DW sporting events will have limited spectators, firm rules

WAITSBURG-The Dayton-Waitsburg football and volleyball teams are finally gearing up for a modified season, as pandemic-related restrictions begin to ease up.

Sporting events across the board will look different for a while. The following are rules for Dayton-Waitsburg sporting events. The rules have been developed with guidance from the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference, and respective public health departments.

Only two spectators per rostered student-athlete will be allowed to attend sporting events in-person. Athletes will be given two passes for family members to attend, and all spectators will have to go through a screening process and attestation protocol. No admission fees this year.

All spectators will be required to wear a mask at both indoor and outdoor sporting events, and will be asked to sit in assigned seats. Seats will be clearly marked for each game.

Spectators are being asked to arrive as close to the start of the game as possible, to prevent unnecessary gathering. Home volleyball matches will be played in the Dayton gym, and home football games will be played in Waitsburg. Once the game is over, spectators are asked to leave immediately. If you need to wait for a student-athlete, please do so in your personal vehicle.

If athlete numbers allow for a sub-varsity (junior varsity) game, the school will clear the gym. Spectators that have a student-athlete in both varsity and sub-varsity teams will be allowed to stay through both games.

Hand sanitizer will be provided at both indoor and outdoor sporting events.

Concessions will not be operating during sporting events. Restrooms will be available for spectators.