SPRING TRAINING OCCUPANCY PLAN - Revised February 10, 2021

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SPRING TRAINING OCCUPANCY PLAN - Revised February 10, 2021
SPRING TRAINING
OCCUPANCY PLAN
     Revised February 10, 2021
SPRING TRAINING OCCUPANCY PLAN - Revised February 10, 2021
SECTION 1
PLAN INTRODUCTION
                    Spring Training Occupancy Plan Revised February 10, 2021
SPRING TRAINING OCCUPANCY PLAN - Revised February 10, 2021
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW

         Public health and safety are our top priority. To adhere to social
     distancing and other safety protocols and procedures, a limited number
         of fans will be allowed in our ballparks for Spring Training 2021.
                                                                              PLAN INTRODUCTION
                                                                              The future of occupying our facilities will be different and
                                                                              require all stadium entities to be flexible, adaptive, and
                                                                              resilient to new circumstances.

                                                                              The Arizona Department of Health Services and the County
                                                                              Public Health Department, the Cactus League Association.
                                                                              The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and our
                                                                              spring training Cities have worked together with industry
                                                                              leaders to develop a proactive and consistent base plan
                                                                              across the league that will encourage consumer confidence
                                                                              and a safe and successful experience for all involved. The
                                                                              collaborative approach with our spring training cities will
                                                                              provide the overall authorization necessary to support our
                                                                              facility operators and fans with their specific protocols for
                                                                              their unique operations and arrangements across the
                                                                              league.

                                                                                                         Spring Training Occupancy Plan Revised February 10, 2021
SPRING TRAINING OCCUPANCY PLAN - Revised February 10, 2021
SECTION 2
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
                     Spring Training Occupancy Plan Revised February 10, 2021
SPRING TRAINING OCCUPANCY PLAN - Revised February 10, 2021
GUIDING PRINCIPLES SAFETY PROTOCOLS &
PROCEDURES
The following safety protocols and procedures will be in effect:

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           SOCIAL DISTANCING                                           FACE COVERINGS                                             ENTRY GATES                                                 POD SEATING
         Strict adherence to the CDC–recommended                                                                         Each guest will be screened prior to entering             Fans buy tickets as a group. Each pod will be
                                                                    All guests, ages 2 and up, will be required
         6’ social distancing will be mandated on site.                                                                   the event gates; initial screening will include          spaced apart from other pods, allowing the
                                                                        to wear mandatory face coverings.
                                                                                                                                 acknowledgement of signage.                       venue to maintain the recommended distance
                                                                                                                                                                                   between groups (based on government health
                                                                                                                                                                                   and safety guidelines).

                                                                                                             HYGIENE                                    POINTS OF SALE                                 ACCOUNTABILITY
                 QUEUING                                        CLEANING &
 Entry and exits to the seating, along with routes to          DISINFECTING                                 PROTOCOLS                              Limited concessions and merchandise will        Attendees must comply with instructions of
                                                                                                                                                     be available for purchase via cashless         ballpark personnel and health authorities,
concession stands and restrooms via the concourse                                                           Handwashing and hand
                                                          Clearly identified cleaning staff will be                                                      transactions wherever possible.         including any instructions to leave the ballpark
     will adhere to social distancing guidelines.                                                       sanitizing stations will be placed
                                                           cleaning or disinfecting at all times.                                                                                                      or temporarily quarantine or isolate
                                                                                                            throughout the ballpark.
                                                                                                                                                                                                             somewhere in the ballpark.

                                                                                                                                                                                               Spring Training Occupancy Plan Revised February 10, 2021
SPRING TRAINING OCCUPANCY PLAN - Revised February 10, 2021
SECTION 3
FAN SAFETY PROTOCOLS
                       Spring Training Occupancy Plan Revised February 10, 2021
SPRING TRAINING OCCUPANCY PLAN - Revised February 10, 2021
FAN SAFETY PROTOCOLS CONSULTANTS/EXPERTS

                                                                                                        CONSULTANTS/EXPERTS
                                                                                                        •     Government Health Officials
                                                                                                        •     Industry Experts

                                                                                                   +                             =
                                                                                                                                       2021
                                                                                                                                       REOPENING
            CENTERS FOR DISEASE
           CONTROL & PREVENTION   MARICOPA COUNTY   AZ STATE GOVERNMENT   SPRING TRAINING CITIES            FUTURE REGULATIONS

                 RECOMMENDATION                        GUIDELINES                                      UNKNOWNS
                 S

                                                                                                                                  Spring Training Occupancy Plan Revised February 10, 2021
FAN SAFETY PROTOCOLS ADMITTANCE

Below are examples of screening language for screening signage.
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                          SCREENING                                                             SYMPTOMS                                                      COVID-19 EXPOSURE

 If you answer “yes” to any of the below questions, you will be         Attendees who display any of these symptoms may be denied           Fans are not permitted to enter the ballpark if:
 denied entry into the ballpark.                                        entry to the ballpark or, if the already inside the ballpark, may   •   You or a member of your pod has been exposed to COVID-
 •   Have you experienced any of the following symptoms in the          be required to leave.                                                   19 or is feeling ill
     past 48 hours: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or      •     Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing                   •   Tested positive in the last 14 days
                                                                        •     Cough (new onset or worsening)
     difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache,     •     Fever (felt feverish or warm)                                 •   Have been identified as a potential carrier of COVID-19
     new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny       •     Headache                                                      •   Experienced any symptoms (see list of symptoms)
                                                                        •     Chills
     nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea?                                •     Sore or Scratchy Throat
 •   Within the past 14 days, have you been in close physical           •     New Loss of Taste or Smell
                                                                        •     Muscle Pain
     contact (6 feet or closer for at least 15 minutes) with a person   •     Nasal Congestion
     who is known to have laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 or with         •     Runny Nose
                                                                        •     Nausea or Vomiting
     anyone who has any symptoms consistent with COVID-19?              •     Diarrhea
 •   Are you isolating or quarantining because you may have been        •     Gastrointestinal distress or upset stomach
                                                                        •     Fatigue or Weakness
     exposed to a person with COVID-19 or are worried that you          •     Swelling of the toes or lower extremities
     may be sick with COVID-19?                                         •     Chest tightness or pain
                                                                        •     Swollen lymph nodes or glands
 •   Are you currently waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test?       •     Abdominal pain
                                                                        •     Rash or "COVID toes"

