We are so excited to have the safest and best event possible at the Campus Recreation Center the weekend of March 20, 2021!
OwlThon is excited to finally share information regarding our marathon this year. Our number one priority is keeping our community safe as we continue to face new effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. OwlThon has closely been working with FAU administration and the staff at the Campus Recreation Center to ensure that this is possible.
Our event will look different than it has over the years. We will be operating the entire duration of the event at limited capacity, per FAU guidelines. Our traditional 13.1 hour marathon will be split between shifts throughout the course of the March 20th weekend. More information regarding exact shifts times will be released soon.
Given the current safety precautions in place and keeping in mind that not all participants may feel comfortable attending our marathon, we will also offer a virtual event option for our participants. Virtual event options will range from exclusive experiences for those dancers who have reached the $110 dancer minimum to traditions for all in our community to enjoy.
Although this year doesn’t look as it traditionally does, we are excited to host our community very soon. We’re eager to be reunited on campus and to make as many miracles as possible, For The Kids!
Continue to check back here or follow us on social media for event updates! Answers to any questions you may have can be found below.
Q&A’s:
What precautions will be in place to ensure the safety of all in attendance?
OwlThon has spent countless hours working closely with FAU Administration and Campus Recreation Staff to ensure that we put on the safest event possible. Adhering to CDC and FAU guidelines, to make sure our participants are remaining safe, is something we take seriously.
All FAU students attending OwlThon will be required to pass a temperature check upon check-in. Temperatures must be lower than 100.4 °as per CDC guidelines. Wristbands will be administered as proof of this check.
All students in attendance will be required to RSVP 72 hours in advance of attendance. Once a student has RSVP’d, Student Health Services will clear participants for check-in as long as they have recently completed and passed the COVID-19 Wellness Check and Attestation form on Canvas.
We recommend that participants quarantine for two weeks leading up to the event to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
All participants will be required to properly wear a face covering (covering the nose and mouth) for the duration of the event.
Routine sanitization will take place throughout the duration of the event. This includes but is not limited to: disinfecting high touch point areas hourly and hand sanitizer stations placed throughout the space.
Participants must maintain a 6ft distance from others at all times. Signage will be posted throughout the event.
Are masks required? What mask is considered acceptable for entry?
All participants will be required to properly wear a face covering (covering the nose and mouth) for the duration of the event.
Masks with exhalation valves or vents that allow air to be expelled are prohibited as they do not provide proper protection to others.
Neck gaiters and bandanas will also be prohibited.
Participants must arrive at the event with their own face covering. Upon arrival, if a participant does not have a face-covering available to them, a disposable one will be provided.
Announcements will be made hourly to remind participants that face coverings must remain on at all times. Signage will also be posted throughout the event space.
Are these decisions finalized?
Since our main goal is to keep our participants safe, all decisions are subject to change. Current plans in place have been developed following CDC and FAU guidelines in order to combat the spread of COVID-19.
What are the dates and times of each shift?
Shifts will be split up over the weekend of March 20th. The exact times will be released at a later date, closer to the event.
How will shift attendance be determined?
Shifts will be determined based on fundraising levels. Once a dancer has purchased their dancer ticket and fundraised the $110 dancer minimum, they will be divided amongst shifts. This year’s highest fundraisers will have priority attendance and be invited to the shift where Total Reveal takes place.
How can I secure my attendance at the event?
Securing your attendance at the event will look different than in past years. All participants must purchase a Dancer Ticket and fundraise the $110 dancer minimum by March 10, 2021, at 11:59 PM. In order to follow the guidelines in place by FAU, those who are unable to fundraise $110 by the above date will forfeit their spot at the in-person event. They will still receive a participant Day of Event t-shirt and be invited to attend exclusive virtual event components.
Will there be a virtual event option for those unable to attend?
Absolutely! Many of the traditional components of our event will be live-streamed across different social media platforms. There will also be exclusive opportunities for those dancers who have fundraised the $110 dancer minimum but are unable to attend in-person, to participate in virtually.
When will I know which shift I am attending?
We cannot guarantee which shift participants will be assigned due to capacity restrictions currently in place. The highest fundraisers of the year will have priority attendance, in recognition of their strong dedication to our program. Shift assignments will be released after the March 10th spot confirmation deadline.
Will meals be provided to those in attendance?
Since our event will be split into shifts, the traditional meals provided in past events will look different this year. Participants will be provided with snacks and beverages as opposed to three full meals. More details regarding meals will be provided when shift assignments are finalized.
How will I tune into Total Reveal?
This year’s highest fundraisers will be the only individuals invited to attend Total Reveal in person. The reveal will be live-streamed on multiple social media platforms for all those who would like to tune in.
Will visitors be able to attend this year?
At this time, visitors will, unfortunately, be unable to enter the Campus Rec. This guideline is set in place to ensure the safety of all participants, meet capacity restrictions currently in place, and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Information will be released at a later date regarding visitation policies.
I am on the Internal Team, will I be able to attend the entire event?
Delegates and Captains will attend one shift. Shifts will be based on fundraising levels.
I am a high school student, will I be able to attend?
At this time, high school students will, unfortunately, be unable to attend. This guideline is set in place to ensure the safety of all participants, meet capacity restrictions currently in place, and reduce the spread of COVID-19. For more information on high school involvement in the virtual components of our event, please reach out to our High School Programs Chair, Farah, at owlthonhs@gmail.com.
I am an OwlThon Alumni, will I be able to attend?
At this time, OwlThon Alumni will, unfortunately, be unable to attend. This guideline is set in place to ensure the safety of all participants, meet capacity restrictions currently in place, and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
If you have purchased an Alumni Membership Program package, more information will be emailed at a later date regarding exclusive virtual components for you to participate in. If you have any questions, please email our Executive Director, Angelique Ramirez at owlthondirector@gmail.com
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