Brandeis Athletics COVID-19 Updates

In unprecedented times, the Brandeis University Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation will continue to provide the latest updates for the Athletics community. Below, student-athletes, alumni, staff, faculty and fans can access information regarding adjustments to athletic activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All policies are subject to change based upon public health guidance at any time.

MASKING & SPECTATOR POLICY

Brandeis Athletics follows all University COVID-related guidelines and policies. The University has developed a color-coded policy system, which outlines specific policies in regards to masking and visitors/spectators, depending on current conditions on campus. All campus community members and visitors should visit the COVID-19 Response page and carefully review the current color level and accompanying policies in place prior to visiting the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center and all other athletic facilities.

CLUB SPORTS, INTRAMURALS & RECREATION

Brandeis club sports, intramural offerings and recreational activities will be offered as normally, offering team, individual and group activities following all masking guidelines. Club sports will be able to practice and compete without gathering limitations. Intramural sports will offer in-person individual and team competitions, with some virtual activities also available. Fitness classes will be held as normally and will include Yoga, Zumba, Cycle, and more.

For more information regarding intramural activities for this year, visit the Intramurals Homepage. Fitness offerings will be posted on the Fitness Homepage prior to the start of the fall semester.

FITNESS FACILITIES

The Gosman Sports and Convocation Center and other athletic facilities, indoor and outdoor, are open to currently active students, faculty and staff. Effective June 1, 2022, guests and eligible members will be allowed back to utilize the facilities. Individuals eligible to purchase memberships include Brandeis alumni, immediate family members of current students or faculty/staff, senior citizen residents of Waltham, and current BOLLI students. For membership and guest pricing, visit the memberships page.

Masks/face coverings may be required, based on guidance listed for the current policy level on the University's COVID-19 Response page. Gym users must also familiarize themselves with all Gosman facility policies before entering.

The Gosman Center hours are available at https://www.brandeisjudges.com/facilities/schedule

ACTIVITIES-BASED HEALTH AND WELLNESS (HWL) MODULES

The university is offering a regular set of activities-based health and wellness modules this year. Some module courses are designed for remote learning, while others are designed for in-person instruction. All in-person module courses are subject to all University COVID-19 related guidelines. A complete list of HWL course offerings can be found in the public schedule of classes.

ADDITIONAL UPDATES

We welcome your questions about how COVID-19 will affect athletics at Brandeis University. Please be sure to read through the COVID-19 Response, which includes current COVID policies for students, faculty, staff members, affiliates and visitors, as well as information about testing procedure, contact tracing, COVID-related resources, and frequently asked questions.

If you have specific athletics-related COVID-19 questions, please feel free to send us an email at athletics@brandeis.edu