Spring Quarter Updates

Athletic Facilities

In accordance with guidance from the Chicago Department of Public Health and UChicago Medicine, Athletics & Recreation has modified its building capacity and facility operations, and began offering limited access to the Gerald Ratner Athletics Center to students, faculty, faculty emeriti, in Winter Quarter 2021. This access will continue in the Spring Quarter and will be re-evaluated for the Summer Quarter.

Please note that monthly memberships may be subject to temporary suspension if University, city, state, or national guidelines change.

For the latest information regarding the Gerald Ratner Athletics Center, visit the Ratner policies and procedures page.

Faculty and Staff Membership information

• Starting February 1, monthly memberships were made available for $20/month. Advance membership registrationis required in order to access the reservation system for use of Ratner facilities. Patrons should fill out and print the PDF formand bring it to the front desk when arriving for their first workout.
• Online reservationsmust be made 24-72 hours in advance in order to access the swimming pool and cardio and weight training facilities. Due to restrictions on group play and the use of shared equipment, the competition gym and dance studio will not be available for use.
• Faculty and staff should review all Ratner policies and proceduresprior to arrival.
• At this time, memberships will not be available for spouses, partners, and children of faculty, faculty emeriti, or staff or to members of the Hyde Park community. This restriction is in place to assure adequate access for students, faculty, and staff members.

Ratner Athletics Center Hours for Faculty and Staff
(Reservations only)

• Cardio and Strength Gymnasium
  Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• Myers-McLoraine Pool
  Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Athletics Competition

• Spring sports competition resumed during the spring quarter for the sports of baseball, lacrosse, softball, tennis and track & field.

Intramural Competition

Registration for virtual Spring Intramurals opened until at the beginning of the Spring Quarter with competition beginning in early April..

• For current students, resident heads, and post-doctoral students, there are 15 Esports and virtual games to choose from, including Mario Kart, FIFA 21, League of Legends, and a lip sync challenge.
• Alumni Leagues are also making a debut in the virtual realm, featuring games like Among Us, chess, and Scrabble.
• In person competition in sports including soccer, cornhole, pickleball and tennis were introduced for students in the residence hall system. https://www.imleagues.com/spa/intramural/ee70db35492c4e25aab9e8bfb7cd01f1/home

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