Rec Sports Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The RSF is open for limited in-person operations for UC Berkeley students. Advance booking will be required and capacity will be limited for all Group Exercise classes, weight room, and cardio equipment usage.  Students will need to display a Cal 1 Card and compliance with campus requirements including the daily symptom screener and surveillance testing through the Campus Access Badge on the UC Berkeley Mobile App, which is available for download on IOS (Apple Store) and Android (Google Play Store). Learn about how to make reservations and rules / regulations.

Beginning July 1, UC Berkeley staff, faculty, retirees, and emeriti will be able to purchase a Return to Rec membership which includes RSF access to cardio equipment, weights, and Group X classes. To help monitor our facility capacity, members will make an online reservation for each visit to the RSF. Learn more about the Return to Rec membership. 

At this time, as we thoughtfully transition out of a year of pandemic operations, Rec Sports is not able to offer access to non-UC Berkeley affiliated community members.

In-person access to the Stadium Fitness Center remains unavailable at this time.

Spieker Pool and Golden Bear Pool are open for lap swimming to UC Berkeley Students, Faculty, Staff, Emeriti and Retirees. Lap swimmers and aquacizers (no instructor present, pool depth is 7 feet) must have a reservation. Reservations are available 72 hours in advance of each session. Drop-in use is not available at this time. Registered UC Berkeley students are free. Beginning July 1, UC Berkeley staff, faculty, retirees, and emeriti will be able to purchase a Return to Rec membership which includes lap swim access at Spieker Pool and Golden Bear Recreation Center (GBRC) Pool. To help monitor our facility capacity, members will make an online reservation for each visit to the pool. Learn more about the Return to Rec membership. Check out our Spieker Pool and Golden Bear Pool COVID-19 Special Service webpage for more information. Swimmers can also access at-home swim training from SwimSwam.

At this time, as we thoughtfully transition out of a year of pandemic operations, Rec Sports is not able to offer access to non-UC Berkeley affiliated community members.

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. 

We continue to review, develop, and implement operational models and cleaning processes for when we are able to resume in-person operations. In addition, as we continue to consult with university leaders and public health officials to create thoughtful plans for more in-person services for the fall. We will be continuing to ask our members to wear a face covering 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 guidelinesare being determined by the NCAA, not Rec Sports. Rec Sports is consulting with university leaders and public health officials to create thoughtful plans for in-person engagement for sport clubs and we appreciate your patience as we determine what this will look like for Fall.

Passport services are unavailable at this time.

The UC Aquatics Center at the Berkeley Marina is open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for complimentary kayak and stand up paddleboard rentals on a reservation model to currently enrolled UC Berkeley students. Essential faculty and staff members may also rent kayaks or paddleboards on Saturday or Sunday on a by-appointment basis during these weekend open hours.

Beginning July 1, Cal Adventures stand up paddleboard and kayak rentals will once again be available for purchase to the community.

Learn more about current UCAC rental service.

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.