COVID’s Impact on Athletics and Recreation Facilities
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Thursday, May 21, 2020
In our new normal of social distancing, there are necessary changes in athletic and recreation facilities to ensure the safety and health of users and participants. Hastings+Chivetta is partnering with clients to navigate these changes. Our professionals can analyze your facilities and provide customized social distancing strategies to create a safe environment for athletes and recreation participants. We offer services including:
- Design of specialty private workout areas for high-risk guests
- Fitness layout redesign to follow social distancing guidelines
- Evaluation and reconfiguration of group exercise rooms, gyms, and locker rooms
- Material change recommendations in high-touch public areas
- Branded signage design advising guests of social distancing guidelines
- Dimensioned drawings of existing facilities
- Redesign of fitness, athletic training, and weight areas for social distancing
Some general guidelines for athletic and recreation centers may include the following:
- Directional pedestrian signage to eliminate cross circulation of participants
- Cardio and strength machines should be at least 8-9 feet apart
- Group fitness classes should limit participants as directed by local and state orders, and everyone must be at least 10 feet apart when exercising
- All guests should be screened for symptoms and contact with those who have tested positive for COVID-19 before entry
- Locker room modifications to provide increased social distancing
For more information about how Hastings+Chivetta can assist in understanding the impact of COVID-19 on your athletic and recreation facilities, please reach out to Erik Kocher at [email protected].