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<p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">BAYLOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS – May 18, 2021<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Baylor Athletics Announces 100% Capacity for Outdoor Events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Outdoor venues, including McLane Stadium, will see a return to full capacity<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span><a href="mailto:David_Kaye@baylor.edu"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">David_Kaye@baylor.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WACO, Texas</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> –
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Baylor Vice President and Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades announced today the return to full capacity at McLane Stadium and other outdoor venues effective immediately. Following an
</span><a href="https://www.baylor.edu/coronavirus/news.php?action=story&story=223407"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">announcement by the University</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> last
week loosening restrictions on outdoor gatherings and activities on campus for the summer, Baylor Athletics is opening venues back up to 100 percent capacity.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Health Management Team – comprised of numerous representatives throughout Baylor University – supported the move based on a variety of factors, including increasing vaccination
numbers, overall availability of vaccines and decreasing COVID-19 cases across the State of Texas in recent weeks. The Health Management team is actively monitoring our community and reviewing ongoing policies, including those for indoor events. Adjustments
and updates will be shared prior to hosting home events this fall, based on local conditions and CDC recommendations.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The decision for full capacity will immediately impact Baylor baseball, which hosts Oklahoma this week for the final home series of the spring season. As fall competition begins,
the updated policy extends to football (McLane Stadium), soccer (Betty Lou Mays Field), equestrian (Willis Equestrian Center), cross country, softball (Getterman Stadium), and tennis (Hurd Tennis Center).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">“We are encouraged by recent positive reports and trends relating to the COVID-19 virus and are grateful to the sacrifices of the Baylor Family over the past year,” Rhoades said.
“The accommodations made by fans, coaches, staff and student-athletes allowed us to make it through an unconventional season of intercollegiate competition with health and safety as a top priority. We know there is great enthusiasm from Baylor fans and the
Waco community to return to sporting events, and we look forward to doing so in a responsible manner.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In accordance with the University face covering policy for outdoor spaces, mask wearing is optional for fans attending Baylor sporting events. To continue promoting healthy habits,
hand sanitizing stations will be prominently placed throughout venues. Additional cleaning and sanitation measures will continue throughout the fall, and adjustments such as digital ticketing and cashless concessions will be maintained to help ensure the health
and safety of fans. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tickets:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> With football season ticket renewals from this spring complete at 96 percent, this
announcement opens up additional ticket inventory and seating opportunities for fans.
</span><a href="https://baylorbears.com/sports/2021/2/5/baylor-we-are.aspx"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">New season tickets are now on sale</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> and offer the
best value for all seven home games this fall. Mini-plans and single-game tickets will launch in July, following the seat selection and relocation process for current season ticket holders.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tailgating/Sailgating:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> In addition to full capacity at McLane Stadium, the 2021 season will
see the return of fan activities such as tailgating and “sailgating.” Tailgate Guys is back as Baylor’s official tailgating partner, offering premium, turnkey tailgating experiences for fans. More than 150 tailgate packages have been renewed for the 2021 football
season, and additional season and single-game tailgating packages are now available for purchase. More information about tailgating can be found by visiting
</span><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftailgateguys.com%2Fbaylor-university&data=04%7C01%7CCourtney_Scrivano%40baylor.edu%7C68eb4d0b406a46f1f57808d919f79be8%7C22d2fb35256a459bbcf4dc23d42dc0a4%7C0%7C0%7C637569373545713486%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=CM6xwqaF193UftL3IZUrvbvhS05w6McfNmwxSHJnr%2Bc%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL:
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calling (254) 870-0950. Sailgating renewal statements will be distributed by the Baylor Bear Foundation to current slip owners in June.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As Baylor Athletics transitions to full capacity, one spring home event remains. Baylor baseball will host Oklahoma for the final home series of the season Thursday, May 20 through
Saturday, May 22. Athletics event and ticketing staff will be prepared to host fans up to 100 percent. Face coverings are still strongly recommended. Tickets for the series are available at the gate, or
</span><a href="https://baylorbears.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=BSSG&linkID=baylor&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode="><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">online now</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For additional ticket-related questions, please contact the Baylor Ticket Office at (254) 710-1000.</span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#385623">David Kaye</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#385623">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Department of Athletics | Baylor University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">C: 254-709-5147<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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