Page last updated: 5:00pm, Monday 26 October 2020
The Roadmap for a Return to Sport
As restrictions start to ease across Victoria, we’re excited for the return to sport to the University of Melbourne.
We are working hard to ensure that our facilities, programs and clubs are in a state of readiness to re-open as soon as we are able to.
Your health and safety is our most important priority as we bring sport back to the campus.
We have created the Roadmap for a Return to Sport, which you can view here or by reading the program sections below
Hopefully, we can see you in person soon, until then we’ll keep you up-to-date with all the latest news and program information on this page, view our online Staying Active resources here, and all University updates here.
Your return to campus
The information below is accurate as at 5:00pm Monday 26 October 2020
We all have a responsibility to keep our campus safe.
It’s important to understand that this is not an immediate return to campus life as it was before COVID‑19.
Prior to returning to campus, all visitors to campus must complete the University's Health Declaration, view the University's COVIDSafe Tutorial and agree to all social distancing and hygiene measures put in place by the University and Melbourne University Sport:
- University Health Declaration - Students (login required)
- University Health Declaration - Staff (login required)
- University Health Declaration - Alumni and Community
Each program will also have its own process when accessing our facilities which need to be followed:
- X-Train Outdoor classes and health check - to commence from Wednesday 28 October
To stay safe, students, staff and visitors must:
- not come to campus if you have a fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, or loss of sense of taste or smell – however mild
- wear a fitted face mask, covering the nose and mouth
- adhere to physical distancing
- maintain hand hygiene
- cough/sneeze into your elbow
- plan your trip
- minimise movement around campus
- use the Snap Send Solve app to report concerns or problem
Our programs will be recording your details, we also strongly recommend downloading the COVIDSafe app or keeping a diary to assist with contact tracing.
Visit here for the latest Coronavirus updates from the University of Melbourne and links to other resources. Follow this guide about getting tested for COVID-19 and what to do if you or someone you know tests positive, including notifying the University.
Outdoor X-Train classes
The information below is accurate as at 5:00pm Monday 26 October 2020
When restrictions allow, we'll be offering X-train classes OUTSIDE of the Beaurepaire Centre for up to 10 people!
These classes are scheduled to commence from Wednesday 28 October
Bookings will open 48 hours prior to each session via our online booking system, no walk-up bookings are available
Due to limited classes and spaces, casual pricing will be applied for each session. Fitness memberships will not be offered or reactivated at this time
Some key items to note for these sessions:
- There is no access to toilets, showers or change room facilities – be workout ready on arrival
- Drinking fountains and bubblers have been turned off – bring your own full water bottle
- A full-size towel is mandatory for all outdoor fitness classes. If you do not have a full-size towel you will not be able to participate in your booking. Your towel must be used as a barrier between you and any equipment that you sit, recline, or lie down on, including the floor/ground
- You will be required to wipe down equipment that you have used at the end of your session. We will provide sanitizer spray and wipes after you have used it
*Resumption of all activities, timelines and numbers listed below are pending Victorian Government and University approval and are subject to change*
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
Online classes and activities available on Staying Active
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
Online classes and activities available on Staying Active
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 2 November and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
Outdoor X-Train classes with limited participants. Online classes and activities available on Staying Active
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Restricted access to indoor facilities with limited participants (up to 20 per session). Online resources to continue
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Further increases to participant numbers
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
Online classes and activities available on Staying Active
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
Online classes and activities available on Staying Active
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 28 October
Outdoor X-Train classes with limited participants. Online classes and activities on Staying Active to continue.
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - From Monday 9 November
Restricted access to indoor facilities with limited participants. More details to follow. Online resources to continue
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Further increases to participant numbers
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
No programming available
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
No programming available
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - From Monday 9 November
Restricted access to indoor facilities with limited participants. More details to follow. Online resources to continue
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Further increases to participant numbers
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
No programming available
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
No programming available
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
No on-site program. Online LSV Water Safety Education Session available
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
On-site lessons to resume
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
Online club-specific engagement
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
Online club-specific engagement
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
Outdoor non-contact training with limited participants (in groups of up to 10)
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Modified indoor and outdoor non-contact training and competition with increased participants
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Full sporting activity (training and competition). Some indoor and spectator restrictions likely to remain
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
Online club-specific engagement
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
Online club-specific engagement
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
No indoor activities permissible
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Modified indoor and outdoor non-contact training with increased participants
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Full contact training and competition with increased participants. Some indoor restrictions likely to remain
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
Online club-specific engagement
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
Online club-specific engagement
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
Outdoor activities with limited participants (in groups of up to 10)
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Outdoor activities with increased participant numbers
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Further increases to participant numbers
No semester 2 2020 programming available.
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Regular competitions to resume in semester 1 2021. Some indoor and spectator restrictions likely to remain
No semester 2 2020 programming available.
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Staff Summer competition possible if restrictions permit
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Regular competitions to resume in semester 1 2021. Some indoor and spectator restrictions likely to remain
No semester 2 2020 programming available.
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Summer competition possible if restrictions permit
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Regular competitions to resume in semester 1 2021. Some indoor and spectator restrictions likely to remain
No semester 2 2020 programming available.
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Regular competitions to resume in semester 1 2021. Some indoor and spectator restrictions likely to remain
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
Virtual Strength and Conditioning classes
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
Virtual Strength and Conditioning classes
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
Heavily restricted access to indoor facilities with limited participants (up to 20 per session)
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Restricted access with increased participant numbers
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Further increases to participant numbers
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
Celebrate days of significance, support Pride ambassadors and develop online learning modules
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
Continue to celebrate days of significance, support Pride ambassadors and develop online learning modules
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
Continue to celebrate days of significance, support Pride ambassadors and develop online learning modules
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Modified fitness program to resume
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Increased participation in fitness programs
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
Strong Women Network continues as a remote offering
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
Strong Women Network continues as a remote offering
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
Strong Women Network events continue as online/virtual events
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Strong Women Network events continue as online/virtual events with modified fitness program to resume
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Face to face events to resume and increased participation in fitness programs
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
Fortnightly newsletter and access to virtual running/walking events
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
Fortnightly newsletter and access to virtual running/walking events
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
Continue fortnightly newsletter and access to virtual running/walking events
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Increased engagement through fitness and aquatics
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Increased participation in fitness and aquatics programs
Closed for 2020 - more information here
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Alpine Lodge to return in 2021
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
September/October program online including video each day with an activity, online activity pack and daily challenges
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
September/October program online including video each day with an activity, online activity pack and daily challenges
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
Online content available
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Online content available
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
On-campus program to recommence in January 2021
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
No venue hire available
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
No venue hire available
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
No venue hire available
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Restricted access to indoor court and room hire with limited participant numbers. Bring own equipment (racquets, balls)
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Further increases to participant numbers
Stage 4: Lock-down (First Step) - From 14 September
No venue hire available
Stage 3: Stay at Home (Second Step) - From 28 September and when 30-50 cases per day
No venue hire available
Stage 2: Go Outside (Third Step) - From 19 October and less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days
University Tennis Academy running COVID-Safe coaching sessions at Tennis Courts
Stage 1: Stay Aware (Last Step) - When no new cases for 14 days
Further increases to participant numbers
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Further increases to participant numbers
No commercial use available
Stage 0 – COVID Normal - When thresholds are met
Commercial venue hire to resume