Page last updated: Wednesday 1 July 2020, 2:00pm
Melbourne University Sport programs and services are starting to return to campus.
With the easing of government restrictions, the following activities are recommencing on campus:
- Resumption of Club Training and Recreational Activities - Find out more
- Beaurepaire Centre Pool - See below and here
- Beaurepaire Centre Gym - See below and here
- Beaurepaire Centre - High-Performance Studio for Elite Athlete Program training
The Nona Lee Sports Centre will open for approved club activity from Monday 22 June, with more information to follow soon for the reopening of:
- Group Fitness classes
- Casual Court Hire (Squash, Badminton, Tennis)
Detailed program information is listed below and on each program page through our website.
For those still unable to make it on to campus, we remain committed to supporting students and staff to stay active at home, with a range of online programs and resources provided here.
Postcode Restrictions
Following the Victorian government announcement on 30 June, if you reside in postcodes 3012, 3021, 3032, 3038, 3042, 3046, 3047, 3055, 3060, 3064 you will not be permitted entry into the Beaurepaire Centre, Nona Lee Sports Centre, or Club training on or off-campus until lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Visitors may be asked to provide identification when entering one of our facilities.
Your return to campus
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:
To stay safe, students, staff and visitors must:
- stay home if unwell
- 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.
Beaurepaire Centre - Pool and Gym
The Beaurepaire Centre Pool is now open for lap swimming, with the Gym to reopen from Monday 22 June
- Access for the pool and gym is currently FREE for all students and staff of the University, residents and staff in the Colleges and previous members of the fitness centre. Terms and conditions apply.
- Bookings will open 48 hours prior to each session
- Change rooms, lockers and showers are not available for use, in accordance with the state governments guidelines
- All gender toilets will be made available for swimmers and gym users
- Entry to the pool and gym will be via the main entrance to the Beaurepaire Centre
- Please be swim or gym-ready when you arrive as change rooms and showers will be closed
Pool
Book a Swim and view relevant guidelines
Gym
Book a Gym session and view relevant guidelines
If you have any questions or require login details for the booking system, please email memberships@musport.org and we will be able to provide this information
Facility Status Update
| Facility | Status |
|---|---|
Nona Lee Sports Centre |
|
Beaurepaire Centre - Pool |
|
Beaurepaire Centre - Gym |
|
Lincoln Square Fitness |
CLOSED |
Southbank Fitness |
CLOSED |
Sports Precinct |
Find out more about the return to campus plan for each of our programs below. Each section then links back to the relevant part of the website for each program. You can also view the full road map showing a range of different stages of sport returning to campus here.
The latest Club COVID-19 resources can be found here.
As part of our discussions with the University, we have presented an MU Sport Framework for the Resumption of Community Sport and Recreation (Stage 1). This framework can be found on our dedicated COVID-19: Resumption of Club Training and Recreational Activities (Stage 1) webpage.
Status: Currently in stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
Competitive - Outdoor training only in groups of up to 20 participants (plus coaches/other personnel usually required)
Instructional - No indoor activities permissible
Recreational - Outdoor activities only of in groups of up to 20 participants
Stage 2
Competitive - Modified/non-contact indoor and outdoor training in groups of up 20 (plus coaches/other personnel usually required). Non-contact competitions may resume. Contact training may resume from 13 July*. Contact competitions may resume from 20 July*
Instructional - Modified/non-contact indoor training in groups of up 10 participants (plus an instructor) can resume. Full-contact training may resume from 13 July*
Recreational - Outdoor activities in groups of up to 20 (including instructors/leaders can resume*
*Pending Victorian Department of Health and Human Services guidelines
Stage 3
Competitive - Full sporting activity (training and competition) can be conducted in groups of up to 100
Instructional - Full sporting activity (training and competition) can be conducted in groups of up to 100
Recreational - Indoor and outdoor activities in groups of up to 100
Participant numbers will be restricted based on facility configurations and an average space requirement of 4m2 per participant. Some activities require landowner/manager permissions e.g. Parks Victoria, City of Melbourne etc.
Club update
Sporting club access to University facilities and access to meeting and club storage spaces is still suspended. MU Sport encourages clubs to also suspend their off-campus activities and to follow all relevant state/national sporting body and health advice to ensure the safety of members. If your club becomes aware of a member being diagnosed with COVID-19, you should follow the Club Critical Incident Procedure and contact MU Sport immediately.
Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Club Coordinator Tom Mullumby.
Status: In Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
Currently allows for outdoor Boot Camp style classes with up to 10 participants
Stage 2
Modified access with up to 20 participants. Free Access available for the first 4 weeks! Find out more.
Visit our Staying Active page for online fitness content if you can't make it to our gym on campus.
Stage 3
Modified access with up to 100 participants
Membership update
Direct Debit: All direct debit memberships have been automatically suspended, and no further payments will be debited from your account until further notice
Salary Package Memberships: All salary package memberships and deductions have been suspended and will not resume until further notice
Term memberships (1month, 4 month and 12 month): All term memberships have been automatically suspended and will not resume until further notice
Status: In Stage 1 as at 1 July. More information to follow on a resumption of Group Fitness
Stage 1
Online Group Fitness classes options available here
Stage 2
Modified Group Fitness program with up to 20 participants in classes. Free Access available for the first 4 weeks!
Stage 3
Modified Group Fitness program with up to 30 participants in classes
Visit our Staying Active page for online fitness content during stage 1
Membership update
Direct Debit: All direct debit memberships have been automatically suspended, and no further payments will be debited from your account until further notice
Salary Package Memberships: All salary package memberships and deductions have been suspended and will not resume until further notice
Term memberships (1month, 4 month and 12 month): All term memberships have been automatically suspended and will not resume until further notice
Status: Currently in Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No programming currently available
Stage 2
Modified Access to Pool for casual lap swimming. Free Access available for the first 4 weeks! See Swim page for information.
Stage 3
Modified Access to Pool for casual lap swimming
Visit the Swim page
Status: Currently in Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No programming currently available
Stage 2
No programming currently available
Stage 3
Modified access for Water Safety Program participants per government guidelines
Visit the Water Safety Program page
Status: Currently in Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No programming currently available.
Stage 2
No programming currently available.
Stage 3
Full sporting activity (training and competition) can resume in groups of up to 100*. Some indoor and spectator restrictions are likely to remain.
Participant numbers will be restricted based on facility configurations and an average space requirement of 4m2 per participant
Visit the College Sport Program page
*Pending Victorian Department of Health and Human Services guidelines
College Sport update
All College Sport competitions scheduled for Semester 1 will be postponed. MU Sport will work with the Heads of College and Inter-Collegiate Sports Council to plan for the recommencement of competitions as and when permissible. Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Sport Participation Coordinator Larissa Payne.
Status: Currently in Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No programming currently available.
Stage 2
No programming currently available.
Stage 3
Competitions can resume*. Some indoor restrictions likely to remain
Participant numbers will be restricted based on facility configurations and an average space requirement of 4m2 per participant
Visit the Campus Sport program page
*Pending Victorian Department of Health and Human Services guidelines
Campus Sport update
All Campus Sport competitions will be postponed for Semester 1. Team registration fees will be refunded as soon as possible. Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Sport Officer Abbey McNally.
Status: Currently in Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No programming currently available.
Stage 2
No programming currently available.
Stage 3
Competitions can resume*. Some indoor restrictions likely to remain
Participant numbers will be restricted based on facility configurations and an average space requirement of 4m2 per participant
Visit the Tin Alley Sport program page
*Pending Victorian Department of Health and Human Services guidelines
Tin Alley update
The Tin Alley Netball Autumn competition (Monday and Wednesday nights) will be postponed for Semester 1. Team registration fees will be refunded as soon as possible. Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Sport Officer Abbey McNally.
Status: Currently in Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No programming currently available
Stage 2
No programming currently available
Stage 3
Local competitions can resume*. Some indoor and spectator restrictions likely to remain.
