Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, media access to Loyola University Maryland athletics will be limited during the 2020-2021 season. Loyola will adhere to all state, local, NCAA, Patriot League and institution policies regarding COVID-19 protocols, causing an impact to seating capacity. Please note that these protocols may change during the season based on guidelines that evolve from the previously stated entities.
Safety Protocols
- Both the City of Baltimore and Loyola University Maryland require face coverings to be worn in public spaces, and proper use of face masks will be required for all media members in attendance.
- Media will be asked to enter and exit Loyola facilities through a designated area.
- Temperature and symptom screening will be conducted prior to entrance to the venue.
- There will not be food available for media members at games.
Media Entrance
- Media will enter the venue through the doors nearest the Starbucks location under Reitz Arena. (we will send a map to credentialed media)
- Reitz Arena will open 60 minutes before tip-off.
- Photographers and videographers will enter the venue through the main doors of Reitz Arena (traditional entrance).
- Media are asked to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the scheduled tip-off time.
Media Seating
- At this time, we are expecting to seat media in its traditional location in Reitz Arena (behind the scorer’s table on a riser built into the stands).
- Because of social distancing guidelines, we will have a limited number of media seats available.
- Priority will be given to outlets that will regularly cover Loyola athletics with consideration given to national media outlets.
Photographer & Videographer Access
- Per Patriot League regulations, only school-designated staff may be on the court during the game.
- Photographers and videographers will be asked to shoot from an elevated position in the eastside stands during the game. No court access is allowed.
Credential Requests
- All credentials will be given on a game-by-game basis, rather than on a season allotment.
- Please request credentials at least 24 hours before game time.
- Credential requests may be emailed to Ryan Eigenbrode (MBB; rceigenbrode@loyola.edu) or Erik Pedersen (WBB; eppedersen@loyola.edu).
Interviews
- Interviews will be conducted via video or phone conference. This applies to interviews during the week and post-game.
- Credentialed members of the media may make requests for interviews through the Loyola athletic communications staff.
