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COVID-19 Information & Resources

Westminster College Athletics - Frequently Asked Questions, Information & Policies: (Updated September 2022)

In-person attendance at both indoor & outdoor home athletics events is permitted in 2022-23  

OVERVIEW:
Westminster College COVID protocols.  Masks are optional on campus at this time.  

This page is being updated periodically and all student-athletes, coaches, staff and guests are expected to review and adhere to the policies and protocols set forth. Westminster College uses the NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group as well as institutional, federal, state and local health guidelines and resources as the guiding principals for all decisions, policies, and protocols pertaining to our intercollegiate athletics. The NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group has developed recommended guidelines for all institutions at all levels. http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/covid-19-coronavirus  

Vaccine Requirement  
Westminster College required the vaccine for all employees and registered students. Faculty, adjunct faculty, full- and part-time staff, and all students needed to be fully vaccinated by October 15, 2021. 


COVID-19 TESTING OPTIONS & PROTOCOLS

ON CAMPUS -  Testing at Student Health Services

OFF CAMPUS - Testing locations in Utah

Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, should make an appointment to be tested if they are experiencing symptoms of illness or have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, call Student Health Services at 801.832.2241 before you make an appointment. If you're experiencing symptoms, but are calling Student Health Services after hours, try scheduling a test with your health care provider or urgent care instead.

Keep in mind: After you get tested you must practice quarantine-like behaviors: stay home; avoid public places; when leaving home for essential duties keep physical distance (6 feet away from people); and wear a mask.

Should student-athletes report if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or exposed to someone who has?
Yes. Student-athletes, regardless of vaccination status, must report as soon as possible to Head Athletic Trainer, Rick Hackford (rhackford@westminstercollege.edu), 801-832-2355 or their team's Athletic Trainer if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or exposed to someone who has.  You must also complete the college's required COVID-19 diagnosis and exposure form.  Please do not come to campus if you have tested positive or have had a possible exposure.  Rather please follow procedures at Campus Resource link below.  

Campus Resources
Coronavirus (COVID-19 Resources)
 
NCAA COVID-19 Resources 
- NCAA COVID-19 Website
- NCAA COVID-19 FAQs (PDF)

Team Travel:
All travel will be reviewed and considered per college policies along with federal, state and local county health guidelines regarding travel. Teams are required to adhere to all protocols when traveling as instructed by the head coach, athletic trainer and athletics administration.   
 
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

Student-athletes must report if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or exposed to someone who has
Student-athletes, regardless of vaccination status, must report as soon as possible to Head Athletic Trainer, Rick Hackford (rhackford@westminstercollege.edu), 801-832-2355 or their team's Athletic Trainer if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or exposed to someone who has.  You must also complete the college's required COVID-19 diagnosis and exposure form.  Please do not come to campus if you have tested positive or have had a possible exposure.