Cougars revise spectator policy for first two weekends of 2022

University of Regina Athletics announced Monday it will begin the 2022 calendar year without spectators at on-campus events.

The announcement aligns with the University’s shift to fully remote teaching and learning from Jan. 10 through Jan. 23 in response to concerns over the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

The upcoming two women’s volleyball home weekends are both affected, as no spectators will be permitted for the Jan. 14/15 weekend against Winnipeg or the Jan. 21/22 weekend against Saskatchewan. Those who purchased tickets for any of these four matches will be fully refunded, and all four home games will be webcast at canadawest.tv.

Hockey’s attendance policy will remain unchanged as per Evraz Place guidelines. Tickets are available for purchase for the men’s hockey game against Saskatchewan on Jan. 14, the women’s hockey game against Saskatchewan on Jan. 15, and the women’s hockey games against Mount Royal on Jan. 21 and Jan. 22. Proof of full vaccination and masks will continue to be required at all home events.