UREC’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan
Phase 3
LSU University Recreation is currently operating under Summer Hours and under “Phase 3” per the Governor’s order.
LSU UREC’s priority is to open facilities in a way that puts the health and safety of our staff and members front and center. UREC’s health and safety plan takes into account CDC guidelines and state and local government guidelines and recommendations. UREC is committed to providing quality and inclusive space and programs while minimizing the risk of exposure.
Members will notice adjustments to the facility including closed areas, occupancy levels, and shifts of programming space. There will be no guest passes available in the foreseeable future, and no new non-student memberships will be sold.
We encourage all members to review information on this page, and information on our COVID Reopening Communication Plan for more in-depth information.
| What is Open? | What is Closed? |
|---|---|
| UREC Main Facility | East Entrance |
| Climbing Area | Studio B |
| Adventure Center for Gear Rental | Cycle Studio |
| Outdoor and Indoor Pools | Challenge Course High Ropes |
| Leisure River | |
| West Courts | |
| Fitness Floor with 75% Occupancy | |
| Individual Changing Rooms | |
| Locker Rooms for Day Use Lockers | |
| Esports Room | |
| Boxing Studio | |
| UREC at Nicholson | |
| Sand Volleyball | |
| Indoor Volleyball on MAC Court 2 | |
| Indoor and Outdoor Basketball Shoot Around on West Court | |
| Studio A for GroupX | |
| Outdoor Basketball Courts and Tennis Courts | |
| Sauna |
Max Occupancy for Facility Areas
UREC staff will be monitoring the number of people in each area to follow state guidelines and to ensure the safety of everyone.
| Facility Area | Max Occupancy |
|---|---|
| First Floor Fitness | 85 People |
| Second Floor Fitness | 68 People |
| Third Floor Fitness | 18 People |
| Turf Area | 20 People |
| Powerlifting Area | 12 people |
| Boxing Studio | 10 people |
| Studio C | 8 people |
| Racquetball and Squash Courts | 1 person per court |
| Pool Lanes | 2 people per lane |
| ESports Room | All Stations Open |
| Climbing Area | 20 people |
Reservations
UREC is encouraging reservations for certain activities/spaces in the facility. See the list below for areas in which you can make a reservation. If you do not reserve space, you may use the space until the person with a reservation arrives.
| Area for Reservation | Means to Reserve | Watch How to Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor and Indoor Lap Swimming | No Reservations Required | |
| Climbing Area | IM Leagues | Learn How to Reserve Space |
| Esports Room | No Reservations Required | |
| Gear Rental | Call 225-578-3431 | N/A |
| GroupX | IM Leagues | Learn How to Reserve Space |
| Racquetball/Squash Court | Event Management (EMS) | Learn How to Reserve Space |
UREC Field Complex
The UREC Field Complex is currently open with space modifications and limitations to user numbers. As with all UREC facilities, masks are required within the gates of the UREC Field Complex.
- No pick-up games for contact sports. These sports include but are not limited to football, soccer, rugby, and lacrosse
- No groups larger than 5 people may participate together
- No more than 20 participants may be on any one field at a time
- All items are available for check out
Programs
At this time, some UREC programs are unavailable, but UREC is offering opportunities that are deemed safe and limit physical distancing.
| Program | Availability/Limitations |
|---|---|
| GroupX | Limited Availability in Studio A, East Court 5, Mind/Body Studio |
| Intramural Sports | Available |
| Personal Training | Available |
| Adventure Education Trips | Available |
| Swim Lessons | Available |
| Sport Clubs | Varies on Sport |
Precautionary Measures
UREC Staff
- All staff are required to wear face masks during shift
- Cashless transactions will now be the only option to pay for equipment and services at UREC
- Equipment is limited and cleaned before and after use.
- Staff will be monitoring facility numbers at entrance, fitness area, and courts.
- Plexiglass barriers installed at operations desk
Physical Distancing Efforts
- Building capped at 50% occupancy
- Fitness Area will be capped at maximum capacity in each area
- GroupX class participants will be required to be 8 feet apart.
- Limited outdoor pool deck furniture.
- Distance marks will be set up in the Climbing Area to keep climbers at least 8 feet apart.
- Physical distancing floor graphic reminders throughout the facility.
- All visitors must wear a mask upon entry and exit of the facility per the Governor’s Executive Order
- Climbers must wear mask
Cleaning
- Electrostatic antimicrobial sprayers used nightly.
- UV wands used on all touch points throughout the day
- Additional hand sanitizer and gym wipe stations throughout the building
- Increased cleaning performed by custodial staff and student staff
- All members strongly encouraged to wipe down equipment before and after use
