RECREATIONCENTER

F A L L 2 0 2 0 G U I D E L I N E S

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MERCYHURSTRECREATION

CENTERFALL 2020 GUIDELINES

The Mercyhurst University Rec Center looks forward to reopening our doors to you in August 2020. Our staff has been working diligently to prepare the training environment for you.

Our goal is to ensure a safe environment for all students and employees. The policies and procedures in place follow CDC and

Pennsylvania guidelines for fitness facilities.

We will continue to work diligently to maintain a safe and healthy environment and strive to increase services and hours

when appropriate. We will communicate frequently to keep you informed with important and updated information.

Please read the following reopening information. The info provided describes the required policies and amended services during the fall semester. This is a living document and updates

will be communicated to the campus community.

REC CENTERFALL HOURS

Monday -Thursday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: noon - 8 p.m.Sunday: noon - 10 p.m.

Hours are subject to change to allow time for daily deep cleaning of equipment and facility.

Periodic closings throughout the day will occur to ensure your safety. Please refer to the VAGARO app for schedules and available exercise time.

• Members must book a workout reservation time for the Rec Center using the VAGARO app or website.

• Members are required to wear masks at all times, in accordance with state guidelines. You must have a mask on to enter the Rec Center and keep it on while exercising.

• Do not enter the building if you have a runny nose, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, chills, fever, muscle aches, headache, subjective fevers, diarrhea, nausea, sudden loss of taste/smell. If you have any of the symptoms listed, please contact the Cohen Student Health Center.

• Members and staff must follow all directional signage to create a safe environment for all. Be aware of one-way entry and one-way exit in all exercise facilities on campus.

• Employees will monitor fitness areas to ensure equipment is cleaned and assist in cleaning touchpoints and equipment after each use.

• Hand sanitation stations and wipes are placed throughout the facility.

• Wash your hands often and for at least 20 seconds following CDC guidelines.

• There will be no equipment checkout at the front desk or towel service.

• No drinking from water fountains.• Members must bring their own exercise mat,

water bottle, and sweat towel.• No locker rooms or showers will be available.• When checking in, you will be assigned a

cubicle by Rec Center staff to store your personal belongings.

• A disinfectant spray bottle will be provided in your assigned cubicle. Members are required to spray down equipment before and after each use. Return the spray bottle to your assigned cubicle at the end of your exercise session.

• Only water bottles and cell phones (for music) are allowed on the fitness floor.

• Cell phone use is limited to listening to music. No texting, talking, or touching your phone in the exercise rooms. Your cell phone must be in a bag or exercise phone holder at all times. Emergency cell phone use is only allowed in the hallways and the lobby.

• Practice safe social distancing, staying at least 10 feet apart in exercise areas and at least 6 feet apart in all other areas. To promote social distancing, some machines may be closed and marked with a sign. (Do not remove the signs.)

• Staff will monitor and limit room capacity to promote physical distancing.

• No sharing equipment, or “working in,” is permitted. Socializing while exercising is strongly discouraged and may result in forfeiture of exercise time.

• Spotting is allowed. • Guest passes will not be sold and non-

Mercyhurst students will not be allowed to enter.

• Please be mindful of your workout time. We have many members who’d like to exercise and relieve stress in the Rec Center!

GUIDELINES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCOMMUNICATION INFORMATION

Q: Where can I find the latest updated information for hours and Rec Center policies?

A: Please visit our website, hurstathletics.com, or follow us on Twitter @HurstRecCenter for the most up-to-date announcements and schedules.

RESERVATION PROCESS

Q: How do I book an appointment to work out at the Rec Center?

A: Use the VAGARO app or website to schedule a date and time.

• Download the app for iOS or Android, or visit the website using the QR code on the back of this brochure or by going to vagaro.com/mercyhurstuniversity.

• You will need to create profile with VAGARO; please use your Mercyhurst email address.

• Find the Mercyhurst University Rec Center on VAGARO.

• Scroll to the week, day, and time you’re interested in, and click the red “Sign Up” button. Follow the on-screen prompts to reserve your appointment.

Q: How far in advance can I schedule an appointment?

A: Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance.

Q: Can I reserve more than one session/time per day?

A: Yes. Users can register for more than one time per day. The user must check in at the front desk and show confirmation for each scheduled time. Users cannot reserve more than one time per hour (no reserving for friends).

Q: What if I miss my reserved time or can’t make it?

A: Rec Center staff reserves the right to cancel your reservation after 20 minutes. Entry to the Rec Center must be approved by front desk staff at all times. Users can not enter without proper reservation and ID check from front desk staff.

