CSUB Athletics Outdoor Home Games Policies (Spring 2022)     
  
Masking Policies at CSUB Outdoor Home Games (Baseball, Softball, and Beach Volleyball) 
Masks are currently not required, but masks are strongly recommended at Athletics outdoor events.

     Men's Basketball Home Game Policies (effective January 1, 2022)     
  
Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result
All fans (ages three & above) who attend a men’s basketball game at the Icardo Center must provide proof of having received the COVID-19 vaccination (14+ days since second shot) or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result (within 1 day of game for antigen test or within 2 days of game for PCR test). Free rapid tests, courtesy of Sendas Urgent Care, will be available on site. CSUB Athletics staff or contracted security will screen and wristband all verified attendees prior to entry.

• The following forms of vaccine verification are accepted:
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card which includes name of person vaccinated, type of vaccine provided and dates doses administered; OR
  • A photo of a vaccination card; OR
  • Documentation of vaccination from a healthcare provider; OR
  • State of California Digital COVID-19 vaccine record that includes a QR code, name, date of birth, vaccine dates and vaccine type (can be found at https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/)
    • Accompanying proof of identification in the form of a driver’s license or other document that visibly identifies the person on the vaccination record is required for fans ages 18 and above.

• The following are acceptable as proof of a negative COVID-19 test result:
  • A printed document from the test provider or laboratory; OR
  • An electronic test result displayed on a phone or other device from the test provider or laboratory
    • The information must include four items: person’s name, date of test performed, type of test performed and negative test result.
    • Accompanying proof of identification in the form of a driver’s license or another document that visibly identifies the person on the test result is required for fans ages 18 and above.

  
Masks
Masks are always required inside for spectators ages 2 and older. Game Day Staff will be monitoring and reminding spectators to wear masks appropriately.
   
Self-Screening Survey
All visitors are asked to take a COVID-19 self-screening survey before coming to campus. This survey, which can be found at this link, should be filled out each time you plan to visit campus on the day of your visit.

Concessions
Fans are welcome to enjoy concessions outside on the Harvey L. Hall Family Plaza. Food and drink are not allowed inside the Icardo Center at this time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below are several frequently asked questions and related answers. If you have any other questions, please contact the CSUB Ticket Office at (661) 654-BLUE or tickets@csub.edu. 

• What counts as "proof" of vaccination or a negative test?
  • Please see the two lists above outlining the four different ways to prove your vaccination status and the two ways to prove you have a negative COVID-19 test.

• If I have been vaccinated or have a negative test, do I still have to wear a mask? 
  • Yes. Masks are still required for spectators inside the Icardo Center. The only exception is to briefly pull down your masks while eating or drinking, but your mask must be removed when you have finished.

• Where can I get tested for COVID-19 before the game?
  • Fans will have access to free testing on campus thanks to Sendas Urgent Care. For testing prior to game day, visit the Kern Country Public Health web page.
  • Free testing is available for CSUB students, staff, and faculty on campus. For more information, visit csub.edu/covid-test.

• Why is this policy only in effect at Men's Basketball games?
  • This attendance policy is mandated under the California Health Department guidelines for mega events (indoors). None of CSUB Athletics' outdoors events meet the 10,000-person threshold and CSUB's non-Men's Basketball indoor events do not surpass the 1,000-person threshold.

    
     General Fan Attendance Policies (always in effect)     

General Ticket Information
Individuals three years of age or older must have a ticket for admission. Tickets are available for purchase before and during events at the venue box office or at gorunners.com/tickets. Tickets are only valid for the specific event, seat, and venue listed. Event date & time is subject to change without notice, so confirm details via gorunners.com prior to travel. CSUB is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged tickets and is not obligated to reproduce in any capacity, but may accommodate requests. Questions? Contact the CSUB Athletics Ticket Office at (661) 654-BLUE or tickets@csub.edu. 
 
CSUB Student Tickets
Information regarding the CSUB student ticket policy may be found here. 
 
CSUB Faculty & Staff Tickets
Information regarding discounted ticket opportunities for CSUB Faculty & Staff may be found here.
  
Reserved Seating
In events where seat-specific tickets are issued, guests must sit in their designated location and show their tickets to event staff upon request. If a guest is found seated in another patron's seat, they will be asked to move. If a guest is repeatedly found sitting in a seat location not designated on their ticket, they may be subject to ejection from the event.
 
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating is available at all CSUB Athletics events and venues. For more information on accessible seating options, contact the CSUB Athletics Ticket Office at (661) 654-BLUE or tickets@csub.edu.
 
