Featured News Photo In Photos – UCSB Athletic Facilities during COVID-19 Graeme Jackson - May 2, 2020 0 Harder Stadium usually plays host to UCSB’s Spring events like Extravaganza and preseason soccer training. Photos by Graeme Jackson | Photo Editor Athletic Facilities during COVID-19 1 of 14 Harder Stadium usually plays host to UCSB’s Spring events like Extravaganza and preseason soccer training. Harder Stadium usually plays host to UCSB’s Spring events like Extravaganza and preseason soccer training. Harder Stadium usually plays host to UCSB’s Spring events like Extravaganza and preseason soccer training. At this point in time, it is unclear whether or not the seats of Harder Stadium will be filled in the Fall for soccer games. At this point in time, it is unclear whether or not the seats of Harder Stadium will be filled in the Fall for soccer games. The Big West Conference postseason tournament was cancelled March 12th, leaving UCSB’s Thunderdome vacant and silent. The women’s water polo team also had their season cut short. Many athletes preparing for fall water sports are without the UCSB facilities for preseason training. The Department of Recreation urges students to be responsibly practicing social distancing while using the few facilities left available. Normally flooded with club sports teams, intramural teams, and youth sports teams, UCSB’s Rec Cen fields have closed their gates to members of the community. Normally flooded with club sports teams, intramural teams, and youth sports teams, UCSB’s Rec Cen fields have closed their gates to members of the community. Towards the evening hours of the day, the Rec Cen’s bike rack is typically overflowing with bikes of students looking to get a workout. With the Rec Cen’s closure, only a handful of bikes remain. Towards the evening hours of the day, the Rec Cen’s bike rack is typically overflowing with bikes of students looking to get a workout. With the Rec Cen’s closure, only a handful of bikes remain. At this point in time, it is unclear whether or not the seats of Harder Stadium will be filled in the Fall for soccer games. Looking to reclaim their title as Big West Champions after winning in 2019, UCSB Baseball had to shelve their bats and gloves this season.