WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Aug. 31, 2021 — The West Liberty University community has worked hard to successfully create and maintain a safe environment on our campus since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the university is pleased to announce that fans will once again be welcome to attend all outdoor and indoor sporting events on the WLU campus this fall.
Working with the latest guidance from state and local health officials along with the NCAA and Mountain East Conference, the following policies and guidelines have been developed with the aim of providing a safe competitive environment for student-athletes and spectators alike.
Please note that due to the rapidly-changing nature of the pandemic, we will review and evaluate these policies throughout the year and make whatever changes are necessary.
Thank you for your cooperation in adhering to the safety measures that have allowed us to create this opportunity for the 2021-22 season and good luck to all of our student-athletes.
FALL SPORTS SPECTATOR POLICIES
West Family Stadium
- Football
West Liberty University strongly recommends and encourages all spectators – vaccinated and unvaccinated – to wear masks and practice social distancing within the facility. Per university policy, face masks are mandatory inside any enclosed facility on the WLU campus. This includes the press box at West Family Stadium. Due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns, tailgating in any form is strictly prohibited on campus at this time.
West Family Athletic Complex
- Men’s/Women’s Soccer
West Liberty University strongly recommends and encourages all spectators – vaccinated and unvaccinated – to wear masks and practice social distancing within the stands for soccer matches at the West Family Athletic Complex. Per university policy, face masks are mandatory inside any enclosed facility on the WLU campus. Due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns, tailgating in any form is strictly prohibited on campus at this time.
Academic, Sports and Recreation Center (ASRC)
- Volleyball
Per university policy, face coverings are mandatory for all spectators and game-day staff for all events hosted inside the ASRC regardless of vaccination status. In addition, West Liberty University strongly recommends and encourages fans to observe social distancing protocols at all times while inside the facility.
For more information on WLU sports programs, teams and scores, please visit hilltoppersports.com.
If you have questions on WLU’s coronavirus policy, please visit westliberty.edu/coronavirus or email covid19@westliberty.edu.