Context
Overview
This framework is aligned to the Government document, ‘Working safely during Coronavirus – Providers of grassroots sport and gym/leisure facilities’, and has been updated as a ‘how to’ guide – providing specific and practical steps to support these facilities in meeting the Government requirements as a bare minimum.
This document sets out the framework for opening gym and leisure facilities during an anticipated period of “social distancing” following the full closure of the sector due to COVID-19. It also provides the basis for individual operators to develop their own required technical operating guidance for customers, staff and supply chains once the Government has said facilities, or parts of facilities, can open.
The framework has been developed in full partnership with the major fitness and leisure operators, and has been reviewed by leading medical experts. It has also been informed by best practice from international markets where governments are at different stages of managing the COVID-19 crisis, and working with their own fitness sectors.
The gym and fitness industry will have a vital role in ensuring the ongoing health and wellbeing of the nation following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. We believe this role has never been more important than at the current time in helping the country and British society regain its health. The Government realises how important ‘exercise’ is, and as the Chief Medical Officer stated: There is no situation, no age, no condition, where exercise is not a good thing.
It is not intended to be exhaustive in covering every possible scenario but aims to provide a clear direction of travel for the sector. Nor is it intended to cover all aspects of every operator: there will be special undertakings for those with specific offerings. Operators can make their own decisions and can go above the standards within this document, but not lower. We are tailoring this as a two-stage opening approach – this document looks at the initial opening period and anticipated social distancing restrictions.
Re-Opening Guidelines
General
Cleaning
Reception Areas
Changing Rooms / Showers / Toilets
Gym Floors
Studios
Cafés/Restaurants
Outdoor Fitness
First Aid
Ventilation
Miscellaneous
Operational
Refunds and Credit
In the event of another lockdown no refunds can be given but all training programs will be frozen. Alternatively credit for pre-paid training can be used to pay for online training if you wish.
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