Xavier University Athletics
Temporary Entry Policy Changes Announced For Cintas Center
01.05.22 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, All For One Fund, Tickets
New measures focus on health and safety at Cintas Center.
CINCINNATI --- Because of rising COVID cases in Hamilton County and the increased transmissibility of the Omicron COVID variant, Xavier University is instituting new policies at its women's and men's basketball games for the month of January.
To enter basketball games, all guests age 12 and older entering the Cintas Center will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test result within 72 hours of entry. Fans 18 and older should be prepared to show a picture ID to verify ownership of the vaccination card or negative test. Fans also will be required to wear a mask throughout the duration of the event, unless actively eating or drinking.
These policies mirror those that apply to Xavier's more than 7,000 students and 1,000 employees. "Our priority is the health and safety of our students, employees and fans attending our games. Given the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, we're taking the same steps that have effectively limited COVID on Xavier's campus over the last year," said Greg Christopher, Xavier Vice President and Director of Athletics.
Fans must provide one of the following to gain entry:
"I know all of our fans want our teams to be playing as much basketball as we can this season and that starts with creating an environment that is as safe as possible. Our fans who enter Cintas Center are an important part of that effort. We appreciate the tremendous support of Xavier Nation and look forward to seeing you at Cintas Center," said Christopher.
These new policies are effective immediately and will be in place until at least Jan. 31, 2022. Xavier will monitor the COVID environment and communicate potential adjustments for February's home games the final week of January.
To enter basketball games, all guests age 12 and older entering the Cintas Center will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test result within 72 hours of entry. Fans 18 and older should be prepared to show a picture ID to verify ownership of the vaccination card or negative test. Fans also will be required to wear a mask throughout the duration of the event, unless actively eating or drinking.
These policies mirror those that apply to Xavier's more than 7,000 students and 1,000 employees. "Our priority is the health and safety of our students, employees and fans attending our games. Given the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, we're taking the same steps that have effectively limited COVID on Xavier's campus over the last year," said Greg Christopher, Xavier Vice President and Director of Athletics.
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. Kroger, CVS, Walgreens, etc.)
- Screenshot of test results of negative PCR or rapid antigen (within 72 hours of entry)
- Fans 18 and older should be prepared to show a picture ID to verify ownership of the vaccination card or negative test
"I know all of our fans want our teams to be playing as much basketball as we can this season and that starts with creating an environment that is as safe as possible. Our fans who enter Cintas Center are an important part of that effort. We appreciate the tremendous support of Xavier Nation and look forward to seeing you at Cintas Center," said Christopher.
These new policies are effective immediately and will be in place until at least Jan. 31, 2022. Xavier will monitor the COVID environment and communicate potential adjustments for February's home games the final week of January.
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