Orem Fitness Center Members,
Per Governor Herbert’s Executive Order 2020-73 issued last night, a number of questions have come up regarding Orem Fitness Center operations. As facility manager, I am writing to advise all patrons that it is the City's intent to comply with all aspects of Governor Herbert's State of Emergency, as outlined:
- The Orem Fitness Center (temporarily located at the Senior Friendship Center) will remain open to facilitate recreation and exercise by individual users or those within the same household. Fitness amenities including group exercise classes will continue to be available to members, with capacity reduced to a level that allows us to accommodate at least 6 feet of physical distancing between households. Staff will be asked to help enforce guidelines and ensure a safe and socially distanced environment.
- The Fitness Center Indoor Pools will still be available (including open plunge and the leisure pool), with capacity reduced to a level that allows us to accommodate at least 6 feet of physical distancing between households. Staff will be asked to help enforce guidelines and ensure a safe and socially distanced environment. Lap swimming and water aerobics will also be permitted at this time. The hot tub will be closed at this time. Swim team (both club and high school) will not be permitted at this time.
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Masks will continue to be required for users at any Fitness Center facility. The new executive order still has a number of exceptions for wearing masks, including while working out indoors 6 ft away from others and while swimming. However, it also explicitly requires that masks are worn in between exempt activities at the facility—including entering and exiting, and during activities like changing in the locker rooms, in between sets, waiting to enter a fitness class, etc. Staff will be asked to help enforce these guidelines, including requiring a mask at entrances.
- All specialty youth classes (dance, gymnastics, tumbling, science, etc) will be cancelled at this time. Program coordinators will issue pro-rated refunds as needed.
These changes are anticipated to be in place through November 23rd. As always, your cooperation is critical in maintaining our ability to offer safe recreation spaces for our community. We know constant changes can be frustrating, but please know we are trying to offer safe options for our patrons and staff while also following all laws and directives explicitly. Thank you for your understanding. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
