Rec Sports updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In-person access to the Stadium Fitness Center remains unavailable at this time. We will resume in-person operations when public health conditions allow.

Spieker Pool and Golden Bear Pool is open to UC Berkeley students and essential faculty and staff (beginning Monday, September 21) only . Lap swimmers and aquacizers (no instructor) must have a pool lane reservation to swim at Spieker Pool and Golden Bear Pool. Reservations are available one-week in advance. No drop-in allowed. Accessible pool options will be available at Spieker Pool. Payment will be required by essential workers at $8.00 per swim/reservation. Payments are not required for students. Learn about how to make reservations and rules / regulations.  We are also continuing to offer Cal Aquatics Masters (CALM) dryland workouts via Zoom and at-home swim training from SwimSwam.

We have created extensive original content and curated a variety of online programming designed to keep us moving forward together from home. Find something that suits your needs and interests –  Rec Sports Online will be regularly updated as new classes, programs and offerings become available. Tune in and check out these great offerings, including:

• Cal Intramural (IM) Sports Trivia Night – Join us on Twitch every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for IM Sports Trivia Night. Each week’s winner will receive an IM Sports Under Armour shirt.
• Inclusive Recreation Classes – Adaptive online exercise classes from Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD).
• Rec Sports Virtual 5K Run & Walk Club – Get moving, have fun, and connect with friends when you join our campus community for upcoming virtual 5K events, every Saturday. Complete your 5K at any time during each designated event day.
• Fitness Consultations – Sign up for a FREE 45-minute online session with a personal trainer.
• Fitness & Wellness Classes – Live sessions, on-demand classes, and fitness tips are available online for your enjoyment.

We continue to research and develop operational models and cleaning processes for when we are able to resume in-person operations. In addition, we will be asking our members to take safety precautions as advised by University Health Services, such as wearing a face covering and physically distancing when using our facilities or participating in our programs.

The resumption of UC Berkeley’s Division I sports teams, as a part of Cal Athletics, and their current return-to-sport guidelines are being determined by the NCAA, not Rec Sports. Rec Sports is following the guidance of campus and local public health officials, which have determined that our in-person access to our facilities, programs, and services need to remain unavailable until further notice.

UPDATE 2020.10.29: RecSports' Cal Adventures is excited to announce that the UC Aquatics Center at the Berkeley Marina has expanded its kayak and stand up paddleboard rentals to include UC Berkeley essential workers (and their families) in addition to students (who have had access since Oct 17th). Families (up to 2 people) can share a kayak together. Additionally, complementary rental hours for UC Berkeley students have been expanded to include Friday afternoons.

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UPDATE 2020.10.15: Rec Sports’ Cal Adventures is excited to announce that the UC Aquatics Center at the Berkeley Marina will open for complimentary kayak and stand up paddleboard rentals to UC Berkeley students at the UC Aquatics Center at the Berkeley Marina. Essential faculty and staff members will have access to the UC Aquatics Center at the Berkeley Marina as well in the coming weeks. Students must have a rental reservation to access Open House Weekends  at the UC Aquatics Center at the Berkeley Marina. Reservations are available one-week in advance. No drop-in allowed, however, reservations may be made up until the start of the event. Visit the UCAC Rentals during Covid-19 page to learn about how to make reservations.

Get out and explore the beautiful Bay Area with this curated collection, from the outdoor experts at Cal Adventures, of local outdoor hikes, walks, and activities. Pair these activities with recommended local Black-owned restaurants and cafes to make a day of it. Packages vary in difficulty and distance from campus and there's something for everyone. More information.