SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- In accordance with current local, state and federal health guidelines, Notre Dame College Athletics has announced its attendance policy for home athletic events this spring.

According to the Mountain East Conference spectator attendance policy, a limited number of spectators may be permitted at the discretion of MEC institutions in accordance with state and local guidelines.

Football home games:

• Masks will be required.
• Social distancing will be enforced.
• Limited attendance.
• Limited fans or parents from visiting teams will be permitted at NDC football games this spring. This is coordinated through the visiting team's athletic administration.
• No tailgating will be permitted.
• Gates will open 60 minutes prior to game time.
• Pass lists will be used at each game with no public ticket sales available.
• Pass list includes a limited number of students.
• Persons eligible to be on a pass list will be contacted individually concerning possible game entry.
• Spectators will be required to follow all COVID safety protocols including wearing a mask and social distancing. NDC Police will ensure that fans are following COVID protocols and anyone unable to wear their mask properly or who commits other COVID protocol violations will be asked to leave the venue immediately.
• No concessions will be served.
• Fans will be required to leave the facility immediately following the game.

Baseball, softball, women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's rugby home games:

• Masks will be required.
• Social distancing will be enforced.
• Possible limited attendance.

Notre Dame College Athletics will continue to stream as many home events as possible on team1sports.com/notredamefalcons/

Our administration will continue to monitor the guidelines set forth by governmental agencies in the coming weeks and months. Any decisions about future attendance policy changes will be based on the health and well-being of student-athletes, coaches, spectators and the greater community.