Sport Performance and Innovation Regulations

This section reflects standard policies and procedures.  Some adjustments may have been made to these policies and procedures to account for the COVID-19 pandemic.  Please confirm these policies if necessary.  The Yale Athletics Sports Performance & Innovation Department operates the strength and conditioning programs across facilities. All current and eligible student-athletes have the opportunity to train in these facilities. Each student-athlete who works with a S&C certified staff member must abide by the following regulations:
  • Consult the posted schedule for team weight room times and contact the strength & conditioning staff in advance if unable to attend a scheduled workout. Student-athletes may work out during their team’s scheduled times, but not during another team’s scheduled time (unless prior arrangements have been made
     
  • Proper team-issued attire, including shirts and shoes, are required at all times.  No spikes, cleats, bare feet, or open toe/unlaced footwear are permitted.  Each team’s policies regarding apparel and appearance (as well as conduct), as set by respective head coaches, are in effect in the weight room.
     
  • No hats or head wear covering the head are allowed in the weight rooms. Athletic headbands to keep hair out of athlete’s eyes are acceptable.
     
  • Safety first! Treat platforms and power racks as workstations, and always be aware and respectful of another student-athletes’ training environment. Use equipment correctly; use collars and spotter(s) on free weight exercises; use proper form; and never sacrifice technique for weight.
     
  • Take pride in the weight room and keep it in order.  It is each student-athlete’s responsibility to pick up after themselves.  Keep equipment in its proper location (do not rearrange or remove).  Strip bars, rack weights correctly and replace all items when done.  Equipment is to be kept off the floor (except for the platforms) and properly racked when not in use.
     
  • Food, open beverage containers, gum, or glass of any kind are not permitted in the weight room. Sport bottles may be used throughout the weight room, but cups are not allowed.
     
  • The stereo is to be controlled by the strength & conditioning staff only. Music with profane or obscene lyrics is not permitted in the weight room. Headphones are not permitted at any time.
     
  • If an athlete breaks an iPad or tablet it is the responsibility of that team to pay to replace it. 
     
  • If an athlete is late or a no show without communication to your assigned strength coach, you may forfeit your lift session. 
     
  • 3 'no call no shows' for lift results in removal from the weight room for the semester. 
     
  • Athletes are to complete their respective/ assigned lifts in Teambuildr, not complete their own movements/ workouts. If any changes or modifications are needed, communicate with your strength coach.
Consult with the strength & conditioning staff regarding any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Failure to observe posted regulations and schedules may result in suspension or termination of weight room privileges at the discretion of the staff through the course of the semester or school year