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MSHSAA limiting fans at Show-Me Showdown to 150 per team

Wow! Can you imagine being one of the players on the teams that made it to the final four with the hopes of getting to play in the state championship in a huge arena with tons of fans, and then find out that you’ll be playing in a virtually empty arena with only a handful of supporters? What a bittersweet moment for these kids! This is no judgment call or criticism of MSHSAA’s decision, it’s merely an observation of one of the many consequences of COVID-19. This is an instance of MSHSAA being damned if they do, and damned if they don’t.
 
MSHSAA Limits Spectators Allowed at Show-Me Showdown

Columbia, Mo.- Upon the recommendation from the Green County Director of Public Health and in consultation with Missouri State University, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) will be making adjustments to the access allowed at this weekend’s Show-Me Showdown.

With a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the state and concern for the safety of all who will be working and attending the Show-Me Showdown, each school will be given 150 wristbands to distribute to its fans base. Only fans that have been given a wristband will be allowed in the arena. The distribution of the wristbands will be the responsibility of the school. Only essential school personnel will be allowed access to the arena as well. Any tickets previously purchased are now void. The MSHSAA Office will work with the participating schools on any reimbursements that need to be made.

In addition to the limit on spectators, other elements involved with the Show-Me Showdown have been cancelled. All entertainment groups and recognitions have been cancelled. There will also be no third-place games played, only the semifinals and championship games.

All games from this weekend will be streamed at www.MSHSAA.tv

Working media members with previously approved credentials will have access to the games.

“We understand the unexpected hurdles this creates for our schools and fans, and apologize for the inconveniences it has caused. We wish the best of luck to all of our teams and a safe and healthy return home,” said Dr. Kerwin Urhnan, MSHSAA Executive Director.
 
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