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COVID-19 Adjustments and Safe Return Plan

Things To Know Before Your Visit

Please be patient and know that some of the procedures and guidelines may change as we progress through our reopening process.

If you have a question not answered below or need more information, please contact us at 608-245-3690.

Stay Home If Sick

Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell or have symptoms of COVID-19.

Physical Distancing

Please keep at least 6' apart at all times from others not in your household.

Face Coverings

Face coverings are required when indoors, including while using the gym and exercise room (Public Health Madison & Dane County Emergency Order #16). Face covering means a piece of cloth or other material that is worn to cover the nose and mouth completely. A face covering must be secured to the head with ties, ear loops, or elastic bands that go behind the head and must fit snuggly but comfortably against the side of the face. Cloth face coverings must be made with two or more layers of breathable fabric that is tightly woven (i.e., fabrics that do not let light pass through when held up to a light source). A face covering does not include bandanas, single layer neck gaiters, face shields, goggles, scarves, ski masks, balaclavas, shirt or sweater collars pulled up over the mouth and nose, or masks with slits, exhalation valves, or punctures. Masks will be available for staff and users who do not bring their own.

Modified Operating Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Gymnasium

Open gym is limited to 30-users at a time. Open gym times are listed below in the Safe Return Plan.

Exercise Room

The exercise room is open and limited to 12-users at a time. Drop-in use is permitted if space is available. The exercise room will be closed from 11:00am-12:00pm and 3:00pm-4:00pm for sanitation (Monday-Friday).

Game Room

The game room is limited to 8-users at a time. Games will have a 20-minute time limit if others are waiting to play. User must wipe down equipment after use.

MSCR & NewBridge Programs

For updates on MSCR & NewBridge programming, please contact:

Restrooms

Restrooms are open and available for public use. Locker rooms and showers are closed.

Lobby

Lobby is available for use and limited to 5-users at a time. Drop-in use is permitted if space is available.

Water Fountains

Drinking fountains have been turned off. Bottle filling stations are available. Please bring your own water bottle to fill.

Safe Return Plan

General Facility & Safety Information

  • WPCRC is currently open for community programming, open gym, game room, exercise room workouts, and facility rentals with limited capacities.
  • Staff and users who feel sick, have a fever, or are showing COVID-19 symptoms must remain at home.
  • Staff and users must enter and exit the facility wearing a face mask or cloth face covering.
  • Masks must be worn at all times, including while using the exercise room and gym, maintaining 6' physical distancing at all times.
  • Masks will be available for staff and users who do not bring their own.
  • Staff and users must frequently wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20-seconds.
  • Only bring essential items such as your car keys, membership ID card, water bottle, etc., into the facility.
  • Staff and users must cover their coughs and sneezes using the elbow method or tissue rather than in the hands.
  • Alcohol-based hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the facility.
  • The facility operates at up to 50% capacity.
  • Loitering is prohibited, and all users must safely engage in activities available inside the facility.
  • Staff will continually sanitize and disinfect the facility throughout the day.
  • No-contact bottle filling stations are available, and users should bring their own water bottles.
  • We encourage you to come dressed in your workout clothes and return home to change and shower as locker rooms and lockers will not be available. Restroom capacities will be limited to 3-users at a time.
  • Visual reminders of all guidelines and room capacities are posted throughout the facility to help staff and users stay safe.
  • Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in losing access to the WPCRC.

Temporarily Unavailable

  • Fitness appointments
  • Exercise room free hour
  • Coffee service
  • Drop-in childcare
  • Mobile computer lab
  • Locker rooms and showers

Facility Rentals

  • All rentals/gatherings must be in compliance with PHMDC mass gathering restrictions and organizers are responsible for compliance with all other PHMDC orders.
  • Facility rentals will be prioritized for historical/longstanding users with reoccurring reservations.
  • All other reservations will be phased-in as the Forward Dane orders increase indoor gathering limits and will be approved on a case-by-case basis.

Front Desk

  • A line for one-way traffic in/out of the building formed by 6' physical distancing floor markers and stanchions will extend towards the entrance doors. Physical distancing markers will be placed on the floor at the front desk and where other lines may form. Users must wait in line to scan in.
  • Plexiglass barriers installed for additional safety.
  • All membership accounts require a current photo.
  • No contact check-in. Credit card processors repositioned for contactless use.
  • Cash is accepted, but discouraged.
  • Brochures and other printed materials will be located behind the front desk and provided on an as-needed basis.

Exercise Room

  • The exercise room is open and limited to 12-users at a time. Drop-in use is permitted if space is available.
  • Contact 608-245-3669 if you did not receive membership extension credit due to COVID-19 facility closure. Eligible accounts that have not received extension credit will be extended upon return.
  • Some machines may be unavailable to ensure 6' physical distancing.
  • Members will be given a disinfectant spray bottle and cleaning towel to wipe down equipment and mats before and after use after check-in at the front desk. Return spray bottles and cleaning towels to the front desk after workout.
  • Members may not use machines side-by-side and must leave 1 machine vacant between users.
  • Plan workout in advance to avoid downtime and socialization.
  • Exercise Room will be closed from 11am-12pm and 3pm-4pm for sanitation (Monday-Friday).

Gymnasium

  • Open gym is limited to 30-users at a time.
  • Players are encouraged to place their items (backpacks, water bottles, etc.) 6' from other players.
  • Drinking fountains are disabled.

Open Gym Times

DAY TIME GROUP
MONDAY 8am - 8:45am Adult
9am - 10am MSCR 50+ Fitness
10:30am - 12pm Adult
12:30pm - 2:30pm Middle School & High School
3pm - 4pm Vera Court CC
4:30pm - 6pm Middle School & High School
6:30pm - 8pm Women
DAY TIME GROUP
TUESDAY 8am - 11am Adult
11:30am - 12:30pm MSCR 50+ Fitness
12:45pm - 1:45pm MSCR 50+ Fitness
2pm - 3pm Adult
3:15pm - 4:15pm Packers CLC
4:30pm - 6pm Middle School & High School
6:30pm - 8pm NESYB
DAY TIME GROUP
WEDNESDAY 8am - 8:45am Adult
9am - 10am MSCR 50+ Fitness
10:30am - 12:30pm Adult
1pm - 2pm MSCR 50+ Fitness
3pm - 6pm Middle School & High School
6:30pm - 8pm NESYB
DAY TIME GROUP
THURSDAY 8am - 10am Adult
10:30am - 11:30am MSCR 50+ Fitness
12pm - 2:30pm Adult
3pm - 6pm Middle School & High School
6:30pm - 8pm NESYB
DAY TIME GROUP
FRIDAY 8am - 2:30pm Adult
3:15pm - 4:15pm Northport CLC
4:30pm - 8pm Middle School & High School
DAY TIME GROUP
SATURDAY 8am - 11:30am Adult
12pm - 1:30pm Family
2pm - 6pm Middle School & High School
DAY TIME GROUP
SUNDAY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Game Room

  • Game room is limited to 8-users at a time.
  • Games will have a 20-minute time limit if others are waiting to play.
  • Floor markers are placed on the floor to ensure 6' social distancing.
  • Users must wipe equipment down after use.

Lobby

  • Lobby is available for use and limited to 5-users at a time. Drop-in use is permitted if space is available.
  • Reduced furniture to ensure 6' physical distancing.