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2022 L. Dale Mitchell Park Game Day Policies and Procedures

February 21, 2022 | Baseball

NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department has announced game day procedures for the 2022 baseball season, as well as additional information related to the fan experience at L. Dale Mitchell Park. 

Ticketing | Parking | Clear Bag Policy | Entry | Elevator | Restrooms | First Aid | Cashless | Concessions | Retail | Lost & Found | Assistance | Field Regulations

Ticketing

  • Digital ticketing will be implemented for 2021 to allow fans to seamlessly access or transfer tickets to others via the SoonerSports2Go app. Step-by-step instructions and additional information on how to access and transfer tickets is available at SoonerSports.com/digitaltickets.
  • Barriers will be in place at all ticket booths to minimize contact.
  • Self-serve pedestal scanners will be used to reduce points of contact.
  • By entering the stadium, fans attest that they agree to OU's Fan Conduct Policy (PDF), are not COVID-19 symptomatic and will follow COVID-19 prevention protocol. Masking is strongly encouraged.
  • Visiting team ticket allotments will be in accordance with Big 12 Conference guidelines.
  • The L. Dale Mitchell Park Ticket Office will open 60 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. The ticket office and will call windows are located behind home plate, along W. Imhoff Rd.
  • In the case of a rainout or canceled game, fans who purchased a ticket for that contest may exchange it for any remaining home game on the schedule. A reserved ticket can be exchanged for a reserved seat at a future game, though the same seat cannot be guaranteed. Fans will need to contact the OU Ticket Office to exchange tickets for a future game to guarantee seating availability.  

Parking

  • All parking for baseball games is located in the Lloyd Noble Center parking lot, across W. Imhoff Rd. from L. Dale Mitchell Park.
 

Gate Entry

  • Gates to L. Dale Mitchell Park open 60 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. Entrance gates are located behind home plate, along W. Imhoff Rd.
Code of Conduct

Clear-Bag Policy

  • OU will continue its clear-bag policy this season. The approved clear plastic tote size is a maximum of 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. Even those bags are subject to search. In addition, metal detectors will be located at each stadium entrance gate.
  • Non-transparent clutch wallets no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches are permitted.
  • Additional masks, hand sanitizer less than 3 oz., wipes or other sanitizing equipment are permitted.
  • Bags necessary for medical equipment will be searched at marked medical lanes at each gate.
  • No other bags or purses including diaper bags are permitted and the limit on bags is one per person.
  • Fans will not be allowed to leave and re-enter the stadium. This is consistent across all OU Athletics venues.
  • Metal frame stadium seats with chairbacks are allowed in L. Dale Mitchell Park, and are required to go through appropriate security screening at the main gate west entrance.
  • Due to seating location restrictions, lawn chairs are not permitted inside the L. Dale Mitchell Park or on the concourse. Lawn chairs will be permitted in the outside outfield berm areas.
  • Per Big 12 conference policy, umbrellas are not allowed in the stadium, but ponchos and other rain gear are permitted.

Clear Bag Policy | Prohibited Items

Clear Bag Policy

Cashless Purchasing

  • A 100% cashless experience will be in place for food, beverage and retail (Apple Pay will be available at all locations).
  • Cash to card kiosks will not be available at L. Dale Mitchell Park.

General Concessions & Restrooms

  • Concession stands and restrooms are located down the first and third base lines on the upper concourse of the stadium.
  • Concession stands will be 100% cashless.

Retail

  • Ballpark retail locations will be 100% cashless.
  • Fan amenities to be sold include approved masks and clear bags.

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Elevator

  • The elevator to the upper concourse is located behind home plate, inside the gate entrance to L. Dale Mitchell Park.

First Aid

  • Guests in need of first aid or medical attention should contact event staff located throughout the stadium. Paramedics will be on site for each game.

Guest Assistance

  • Guests in need of assistance while in the stadium should contact event staff located throughout the venue.

Lost and Found

  • Lost and Found items can be returned to or retrieved from the ticket office at L. Dale Mitchell Park.
  • Patrons may claim lost-and-found items up to one hour after the conclusion of the game or from OU's Facility Management Office during normal business hours. Please call 405-325-3060 to retrieve lost items.

Field Regulations/Press Box

  • No person is permitted on the playing field before, during or after the game. Press box access is strictly prohibited without proper credential.
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