Elon Campus Recreation & Wellness indoor facilities to reopen with modifications

Fitness centers and other recreation spaces will open in the Koury Athletic Center and Phoenix Activities & Recreation Center (PARC) on Monday, Sept. 7 in accordance with North Carolina Executive Order #163, also known as Reopening Phase 2.5. Modifications include reduced space capacities, reservations for workout times, face coverings and enhanced cleaning protocols.

Reduced Space Capacities

• Stewart Fitness Center, the main fitness center in Koury: 20
• Jordan Gym: 25 for programs, or 1 person per basket for open basketball
• Studio 5, which has been converted to a small fitness center: 3
• Studio 6: 7
• Beck Pool and racquetball/squash courts are closed
• PARC Fitness Center: 5

Fitness Reservations

All fitness spaces, including Stewart Fitness Center, Studio 5, and the PARC fitness center require users to reserve workout times. All workout times are 60 minutes, with 30 minutes between sessions for staff to clean the facilities and equipment. Reservations will be scheduled through IMLeagues, the same software used for intramurals and group exercise. If you don’t already have an account, you can create one on IMLeagues or by downloading the IMLeagues app – you must use your Elon email address to create an account.

The reservation window opens every Thursday at 12:00pm for the following week. To reserve a workout time:

• Log onto the IMLeagues Elon University page
• Select the “Workout Reservations” tab to see available times and make reservations
• You can select only one workout per day
• If that time is full, you can add your name to the waitlist and you will be contacted if a spot becomes available
• You must have a reservation to use Stewart Fitness Center, Studio 5, and the PARC Fitness Center – walk-ups will not be permitted

Koury Center reservation start times (includes Stewart Fitness Center and Studio 5):

• Monday – Thursday: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
• Friday: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

Note: All 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. reservations in Studio 5 are faculty/staff only (Monday-Friday)

PARC reservation start times:

• Monday – Thursday: 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm
• Friday: 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm, 8:00pm
• Saturday: 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm
• Sunday: 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm

Face Coverings

Face coverings must be worn unless participating in strenuous activity and physical distance is able to be maintained. Several pieces of equipment have been removed from the fitness center so that there is significant space between pieces of equipment, especially in areas with cardio equipment.

However, there are several situations where patrons must continue to wear masks:

• When checking into the facility and walking throughout/between spaces
• In restrooms and common spaces
• When moving between pieces of equipment in the fitness center
• When spotting and being spotted – both must wear a mask
• In the stretching area and on “mask required” marked pieces of equipment
• Any time physical distancing cannot be maintained, regardless of how strenuous the activity

Enhanced Cleaning and Safety Protocols

• 30 minutes between fitness center reservations and programs/events throughout the facility
• Patrons tap their own Phoenix Card when checking in and the towel service has been suspended to limit contact between staff and patrons
• Multi-use equipment cleaning rags have been replaced with disposable towels
• Increased staffing for additional coverage and cleaning
• Monthly facility deep cleaning will increase to weekly
• All check-out equipment will be cleaned and disinfected between each use
• Patrons should adhere to the dress code (tops must fully cover the torso, front and back) and clean equipment before and after use

Other Modifications

• The guest policy is suspended – only Phoenix Card holders may reserve/use RecWell facilities
• Showers and changing areas in locker rooms are closed
• The PARC gym is for reserved activities only

Visit www.elon.edu/recwell and click on the Fall 2020 information link for a complete list of changes and modifications to all facilities, programs, and services.