Maryland Athletics Announces Vaccine Requirement for Indoor Sporting Events
1/3/2022 10:45:00β―AM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics, General
New measure goes into effect January 9
Maryland Athletics announced that a vaccine requirement will go into effect on January 9, 2022 for all indoor sporting events, including men's and women's basketball. The measure will remain in effect until further notice.
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All attendees 12 years of age and older are required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result from a test within 48 hours of the game for entry into XFINITY Center. Attendees under the age of 12 are not required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test result. UMD students β already required to be vaccinated β do not have to provide proof of vaccination.
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The requirement for indoor mask-wearing by all attendees will also remain in effect. All patrons who are not in compliance with the requirement will be issued a verbal warning. If that patron continues to not be in compliance with our policies, they will be required to leave the arena, without refund.
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The previously-announced measure to close concessions through December 30 events will now be extended through January 8 for all indoor sporting events, including women's basketball and wrestling. They will reopen for all events beginning January 9.
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Fans are encouraged to allow for extra time to enter XFINITY Center for all upcoming events, including men's and women's basketball, gymnastics and wrestling.Β
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Fans must provide one of the following to gain entry:
- COVID-19 Vaccination Card
- Picture of COVID-19 Vaccination Card
- Screenshot of COVID-19 Vaccination record from pharmacy (i.e. CVS, Walgreens, etc.)
- Screenshot of test results of negative PCR or rapid antigen (home tests will not be accepted)
- Fans 18 and older should be prepared to show a picture ID to verify ownership of the vaccination card or negative test.Β
Once through a vaccination security checkpoint, attendees will continue through the screening process including wanding and ticket scanning.Β
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