This just came over, here you go ...
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I hope this email finds you safe and healthy. As Mike Bohn stated in his email to you yesterday, we are encouraged by both President Folt’s announcement about the University working toward offering on-campus classes in the fall and Governor Newsom’s decision regarding the resumption of live professional sports in California.
As a result, we are pleased to share that we are actively planning to allow fans to attend games at the Coliseum this season. Though we expect that capacity will be dramatically reduced, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to declare your interest in attending home games this year. Please understand that these plans are subject to change, and we are committed to following state and local guidelines to ensure a safe environment at the Coliseum. As such, it remains a possibility that we may not be permitted to allow any fans to attend home games during the 2020 season.
Our scenario planning has been extraordinarily complex. Therefore, we’re counting on your participation in this process to benefit you and your fellow Trojan Family members. Please read this information carefully.
As a first step in the process, we are asking you to indicate whether or not you would attend the 2020 season if fans are permitted in the Coliseum. Specifically, you will be required to either “opt-in” to the 2020 season, which would advance you to the next phase of the ticket allocation process, or you can choose to “opt-out” of the 2020 season for any reason. Please note that even if you opt-in at this point in the process, you will have the ability to opt-out at any time. Additionally, opting in does not guarantee that you will receive all or any of your tickets, as the specific capacity limitations remain unknown at this time. The purpose of this form is simply to state your intent for the upcoming season. For either selection, the information below includes our policies as they relate to season tickets and Trojan Athletic Fund memberships, as well as what we believe will be some of the impacted aspects of the game day experience.
Most importantly, we understand that many of you may not feel comfortable attending games in the current climate and/or based on the potential modifications to the game day experience, so we want to be clear that the decision is up to you. You will not lose your priority seating location or experience any other negative impacts for 2021 should you exercise your right to opt-out of this season.
2020 Policies: In recognition of the fact that there are many factors outside of our control, we will consider a full 2020 season to include four (4) or more home games.
Game Day Experience: The categories below outline some of the protocols that will be in place for the 2020 season in order to protect the well-being of our Trojan Family.
We understand this is a lot of information to review so please reach out should you have any questions. The deadline to make your selection is JULY 9, 2020, and you can expect that we will follow up with you shortly thereafter once we have received all responses.
I’d like to reiterate that your decision will not affect the priority seat location you selected as part of the Coliseum Renovation for future seasons.
As always, thank you for your support. Stay safe and Fight On!
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I hope this email finds you safe and healthy. As Mike Bohn stated in his email to you yesterday, we are encouraged by both President Folt’s announcement about the University working toward offering on-campus classes in the fall and Governor Newsom’s decision regarding the resumption of live professional sports in California.
As a result, we are pleased to share that we are actively planning to allow fans to attend games at the Coliseum this season. Though we expect that capacity will be dramatically reduced, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to declare your interest in attending home games this year. Please understand that these plans are subject to change, and we are committed to following state and local guidelines to ensure a safe environment at the Coliseum. As such, it remains a possibility that we may not be permitted to allow any fans to attend home games during the 2020 season.
Our scenario planning has been extraordinarily complex. Therefore, we’re counting on your participation in this process to benefit you and your fellow Trojan Family members. Please read this information carefully.
As a first step in the process, we are asking you to indicate whether or not you would attend the 2020 season if fans are permitted in the Coliseum. Specifically, you will be required to either “opt-in” to the 2020 season, which would advance you to the next phase of the ticket allocation process, or you can choose to “opt-out” of the 2020 season for any reason. Please note that even if you opt-in at this point in the process, you will have the ability to opt-out at any time. Additionally, opting in does not guarantee that you will receive all or any of your tickets, as the specific capacity limitations remain unknown at this time. The purpose of this form is simply to state your intent for the upcoming season. For either selection, the information below includes our policies as they relate to season tickets and Trojan Athletic Fund memberships, as well as what we believe will be some of the impacted aspects of the game day experience.
Most importantly, we understand that many of you may not feel comfortable attending games in the current climate and/or based on the potential modifications to the game day experience, so we want to be clear that the decision is up to you. You will not lose your priority seating location or experience any other negative impacts for 2021 should you exercise your right to opt-out of this season.
2020 Policies: In recognition of the fact that there are many factors outside of our control, we will consider a full 2020 season to include four (4) or more home games.
Game Day Experience: The categories below outline some of the protocols that will be in place for the 2020 season in order to protect the well-being of our Trojan Family.
- We expect that all fans will be required to wear a mask for the duration of the football game.
- Seat Location: We will make every effort to accommodate your current seating location. However, due to the likelihood of a reduced capacity stadium and social distancing guidelines, your current seats may not be available to you. Additionally, TAF members may have their seat quantities reduced and will likely be required to select an alternative seat location for the 2020 season only. Seating options may also be in a different price level or Trojan Athletic Fund membership area. Should this change your decision to attend the 2020 season once you view the options, you are welcome to opt-out at that point.
- Game Day Traditions: Tailgating, the Trojan Walk, the Band Walk, and Fan Fest will be significantly limited and potentially removed altogether as a result of social distancing guidelines.
- Coliseum Amenities/Public Spaces:Concession stands, restrooms, elevators, United Airlines Coliseum Clubs, and other private and public premium spaces throughout the Coliseum will adapt to follow social distancing guidelines and capacity will be limited.
We understand this is a lot of information to review so please reach out should you have any questions. The deadline to make your selection is JULY 9, 2020, and you can expect that we will follow up with you shortly thereafter once we have received all responses.
I’d like to reiterate that your decision will not affect the priority seat location you selected as part of the Coliseum Renovation for future seasons.
As always, thank you for your support. Stay safe and Fight On!
