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Melbourne School District has adopted the following procedures to ensure the safety of all in attendance at sporting events inside the Bearkatz Arena.  The District will adhere to all Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and Arkansas Athletic Association guidelines and regulations.

TICKET SALES

  1.  Vouchers are not required for admittance to Bearkatz Arena.  If the maximum capacity of 700 is reached, patrons may not enter the gymnasium until some exit.
  2. Entry price for the 2020-2021 season is $4.00 adults and $3.00 visiting students and will be collected at the door.  
  3. Melbourne student, employee, retiree, and staff passes will be honored.
  4. AAA, 2A conference passes, and Melbourne 65 & over passes will be honored.

SEATING

  1.  Every other row will used for fan seating.
  2. Six feet social distancing must be maintained between groups.
  3. Except players who are actively participating.  EVERYONE inside the facility is required to wear a mask at all times as directed by the Department of Health.

ATHLETES

  1.  Athletes not actively participating will have a designated location in the bleacher section behind their respective benches.

ENTRY/EXIT

  1.  There will be one entrance and one exit from the gymnasium.  Patrons will enter through south front door and will exit through the north front door.  The doors will be clearly marked.
  2. The back door of the gymnasium will be locked and only authorized officials and coaches will be permitted entry or exit through this door. 

LIVESTREAM

  1.  All home games will be livestreamed.
  2. Details will be coming soon.

AWAY GAMES

Each facility will have their own guidelines and seating capacity.  Our staff will contact the location to find out their procedures and we will then inform our patrons via social media, website, and/or notification services.    In addition, if the host is livestreaming the game, we will provide our patrons with the connection information. 

The Athletic Department desires to provide as many opportunities for parents and guardians as possible to see their athlete perform at away locations.  Athletes will be allotted a certain number of vouchers per away venue allotment.  We realize at times the allotment could be very limited, but we hope that throughout the season as many family members as possible will be able to attend by communicating with one another about how vouchers can best be used.