May 14, 2020 Update
Summer Camps Cancelled, Postponed or Offered Virtually Through June 19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn State Sport Camps is postponing, cancelling or moving to a virtual platform all camps through June 30. Participants in affected camps will receive an email with additional information regarding their camp. The main priority of our sport camp programs is the health, safety and well-being of our participants, student-athletes, coaches and staff. We continue to monitor the latest information from public health authorities and follow local, state and national guidelines as it relates to the COVID-19 virus.
April 29, 2020 Update
Penn State Golf Courses to Reopen May 1
The Penn State Golf Courses will reopen Friday, May 1 at 7:30 a.m. with special playing procedures in place. The opening of the Blue and White Courses are a result of Monday's announcement by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to reopen golf courses, marinas and private campgrounds.
Golfers are REQUIRED to schedule a tee time in order to play. No walk-on golfers will be permitted at this time. Golfers must wear a mask as soon as they enter the Penn State Golf Courses driveway until their group tees off.
In accordance with the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) and Governor's guidelines, golfers should stay home if they are feeling sick or have been exposed to COVID-19. Cancellations will be accepted at any point.
For additional details on booking tee times and the playing procedures in place, please visit: https://gopsusports.com/news/2020/4/29/general-penn-state-golf-courses-to-reopen-friday.aspx
April 16, 2020 Update
Summer Camps Cancelled, Postponed or Offered Virtually Through June 19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn State Sport Camps is postponing, cancelling or moving to a virtual platform all camps through June 19. Participants in affected camps will receive an email with additional information regarding their camp. The main priority of our sport camp programs is the health, safety and well-being of our participants, student-athletes, coaches and staff. We continue to monitor the latest information from public health authorities and follow local, state and national guidelines as it relates to the COVID-19 virus.
March 16, 2020 Update
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics Ticket Office Closed to Walk-Up Customers
The Intercollegiate Athletics Ticket Office in the Bryce Jordan Center will be closed to walk-up customer service until at least Monday, April 6. During this time, fans are welcome to communicate with us by calling 1-800-NITTANY (800-648-8269) or emailing golions@psu.edu. As our staff is expected to be working remotely, we appreciate your patience as we manage our communication and service to you.
The Penn State Golf Courses & All Practice Facilities Closed Through April 3
The Penn State Golf Courses are always committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our Golfers and Staff Members. Based upon the university's developments and rapidly evolving environment regarding the COVID-19 virus, we will be closing the entire use of the Penn State Golf Courses effective immediately, including all 36-holes of the Blue and White Golf Courses, the two-indoor swing simulators, all practice facilities and the golf shop in the Walker Clubhouse, through Friday, April 3. The University will continue to evaluate the current situation and will provide updates as they become available. We appreciate everyone's patience during this difficult time.
Penn State All-Sports Museum Closed Through April 6.
Based upon the university's developments and rapidly evolving environment regarding the COVID-19 virus, we will be closing the Penn State All-Sports Museum through April 6. All in-person and schedule tours are now offered as a virtual tour. The Museum plans to reopen to the public on Tuesday, April 7. The University will continue to evaluate the current situation and will provide updates as they become available. We appreciate everyone's patience during this difficult time.
During the time the Museum is closed, a variety of digital and live-streaming programming will be offered via our social media channels. During the week of March 16, 2020, the Museum will host programming centered around the history and legacy of basketball. There will be print from home activities, virtual contests, a live-streamed story time, and select highlights from the Penn State basketball gallery. Future virtual programming in the works includes gallery talks and live-streamed museum tours.
Please search for our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages under the handle PSUSportsMuseum to stay informed of virtual and streaming programming. You can also visit us on the web at www.goPSUsports.com/museum.
March 13, 2020 Update
USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials Postponed, Discussions to Reschedule at Bryce Jordan Center
Due to the ever-changing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and out of concern for the health and wellbeing of athletes, fans, staff and the community, USA Wrestling, Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, the Bryce Jordan Center and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have collectively decided to postpone the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Wrestling, scheduled for April 4 – 5 at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa.
Organizers are working closely with local officials and health experts in hopes of rescheduling the event at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Updated event information will be shared as soon as possible. In the meantime, ticket holders are asked to hold on to their tickets until future event details can be finalized.
Pegula Programming Cancelled
Based upon Wednesday's University statement regarding COVID-19, the university will be cancelling all non-essential activities within Pegula Ice Arena, including all community programing, through Friday, April 3. The University will continue to evaluate the current situation and will provide updates as they become available. Pegula Ice Arena Management will work to reschedule any of the previously scheduled activities based upon ice slot availability. As the situation continues to evolve, we will be evaluating a refund/credit policy for our current programming. Please direct any additional questions to Pegula Ice Arena Management Staff.
March 12, 2020 Update
Big Ten and Penn State Cancels Competition Through the End of the Academic Year
TheBig Ten Conference and Penn State Athletics announced today the cancellation of all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year. As such, Penn State Athletics teams will no longer compete for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year.
In addition to the Big Ten's announcement today, Penn State Athletics is suspending athletically-related activities indefinitely. This will include the cancellation of the annual Blue-White game.
Statement from Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour:
As heartbreaking as this is for our student-athletes, coaches and staff, it is clear that the decision to suspend competition and focus on this worldwide health crisis is the only responsible action. This is an unprecedented situation and is very difficult to navigate and requires us to move forward with an abundance of caution. We are fully supportive and in agreement with the decisions today by the Big Ten and NCAA as the health and welfare of our student-athletes, staff and community is paramount. We know this announcement is disappointing for our student-athletes, and our hearts ache for their lost opportunities. However, we are committed to their continuing education, health, safety and welfare and that of our community.
Fans who already have purchased tickets to any affected competition will be receiving a communication for all of those who have purchased through Penn State ticket office or TicketMaster. Fans can also contact the Penn State Ticket Office at 1-800-NITTANY with questions.
The University has established a website that offers the latest information and guidance to the Penn State community. For more information, please go to: https://sites.psu.edu/virusinfo/.
BIG TEN STATEMENT:
The Big Ten Conference announced today that in addition to the Men's Basketball Tournament it will be canceling all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year, and participation in all NCAA tournaments and competitions. In addition, the Conference has announced a moratorium on all on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future.
The Big Ten Conference will use this time to work with the appropriate medical experts and institutional leadership to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The main priority of the Big Ten Conference continues to be the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and media as we continue to monitor all developing and relevant information on the COVID-19 virus.