COVID Information; FAQ's

MIT and DAPER have made the decision to allow teams to host and travel to games/tournaments. Due to the spread of the Delta and Omicron variants the following policies have been put in place…

All indoor sports will require masks. There will be no social distancing or capacity limits though. We will be doing rounds to check in on our club sports and if a team is found participating without masks the following steps will take place…
1. First consequence is a verbal reminder to put masks back on
2. Second consequence is a stoppage of the practice and a conversation about why this policy is in place.
3. Third and final consequence is a stoppage of all practices and tournament participation until the captains are able to meet with DAPER staff.

Please help us to keep the campus and all students safe by wearing a mask indoors.

All outdoor sports will be able to operate as they were pre-pandemic.

Below is more information on the changes that will take place this semester as well as links that I hope you find helpful to answer preliminary questions that you may have.

Q: Will there be spring sports?

A: Yes, all clubs are allowed to return to practice and host / travel to games and tournaments.

Q: Are Clubs Allowed to Host Tournaments / Games?

Clubs are allowed to travel to tournaments and participate against other schools. If the tournament is indoors our club sports are required to wear masks no matter the masking policy of the tournament.

In order to host a team/tournament MIT Club Sports must get a travel roster of the visiting team at least 48 hours in advance of the contest. The visiting schools must also have the same vaccination requirements for their students that MIT has in place. Visiting schools must require vaccination for all students unless medically or religiously exempt.

If any club sport members have questions about these rules they can reach out to our Manager of Club Sports Nick Jewell at njewell2@mit.edu.

Q: Can Non-MIT spectators visit an event?

Yes, they will have to fill out an attestation in our Tim Ticket system. All visitors must be vaccinated and symptom free before visiting campus.

For outdoor sports there will be an A-frame at the gate where attendees can fill this out.

For indoor sports there will be a Tim Ticket created and administered by the captains of the team hosting the event. In order to gain access to spectate please email the host team or csc-officers@mit.edu. They will then send you a Tim Ticket to fill out before arrival.

Q: Can practices continue?

A: Yes, for outdoor sports practices can return to normal. For indoor sports masks must remain at all times.

Q: Can we compete in remote competitions?

A: Yes, remote competitions are permitted throughout the semester.

Q: When campus reopens for the spring semester, will coaches and instructors be able to return to work?

A: Coaches that wish to return to campus will be able to do so. All information on protocols for returning to campus can be found here… https://clubsports.mit.edu/for-officers/instructor-passes-and-payment/

Q: Club sports and intramurals are normally open to not only students, but also faculty, staff, and alumni. Will non-students be able to participate and have DAPER access?

A: Yes, students, faculty, and staff will all need to be in Covid Pass. However, Alumni and Affiliates will only need to be fully vaccinated and renew or enroll in a Z-center membership in order to participate.

Q: Will student-athletes who are on campus have access to the services and support provided through sports medicine?

A: Yes, students who are on campus will have access to sports medicine. For more information on access check our Athletic Trainer Officer Hours.

The intention at this time is to have the sports medicine services available to the student-athletes and club sport athletes who are back on campus. Specific factors for sports medicine include the number of student-athletes and athletic trainers who will be allowed back on campus, as well as the sustained health status of both groups.

Q: Will the Z Center and other DAPER facilities re-open?

A: Yes. The Z Center and other indoor DAPER facilities are back open.

Q: What do I need to be aware of to complete my recovery and regain my access to campus?

In rare instances COVID-19 can cause inflammation of the heart (myocarditis or pericarditis). The studies that have been done over the 2 years shows that it is rare in athletes although still possible. This heart inflammation potentially can happen when you have your active COVID-19 infection or even 3 to 6 months after having COVID-19. As a result, we would like all student athletes to self monitor their selves as they participate in physical activity following a COVID-19 diagnosis. If at anytime a student athlete feels they have any cardiopulmonary symptoms including but not limited to chest pain, shortness of breath, shortness of breath with exertion, feeling of a racing heart beat, abnormal heartbeats or they feel their exercise tolerance is not what it should be they should contact MIT Medical immediately so they can be reevaluated.

Q: How do I go about making sure that I return to sports and conditioning safely after a COVID-19 infection?

For a set of guidelines on how best to navigate the process of resuming regular bouts of exercise/exertion, see COVID RTP Progression – 20220114