In preparation for the 2021 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays and in keeping with current state government guidance on sporting event attendance, Texas Athletics is implementing a variety of practices that may be adjusted as directed by evolving medical information to ensure safety at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
After several months of discussions and reviewing a number of options and possibilities, this year's event will be an abbreviated schedule, and due to a combination of challenges, not include high school teams or individual student-athletes. The traditional four-day meet will be reduced to three days with events in the University, College and Invitational Divisions beginning on Thursday, March 25 and continuing through Saturday, March 27.
Fans are asked to do their part by wearing face coverings–even if they have already been vaccinated–and conscientiously practicing physical/social distancing, frequently washing hands, using hand sanitizer, and entering Gate 1 on the northeast corner of Myers Stadium. All fans should keep a safe distance between their party and other fans while inside and outside of the stadium.
Those fans who are not feeling well or have been in close contact with someone they suspect may be infected should stay home and contact their doctor.
Below are current measures that will be in place at the 2021 Texas Relays, grouped by topic in alphabetical order. Additional details will be added here as needed prior to the meet.
Arrival/Gate Entry
2021 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays Entry Map
We have implemented a number of measures to make arrival and entry at Myers Stadium a safe experience this season including:
- All fans will be required to enter Myers Stadium at Gate 1 located on the northeast corner of the stadium. This gate will also be listed on mobile tickets.
- Gates will open 60 minutes prior to the first event each day.
- Social distancing markers will be placed at gate entry and strictly enforced to allow for social distancing
- Gate 1 is also an ADA accessible gate. ADA parking will be available in Manor Garage (immediately west of Mike A. Myers Stadium). Please see "entry map" citing directions for entry off of Red River, where you'll be guided to Manor Garage. For any additional ADA or special needs, please contact event staff on site for assistance.
Clear Bag Policy: A clear bag policy is still in effect to enhance existing security measures and expedite stadium entry at Texas Athletics events on the Forty Acres.
Approved bags include:
- Bags that are clear plastic and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
- One-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bags
- Small clutch bags or purses do not have to be clear but cannot exceed 4.5" x 6.5".
Prohibited bags include:
- Purses
- Diaper bags*
- Cases (camera, binocular, etc.)
- Backpacks
- Printed pattern plastic bags
- Reusable grocery totes
- Mesh or straw bags
- Duffle bags
- Large totes
*Items normally carried in a diaper bag must be put into a clear plastic bag for stadium entry.
Texas Athletics will allow 3.4 oz. individual-sized hand sanitizer bottles, sanitary wipes, and all applicable medical exceptions for the 2021 Texas Relays.
Cleaning and Sanitizing Measures
To help prevent the spread of germs, hand sanitizer kiosks have been installed throughout the stadium.
All stadium restrooms, common areas, as well as the press box and locker rooms will be treated by GermLogic throughout the 2021 Texas Relays. GermLogic, an Official Corporate Sponsor of Texas Athletics, uses the latest in products and technology to combat microbes such as MRSA, Staph, Influenza, as well as the novel Coronavirus. Their solutions will kill up to 99.99% of common illness causing pathogens while physically preventing future growth.
Staff will regularly clean all highly-touched surfaces with antibacterial spray and wipes at all point-of-sale locations, restroom facilities, bag check locations, and other common areas including all indoor and outdoor furniture, high touch-point areas (doors, door handles, walls, hand rails, elevator buttons, restroom stall doors/dividers, toilets, sinks, arm rests, switches, trash cans, ticket office and will call counters and tables, cell phone charging stations, parking areas, and elevator interiors and plazas.
Attendants will be assigned to each restroom throughout the stadium to monitor cleanliness throughout the event.
Stadium attendants will remove trash throughout the event.
