TENNIS COMPLEX (tennis): (CAPACITY – 25): Seating in the bleachers will be reserved for tennis players of the competing teams ONLY. Fans must either bring their own lawn chairs or use the grass hill for seating. Stairs leading to the complex must be kept clear at all times. NO VISITING FANS ALLOWED!
GRAYSBURG HILLS GC (golf): The attendance policy for the Tusculum Men's Golf Invitational and the Agnes McAmis Memorial have not been finalized at this time. This will be announced in late February or early March.
