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 based on COVID guidelines and the safety of us all. Step 1: Gym Floor and Pool Access, begins September 14th, 2020. Step 2: Limited group exercise class schedule and Saturday open hours begin November 2nd, 2020. Step 3: Lockers, showers, and Sunday hours will start March 1st, 2021. Current open hours are Monday-Friday 6am-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-2:30pm.
- Everyone must wear a mask over their mouth and nose at all times while in the club. Bandanas, buffs, and gaiters are NOT acceptable face coverings. Proper social distancing guidelines of 6 feet must be followed.
- A hand towel and spray bottle will be issued to each member upon arrival to be used to disinfect equipment before and after use.
- Members will need to sign up for a time to visit the club and complete a COVID health screening questionnaire prior to each visit. The waiver must be completed ON THE DAY of your visit, not sooner, and it can be completed on our website or in person on paper.
- Sign-ups will be for the pool, gym floor, or group classes and can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Please give everyone a chance to schedule, so no back-to-back scheduling, just ask the front desk if you want to stay longer, if there is space, they will add you to the schedule for COVID tracking. Please see MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION on riverwalkac.com for details on the sign up procedure.
- Time blocks will be set for 90-minute gym floor access, 45-minute pool access, or 1 group class.
- Locker Room Use: Members will be required to keep their 6ft distance, and spray disinfect the shower and daily use lockers after each use. You also must keep your mask on until in the shower stall, and put it back on before exiting the shower, which means you may have to dry off in the stall before exiting so you can reapply your mask, you can NOT walk through the locker room or dry off in the locker room before putting your mask back on. There will be no shaving, no blow dryer use, and no washing your body or hair in the sink.
- Tissues will be in the locker rooms, you must wash or disinfect your hands after blowing your nose.
- Childcare, saunas, water fountains, and the hot tub will remain closed until the state restrictions lower.
- Some group exercise classes are available including yoga, gentle yoga, toning, tai chi for arthritis, body soul breath, and power RAC, check our website for the schedule. Aqua, cycle, and our other classes will be starting at a later date.
- Personal Trainers are available, see our trainer’s page on our website for more information about their services.
- Products that are effective against COVID-19 will be used throughout each day on all High Touch Areas to be cleaned and disinfected. (All equipment, door handles, sinks, toilets, soap & hand sanitizer dispensers).
- 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.
- 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.
- If using the pool, masks will be taken off immediately prior to entering the water and put back on immediately after exiting the water.
- 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.
- New members welcome!
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.