UREC COVID-19 Plan

• An active UREC membership utilizing a JAC card, URAC card, or MobileID (download here) is required to participate at UREC and University Park.
  
  
• Advance registration is required to participate at UREC. University Park does not require advance registration.
  
  
• Due to capacity restrictions and operational modifications, UREC is not able to offer guest passes, family hours, or alumni single day passes. 
  
  
• UREC is welcoming visitors to tour UREC with modifications. Learn more about touring UREC.

• Daily Health Screening using the LiveSafe App: Presenting your LiveSafe App green check status with the current date is required for entry into UREC and University Park. Completing the LiveSafe screening prior to arrival to campus or before leaving a Residence Hall is an expectation of all JMU community members. You do not need a JMU e-ID to download or use the app.

• Participants must conduct symptom monitoring prior to coming to UREC and must not enter UREC if experiencing one or more of the following: Cough, unusual shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever of 100.4 or above, chills, repeated shaking with chills, runny nose or new sinus congestion, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, fatigue, new gastrointestinal symptoms, new loss of taste or smell.

• Masks:
  • At UREC and University Park, you must wear a mask to gain entry into the facilities. Masks must be a JMU approved form of covering.
  • At UREC, masks must be worn at all times except:
    • When swimming in the pool
    • On cardiovascular equipment
    • Taking a shower, or
    • In selected group exercise classes.
  • Stretching, strength training, and use of the track in UREC WILL require the use of masks.
  • At University Park, masks must be worn at all times (required inside the fitness zone) except:
    • In selected group exercise/fitness classes or
    • While outdoors alone during physical activity (minimum of 10 feet away from others).
    • This applies to UREC outdoor facilities such as the UREC Turf.
      
      
• Water Bottles: Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own water bottle to hydrate as water fountains are not available for use except the bottle-filler function.
  
  
• Physical Distancing: Physical distancing is a simple and very effective way to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. At UREC, this means:
  • Staying at least six feet apart from others in lines and while walking through UREC
  • Staying at least ten feet apart during exercise 
    
    
• Ensuring a Safe Environment: Participants must take an active role in wiping down of equipment before and after use, frequent hand washing/sanitizing, and following directional signage to ensure a safe environment for all participants and staff. UREC staff will utilize an electrostatic sprayer on select high-touch areas and conduct disinfecting measures in between sessions. We are all in this together.
  
  
• Locker Rooms: Limit time spent in UREC to your workout only. While locker rooms will be open, these are intended for swimmers needing to shower before entering the Aquatics Center, so please plan to come in and exit in your workout attire if possible to reduce traffic in that area. One person is permitted in each small locker bay at a time (two in the larger bays).

How to Register for General Admission: Pre-registration for the facility will be required to participate at UREC to ensure capacities are maintained.

NEW! Spring 2021 General Admission Booking Process:

1. Login to URECRegister.jmu.edu
2. Click General Admission Entry Time
3. Click the day of the week you want to register for (times open 2 days in advance)
4. Click 'Book' on the time you want

• Sign up for one 30-minute general admission entry time and plan to arrive at UREC at any point within that period of time.
  • For example, if you sign up for a 6:00am-6:30am entry time, you can arrive as early as 6:00am but no later than 6:30am to check-in at the Welcome Center.
• Registration opens two days in advance.
• There is no time limit on your stay, however, if you select an evening entry time, ensure it is early enough to complete your workout before the facility closes.
• Registration is limited to one entry time per person each day.
• A general admission entry time allows you access to the following spaces and activities on a first-come, first-serve basis: 
  • Fitness center, cardio equipment, running track, walking track, climbing walls, (check Adventure Center hours), lap swimming/multi-purpose pool (check Aquatics Center hours), basketball, volleyball, pickleball, table tennis, and badminton.
    
• If you are registered for an activity at UREC (example: a group exercise class), you do not also need to register for a General Admission entry window.
  

Register for General Admission Here

Cancellation Policies:

• If you need to cancel your General Admission entry time, make sure to do so before the end of your booked appointment. Review UREC's cancellation policies for all activities prior to participating.
• If you do not show up on time or forget to cancel, you will be considered a "no-show participant". Learn more about no-show consequences.

Be Ready to Check-In!

