Full vaccination needed for Flames, Hitmen, Stampeders games

Aug 23, 2021 | 4:52 PM

CALGARY, AB. — The parent company of the Calgary Flames and Stampeders says fans will need to be fully vaccinated to attend live events at the Scotiabank Saddledome and McMahon Stadium.

Calgary Sports and Entertainment (CSEC) is targeting Sept. 15 for the policy to take effect. The policy will also extend to event staff and employees.

The full release is below:

“Calgary Sports and Entertainment (CSEC) will be implementing a COVID-19 vaccination policy that will require all fans (eligible to receive the vaccine), event staff and employees to be fully vaccinated for attendance at live events at the Scotiabank Saddledome and McMahon Stadium. We are targeting September 15th as the effective policy date.

As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, CSEC believes this policy to be essential in delivering a safe environment for our fans and staff as well as an important measure to help our communities and businesses to continue reopening safely. We will monitor the situation and communicate required updates to ensure a safe environment for everyone visiting our facilities.

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We remain excited to have welcomed fans back to McMahon Stadium through the month of August and are eager to welcome fans to the Scotiabank Saddledome in September.

Further details on the implementation of this policy will be provided in the coming weeks.”

by Chris Brown