Georgia State Announces Center Parc Stadium Guidelines For 2020

ATLANTA – The Georgia State Department of Athletics, following guidance from the University System of Georgia (USG), Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office, public health officials and the Sun Belt Conference, has announced a series of safety protocols that will be put in place for fans attending Georgia State football games at Center Parc Stadium this fall.

FACE COVERINGS
All Individuals with a ticket and attending Georgia State football games at Center Parc Stadium are required to wear an approved personal face covering at all times while within the stadium perimeter (inside the Olympic Gates off Georgia Ave., as well as the stadium perimeter which includes security queues at all stadium entrances, as well as queues at ticket and will call windows).

Approved face coverings must 1) be made with at least two layers of breathable material, 2) fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin, 3) fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face and 4) be secured to allow the guest to not have to keep the covering in place with his/her hands. Based on guidance from health officials, open-chin triangle bandanas and/or face coverings containing valves, mesh material and or holes of any kind are not acceptable face coverings. Additionally, costume masks are also not considered appropriate face coverings and are prohibited from being worn inside Center Parc Stadium.

Exceptions to the face covering policies include: 1) when an individual is sitting in his/her assigned seat within the seating bowl, face coverings may be removed while eating and drinking and 2) an individual in club areas may remove face coverings when seated at a fixed area designated for eating and drinking. In both instances, face coverings must be reapplied when the individual is not eating or drinking. Additionally, fans with suite tickets must follow policies regarding face coverings any time that he/she is not inside the suite that he/she is ticketed for.

Fans that have a documented health condition that does not allow him/her to wear a mask must contact the Georgia State athletics ticket office at least two weeks prior the game(s) he/she plans to attend to request a stadium clearance process exemption. Clearance process requests filed less than two weeks prior to the game (including any requests made in-person on gameday) will not be considered. Any false claims of a health condition in efforts to obtain an exemption may result in suspension of access to Georgia State athletics facilities and events.

TICKETS
Tickets will be distributed based on the following order of priority, while supplies last:

2020 season ticket holders who have opted in for the 2020 season (season ticket members' priority will be based on Panther Athletic Club priority points);
Georgia State Students;
Visiting team allotment

Please note we do not anticipate having any single game tickets available for purchase for the 2020 football season.

Should there be changes to the schedule including additional and/or cancellation of games a ticket office representative will be in touch with you to discuss options as details emerge.

Details on the distribution of Georgia State student tickets will be finalized and communicated to Georgia State students via email in the near future.

Visiting teams will be allotted a certain number of tickets within designated seating sections. Seats within those sections will be assigned at the discretion of the visiting institution.

Information on delivery of tickets for Georgia State student-athletes' families is being finalized.

PARKING
For the 2020 football season, season ticket holder parking will be available in the Green Lot and on Georgia Avenue. Season ticket holders must park in the lot assigned to them.

Single game parking will be made available for purchase in the Green Lot and the Blue Lot.

All parking lots will open 3 hours prior to kickoff. No overnight parking is permitted. Towing enforced.

Green Lot (pass holders and public parking)
Must enter via the Pollard Blvd. entrance.

Upon entrance, premium pass holders will turn right, and general pass holders will turn left to park where directed.

Fans needing to purchase parking in this lot can do so in advance via GeorgiaStateSports.com/TIX on game week for $10 or as they enter the lot for $20. Please note cash will not be accepted, debit/credit cards only.

Blue Lot (student parking and public parking)
Fans must enter via the Fulton Street entrance.

Fans needing to purchase parking in this lot can do in advance via GeorgiaStateSports.com/TIX on game week for $10 or as they enter the lot for $20. Please note cash will not be accepted, debit/credit cards only.

Georgia Avenue (pass holders only)
Pass holders must enter via Hank Aaron Blvd and exit via Pollard Blvd.

Purple Lot (pass holders only)
The Purple Lot entrance is located off of Crew St. SW.

ADA Parking
ADA parking is available in the Green Lot on a first-come-first-served basis. Please be advised ADA parking spaces are limited. Cars will have to enter off Pollard Blvd.

A state issued placard and a parking pass for the Green Lot is required for entry.