Concessions
A number of measures have been implemented to provide a clean and safe experience at our concession locations including:
- Face coverings will be required to be worn by all customers and staff at all times; concessions staff will wear gloves
- Condiment stands on the concourses will be eliminated. Pre-packaged condiments, wrapped straws, and napkins will be distributed upon request by staff with each food order
- Menu offerings will be limited to the most high-demand, fan favorite items for speed of service and efficiency. Some stands will be closed due to lower attendance this season
- Food items will be wrapped or pre-packaged and offered in easy-to-carry bags along with packaged utensils
- Hand sanitizer will be available on concourses near all concession locations
- All transactions will be cashless and contactless. Credit and/or debit cards will be accepted, or fans can prepay for orders at select stands via the Texas Longhorns mobile app. Google pay and Apple pay will be payment options when ordering and paying via the Texas Longhorns mobile app. Visit TexasSports.com/GoMobile for more information and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions
- Plexiglass shields have been installed at all concessions points of sale to protect customers and staff
- Floor decals have been installed to properly queue lines and maintain social distancing. Fans waiting in line will be asked to maintain at least six feet distance from other customers
- A regular cleaning schedule with an emphasis on disinfecting commonly touched surfaces with antibacterial spray will be employed.
Contactless and Cashless Transactions
All transactions for concessions, merchandise, and parking at Mike A. Myers Stadium will be contactless and cashless (credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards only).
A Cash-to-Card Kiosk has been added on the east concourse inside Gate 1 (by the east side common concession stand) for fans who do not have credit cards or mobile wallets to be able to exchange cash for Visa® prepaid cards that can be used anywhere that credit and debit cards are accepted (inside and outside of Mike A. Myers Stadium).
Fans will also have the ability to purchase concessions at select stands via the Texas Longhorns mobile app.
EMS/First Aid
Emergency medical services (St. David's HealthCare) is stationed on the Southeast corner of Mike A. Myers Stadium. If you are in need of medical attention, please visit the EMS team(s), or notify the nearest usher or police officer. *Social distancing of patronizing "inside" the EMS Station will be prioritized per safety protocols.
Event Staff Training and Support
Texas Athletics will conduct event staff training sessions in advance of the 2021 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays to support all safety measures.
All gameday staff will be screened prior to entry to support health and safety measures for all fans and staff. Staff will also be provided with and required to wear face coverings, as well as other PPE as necessary by job function.
Exterior Gatherings
All exterior area gatherings surrounding the 2021 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays must follow the below requirements. Exterior area gatherings include but are not limited to groups of patrons physically outside of Mike A. Myers Stadium, including overlapping campus areas, as well as adjacent city areas, such as Red River Street.
Exterior area gatherings requirements
- Masks must be worn at ALL times when not actively eating or drinking
- Social distancing guidelines must be followed
- As is consistent with campus protocols and health and safety guidelines, no tailgating will be permitted on the University of Texas campus.
Face Covering Requirements
All fans and staff will be required to wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth completely at all times–regardless of vaccination status–except while actively eating or drinking and including while cheering on the athletes in the stands (except for children two years or younger). Face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing and fans are asked to keep a safe distance between their party and other fans while inside and outside of Mike A. Myers Stadium.
Fan Experience Adjustments
Texas Athletics has implemented several additional policies and measures this season to keep our fans in the stands and our student-athletes, staff, and game officials on and off the field safe including:
- There will be no autographs during the 2021 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
- There will be no activities that encourage crowd congestion that include but are not limited to pre and postgame on-track or on-field activities involving spectators, as well as general promotional activities typically executed on the concourse or elsewhere
- We will not execute physical premium item giveaways to prevent additional touchpoints between fans and staff.
Merchandise
To provide a safe shopping experience for all fans and staff, the Texas Longhorns Official Team Shop will have one stand open on the east concourse located inside Gate 1. New measures have been implemented including:
- Face masks or face coverings are required to be worn by all customers and staff at all times
- Hand sanitizers available at checkout
- All transactions will be contactless. Customers will self-swipe their credit cards and credit card machines will be sanitized after each use
- Plexiglass stands have been installed at both kiosks to protect customers and staff
- Floor decals have been installed to properly queue lines and maintain social distancing. Shoppers are asked to maintain at least six feet distance from other customers.
Mobile App
All fans attending games are encouraged to download the new official Texas Longhorns mobile app on their smartphones:
Mobile App at the Texas Relays: Through the Texas Longhorns app, fans can access and manage their Texas Relays tickets, as well as take advantage of several new opportunities. To access all benefits:
- Login to the Texas Longhorns mobile app
- Select "Manage Teams" on the home screen dropdown menu located in the upper left corner
- Select "Track & Field/Cross Country" and turn on notifications for "News", "Game Start", and "Game End"
- You will automatically be sent notifications, including special alerts and notifications directly to your phone.
Additional benefits include:
- Order food and beverage items in advance from select stands at Myers Stadium. The items can be paid for via the app and picked up within a few minutes of placing your order
- Purchase merchandise in advance from the Texas Longhorns Official Team Shop and pick up at pre-selected times on meet days.
- Access the official Texas Relays Guide.
Fans at home will have the opportunity to access additional Texas Relays content including:
- Real-time news and featured content
- Updated team rosters and stats
- Live gameday radio broadcasts and game streaming links (restrictions apply)
- Unique video content
- Ability to purchase tickets to future Texas Athletics events
- Access to purchase merchandise from the Texas Longhorns Official Team Shop.
For more information, visit TexasSports.com/GoMobile.
Mobile Ticketing
To offer greater convenience and safety, mobile-only ticketing will provide contactless entry to Myers Stadium for the 2021 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. Fans will access tickets through the Texas Longhorns App, supported on Apple and Android devices, and available for download for free via the App Store and Google Play. Tickets will also be available to download and store in your digital wallet
Using Your Tickets:
- To provide a seamless entry experience, fans should download their tickets to their phone prior to arrival to speed up entry into the stadium.
- All fans will be required to enter Myers Stadium at Gate 1 on the northeast corner of the stadium. This Gate is also listed on mobile tickets.
- As fans approach the gate, they should open their digital wallet and have their tickets ready to present to event staff. Tickets will be scanned on the way in.
- Ticket resolution will be available at the Gate 1 Box Office beginning 60 minutes prior to the first event.
Ticket Transfer
- Fans will also have the option to transfer their tickets multiple times.
- The recipient must have a smartphone.
- For the step-by-step process on how to transfer tickets, visit TexasSports.com/GoMobile.
Student Ticketing
- A limited amount of reserved seats are held for Big Ticket Holders for the 2021 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. Big Ticket Holders should visit TexasSports.com/BigTicket frequently for up-to-date information on mobile ticket claims and PCT testing protocols, eligibility, and timelines.
Visit TexasSports.com/GoMobile for more information and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Parking and Traffic Flow
Non-priority parking for the Texas Relays will be available for purchase online through UT Parking and Transportation Services or on meet days. Please stay tuned to www.texassports.com/sports/relays for pending parking and traffic information.
- Follow @TexasFanFirst on Twitter for gameday updates and customer service related to Texas Athletics events.
Parking lots/garages will open at 7 a.m. each day. No overnight parking is permitted.
Rideshare Location
Fans who use rideshare options to travel to and from Myers Stadium may use the use designated rideshare drop-off and pickup location within LBJ Lot 38 (off of Red River). Look for the rideshare signage along the way.
Social Distancing Markers and Signage
Social distancing markers will be placed at gate entry and around Mike A. Myers Stadium and will be strictly enforced in areas where lines may form such as restroom facilities, concessions, and merchandise locations.
Additional wayfinding and safety signage will be added to support queuing at exterior gates, seating section entrances, and parking/transportation areas.
Ticket Availability
Due to a reduced seating capacity, a limited amount of reserved tickets are available for the 2021 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. Reserved seating will be in the east stands of Mike A. Myers Stadium. All tickets are mobile and fans are encouraged to purchase in advance online at TexasSports.com/Tickets while seats remain.
