Saratoga Ticket Info: Near Full Capacity

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Kasept

NYRA to host fans at near full-capacity based on current New York State health and safety guidelines

Free Grandstand general admission for all fans who show proof of vaccination with Excelsior Pass on Opening Day

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), in conjunction with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, today announced that Saratoga Race Course will re-open to fans at near full capacity for the 2021 summer meet.

Season and weekly ticket plans for the 2021 meet, which opens on Thursday, July 15 and continues through Monday, September 6, will go on sale on Wednesday, June 9 at 10 a.m. at NYRA.com. Season admission passes will also be available for purchase at that time.

In order to re-open Saratoga Race Course to fans at near full capacity, NYRA will designate most sections for vaccinated fans only, including the popular Saratoga backyard. This policy aligns with current New York State guidance for large outdoor sports and entertainment venues, which allows for fully vaccinated sections to operate at full capacity without social distancing measures in place.

"The historic Saratoga Race Course is one of the Capital Region's most storied attractions, drawing over a million New Yorkers and visitors to Saratoga Springs each summer," Gov. Cuomo said. "The racing season is quickly approaching, and this year we are excited to welcome fans back to the course with free admission on Opening Day for any individual who shows proof of vaccination. This is all part of New York's rebirth and resurgence as we continue to build back better and stronger from this pandemic."

As announced today by Gov. Cuomo, all fans who show proof of vaccination via the New York State Excelsior Pass on Opening Day, Thursday, July 15, will receive free Grandstand general admission. Fans from outside New York State may redeem free admission by showing their Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card.

“NYRA thanks Governor Cuomo for the opportunity to welcome fans back to Saratoga Race Course for what is sure to be an unforgettable summer at the Spa,” said NYRA President & CEO Dave O’Rourke. “Thanks to the progress made in New York against COVID-19, the 2021 summer meet will be a 40-day celebration of all that makes Saratoga so special. Beyond its importance to the thoroughbred racing community and legions of passionate fans, the annual summer meet is an economic engine that creates jobs and supports the hospitality and tourism economy throughout Upstate New York. We appreciate the opportunity to open the gates at this most historic of sporting venues on July 15, and to join our fans in a collective roar of ‘They’re off at Saratoga.’”

Season and weekly ticket plans for reserved seats in the Clubhouse, Grandstand, The Stretch and Fourstardave Sports Bar will go on sale on Wednesday, June 9, in addition to season admission passes.

Season passes, which are valid for vaccinated fans only, provide admission to all 40 days at Saratoga Race Course. Season passes do not include reserved seating and will be available by digital download only. Printed versions or hard copies will not be available. A Grandstand season pass is $50. A Clubhouse season pass is $75. Season passes may be purchased at NYRA.com beginning on June 9.

Individual tickets and tickets for other areas of Saratoga Race Course, including dining, will go on sale at a later date.

In addition to the historic and family-friendly backyard picnic area, sections that will be reserved exclusively for vaccinated fans and will operate at full capacity will include: the 1863 Club, The Stretch, Turf Terrace, Porch, Clubhouse and most of the stadium seats within the Grandstand.

Under New York State guidelines, non-vaccinated children under the age of 16 will be admitted to seating and hospitality areas designated for vaccinated fans when accompanied by a vaccinated adult.

A limited number of seating areas will be available for non-vaccinated fans, who will be required to observe social distancing guidelines and to wear a facial covering at all times during their day at Saratoga Race Course.

Single-day Grandstand general admission tickets are $7 and Clubhouse general admission tickets are $10. Walk-up admission will be available daily and does not include reserved seating. Upon entry, fans must submit proof of vaccination by presenting the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or digitally through the New York State Excelsior Pass.

Individuals are considered fully vaccinated by the CDC/New York State 14 days or more after receiving the second dose in a two-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or 14 days or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson / Janssen).

NYRA encourages all fans who have been vaccinated in New York State to download the Excelsior Pass at https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/excelsior-pass.

NYRA reserves the right to amend admission protocols based on updates and adjustments by the CDC and New York State.

The 40-day summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course will feature 76 stakes worth $21.5 million in total purses highlighted by the 152nd renewal of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers on August 28 and the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney on August 7, as the anchors of two of the most prestigious racing days in North America.

Following the four-day opening weekend from Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, July 18, racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, with the exception of the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day.

For additional information, visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.

No vaccine cards? People will die

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Can you go this year, if you are not vaccinated WITHOUT a COVID test upon entering or is that required to be allowed access?

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Can you go this year, if you are not vaccinated WITHOUT a COVID test upon entering or is that required to be allowed access?

"A limited number of seating areas will be available for non-vaccinated fans, who will be required to observe social distancing guidelines and to wear a facial covering at all times during their day at Saratoga Race Course."

[blackthroatedwind]

I wonder what will be the second least surprising thing I learn today

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I wonder what will be the second least surprising thing I learn today

I’m crying here

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I wonder what will be the second least surprising thing I learn today

Maybe that your boss lied about chairs being allowed like they always were. Didn’t you tell him what a big mistake this is ?

[Dahoss]

Nothing warms my heart more than the thought of Dan the big vagina crying as he’s posting about how he can’t bring in his filthy chair to the track.

Good move by NYRA if it makes him mad. Maybe they’ve read all of his stupidity about NYRA over the years and figured this would be sweet revenge.

[Alabama Stakes]

A new option this year is 16 lucky people will get to pay a minimum of $150 to drive their car with 5 friends up to the clubhouse turn and watch the races from there. The new ways they come up with to squeeze every penny possible out of the place is amazing.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

Their plan all along was no chairs, but of course didn’t have the nuts to say it. They are doing all they can to ruin Saratoga. Lying guy in charge .

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

Maybe that your boss lied about chairs being allowed like they always were. Didn’t you tell him what a big mistake this is ?

“Classy” responses. Lots of spreading joy and cheer.

[Alabama Stakes]

They changed that no additional chair language pretty quickly after floating it out there though, didn’t they ? Was that No running rule there last year ?

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Kasept

"A limited number of seating areas will be available for non-vaccinated fans, who will be required to observe social distancing guidelines and to wear a facial covering at all times during their day at Saratoga Race Course."

So, no negative test is needed to partake

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

So, no negative test is needed to partake

Just get vaccinated. What’s the big deal?

[Alabama Stakes]

What so difficult about saying coolers and chairs will be allowed . They release a statement that big and don’t think it’s worth one sentence.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

What so difficult about saying coolers and chairs will be allowed . They release a statement that big and don’t think it’s worth one sentence.

Covered yesterday with Pat McKenna. No changes in personal F&B, etc., policy.

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

What so difficult about saying coolers and chairs will be allowed . They release a statement that big and don’t think it’s worth one sentence.

Their plan all along was no chairs, but of course didn’t have the nuts to say it. They are doing all they can to ruin Saratoga. Lying guy in charge .

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Just get vaccinated. What’s the big deal?

I can't for medical reasons, that's the big deal

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

I can't for medical reasons, that's the big deal

I think you can and don’t want to for political reasons, but whatever. You’ve never been much of a thinker.