STANFORD, Calif. - Stanford Athletics is welcoming student-athletes to campus, with a limited number of individuals arriving on The Farm to participate in voluntary individual activities.
The return-to-play plan for voluntary activities is a result of ongoing collaboration with colleagues from the School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care, while aligning with current ordinances in Santa Clara County. The plan also adheres to guidelines established by the NCAA, Pac-12 COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee, Santa Clara County public health and medical officials and University leaders.
All voluntary activity policies and procedures have been designed to create an environment that is as safe as possible for student-athletes, coaches and staff. The guiding principles in designing the return-to-play plan were to promote the safety of student-athletes, coaches, staff and the Stanford University community from COVID-19. Stanford University professionals, researchers and staff were utilized to frame decision-making while basing decisions on the most recent scientific data regarding COVID-19. Stanford Athletics will continue to evaluate the rapidly changing landscape, while prioritizing the safety, health and well-being of its entire community.
The return-to-play plan for voluntary activities is open to student-athletes of any sport, provided they have been authorized to engage, properly screened by the sports medicine team and experienced no known COVID-19 contact for 7-14 days prior to their return to campus. There will be a re-entry protocol customized to each student-athlete. Housing and meals during this period are the responsibility of the student-athletes participating in voluntary activity, as campus residences remain closed to undergraduate students.
Student-athletes returning for voluntary activities will be required to complete a daily online screening assessment and an in-person screening prior to entering the Stanford Athletics campus. Student-athletes will have access to outdoor and aquatic facilities and be permitted to enter the athletic training room and sports medicine clinic by appointment only.
Additional health and safety measures required of all student-athletes returning for voluntary activities include: practicing sufficient physical distancing, wearing face coverings, washing hands with soap and water frequently, using alcohol-based hand sanitizer and thoroughly cleaning equipment between each use.
Sports medicine and athletic training personnel will continue to provide remote care and telemedicine visits, as necessary, to those student-athletes living remotely.