Participant numbers will be restricted based on facility configurations and an average space requirement of 4m2 per participant
Visit the Intervarsity Sport program page
*Pending Victorian Department of Health and Human Services guidelines
Intervarsity Sport update
The University’s participation in Intervarsity Sport competitions, including UniSport Australia events, will be postponed until such time as competitions can be rescheduled. This includes the Melbourne – Monash Big Blue, the University Basketball League, Uni Nationals – Swimming, Uni Nationals – Athletics and Uni Nationals 3x3 Hustle. Training for these activities is also suspended. Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Sport Performance Coordinator Tom Lutwyche
Status: In Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
Outdoor S&C training in groups of up to 10 (including coach) with no equipment
Stage 2
Modified HP Studio S&C training in groups of up to 9 (plus S&C staff)
Stage 3
Modified HP Studio S&C training in groups of up to 9 (plus S&C staff)
Stage 2 and 3 are essentially a ‘return to normal’ stage for EAP S&C with some simple coaching modifications to maintain social distancing
Visit the Elite Athlete Program page
Elite Athlete Program update
The EAP will continue to provide advocacy and support to student-athletes via online platforms and all enquiries should be directed to Elite Athlete Coordinator Brendan Parnell. S&C support will also continue online and student-athlete enquiries should be directed to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tony Sephton
Status: Currently in Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No programming currently available
Stage 2
No programming currently available
Stage 3
Modified Fitness Program
Visit the Pride in Sport program page
Pride in Sport update
With the general closure of MU Sport facilities, some programs associated with the Pride in Sport program will be suspended.
Queer friendly exercise classes for Semester 1 are cancelled for the time being. Updates regarding future classes will be provided when possible.
MU Sport Pride Ambassadors and Sports Clubs are encouraged to contact the Pride and Diversity Coordinator for specific information around their involvement in the program at chris.bunting@unimelb.edu.au
For people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and have specific concerns around COVID-19 and your health needs, please see this resource developed by the Aids Council of NSW (ACON) for further information. Please note that this information is current as of March 9th and may get updated in the near future.
The University's Pride in Action Ally Network have developed a comprehensive resource page for COVID and the LGBT+ community here.
Status: Currently in Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No programming currently available
Stage 2
See Gym/Fitness and Group Fitness access options above
Stage 3
See Gym/Fitness and Group Fitness access options above
Visit the Moondani Yalingwa program page
Moondani Yalingwa update
All current programs for Indigenous students will be suspended until further notice. This includes any use of the Fitness facilities and Campus Sport teams.
Updates regarding future events such as Indigenous Uni Nationals will be provided when possible.
If any Indigenous students or staff have questions regarding sport and fitness during this time please contact the Sport Leadership Coordinator, Asha Steer at asha.steer@unimelb.edu.au
Status: Currently in Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No programming currently available
Stage 2
Strong Women Network events – continue as online/virtual events. Modified Fitness program
Stage 3
Face-to-face events with social distancing measures in place. Modified Fitness Program
Status: Currently in Stage 1 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No accommodation currently available – Day Trips permitted to Mt Buller when the ski season opens
Stage 2
Accommodation for 20 guests may be permitted with family only sharing the same room
Stage 3
Full lodge accommodation may be permitted
Visit the Alpine Lodge program page.
Alpine Lodge update
We are currently are working through ways we can operate the Alpine Lodge. Currently, with the new restrictions from 22 June, overnight stays are only permitted if there is no communal use of facilities, which unfortunately is not how our Lodge is set up.
At this stage, we are only taking expression of interest not bookings. We will keep you updated. Please contact Jen Dow if you would like to discuss further.
Status: Currently in Stage 2 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No programming currently available
Stage 2
No programming currently available. July School Holiday Program has been cancelled.
Stage 3
Modified Program up to 100 children may be permitted
Visit the School Holiday Program page.
School Holiday Program update
The March/April holiday program was cancelled. Those who had enrolled have been contacted regarding refunds. If you have paid but did not receive a separate email, please contact us at: sport-camps@unimelb.edu.au
Status: Currently in Stage 1 as at 1 July
Stage 1
No programming currently available
Stage 2
Indoor court hire including badminton and stadiums may be available for up to 20 people, bring your own equipment, no contact sport
Stage 3
Indoor court hire may be available for up to 100 people, bring your own equipment, no contact sport
Status: Currently in Stage 1 as at 1 July
Stage 1
Tennis allowed, bring your own equipment. Athletics Track and Hockey pitch usage permitted for up to 10 people. No contact sport permitted
Stage 2
Outdoor facility hire available for up to 20 people, bring your own equipment, no contact sport
Stage 3
Outdoor facility hire available for up to 100 people, bring your own equipment, no contact sport