As Utah continue to reopen up for business, Athletic Republic Lehi is excited to be able to offer our community a way to stay fit and continue to progress towards their athletic goals. Of course, our priority is to make sure everyone is staying healthy at the same time. Following are the measures we are taking to be sure we are operating in a safe and responsible manner.
How will you comply with social distancing requirements?
Athletic Republic’s model of small-group training makes it easy for us to more readily comply with the social distancing requirements mandated by the [local / state entity laying out rules]. We are further restricting our class sizes in the center to ensure athlete and trainer safety, to no more than 5 athletes per session. At the same time, we ask that all our athletes be respectful of the personal space of everyone else in the center and keep an appropriate distance.
We are/we are considering offering training outdoors upon request, where we can accommodate larger groups (such as teams) while still maintaining appropriate distancing. We will be complying with the requirement that these groups be limited to no more than 20 at a time.
Are there other options for training?
You are always welcome to talk to us about private training sessions, where you and/or your family would have the opportunity to work out without others present. Additionally, we are happy to work with teams to develop custom training plans that can be executed in-center, outdoors, or virtually.
How are you keeping the center clean?
First off, we ask that upon entering the center, everyone wash their hands well or use hand sanitizer. We wipe down frequently touched surfaces in the reception area to ensure cleanliness as well. We have added time between classes to give trainers the opportunity to clean after each class to ensure that you are entering a safe environment when you come in to train. At the end of each day, we clean thoroughly, and steam-clean the turf area every week.
Additionally, during workouts we are asking our athletes to help out by wiping down everything they touch when they finish at a station, in addition to limiting the equipment that is shared by different users and providing everyone with their own mat to use for floor exercises. The water fountains are off-limits for now to ensure everyone’s safety, so be sure to bring a full water bottle with you.
Are you screening athletes as they come in the door?
When athletes enter the center, we check athletes' temperature, have them clean their hands, and guide them to a designated spot on the turf to roll out while we wait for everyone to get there. That way people aren’t congrating by the front door.
Of course, it goes without saying that if you are symptomatic in any way, please stay home. Additionally, we would request that you stay home if anyone in your household is symptomatic or you’ve had close contact with someone who has recently tested positive or has traveled out of state. We’re not out of the woods yet, and
What about masks - are you requiring them?
Cloth face coverings can add a layer of protection, given that COVID-19 can be transmitted by people who are not showing any symptoms and don’t know they are infected. Our staff will always wear masks when leading a workout, and we recommend but don’t require that our athletes do, since it can be difficult to breathe through a mask when you’re working hard. We have masks available upon request.
Is there anything else I should know?
To limit chances of infectious materials being brought into the center, we ask that all athletes come into the center ready to work out (workout shoes on, no jackets, full water bottles). It would also be helpful for you to take care of any transactions (payments, enrollments, etc.) online or over the phone prior to entering the center, to eliminate time spent standing at the front desk.
Finally, please keep in mind that we’re not out of the woods yet, and the situation may change in the future. Please follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest news. Thank you for your support of Athletic Republic Lehi!
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