Please note the Green Lot could sell out prior to game day so fans requiring ADA parking are encouraged to buy their pass in advance. Any full season parking pass holder may present their parking pass to the attendant to be granted access to the ADA parking area at no additional cost. Shuttles will be provided.

CONTACTLESS TICKETING AND PARKING
In order to allow for contactless entry to Center Parc Stadium and ALL parking lots, all 2020 Georgia State football tickets and parking passes will be digital. Tickets and parking passes will not be available by mail. Contactless tickets and parking passes are similar to traditional event tickets, but easier to use and more secure. Students will access their tickets and parking through the GSU Athletic app as well.

TAILGATING
Tailgating will not be permitted on the plaza around Center Parc Stadium nor in the Georgia State controlled parking lots during the 2020 season.
Social-distancing guidelines apply to all Georgia State-controlled parking areas around the stadium.

ENTERING CENTER PARC STADIUM
In an effort to maintain social distancing throughout the stadium entry process, all fans will have a designated entrance gate. Please note Gate access below:
Gate 5 - GSU Player Pass List
Gate 6 - GSU Ticket Holders
Gate 7 - Exit Only
Gate 8 - GSU Students
Gate 9 - Visiting Team Player Pass List
Gate 10 - Exit only

To aid in the contactless stadium entry process, Georgia State athletics' Clear Bag Policy remains in place for the 2020 football season. Exceptions will continue to be made for medical and/or diaper bags – fans with medical and/or diaper bags must request an individual inspection from the gate supervisor.

To further aid in the implementation of a contactless stadium entry process, Georgia State athletics has invested in stadium-wide implementation of magnetometers, or walk-through metal detectors. All individuals will be required to walk through a magnetometer upon entry to Center Parc Stadium.

Georgia State Athletics will not provide a complimentary bag valet at Center Parc Stadium for bags this season. Fans will be required to return non-conforming bags that do not comply with stadium policy to be returned to the owner's vehicle.

CONCOURSE OPERATIONS
Signage to promote social distancing, the required use of face coverings and the latest guidelines from public health officials, and mobile hand-sanitizing stations have been added throughout Center Parc Stadium.

All in-stadium concession stands and merchandise booths will include line queuing designed to maintain social distancing. Additionally, all stands and booths will have plastic shields to separate fans from stadium staff, as well as the ability to serve fans that wish to utilize contactless point-of-sale technology (e.g. Apple Pay, etc.). For concessions, additional stands will be added throughout the stadium, including grab-and-go stations and beverage-only stands and portables.

All stadium restroom facilities have been reconfigured as part of this offseason's refresh project to make utilization of the facilities more optimal. The reconfiguration includes a designated entrance and exit with the addition of sanitizing stations at each entrance/exit door (in addition to standard sinks/soap dispensers within each restroom). Additional custodial staff will be present for all games to keep concourses and restrooms stocked and cleaned throughout the games, with the frequency and scope of washdowns and cleanings increased.

Water fountains and water bottle filling stations will be closed for the 2020 season. Free tap water will be available at concessions stands upon request.

Finally, elevators within Center Parc Stadium will be limited to four individuals per elevator, per guidance from public health officials. Fans will be encouraged to use the stairs, ramps, and escalators, whenever possible.

PREMIUM SEATING
For Center Parc Stadium's suites, capacity will be reduced to the number of seats available in each suite and suite owners will assume responsibility for social distancing enforcement within closed suite environment. Suite guest tickets and passes have been eliminated for 2020.

All club-style premium spaces will have a 20 percent capacity limit. Like in the general stadium concourses, shields have been added to point of sale at all food and beverage locations within club areas, and signage and distance markers have been added throughout the club areas to promote social distancing and the latest guidelines from public health officials.

MARKETING AND FAN PROMOTIONS
In accordance with guidance from public health officials, the following traditional pregame Georgia State football festivities will not be held this year:

Panther Walk
Georgia State marching band pregame show on the plaza

Additionally, per Sun Belt Conference guidelines, the Georgia State Marching Band and spirit groups will not be permitted to perform on the field. Visiting bands and spirit squads will also not be permitted at Center Parc Stadium this season.

Pounce's Kids Zone and Pounce Town will also be closed during the 2020 season.

Finally, in order to promote social distancing and follow guidelines from public health officials, all giveaways will be conducted virtually or contactless.

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