Doris Laimbeer Fitness Center

Laimbeer Fitness Center and Upton Gymnasium (Revised 9-9-2020)

In efforts to minimize the incidence and spread of COVID-19, during the 2020-2021 academic school year, strict safety measures will be implemented for the for all OC gyms including limited hours of operation, gym occupancy limits, pre-registration and sign-in expectations, reconfigured workout stations/spaces and adherence to all of the safety protocols outlined below.   These guidelines were developed in alignment with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Failure to adhere to the safety guidelines may result in the revocation of gym and fitness center privileges.

• Individuals will be expected to wear masks or protective face coverings and to practice social distancing in fitness center and gymnasium spaces.
  • Masks can be removed while using treadmills, elliptical or bikes in the Laimbeer Fitness Center.
• In alignment with MDHHS guidelines, individuals are expected to maintain fitness center and gymnasium equipment set-ups, to follow the posted safety measure standards and to maintain six feet social distancing expectations.
• Individuals will be expected to follow maximum capacity requirements:
  • Laimbeer Fitness Center: Capacity is 15 people (including student workers/employees)
  • Upton Gym: Capacity is 30 people (including student workers/employees)
• Individuals must pre-register for workout sessions in advance
  • Workout sessions are limited to 60 minutes per day (two 30-minute or one 60- minute session)
• Individuals must present cleared Olivet College CARES ClearPass screening app for the date of the workout session upon entry.
• Individuals must provide name, date and time of entry and exit for each work out session.
• The sharing of water bottles, towels or other equipment is prohibited.
• Cleaning materials (e.g., disinfectant spray, paper products, hand sanitizer, disposable masks, waste receptacle, etc.) are available for the exercise equipment and individuals are expected to clean equipment before and after use. 
• The housekeeping staff will disinfect all public areas including the fitness center and gymnasium daily, with a priority for high touch surfaces (e.g., door handles and exercise equipment).
• Student workers will also clean and sanitize equipment during fitness center and gymnasium hours of operation.

Links to sign-up to use Laimbeer Fitness Center and Upton Gymnasium:

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