This page will serve as general information for YU students during the 2020-21 academic year. Due to the unprecedented times surrounding COVID-19, we have altered our normal routines and will continually be updating this page as needed.
YU recognizes and appreciates the importance of exercise and recreation for our community, and we are committed to providing students the opportunity to safely engage in fitness and recreational activities. All facilities will be cleaned and disinfected by our housekeeping staff several times throughout the day and evening.
Note: Masks must be worn at all times in the fitness centers.
The Sy Syms Fitness Center and the Melvin Furst Gymnasium will re-open to students on Wednesday, October 21. Fitness Center and basketball court hours are as follows:
| Sundays |
1:00 pm-4:00 pm |
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4:30 pm-6:30 pm |
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7:00 pm-10:00 pm |
| Mondays |
1:00 pm-4:00 pm |
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4:30 pm-6:30 pm |
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7:00 pm-10:00 pm |
| Tuesdays |
1:00 pm-4:00 pm |
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4:30 pm-6:30 pm |
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7:00 pm-10:00 pm |
| Wednesdays |
1:00 pm-4:00 pm |
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4:30 pm-6:30 pm |
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7:00 pm-10:00 pm |
| Thursdays |
1:00 pm-4:00 pm |
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4:30 pm-6:30 pm |
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7:00 pm-10:00 pm |
| Fridays |
8:00 am-11:00 am |
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12:00 pm-3:00pm |
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| Saturdays |
8:00 pm-10:00 pm |
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Students must reserve their time in the fitness center or gymnasium. Go to
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/AthleticsScheduling1@yu.edu/bookings/
The Brookdale Fitness Center and the 35th Street Athletic Center will re-open to students on Wednesday, October 21. Fitness Center hours are as follows:
| Sundays |
7:30 am-10:00 am |
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4:00 pm-7:00 pm |
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7:30 pm-10:00 pm |
| Mondays |
7:30 am-10:00 am |
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4:00 pm-7:00 pm |
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7:30 pm-10:00 pm |
| Tuesdays |
7:30 am-10:00 am |
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4:00 pm-7:00 pm |
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7:30 pm-10:00 pm |
| Wednesdays |
7:30 am-10:00 am |
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4:00 pm-7:00 pm |
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7:30 pm-10:00 pm |
| Thursdays |
7:30 am-10:00 am |
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4:00 pm-7:00 pm |
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7:30 pm-10:00 pm |
| Fridays |
7:30 am-10:00 am |
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| Saturdays |
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Students must reserve their time in the Brookdale Fitness Center and the 35th Street Athletic Center.
For the Brookdale Fitness Center, go to https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/BrookdaleFitnessCenter@yu.edu/bookings/
For the 35th Street Athletic Center, go to https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/G61b6ab47b3cb4644adf65acf82a7a5eb@yu.edu/bookings/
You must sign up in advance in order to book your space. Cardio workouts will be limited to 25-minute intervals once per day, and you can also work out in the fitness center and/or use the basketball courts once per day for 55-minute intervals. Student supervisors will be on duty during all open hours to ensure safety protocols are adhered to as well as to ensure all users have booked a time.
Undergraduate Athletics
How were decisions made for which sports would be safe to play during the 2020-21 season?
The safety of our student athletes and coaches is of utmost concern. The athletics department is working in consultation with our medical director, CDC, New York State, and New York City guidance as well as with the individual Skyline conferences and NCAA to help with our decisions.
Some of the guiding principles were: Is it a contact sport which makes it a higher risk for virus transmission? Does the sport lend itself to social distancing? Do players need to share equipment? Will there be enough time to complete conference competition after following the appropriate return to play protocols?
Will there be spring sports?
We are planning to begin spring sport practices around the typical start dates in February/March. Coaches and athletic trainers will be following up with student athletes on medical clearances and testing procedures. We expect to field in the spring season for men’s volleyball, women’s tennis, men’s tennis, golf, baseball, and softball.
At present, we expect to have a full conference schedule for the spring. Additionally, we are working on getting competition for the following fall sports: women’s soccer, men’s soccer, women’s cross country, men’s cross country, and women’s volleyball.
Will international students be able to participate on sports teams?
International students who are able to travel to the U.S. will be eligible to participate.
Testing
All student-athletes who live in dorms, both in-season and out-of-season, are required to be tested for COVID-19 twice per week. Student athletes that are not in-season, yet are still doing athletic-related activities, will also have to be tested twice per week.
