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Phased Re-opening of the Athletics and Recreation Centre

Queen's Athletics & Recreation is excited to announce a phased re-opening of the Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC), beginning September 8, 2020.

"Our goal is to see the majority of programs and spaces in operation by October 1st.  Our facilities have been reconfigured and our programs modified to align with provincial and public health requirements," says Leslie Dal Cin, Executive Director, Athletics & Recreation. "Our A&R team has been busy over the past few months getting our facilities and programs ready and we are looking forward to welcoming back our students and Queen's and Kingston community members in a way that allows them to use our exceptional facilities safely."

To ensure physical distancing and compliance with current provincial and public health requirements, all venues have reduced capacity, fitness equipment has been re-configured, some areas are closed, and some non-traditional spaces are being used for different activities so we can serve as many members of our community as possible, safely.  New safety measures and protocols must be followed by all facility users.  A new on-line user reservation system is now in place to allow facility users to sign up for work-out times, spaces and equipment. 
 

Phased Opening

  • Queen's athletic facilities will open in the following phases:
  • September 8th to 11th - ARC North will re-open for Queen's Students only, by reservation
  • September 14th to 18th - ARC North will be available for Queen's student and Faculty/Staff only, by reservation
  • September 21st - ARC North, ARC South, and West Campus Fields Open, by reservation.
  • September 21st -ARC hours of operation are extended.
  • September 21st - Queen's students, staff/faculty and all existing ARC members are welcome.
  • October 1th – Q-Sports Medicine Clinic opens
  • October 1st (tentative)-  Opening of the ARC pool
  • Community/External rentals will be considered in late fall
  • ARC hours of operation can be found here
  • Please note: we will not be signing up new members during this phased re-opening. We hope to be able to welcome new members soon. Watch for announcements later in the fall.
     
Facility Entry
  • ARC entry will be directly off Earl St. 
  • Please look for designated entry and exit points for all buildings and fields.
  • Prior to entering athletics and recreation facilities, all facility users must book a scheduled time/activity "pod" in advance using the getactive.gogaelsgo.com website or the Queen's Gets Active app.  Click here to view our tutorial
  • Activity periods are 50 minutes; these will be followed by a cleaning period.
  • Reservations can be made 3 days in advance.
  • To ensure access for all, facility reservations are limited to one per person per day.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the reservation time.
  • Access will not be permitted 15 minutes after the reservation time.
  • Entry will not be permitted without a confirmed reservation.
  • Upon arrival, all facility users will follow three easy steps for entry, using your mobile device:
    1. Show your reservation confirmation.
    2. Show your completed daily Queen's SeQure app COVID self-assessment verification.
    3. Show your ARC membership card.


Safety Information

  • Athletics & Recreation appreciates that health and safety is a shared responsibility with facility users.  For your safety and the safety of others:
  • Come dressed and prepared to work out – Get In, Get Active, Get Out.
  • Face coverings are required at all times, except while exercising in your reserved activity pod/space.
  • Mandatory pre-entry screening will be in place at all facilities.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available at entrances and in select locations throughout facilities; members are also encouraged to bring their own.
  • Bring a water bottle - water bottle filling stations will be available; drinking fountains will not be available.
  • Follow all directional signs, and/or direction provide by staff.
  • Always clean equipment pre/post use, using disinfectant products provided.
  • Changing or sharing of activity pods/spaces and or sharing/moving equipment is not permitted.
  • Pods are first come, first use. Once you reserve your pod, you must use it for the whole of your 50-minute activity/workout.
  • All stretching must be done on the mat provided in the activity pod/spaces.  Mats must be cleaned pre/post use.
  • Personal items should be minimal. Anything brought into the facility must be stowed in the tote provided; facility users are expected to clean totes pre/post use.
  • Please take the stairs; elevators are for accessible use only.
  • Please exit the facility at the scheduled time, using the designated stairwell.
  • A&R facility staff will be sanitizing activity pods/equipment between each activity time
  • ARC washrooms will be available on all activity floors, but may not be used as changing facilities.  Users must come ready to GET ACTIVE.
  • Change rooms, showers, laundry service, lockers, equipment rentals and racquetball/squash courts are NOT available at this time.   
  • Please respect the safety measures, they are in place for your safety and that of others.
  • if you are not feeling well, please stay at home. If you feel ill while at the facility, please notify our staff and leave right away.

We are here to help, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask an A&R staff member, or visit the Q Services desk via the main ARC entry doors.

Program Information

  • Virtual programming continues to be available at QueensGetsActive. 
  • Indoor fitness classes will be offered in gymnasiums or in small-class format in a studio, to adhere to public health guidelines.  
  • Intramural programs are being scheduled to start in late September. Please click here for information on activities, schedules and sign up.
  • For recreation information and schedules (fitness, aquatic, recreational clubs), please click here.
  • Varsity activity is scheduled to start on September 14th. For more information, please speak with the respective sport's head coach.

We look forward to welcoming back our community to our facilities. For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
 
Information regarding our re-opening plans and updates about facility status, programming and activities click here. For more information and planning for fall 2020 term, click here.

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