Good afternoon,
As I indicated last week, now that the Governor of North Carolina has allowed for the limited reopening of fitness centers and gyms in North Carolina, your Resident Advisory Committee (“RAC”) met with management several times over the last week and the River Bluffs fitness center will reopen tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Much as it was with the reopening of the pool, the success of this endeavor will rely completely on everyone’s efforts to utilize the facility safely and in a manner that is respectful of your neighbors. We have heard of no concerns since the limited reopening of the pool and both the RAC and I thank everyone for their efforts during these crazy times. Your RAC deserves a lot of credit for their efforts around this (and many other community issues) and a special thank you goes to Don Kohler for leading the volunteer effort to relocate several pieces of equipment to ensure social distancing. In determining how to best reopen the facility, we all relied on the latest guidance from the State on gyms and fitness centers. You can see the full guidance by following this link: NC DHHS Guidance for Gyms and Fitness Centers.
The new rules for use of the facility are noted below and while they may seem overbearing, they are designed to create an environment that allows us to leave the facility open through this pandemic. One of the items not mentioned in the rules is a request that you please limit your time on a piece of equipment to thirty minutes. While there will be a limited number of sanitary wipes available, we are asking that each user bring their own as the cost and availability of sanitizing wipes is a problem. The following is posted throughout the fitness center:
STOP AND READ THIS BEFORE ENTERING
This facility is being opened in accordance with Governor Cooper’s “Interim Guidance for Indoor Fitness Centers and Gym Settings”. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will leave the RAC and River Bluffs Management with no choice but to close the facility. Thank you for your cooperation. The following rules for use are in effect until further notice:
- If you don’t feel well, please turn around and go home.
- There shall be no more than ten people in the facility at one time.
- Users shall adhere to social distancing practices and keep a minimum of six feet apart.
- Face coverings are required at all times except during periods of strenuous exercise.
- You must wash your hands or use hand sanitizer BEFORE and AFTER using fitness equipment.
- YOU are responsible for wiping down equipment after each use with sanitizing wipes that YOU have brought with you.
- No private instruction classes may be held, and no personal trainers may be utilized until further notice.
- The water fountains have been turned off and you must supply your own drinking water.
- The equipment has been moved to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Please do not move it.
Your adherence to these rules will help ensure your safety, the safety of others and the continued operation of this facility. Thank you.
Have a great evening,
John Lennon