1. LiveSafe Screening: Have your LiveSafe Daily Health Check-in status ready to present to the UREC staff member at UREC's entrance. A green check is required for entry. Then proceed to the Welcome Center for touchless entry and registration verification.
2. Touchless Entry: You have two options for a touchless entry experience at UREC:
   • JACard - you can check-in by swiping your own JACard
     OR
   • Mobile ID - you can check-in using Mobile ID. Make sure to Download Mobile ID and have the myInfo tab open and ready to scan the QR Code.
3. Registration Verification: before entering, UREC staff will confirm your registration status.
   • If you're at UREC for General Admission, a staff member will confirm your booking and complete your check-in.
   • If you're at UREC for an activity such as a Group Exercise class, adventure program, cooking class, academic class, you will check-in at the activity space, but the UREC staff member at the Welcome Center will verify which activity you are participating in before granting access to UREC.

UREC and UPARK Activity Information and Modifications:

• Fitness Center:
  • There is limited capacity by zones
  • Equipment is spaced to provide social distance
  • Running and walking tracks are open and all walkers and runners must maintain ten feet of physical distancing
  • NEW Spring 2021: The walking track now has a variety of fitness equipment and weight machines!
  • Personal Training, Fitness Orientations, and Fitness Assessment services will be available
    
    
• Group Exercise:
  • Limited capacity in-person classes will take place in MAC 3, the East Courtyard, Group Exercise Studio 2 and UPARK
  • Please bring a water bottle and your own mat if you have one
  • View the Group Exercise Schedule and sign up 48hrs in advance on URECRegister.jmu.edu
  • Virtual classes will remain available on UREC's YouTube channel
  • Small Group Training is available as well - register today!
    
    
• Adventure Center:
  • There is limited capacity for climbing within marked spaces
  • For adventure equipment rentals, call 540-568-8880 prior to visiting the Adventure Rental Pick-Up/Drop-Off accessible from Driver Drive off University Boulevard
  • Adventure trips are available with both UREC transportation and drive-yourself options
    
    
• Aquatics Center:
  • There is limited capacity
  • The Sauna and Spa are closed
  • Lap swimming is limited to one person per lane (increases to two if both participants are from the same household) with alternate-side lane loading
  • The Multi-Activity Pool is open for use of the fitness channel and two open exercise areas 
    
    
• Cooking Classes and Wellness Lectures:
  • UREC continues to offer cooking demonstration classes and wellness lectures 
  • There is no seating around the center island. Instead, participants are phsycially distanced throughout the Wellness Instruction Room and able to view the cooking demonstration on the large screens in the kitchen. 
  • There is no food eaten in the classes.
    
    
• Sports & Recreation:
  • Sports such as volleyball, pickleball, table tennis, badminton and racquetball will be permitted in the following formats. Volleyball (6v6), pickleball, badminton, table tennis and racquetball (2v2). All participants will be required to wear a mask during play.
  • Half-court basketball games will be permitted in the following reduced formats (1v1, 2v2 and 3v3). Up to 6 participants will be allowed at each basket. All participants will be required to wear a mask during play.
  • Equipment will be checked out for these sports and disinfected between each use.
• Intramural Sports
  • Intramural Sports offerings have shifted to smaller tournament-style activities that can be competed in individually or very small groups. 
    
    
• Sport Clubs
  • Learn about the Sport Clubs Phased Return to Play guidelines.
    
    
• University Park
  • UPARK is now closed for winter and will reopen in March 2021.
  • No pre-registration is required to participate at UPARK
  • Enjoy the new outdoor fitness zone!
    • Equipment available in the new fitness area includes: 
      • 2 squat racks
      • 3 platforms
      • 2 flat Olympic benches
      • 1 incline bench
      • 1 decline bench
      • 1 overhead press bench
      • Preacher curl
      • 10 assorted free benches
      • Dumbbells
      • Ground base squat/lunge
      • Back extension
  • Masks must be worn at all times (they are required in the fitness zone) except in selected group exercise/fitness classes or while outdoors alone during physical activity (minimum of 10 feet away from others).
  • Sports such as basketball, sand volleyball, cornhole, soccer, football, tennis are permitted in a reduced format.
  • No pick up games that require face to face offense and defense are allowed (this includes 2v2, 3v3, etc)
  • Equipment may be checked out for these sports and is disinfected between each use.