LBCC’s Athletics Department is now presenting a COVID-19 Spectator Policy for all LBCC home games during the fall semester and for any future sporting seasons.
This fall semester will debut the following sports: Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Water polo, Swimming, Diving, and Soccer.
The Spectator Policies were introduced for outdoor home games at LBCC to ensure the safety of LBCC’s players, staff, and spectators as we navigate through the pandemic.
According to the LBCC Vikings website, spectators are able to attend home games outdoors on a first-come, first-served basis while keeping the capacity limit of 25%.
Indoor events will not be allowed for any spectators until further notice.
However, this new spectator policy has little effect on any sports team.
Eduardo Nunes, the head coach for the women’s soccer team, said, “It will not affect us at all.”
“We are lucky to have a huge stadium, so still a couple of thousands of fans can come to support us,” said Nunes.
Spectators are also required to take the Viking Health Screening and screening stations are requiring individuals to show proof of a completed form to attend any outdoor sporting event.
With this new policy, Coach Nunes showed his optimism, “We are living in a difficult time and we are excited that we can play.”
For people who feel comfortable supporting the Vikings at home games, team schedules can be found on the website https://www.lbccvikings.com/composite
and more athletics contents are posted on instagram @lbccvikings.
“Social media platforms are a great way to connect with our fanbase,” said Kaladon Stewart, the LBCC Interim Athletic Director.
LBCC’s sports teams are slowly making a comeback after their hiatus from being allowed on campus due to COVID-19.