McMurry University To Require Masks At All Indoor Sporting Events

ABILENE, TX –– McMurry University announced on Friday students and visitors will be required to wear a mask at all indoor athletic events.

According to the announcement, the policy will apply to everyone ––regardless of vaccination status.

This is the updated spectator protocol:

• Masks are required at all indoor athletic events, regardless of vaccination status. Masks are not required for outdoor events.
• Social distance where possible, regardless of venue.
• There will be no capacity restrictions at this time.
• Only authorized personnel will be permitted on the press row or in the press box.

According to McMurry, volunteers from Dyess Air Force Base will be present at home indoor athletic events to help enforce the mask policy. The service men and women will be raising money through these efforts to support the spouses of the deployed.

"McMurry Athletics thanks its students and fans for helping keep the community safe by following the above guidelines," said the university in the statement. "For all the latest information, visit mcmurrysports.com or follow McMurry University Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram."