Facility Safety Protocols

• Fever of 100.4 or above
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Cough
• Headache
• Chills
• Sore throat
• Muscle pain (not exercise related)
• Loss of taste or smell
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting

• Staff or child displaying symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to attend and must be symptom free for 24 hours with no medication.
• Children will be required to stay home if a sibling or parent is ill.
• If symptoms develop during the day, staff or child will be sent home immediately and parents must pick up no later than 1 hour after staff communication is made.

• Parents are required to walk children to the door when dropping off children and must wear a face covering.
• Temperature checks will be done on all staff and children prior to entering the building.
• All staff and children will sanitize hands prior to entering the building.
• All staff and children must wear a mask and have it on prior to entering the building.
• Drop off and pick up will take place outside of the center building at the #1 and #2 doors.
• Waiting areas will be marked to promote social distancing.
• A sign will be placed on the outside door with instructions for drop off or pick up in the absence of a staff person.

• Children will be with their classroom/group and designated teachers with limited crossover for staff unless necessary for state regulations.

• No combining of groups unless necessary.
• Combining of classrooms within a color group will have a number cap as guided by the CDC.

• Gym use will be for school aged children only.
• Outdoor playground areas will be used on a rotating schedule.

• Hand washing will occur frequently.
• Hands will be washed upon arrival prior to starting the day.

• All children will eat in their classrooms.

• Face shields may only be used if a doctor’s note is provided.

• Common areas such as door handles will be cleaned frequently.
• Classroom tables and counters will be cleaned after every use.
• More details are being developed.

• If a case of COVID-19 is confirmed in a classroom there will be a minimum of a 24-hour shut down of all contaminated areas for deep cleaning and sanitizing.
• All CDC guidelines will be followed.

• No reciprocity at this time (except MDI YMCA).
• Covid-19 waiver must be signed prior to entry.
• New membership sales are allowed.
• Daily user fees are allowed.

• Members and daily users will be allowed one hour of access per day.
• Entry is on a first come first serve basis.

• Face Coverings are required for entry into all YMCA Buildings. During exercise, face coverings are optional.
• No entry for temperatures 100.4 or greater.
• Screening Questions:
  • Do you have any of the following symptoms: Fever, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath? (If yes to any, no entry.)
  • Have you been in contact with anyone with a confirmed case of COVID-19? (If yes, ask next question.)
    • Have you completed a 14-day stay-at-home quarantine since this contact? (If no, no entry).
  • Have you traveled out of the state recently? (If yes, ask next question.)
    • Have you completed a 14-day stay-at-home quarantine since arriving back in the state? (If no, no entry.)

• Everyone is required to sanitize their hands before entering the facility at a hand sanitization station.
• Stations are available throughout building.

• Persons ages 16 and older will be allowed in the facility independently.
• Children ages 13 – 16 years and older can be in fitness areas with a parent or caregiver and must be in the same areas of the facility as their parent or caregiver.
• Children under the age of 13 will not be allowed entry.

• All staff will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (Masks or Face shields) unless they are in a room working independently.
• Members are required to wear face coverings upon entry and in common areas.
• A 6-foot distance is required between all persons within the facility.
• A front desk barrier is in place to protect staff and members.
• Members are to use floor markings to maintain distance from staff.
• No social seating is allowed. Chairs are available for physical limitations and footwear changes only.
• Hygiene expectations are posted in the lobby upon entrance and throughout active areas of the facility.
• Code of Conduct instructions are posted clearly in lobby.
• Code of Conduct instructions are reviewed with all members upon entry and at beginning of classes.

Weight Room

• Maximum number of people in room: 10
• 5 people allowed on each side of the weight room. (5 on left side, 5 on right side)
• All equipment must be cleaned before and after each use using provided wipes and/or spray bottles of cleaner and paper towels
• No supersets- please work at one machine at a time
• Ex. Enter one area, clean it, perform set(s), clean and leave that machine
• There are no weight lifting sheets/ clipboard or pencils provided

Cardio Room

• Maximum number of people: 7
• Selective equipment might be closed to ensure physical distancing
• All equipment must be cleaned by each person before and after use

• Equipment available for use in this room is:
  • Treadmill – 1, 3
  • Arc Trainer – 2, 4, 6
  • NuStep – 1, 2

TRX Room

• Maximum number of people: 5
• Each piece of equipment needs to be cleaned with wipes and/or spray cleaner and paper towels before and after each use
• There are two sets of TRX straps for personal use. Please leave them where they are to ensure proper social distancing.
• Equipment available for use in this room are:
  • Upright bikes 3, 4, 5
  • Rower 1, 2

 Child Watch Area

• Maximum number of people: 3
• Each piece of equipment needs to be cleaned with wipes and/or spray cleaner and paper towels before and after each use.
• Equipment in this room:
  • #12 Pec/Rear Delt machine
  • #4 Chest Press
  • recumbent bike that was in weight room.

Kaufman Room

• Maximum number of people: 3
• Each piece of equipment needs to be cleaned with wipes and/or spray cleaner and paper towels before and after each use.
• The climbing wall is closed until further notice.
• Equipment in this room:
  • #15 ab crunch
  • #7 tricep machine
  • Roman Chair

Small equipment has been moved to the gym until further notice. If no fitness class is in session, come on in and get what you need. 

Gym – Group Exercise Classes

• Maximum number of people: 20
• Gym will be closed to others during group exercise classes
• Social distancing requirements for group exercise classes is 14 feet. Group fitness spots are spaced 14 feet apart. Continue to wear your mask until you are in your spot and please stay in your assigned area.

 Gym – Basketball Court

• 1 person per hoop. Must use YMCA disinfected equipment.
• 5 family members per hoop. Must use YMCA disinfected equipment. (Only individuals within the same household can share a hoop.)
• Basketball is only allowed on the farther end of the gym to protect fitness equipment now stored in the gym.
• Basketball is only allowed when fitness classes are not in session.
• See front desk or other staff to get the curtain closed before starting to play basketball.

 Gym Cardio Equipment

• Available in this room:
  • recumbent bikes 1, 2, 6
  • indoor cycle bikes
  • stair climber 1,2
  • hand cycle bike

Small (handheld) and group fitness class equipment is also being stored in the gym. If you want to use any, please clean before and after use with provided wipes and/or spray and return all equipment to gym shelving. 

• Fitness classes are limited to 19 participants and an instructor.
• Due to potential unseen risks associated with fitness and the current COVID-19 pandemic, members are required to sign a waiver prior to attending any outside class. A waiver will be provided at the class or you can download a waiver here and bring it to your first class or complete the Online Waiver Form (for Barcode, enter the number you use when entering the building).
• Signing up for classes is easy. To sign up, use the new DEFY APP or call the front desk 667-3086, Monday through Saturday. Learn about the DEFY APP here.
• Voicemail sign ups will not be taken. You must talk to someone on the phone at the number above. If you get an answering machine, try again, please!
• If you need to cancel a class registration, call 667-3086 or cancel on the APP to remove your name from the class roster and open a spot for a fellow member. People who register and don’t show up without canceling will be prohibited from registering for future classes.
• If space is not available in a class, you can add your name to a wait list using the App and you will be notified if a space becomes available prior to the start of the class.
• Classes will be held at the location of the instructor’s choice; either in our gym or in an outdoor fitness area.
• Each member will have a designated space for working out and are spaced 14 feet apart. Members are to keep their mask on until they reach their space stay in that space before, during and after the class.
• As we move forward, we may adjust our guidelines to maintain the safety of our members and staff.

• Equipment has been arranged the proper distance apart. Please leave all equipment where it is currently located.
• For weight room and non-heavy breathing cardio equipment, the distance between equipment is 6 feet.
• For heavy breathing cardio equipment, the spacing requirement is 14ft.

• No day passes, guest passes, or reciprocity at this time (except MDI YMCA)
• Covid 19 waiver must be signed prior to entry.
• New membership sales allowed to Maine residence only.
• Summer Members must show/prove 14 day quarantine completion.

• Enter through covered entry. Exit through side door.
• Check in is located in old kitchen.

• Members will be allowed 1 hour of access per day.
• Entry is on a first come first serve basis.

• No entry for temperatures 100.4 or greater
• Screening Questions:
  • Do you have any of the following symptoms: Fever, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath? (If yes to any, no entry.)
  • Have you been in contact with anyone with a confirmed case of COVID-19? (If yes, ask next question.)
    • Have you completed a 14-day stay-at-home quarantine since this contact? (If no, no entry).
  • Have you traveled out of the state recently? (If yes, ask next question.)
    • Have you completed a 14-day stay-at-home quarantine since arriving back in the state? (If no, no entry.)

• Everyone is required to sanitize their hands before entering the facility at a hand sanitization station.
• Stations are available throughout the facility.

• Persons ages 16 and older will be allowed in the facility independently.
• Children ages 13 – 16 years and older can be in fitness areas with a parent or caregiver and must be in the same areas of the facility as their parent or caregiver.
• Children under the age of 13 will not be allowed entry.

• All staff will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (Masks or Face shields) unless they are in a room working independently.
• Members are required to wear face coverings upon entry and in common areas.
• A 6-foot distance is required between all persons within the facility.
• A front desk barrier will be in place to protect staff and members.
• Members are to use floor markings to maintain distance from staff.
• No social seating is allowed. Chairs are available for physical limitations and footwear changes only.
• Hygiene expectations are posted in the lobby upon entrance and throughout active areas of the facility.
• Code of Conduct instructions will be posted clearly in lobby.
• Code of Conduct instructions will be reviewed with all members upon entry and at beginning of classes.

• Fitness Center
  • Maximum number of people: 30
  • Selective equipment might be closed to ensure physical distancing
  • Limited availability of handheld equipment with required sanitation protocols following use.
• Locker Rooms
  • Closed
• Single Use Bathroom
  • Open
• Group Exercise – Left Classroom 
  • Maximum number of people: 10
  • Social distance 6-10 feet dependent on class intensity
• Kitchen
  • Staff Only
• Offices
  • Staff Only
• Welcome Center Check-in Area
  • Maximum number of people: 1 behind front desk

Limited Access with Programs TBD (Group Size Restriction TBD)  

Phase Two will be an advanced version of Phase One with some restrictions lifted; maximum number of persons per area potentially increased, and will possibly see the return of more group programming. Phase Two will be built off of the Phase One plan in real-time experience.

• All patrons will be screened upon entry (i.e CDC questions, Temp checks, hands sanitized etc.).
• All patrons are required to wear a mask while entering, walking through the school, in the locker room and when exiting the building.
• Masks are not required while working out in the fitness center, unless social distancing cannot be maintained.
• All patrons are required to wash their hands, at the sink inside fitness room prior to touching any gym equipment
• If a patron is feeling ill or showing any symptoms we highly encourage them to stay home.

• All staff must stay home if feeling sick or showing any symptoms of COVID-19.
• Staff are required to wear a mask when social distancing cannot be maintained and when they enter any part of the school.

• A maximum of six patrons are allowed in the fitness center at one time.
• A one-hour time limit will be enforced once we’ve reached capacity and have another patron waiting to enter.
  • Example; John arrives at 5 to work out and within his hour 5 others arrive. At 6:15 Liz arrives. Staff will advise Liz that we are at capacity and if she can enter in 15 minutes. Staff will advise the person who arrived, John, that he has 15 mins before his hour is up to allow Liz to enter.

• Staff will spray and wipe down all equipment, entry door handles, locker room etc. prior to opening, by the hour and prior to ending their shift
• Staff will initial and time stamp when sanitation is complete.
• Sanitizer will be available throughout the fitness center.

• Equipment available for use will be a minimum of six feet from other available equipment.
• Some equipment will be roped/taped off and will not be available for use.

• The locker rooms are available for restroom usage only.
• Showering and changing is not permitted.

• Staff and patrons may bring their own water bottle but cannot share with anyone else.
• No food is allowed in the fitness center.

• Patrons will enter through the YMCA door located in front of the Jewett School.
• Patrons must ring the doorbell when they arrive, a YMCA staff member will screen them and let them in.