University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Additional Pitt Athletics Programs Set to Return to Campus June 29
6/23/2020 1:59:00 PM | Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Volleyball
PITTSBURGH—In alignment with the University of Pittsburgh's overall planning process, the Pitt Athletic Department will welcome men's basketball, women's basketball, men's soccer, women's soccer and volleyball student-athletes back to campus on June 29 for a phased return to voluntary offseason activities, Director of Athletics Heather Lyke announced today.
The Panthers' offseason model was formed using guidance from University health experts, as well as local, national and international health agencies.
Upon return, each student-athlete will undergo a period of quarantine, which serves as the initial phase of the Panthers' offseason model. Those student-athletes who are medically cleared may then participate in the next phase of workout sessions supervised by Pitt's strength and training staff (limited to a maximum of 10 student-athletes).
Throughout each offseason phase, the following protocols will be implemented and strictly observed:
"We are excited to have our men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer and volleyball student-athletes returning to campus June 29," said Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. "We remain committed to our guiding principle - the health and well-being of our student-athletes and staff – as we continue to implement the campus return plan that we worked diligently with University leadership and medical experts to develop."
Pitt Athletics will continue to utilize a staggered and phased return to offseason participation for each of its remaining 19 intercollegiate programs. Football was the first group of student-athletes to return under this model on June 8. The other teams will progress through various phases of advancing exposure to training, teammate interaction and sport participation. Return times for the Panthers' remaining student-athletes will be announced at a later date.
The Panthers' offseason model was formed using guidance from University health experts, as well as local, national and international health agencies.
Upon return, each student-athlete will undergo a period of quarantine, which serves as the initial phase of the Panthers' offseason model. Those student-athletes who are medically cleared may then participate in the next phase of workout sessions supervised by Pitt's strength and training staff (limited to a maximum of 10 student-athletes).
Throughout each offseason phase, the following protocols will be implemented and strictly observed:
- Substantial education for all coaches and student-athletes on Pitt's safety protocols and their responsibility for maintaining them
- A testing protocol developed with input from infectious disease experts and other medical professionals
- Significantly enhanced cleaning protocols for all athletic facilities
- Mandatory daily screening questionnaire and temperature check for student-athletes and staff
- Utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure and potential virus spread
- Social distancing guidelines for meetings and workouts, as well as strategic use of smaller groups for strength and conditioning sessions
- Contact tracing course completion by all athletics training staff members
"We are excited to have our men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer and volleyball student-athletes returning to campus June 29," said Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. "We remain committed to our guiding principle - the health and well-being of our student-athletes and staff – as we continue to implement the campus return plan that we worked diligently with University leadership and medical experts to develop."
Pitt Athletics will continue to utilize a staggered and phased return to offseason participation for each of its remaining 19 intercollegiate programs. Football was the first group of student-athletes to return under this model on June 8. The other teams will progress through various phases of advancing exposure to training, teammate interaction and sport participation. Return times for the Panthers' remaining student-athletes will be announced at a later date.
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