Campus Rec Covid-19 Updates

Campus Recreation will continue to update this page (updated 11/19/2020) to help answer many of your questions. If you have a question not answered below please email us at campusrec@temple.edu

General Questions

Are Campus Recreation facilities currently open?
- Due to new Health and Safety Guidelines issued by the City of Philadelphia on Monday, November 16th all Campus Recreation facilities will close at the end of business on Thursday, November 19th. Facilities will remain closed until further notice.
- Campus Recreation programming will continue to operate virtually, for more information please visit the Virtual Recreation page.
Do I have to wear a mask while working out indoors?
- Yes, please review the University's "Use of Masks or Face Coverings During Exercise" protocol.
What are the Four Pillars of Health at Temple University?
- Click here to view them

Facilities

When will Campus Recreation Facilities reopen?
- Due to new Health and Safety Guidelines issued by the City of Philadelphia on Monday, November 16th all Campus Recreation facilities will close at the end of business on Thursday, November 19th. Facilities will remain closed until further notice.
Is the track and other outdoor facilities on Main Campus open?
- The outdoor track at Temple Sports Complex (TSC) is closed, however the track at Aramark Student Training and Recreation (ASTAR) complex remains open. Reservations are not needed but we encourage all users to adhere to the Four Pillars of Health.
- The Track at Aramark STAR Complex does not require a reservation. We ask that all participant adhere to the Four Pillars of Health.
- Geasey Turf and Tennis Courts will be closed as of Friday, November 20th.
What facilities are open and what are their hours of operation?
- Visit our Hours of Operation page for the most up to date schedules.

Membership

I had restarted my Payroll Deduction this Fall, what do I need to do now that facilities are closed indefinately?
- Payroll Deduction will still be deducted from paychecks for November 2020, after that Payroll Deduction will be paused until facilities reopen.
- Upon reopening patrons will not need to do anything for their memberships to restart.
As an alumni can I utilize the facilities this Fall?
- Campus Recreation has made the very difficult decision to not allow alumni access to our facilities for the fall 2020 semester. As we navigate our return to campus plans to allow the use of Campus Recreation facilities while complying with local and state guidelines it is clear that we must restrict membership to allow our current student population priority access. Our hope is that we are able to invite all of our Alumni back as soon as possible!
Can I bring a guest with me to workout?
- Campus Recreation has made the very difficult decision to not allow guest access to our facilities for the fall 2020 semester. As we navigate our return to campus plans to allow the use of Campus Recreation facilities while complying with local and state guidelines it is clear that we must restrict membership to allow our current student population priority access. Our hope is that we are able to allow patrons to bring guests with them.

Programs

Will there be Intramural this Fall?
- In person Intramural leagues will not be occurring during the Fall 2020 semester. We will instead be offering virtual leagues, tournaments and special events. For more information visit our Intramurals page.
Are Sport Clubs active during Fall 2020?
- All Sport Club activities, including practices and games, were suspended until January 18, 2021. However Sport Clubs will be active in the virtual environment with fitness training, member development and organizational develop. If you are interested in a club or to stay up to date on what they are doing visit our Sport Club page.
- If you are interested in joining a Sport Club visit our Interested in Joining a Sport Club page for contact information.
Are there still Group Fitness sessions being offered?
- YES! Campus Recreation will be offering virtual group fitness sessions via Zoom.
  - Students will have to preregister for sessions via IM Leagues.
  - The Current Group Fitness Schedule from November 2nd - December 7th.
    - There will be no group fitness sessions from November 21st - November 29th
What is Campus Recreation doing since facilities are now closed?
- We will offering a large amount of Virtual Programming options throughout the semester. Continue to check our Virtual Programming page and our social media channels for the most up to date information!
Can I still do Personal Training?
- Due to COVID-19, Personal Training has been suspended for the Fall semester. If you have questions please contact Kourtney Clark, Fitness Coordinator, at kourtney.clark@temple.edu

IM Leagues

What is IM Leagues?
- IM Leagues is a platform Campus Recreation has utilized for a couple of years to run our intramural leagues. For Fall 2020 we will have activated two additional portals in IM Leagues. One will allow participants to register for Group Fitness sessions, which will be virtual. The second will allow participants to register for blocks to utilize fitness equipment.
How do I use it?
- We have created some videos to help guide you through these new processes:
Who should I contact if I am having difficulty with IM Leagues?
- Please contact Jay Gallagher, Associate Director-Programs, at jay.gallagher@temple.edu

How do I stay connected to Campus Recreation?

Please continue to check back to our website for the most up to date information. You can also follow us on Social Media at:

I still have questions, how can I get them answered?

Please use the Feedback form on the right side of this page or email us at campusrec@temple.edu with any questions you may have and we will gladly get back to you with answers.