Michael P. O’Brien Athletic & Recreation Center Operations

Schedule

  1. ARC Facilities: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  2. Climbing Wall: Monday-Thursday 3 p.m.-9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Saturday/Sunday 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
  3. Pool: Monday-Friday 12 p.m.-2 p.m. & 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

Policies

  1. The ARC Facilities will maintain the requirement for use of face covering while working out in the MPOARC.
  2. Patrons continue to wipe down machines before and after use.
  3. Patrons continue to enter via the Welcome Desk doors. Other entrances remain closed.
  4. Evaluate capacity limits to allow more patrons in individual spaces.
  5. General public is allowed to use our facilities.
  6. Continue with SMCM Daily Symptom Tracker and temperature check to gain entry into MPOARC.
  7. Locker Rooms will be open, but patrons will be required to wear a face covering while in the locker rooms.

Group Fitness Classes – Return to In-Person Classes

  1. Group fitness class limits at 12 persons.
  2. Instructors may maintain the virtual option as well.

Athletics

Game Policy (HOME)

  1. Athletes required to complete the SMCM Daily Symptom Tracker and temperature checked prior to warm-ups
  2. Athletic Training Services
    • Appointment based only
    • Please be aware of pregame treatments. ATCs may be required to tape other team at a separate location
  3. Opponents
    • Will be greeted by Game Ops staff
      • Verify SMCM Daily Symptom Tracker
      • Verify Covid testing if necessary
    • Need Athletic Training Attestation form completed prior to arrival
      • Medical professional signing off that they are following NCAA minimum testing standards
  4. Officials
    • Will be greeted by Game Ops staff
      • Verify SMCM Daily Symptom Tracker
      • Verify Covid testing if necessary
    • Locker Rooms will be closed, unless requested prior to the game
  5. Game time
    • Coaches and Officials
      • Must remain masked dependent on vaccination information and testing
    • Benches will be available
      • Water/ice will be provided for each bench
      • Cleaning measures of balls and/or equipment
        • Governing body recommendations considered
      • Symptomatic Athlete during game time
        • Quarantine room will be designated on site if such incident occurs
      • Fans
        • Indoor regulations – Must wear face coverings at all times
    • Locker Rooms will be closed, unless requested prior to the game.

Game Policy (AWAY)

  1. Coach and/or athletic trainer to verify SMCM Daily Symptom Tracker for athletes prior to getting on bus
  2. Travel party
    • Keller Bus- 51 Available Seats
  3. Only athletes/coaches/staff being tested or fully vaccinated will be allowed on bus
    • Must have PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure or antigen test within 24 hours – unless fully vaccinated
    • Coaches have option for rapid test within 24 hours of departure – unless fully vaccinated

Travel Policy

  1. Prior to Getting on Bus – To be determined as regulations are updated
    • SMCM Daily Symptom Tracker
    • Statement to the student-athletes that if anyone develops symptoms, to talk to a coach or athletic trainer immediately
    • Additional PPE
  2. On Bus – To be determined as regulations are updated
    • No eating meals on bus
      • Limited snacks and drinks
      • Must wear face coverings at all times on bus
    • Socially distanced on bus if possible
    • If meals are necessary, contact away institution to secure a space outside of venue (preferably)
      • Contact Crystal Gibson if accommodations cannot be made
    • Follow away site rules and regulations

Testing

**Testing will be mandatory for all participants who are not fully vaccinated**

SMCM athletics will be utilizing Antigen tests to fulfill NCAA guidelines for athletic participation. As
testing will be based on the specific season and game schedule, it is imperative that any and all changes are discussed with the head athletic trainer and sports medicine staff to ensure adequate scheduling of tests and obtaining tests is plausible.

  1. Notification of Test:
    • The head athletic trainer or sports medicine staff will email the head coach with details of who, when, and where. It is the coach’s responsibility to inform the athletes of those details.
  2. Who Is Required to be Tested (Exception for fully vaccinated individuals)
    • Athletes (Active Roster only)
      • Includes
        • Temporarily injured athletes
        • Season ending injured athletes if on active roster
        • Managers
          • Only for away games
          • Cap on managers-approved by case by case basis
          • Email Crystal with specific duties
          • Manager needs active purpose
  3. Coaching staff- full time, part time, volunteer
  4. Any member who is traveling on bus
    • Sports medicine staff
    • Sports information staff
    • Managers
  5. Missed Test:
    • If any ATHLETE misses a test for any reason-subject to 7-10 day athletic quarantine
    • If known that an athlete will miss a test, please discuss with the head athletic trainer to discuss
      possible options.
    • Coaches that miss a test:
      • Must get their own test if one can’t be provided by athletics
      • Minimally 1 PCR test per 2 weeks in order to be on sidelines
      • If travelling on bus, must have test within 72 hours
      • Rapid Antigen/PCR test acceptable for coach’s only ~24 hours or day of game