Q: Can I make a walk-up reservation?

A: Walk-up reservations can be made if there is available space.

Q: How do I cancel my reservation?

A: We encourage you to use the VAGARO app or call the Rec Center front desk at 814-824-3328.

ARRIVAL PROCESS

Q: What does the entry process look like?

A: The Rec Center lobby doors are for entrance only; there is an “exit only” door from the Rec Center directly outside.

• Please wait for your entrance time following physical distance guidelines of 6 feet apart (clearly marked on the hallway floor).

• Prior to entrance, please use hand sanitizer provided.

• Upon entering the Rec Center, please use your assigned cubicle to store your belongings. In each cubicle will be a spray bottle and paper towels. Please take the spray bottle (assigned to your cubicle) with you as you exercise and wipe down each machine prior to and after use. At the end of your workout, return the spray bottle to your cubicle, and wipe down your cubicle after collecting your belongings. Exit the facility through the “exit only” marked doorway.

• Signs are posted throughout the building as easy reminders of our mandatory policies and guidelines. Please follow all safety protocols.

Q: How long will it take for the entry process and will I have to wait for an exercise room?

A: The entry is arranged for an easy flow, and we will make every effort for a quick transition into the facility. Using the VAGARO app will make your visit to the Rec Center simple and smooth. We have rearranged the exercise equipment and the Rec Center can accommodate many users in our exercise rooms even with physical distancing. The Rec Center offers a variety of exercise areas for use.

CLEANING PROCEDURES

Q: What are you doing to make the facility clean and sanitized?

A: The Rec Center has implemented additional cleaning and disinfecting protocols.

• We have increased the availability of hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, Virex spray, and paper towels throughout the facility.

• Rec staff and MU housekeeping will disinfect surfaces including equipment and other touch points daily.

• Electrostatic technology will be used daily to thoroughly disinfect the facility. The Rec Center uses EPA-approved cleaning and disinfecting products.

• Staff will monitor fitness areas to ensure equipment is cleaned and assist in cleaning touch points and equipment after each use.

• All users are responsible for cleaning equipment and all touch points prior to and after use. Paper towels are available for users to wipe up sweat followed by cleaning equipment after use.

LOCKER ROOMS

Q: Will the locker rooms be available for student use?

A: No. Locker rooms are not available until further notice.

• Showers are not available this time.

• If necessary, you may use the storage cubicles to store your belongings. Use the spray bottles provided for cleaning machines before and after each use.

FREE WEIGHT ROOM & CARDIO ROOM

Q: Are any changes being made to the Free Weight and Cardio Areas?

A: We are implementing the following guidelines in our exercise rooms.

• Equipment is arranged to accommodate physical distancing.

• Additional hand sanitizers, wipes, and paper towels have been placed throughout the exercise rooms for cleaning procedures.

• Employees will monitor fitness areas to ensure equipment is cleaned and assist in cleaning touch points and equipment after each use.

• Students must clean equipment with the approved disinfectant spray before and after use.

• Staff is available at all times for assistance and questions.

STUDIO & COURT SPACE

Q: Are we allowed to use the dance studio, spin rooms, or green gym courts?

A: Yes. The dance studio will be available with cardio equipment. The spin room will host an assortment of weight machines. Medicine balls, dumbbells and kettlebells will be available. Please use spray bottles and paper towels to clean equipment prior to and after each use.

Q: Will court sports be available for play?

A: Yes.

• The basketball courts in the green gym are available with limited use.

• No basketball games are allowed.

• Each Rec Center user must provide their own basketball. Occupancy is limited to one person per half court.

Q: Can I work out with a partner or share equipment?

A: No. It is not advisable to work out with a partner or share equipment. No circuit training will be allowed. All users must exercise on one piece of equipment at a time and sanitize after each use.

Q: Is spotting allowed?

A: Yes. Spotting another exerciser is allowed for safety; like all members, the spotter must wear a mask.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU BACK AT THE REC CENTER.

We will keep you updated on all added services and programs as they become available.

Thank you for your cooperation and we wish you success in your commitment to a healthy lifestyle!

BOOK YOUR VISITTO THE REC CENTER

DOWNLOAD THE VAGARO APP FOR IOS OR

ANDROID OR VISIT THE VAGARO WEBSITE!

Scan here to use the

website

Or go to vagaro.com/mercyhurstuniversity

CALL 814-824-3328 IF YOU NEED

TO CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION.