Due to the impacts of COVID-19, there are many new procedures required to conform to physical distancing requirements and the need to maintain high cleanliness standards. Riverwalk Athletic Club will be taking a phased approach to reopening and be done in 2 steps. The first step is expected to last a few weeks to ensure the new systems are working prior to moving on to step 2.
Step 1: Gym Floor and Pool Access – OPEN FOR CURRENT MEMBERS ONLY
- Members will need to sign up for a time to visit the club and complete a health screening questionnaire and waiver prior to each visit. The waiver must be completed ON THE DAY of your visit, not sooner. https://riverwalkac.com/covid-19-health-screening/
- Sign-ups will be for pool or gym floor access and can be done the day before; members will be able to do one or the other on a daily basis but not both.
- Time blocks will be set for 90-minute gym floor access and 45-minute pool access.
- Signing up for a time slot: If you are a current member with a membership on a freeze, your membership will automatically reactivate on September 16th if you have not already notified us requesting an extension.
- Please see MEMBERSHIP REACTIVATION on the home page for details on the sign up procedure.
- Childcare, lockers, saunas, showers, water fountains, hot tub will remain closed.
- All classes and personal training will be part of Step 2 and remain on hold for the time being.
- Recommended products that are effective against COVID-19 will be used throughout each day.
- All High Touch Areas will be cleaned and disinfected often. (Door handles, sinks, toilets, soap & hand sanitizer dispensers).
- Gym equipment will be cleaned and disinfected by the member after each use and by staff members on a routine basis.
- A hand towel and spray bottle will be issued to each member upon arrival to be used to disinfect equipment before and after use.
- Pool and gym towels will be available upon request but we encourage you to bring your own.
- There will be designated areas for clean and used shared items such as pens, towels, and spray bottles.
- Drinking fountains will be closed and members are encouraged to bring their own water bottles.
- No lobby or pool deck seating will be available. No magazines will be available.
- Locker rooms will be available for restroom purposes only. Quick changes will need to be done in the restroom stalls.
- There will be designated areas on the pool deck to place personal items while swimming.
- For gym floor access members must come dressed and prepared for their workout. For pool access members must come showered and in proper swim attire.
- Some equipment will either be removed or blocked off to maintain a 6-foot distance between individuals when using them.
- Yoga and gym mats will not be provided. Members are encouraged to bring their own.
- Everyone must wear a mask while in the club. Bandanas, buffs, and gaiters are NOT acceptable face coverings.
- If using the pool, masks will be taken off immediately prior to entering the water and put back on immediately after exiting the water.
- Proper social distancing guidelines of 6 feet must be observed by members.
- Entry will be through the single door off of the hotel stairwell and exit will be through the club’s double doors.
- Members must sanitize their hands upon entering the facility.
- Members will scan their key tag each time they come for their scheduled visit.
- There will be no congregating or group socializing in the entry way or any other areas of the club.
Step 2: Fitness Classes and Personal Training– Exact date TBD
Our staff is committed to doing everything we can to make your visit a safe one. Each and every one of our employees will…..
- Follow illness policy and complete a daily health screening questionnaire.
- Wash/sanitize hands before and after their shift and at regular intervals during their shift.
- Will physically distance themselves 6 feet from members and other staff members when standing or sitting in one place.
- Will have limited-to-no contact with members and other staff members.
- Will be trained on procedures and prepared to enforce social distancing procedures.
- Will wear a mask at all times and wear gloves when cleaning.