| We are continuing to work on creating the safest workout experience possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are very grateful to all of the members for not only doing a good job but continuing to improve your safety habits as things evolve. We felt we were due to check in again about how we are doing and what we still need to improve. For Vermont the risk is the highest right now that it has been, and it is projected to increase further in the coming weeks due to holiday effects. So we are asking for the next 45 days to put in extra effort to reduce spread so we may all continue to enjoy use of the club. Workout Areas – Locker Rooms – Tennis Courts  Workout Areas: Conversations are the highest risk activity we are observing. We are a very social and friendly community and it’s great to catch up with your friends. But conversing directly opposite each other in close proximity for extended periods of time greatly increases the risk of virus transmission. Progress Made: People are wearing masks in between vigorous exercise much more consistently and even keeping them on during workouts when practical. Also in general people are keeping their distance very well, with the exception of extended conversations or with close friends. Areas That Need Improvement: If you are going to converse, you must maintain 6′ distance AND keep your mask on! If you are sitting at a machine working out with your mask off, but your friend comes along and you start a conversation, you must both put your mask back on (by definition you are no longer working out vigorously if you are having a conversation.) Limiting the length of your conversations is another way you can reduce the risk.  Locker Rooms: Of all the spaces in the club, the locker rooms are some of the smallest. For this reason we encourage minimal use and minimum time in the locker rooms. Still one person per bay at a time. This is not a place to spend any extra time. Progress Made: Many people have opted to shower at home reducing the occupancy of the locker rooms, which is great. And members are very good about putting their mask on when leaving the locker room. Areas That Need Improvement: We need to do better getting our masks back on immediately after showering and changing. And we should minimize conversation in such a small space. If we do have conversations it is critical to maintain 6′ distance with your mask on and move to a larger space or outside.  Tennis Courts: We are lucky to have a large space for tennis, which reduces the risk. But if you get close to other players, you increase that risk again. This happens primarily at water breaks. Progress Made: Everyone is wearing their masks coming on and off the court, which is great. And most are sitting well over 6′ apart, getting their drink, and getting back on the court. Areas That Need Improvement: Some groups however, are gathering closely at the net without masks to have conversations. This is not allowed. You must maintain at least 6′ at all times. And if you are not playing tennis and not actively eating or drinking, you must wear a mask. Spread your chairs out and stick to your chair during the break or head back out on the court where everyone is spread out. As always, staff will be around the club to help remind everyone of these rules and safety guidelines. Please understand it is our job to point out what needs to be done and it is not personal. Again thank you for always improving with us and helping to lower the risk for everyone. |
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