COVID-19 REOPENING

• MASKS/FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES in the Student Recreation Center, even when working out. Your covering must cover your nose and mouth. We recommend lowering the intensity of your workouts until you become used to physical activity with a face mask.
• We have disabled the hand scanners. Patrons will be asked to provide their SOU ID number to the front desk to access the facility. If you don’t know your ID number, you can find it under the Personal Information section of Inside.sou.
• Members will be asked to complete the Daily Self Health Check form before entering the facility. Please do not come to the SRC if your body temperature is ABOVE 100°F, or if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms that are unrelated to a known pre-existing medical condition:
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue (tiredness)
  • Diarrhea/vomiting with or without respiratory symptoms
  • New loss of taste or smell
• Don’t forget your water bottle! Our water fountains will be open to fill bottles, but the push bar and fountain will be closed.
• We ask that you please wear your workout clothes to the facility. Access to lockers and changing space in the locker rooms will be limited to accommodate social distancing.
• Faculty/Staff Memberships – SOU faculty and staff are able to purchase special memberships for $37/month. NOTE: currently we are not accepting cash, purchases will be charged to a card or student account.
• Please be aware of one-way traffic flows, and maintain a 6-foot distance between you and other patrons.
• Wipe down all equipment and touchpoints after you are done using them. Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer frequently.
• We ask that you limit your visit to an hour or less so all patrons can enjoy the facility without going over capacity.

• Operations hours have been reduced so more staff can be on shift to increase our cleaning protocols, and so deeper cleaning is done after hours.
• Employees are required to wear a mask/face covering at all times, maintain a 6-foot distance from others, and wash and sanitize hands frequently.
• We have increased the cleaning frequency for high touch points and high traffic areas.
• We have added extra cleaning and hand sanitizer stations.
• Touchless entry/access is in place – we have temporarily disabled the hand scanners, and ask for verbal identification at entry and exit. Plexiglass barriers have been installed in customer service areas to protect patrons and staff.
• Contact tracing is enabled, as required by the Oregon Health Authority.
• Some equipment and machines have been closed in order to contribute to safe distancing.
• Doors have been propped open to increase airflow, and promote touchless entry.

Why did I have to pay the Rec Center Fee over the summer?
Students who signed up to take summer classes on campus were assessed the Rec Center Fee. This fee is non-refundable, even if the class was moved online due to COVID-19 restrictions. For more information, see our general FAQ.

What can I do in the gymnasium?
Activities currently permitted in the gymnasium are shooting hoops (one person per hoop), 1v1 pickleball, and 2v2 badminton. Members can also use the gym space for bodyweight workouts and cardio. Pickup basketball is NOT allowed.

Are you offering fitness classes?
We are not currently offering drop-in fitness classes. Feel free to check out our Virtual Wellness Resources page for a list of free fitness apps and videos you can do from home or the SRC.