BOONE, N.C. — App State is returning to action Thursday night, this time with some students and fans in the stands at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
With the Mountaineers (2-1) preparing to face Arkansas State (3-2, 1-1) in a Sun Belt Conference showdown on ESPN at 7:30 p.m., here is a Game Day FAQ for ticketed guests:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is being permitted to attend the game?
With the implementation of Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Order 169, Phase 3 of North Carolina's eased coronavirus restrictions allows for outdoor venues with 10,000 or more seats to operate at seven percent of seating capacity, so 2,100 fans are being allowed to enter Kidd Brewer Stadium.
There are no tickets for sale to the general public for Thursday's game. Tickets are being distributed according to the following breakdown:
- App State football and visiting team families – 450
- App State students (via ticket lottery) – 800
- App State season ticket holders (allocated by Yosef Club rank) – 650
- Other ticket allotments – 200
All 2,100 fans are being assigned a seat for the game, as the physical distance between seats is not allowing for general admission seating.
Do ticket holders have to wear masks in the stadium?
All guests must follow the 3Ws —
wear face coverings
, wait to ensure six feet of physical distance and
wash hands often or use hand sanitizer.
Violation of physical distancing and/or face covering policies may warrant removal from the stadium.
University faculty, staff and students in attendance must also complete the university's COVID-19 Daily Health Check prior to entrance.
What other safety measures will be taken?
Pocket-size hand sanitizer bottles will be given away at the East and West gates, while additional hand sanitizer stations are being positioned in the Ricks Athletics Center and throughout the stadium concourses.
Restrooms will operate at a reduced capacity to maintain distance between guests, and water fountains will not be operational. Cleaning services will sanitize high-touch locations throughout the game.
In addition to face coverings, some event staff will wear face shields and gloves.
App State's
clear bag policy WILL BE IN EFFECT for all guests.
Which students will be among the 800 permitted to attend?
App State Athletics, in collaboration with the Student Government Association, has implemented a student ticket lottery system.
Students were sent an email from App State Athletics and had to verify their student account to be eligible to enter the lottery. An email containing the admission ticket (for a specific seat) was sent Tuesday to those students who have been randomly selected.
Student guest tickets will not be available during the 2020 season, and tickets awarded through the lottery are
NON-TRANSFERRABLE. Students awarded tickets are being assigned specific seats within student sections, and seating requests are not being taken.
Face coverings and six feet of physical distancing are being required at all times in Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Which season ticket holders are being permitted to attend?
The 650 seats for season ticket holders who have opted in for 2020 are being allocated based on Yosef Club rank. Additional details regarding ticket allocation and pick-up are being sent directly to season ticket holders prior to kickoff. Those who are not gaining entry will also receive an email.
If you have additional questions about the allocation process, please email
athletictickets@appstate.edu.
Will tailgating be allowed on Thursday?
No tailgating is being permitted on the App State campus.
What time will parking lots open?
Parking lots for season ticket holders and suite guests who receive a ticket to the game include several lots adjacent to Kidd Brewer Stadium. Lots will be open for those with Yosef Club parking permits
by 5:30 p.m.
Those needing ADA parking can drive toward the stadium, accessing Stadium Drive from Rivers Street, and a parking attendant will direct drivers with a valid tag to an ADA location close to the stadium.
In addition to no tailgating being permitted on the App State campus on game day, there will also be no Yosef Club pregame hospitality event or Mountaineer Walk.
Additional details regarding parking pass allocation and pick-up is being sent directly to season ticket holders.
What time do the stadium gates open?
Gates for Thursday's game will open at 6 p.m. — or 90 minutes before kickoff.
Guests are being advised of their gate and arrival time, staggered to provide the least amount of congregating as possible while entering Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Markers will be present six feet apart outside stadium entrances to ensure six feet of physical distancing while guests are in line to enter. Guests will not be allowed to re-enter the stadium if they leave prior to the conclusion of the game.
Will concession stands or merchandise stands be open?
Concessions operated by App State Dining Services will be available for purchase at two locations – one in the West Concourse and one in the East Concourse.
One location in the South end zone concourse will serve alcohol to patrons 21 years or older, operated by Taft and Harding Entertainment.
The App State Bookstore will be selling merchandise from a location on the West Concourse ramp. An auxiliary location will be outside the West gate selling clear bags ($5) and App State-branded face coverings ($10).
Concessions and merchandising personnel will be following appropriate COVID-19 safety protocols. A limited menu will be available at each concessions location, including hot dogs, popcorn, candy, nachos & cheese and bottled Pepsi products.
Attendants will be stationed throughout each concourse to ensure concessions lines remain socially distanced throughout the game.
All concessions transactions inside the stadium will be debit/credit only.