                                                                                                                                                                   Spring Training Occupancy Plan Revised February 10, 2021
FAN SAFETY PROTOCOLS INFECTIOUS DISEASE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

  WORKING STAFF                                                                             INFECTIOUS DISEASE
                                                                                            EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
                                                                                            FALLING ILL IN STADIUM There will be a dedicated isolation
                                                                                            area to provide treatment and transport of any fan(s) developing
                                                                                            symptoms during the event. All fans in the associated pod will be

        ISOLATE        NOTIFY LOCAL   CONTACT TRACING      NOTIFY CLOSE     DISINFECT ALL   instructed to leave. Disinfecting/decontamination capability will be
   INDIVIDUAL & SEEK    PHYSICIAN      INVESTIGATION         CONTACT       EXPOSED AREAS
     MEDICAL CARE                                         WORKING STAFF                     available for immediate on-site response. Local public health
                                                                                            officials will be notified of the potential exposure.

  TICKETHOLDER

        ISOLATE        NOTIFY LOCAL        ESCORT          DISINFECT ALL
   INDIVIDUAL & SEEK    PHYSICIAN     INDIVIDUAL OUT OF   EXPOSED AREAS
     MEDICAL CARE                         BALLPARK

                                                                                                                       Spring Training Occupancy Plan Revised February 10, 2021
SECTION 6
SERVICE & OPERATIONS
                       Spring Training Occupancy Plan Revised February 10, 2021
SERVICE & OPERATIONS PERMITTED/PROHIBITED ITEMS
Below are examples for stadiums to customize

                                  PERMITTED       MLB SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION
                                  • List          (World Series 2020)
                                  • Permitted
                                  • Items         • To reduce touch points between employees and guests,
                                                    no bags will be permitted except for those that are
                                                    carried for medical reasons or manufactured diaper bags
                                                    that accompany infants and young children.
                                  PROHIBITED      • Facilities that chose to adopt a more permissive bag
                                  • List
                                                    policy must ensure that staff members inspecting bags
                                  • Prohibited
                                  • Items           are at least six feet from fans or divided by plexiglass,
                                                    are wearing gloves and surgical masks or N95/KN95
                                                    respirators; and use a probing tool rather than their
                                                    hands to search the bag.

                                                                                    Spring Training Occupancy Plan Revised February 10, 2021
SERVICE & OPERATIONS AREAS OF FOCUS

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              SECURITY                                 FACE COVERINGS                                 SOCIAL DISTANCING                             TICKETS                          SEATING POD INTEGRITY

•   Signage and decals in all traffic          •   All guests, ages 2 and up, must                •   Capacity at the ballpark will be    •   See individual ballpark box            •   To ensure appropriate social
    pattern areas                                  always wear a face mask/covering                   limited to maintain social              office policy and procedure                distancing is maintained,
•   Education announcement and                     over their nose and mouth on                       distancing. All seating pods will   •   Lawn Strategy: Mark and label              attendees must not sell, transfer or
    videos                                         ballpark property other than when                  be seated at least six (6) feet         lawn pods a minimum of 6’                  otherwise provide any of their
•   Warning paddles/signs for                      actively eating or drinking at their               from any other seating pod.             apart and assign group tickets             event tickets to anyone other than
    ushers/security personnel (allow               ticketed seats.                                    Attendees must adhere to the            to each labeled pod.                       family (or other trusted
    up to three warnings)                      •   Facilities retain discretion to make               specific circulation plan to        •   Hospitality and Group Areas:               acquaintances) with whom they
•   Refer additional enforcement to                exceptions for individuals who                     maximize six (6) feet social            Capacity to accommodate                    have been sheltering, unless they
    stadium security or onsite law                 cannot wear a face covering for                    distancing and limit contact            social distancing                          are selling transferring or
    enforcement on a case-by-case                  Medical reasons                                    while on ballpark property.                                                        otherwise providing all such tickets
    basis.                                                                                                                                                                               (i.e., the complete pod of tickets
•   Any guest refusing to wear a                                                                                                                                                         purchased) to a single party.
    mask or follow any other
    established protocols will be
    instructed to leave the facility.

Hand sanitizing stations throughout the ballpark & eliminate touch points where possible (CC only).

                                                                                                                                                                               Spring Training Occupancy Plan Revised February 10, 2021
Cactus League jurisdictions stand united in
                                    providing a safe and successful spring training
                                    experience for all

Bridget Binsbacher
Executive Director, Cactus League
                                                 Georgia Lord
Ed Zuercher                                      Mayor, City of Goodyear
Phoenix City Manager

                                                 Cathy Carlat
Jerry Weiers                                     Mayor, City of Peoria
Mayor, City of Glendale

                                                 Skip Hall
David Ortega                                     Mayor, City of Surprise
Mayor, City of Scottsdale

Andrew Ching                                     Martin Harvier
Tempe City Manager                               President, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

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