By Kenedi Patin, Staff Writer
The McClatchy homecoming football game is open to all spectators!
On October 22, McClatchy will be having its much awaited homecoming game against River City at Hughes Stadium. Students, family, and alumni may attend and tickets are being sold for cash or card at the student store or in athletic director Mr. Rob Feickert’s office during lunch. After school, students can also purchase tickets at the auditorium ticket window. There is no limit to the amount of tickets being sold for the game, unlike the homecoming dance which is limited to 1,500 students.
Attendance at this game is an exception since most other sporting events are still only allowing household members of athletes. This game is different because Principal Andrea Egan, ASB advisor Ms. Christine Latino, and Feickert agreed it was important for students to be able to attend their homecoming game. As for future sporting events, current restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
This is the only football game that will be held at Hughes stadium this year due to cost challenges. Since all other games are only allowing a limited amount of spectators, there is not enough revenue to cover the cost of renting the stadium regularly.
“There is a cost factor to renting Hughes Stadium. If household members are only allowed at the game we will not make enough money to cover our costs,” Feickert explained.
At games, players, musicians, cheerleaders, and dance team members are not required to wear masks as long as it is outside. The same goes for attendees. However at indoor events, masks are required at all times.
Official guidelines for those attending are that they must either show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result within 72 hours of the game. Students can upload their proof of vaccination on the Google Form or they can access the form on the McClatchy website.
Attendees choosing to provide test results instead of proof of vaccination must show negative results at the stadium before entering.
On top of the game and the dance, students can look forward to homecoming spirit days! Students can participate and dress up to show their school spirit during the week of October 18. Monday is “jammies and jerseys” day, Tuesday is “anything but a backpack” day, Wednesday is “western Wednesday,” Thursday is “throwback” day, and Friday is class colors day.
McClatchy staff are excited for students to be able to attend their homecoming game and hope that they enjoy the week.