Exit & Re-Entry
Exit and re-entry of the facility is allowed, but fans must receive a stamp on their hand when exiting and display it when re-entering.
 
Outside Food & Drink
No outside food and drink is allowed, excluding water. Personal water containers only, no coolers. Concessions are available for purchase on site.
 
Disruptive Behavior & Indecent Attire
Each ticket issued is a revocable license and CSUB Athletics reserves the right, without any refund of the purchase price, to refuse admission to or eject any individual from the event venue at any time, for any violation of venue rules, including illegal activity, misconduct, failure to comply with safety and security measures, or failure to comply with venue staff or security agents. Guests who engage in activities deemed disruptive or dangerous to others, such as fighting, throwing objects, use of foul or abusive language, use of obscene gestures, or attempts to enter the playing surface, may be immediately ejected from the venue. Guests with obscene or indecent messages on signs or clothing, or those who appear to be intoxicated, will not be granted access to any CSUB athletics venues or events or may be forced to leave if they are already inside the venue.
 
Smoking
Smoking is on the CSUB campus. As such, smoking is prohibited in all areas inside and outside athletics venues, including seating sections, aisle ways, concourses, restrooms, offices, storage areas, etc. Guests who violate this rule will be subject to ejection from the facility.
    
Impermissible Items
The following items listed below are not permitted into CSUB athletics venues or events and CSUB will not store them on behalf of the patron during the course of an athletics event.

• Firearms, explosives, knives, tasers, or weapons of any kind
• Alcohol & recreational drugs
• Controlled substances & illegal drugs
• Outside food & drink
• Coolers
• Pets & emotional support animals
• Fireworks
• Laser pointers
• Personal travel items, including skateboards, bikers, scooters, hover boards, roller blades, roller skates, etc.
• Any other item deemed unacceptable by CSUB Athletics

     
Personal Bag and Property Searches
The ticket holder and their property are subject to inspection by staff or security personnel and may be searched upon entry into the venue. If unauthorized or prohibited items are discovered, they will be asked to take the items back to their vehicle or they may be confiscated. Guests found in possession of the above-listed items will be asked to dispose of said items or remove them from the venue. Guests who refuse to comply will be ejected from the venue. By tendering a ticket and entering the facility, all patrons consent to such searches and waive any related claims that they might have against California State University Bakersfield, CSUB Athletics, its affiliates, or its agents. Any guest who elects not to consent to bag or property searches will be denied entry into the venue. 
    
Service Animal Policy
Service dogs are admitted, pursuant to ADA guidelines found here with corresponding FAQ here. Pets, emotional support animals, as well as service animals that are not dogs are restricted from entry to CSUB athletics events. Service animals are defined as animals that are specially trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities such as blindness, deafness, limited mobility, seizures, etc. Service animals are working animals, not pets.
   
Assumption of Physical & Financial Risk
The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and hazards related to the event, whether occurring prior to, during, or after the event. This includes the risk of lost, stolen or damaged property, and personal injury. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risk associated with the purchase of tickets from anyone other than CSUB Athletics representatives or its designated agents. Tickets acquired from secondary market entities may have been lost, stolen, or counterfeit, and if so are void.
 
Media Rights & Licenses
CSUB Athletics and each of its respective agents shall have the unrestricted right and license to use event attendees' image, likeness, name, voice, comments, or other proprietary or public rights and that of any minor accompanying the ticket holder in any broadcast, telecast, or photograph and/or video and/or audio sound recording taken in connection with the game or other transmission or reproduction in whole or in part of the game, for all purposes, without compensation.
  
Watch on ESPN+
As has been the case for several seasons, fans who cannot come to campus to cheer on their team in person can watch many of our sporting events live on the ESPN family of networks. Starting this year, most of our home games will be broadcast on ESPN+ as part of the Big West Conference partnership with ESPN+.

How do I subscribe to ESPN+?

• A subscription to ESPN+ is available for purchase via ESPN.com, ESPNPlus.com or the ESPN App. The ESPN App is a one-stop digital sports platform that provides easy, dynamic access to everything ESPN offers. Fans can access ESPN+ content only after they have subscribed.
• Fans can take advantage of certain deals and bundles to maximize their content received. For example, ESPN+ has been available through the "Disney Bundle", which combines ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+ for one low cost. Also, certain cell phone service providers have at times including deals for free access to ESPN+, so check with your provider for details on those offers.

  

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