January 7 Update
So much has transpired the past week, we felt it was important to recap where Club Greenwood is with capacity limits:
So much has transpired the past week, we felt it was important to recap where Club Greenwood is with capacity limits:
We anticipate being able to move to Level Yellow on Monday, January 11 which will further expand our capacity limits in all spaces. Having said that, we also want to be vigilant with our safety protocols, therefore we may limit some spaces to less than the allowed capacity as we transition to having more members in the Club.
With increased capacity, it is even more important that we participate in all best practices including wearing your mask properly above your nose and below your chin at ALL times!
Our 5 Star Inspector quoted the following “Club Greenwood is a role model for other businesses on how to safely operate. You have thought of everything!” The collective effort of Club Greenwood members and employees has helped us operate safely with over 140,000 visits and zero spread of COVID-19 since re-opening June 9, 2020! Thank you and let’s keep up the great work!
Paula J Neubert
President/GM
Arapahoe County has been moved to Level Red on the COVID-19 dial. This means that gyms must limit room capacities to 10% or 10 patrons, whichever is less. Capacities of every room have been changed and posted.
Arapahoe County has been moved to the Orange Level on the Covid-19 dial. This means that gyms must limit room capacities to 25% or 25 patrons, whichever is less. Most of our rooms are already at 25% capacity but a few areas will require adjustments, including the weight room, tennis, the indoor and outdoor pools and our youth spaces. We currently have spaces that may be booked for private use workouts without a mask: Small Group Personal Training Studio (SGPT) and Studio 3. Members may also remove masks for Les Mills Virtual classes in Studio 1 and Cycling IF you are in the room alone.
COMING SOON…
Beginning Friday, we will use half the basketball court to create 10×10 workout pods for individual use, although masks must be worn in these pods
Studio 2 will be added at various times as a private no-mask area
Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing may be used at various times as a private no-mask area for heavy bag, speed bag and jump rope work
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: We have made multiple accommodations for medical exemption/non-mask users therefore medical exemptions will no longer be permitted in the main workout areas. Masks must be worn in all indoor public areas at all times by members 11 years old and up.
Priority one is to keep our members safe and remain open. It is critical that ALL members properly wear a mask, covering their nose and mouth at ALL times in our club.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Arapahoe County has been moved to Safer at Home-Level 2, which mandates 25% capacity or 50 people, whichever is fewer. Our club is currently following all guidelines associated with this change. Denver and Adams counties were moved to Safer at Home-Level 3. Tuesday afternoon, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) updated its guidance for Safer at Home-Level 3 to allow gyms to operate at 25% capacity or 25 people, whichever is less but may STAY OPEN. Thanks to the involvement of Paula and the Colorado Fitness Coalition, this is a win for all clubs in the state!
Governor Polis has extended Executive Order D 2020 164 through November 1o. The order requires that face masks be worn indoors at all times in public places even during exercise. There is no change to our current protocol. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work together to keep our members safe and Club Greenwood open.
Governor Polis signed Executive Order D 202 138 mandating non-medical face coverings be worn over the nose and mouth while indoors in all public places throughout the state of Colorado.
There is no variance for this order and it pertains to all municipalities and counties. Any person not adhering to this mandate may be subject to civil or criminal penalties and any business in violation of this order may be subject to temporary suspension of their business license to operate.
We understand the limitations while working out in a mask, but are asking for your cooperation and assistance as we strive to stay open now and for the months ahead.
Club Greenwood has made the following adjustments for your comfort:
Anyone 10 years of age and under
Although the World Health Organization does not recommend wearing a mask while exercising, we must do what is necessary for Club Greenwood to stay open, therefore, we will refuse service to any member (unless otherwise exempt according to the parameters listed above) who is not wearing a mask.
This order goes through August 15, 2020.
We have yet to hear back from the governor’s office regarding Executive Order D 202 138 mandating non-medical face coverings, but have received assistance from Tri County Health District on interpreting the exercise exemption. In addition CDPHE has posted a Q&A on their website.
Do I have to wear a mask when I exercise indoors?
You do not have to wear a mask if you are exercising alone or with others from your own household. But, if you are exercising with a group of people in a public indoor space, then yes, you must wear a mask.
Based on this information and further clarification from TCHD, effective immediately, masks will be required at Club Greenwood.
Although the World Health Organization does not recommend wearing a mask while exercising, we must do what is necessary for Club Greenwood to stay open, therefore, we will refuse service to any member (unless otherwise exempt according to the parameters listed above) who is not wearing a mask.
This order goes through August 15, 2020.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we work together toward a common goal of increased health and well-being.
Tri County Health District has approved a Public Health Order, effective July 24, requiring masks be worn in all public places in Arapahoe County. The order does allow for the following exception “Individuals when exercising in a gym or fitness center are not required to wear a face covering when it is not physically possible or when actively exercising”.
This particular order and exception fits with our current guidelines. We will be actively and aggressively enforcing the wearing of masks at check-in, to and from your point of exercise and when leaving the club. It took us 12 weeks to re-open, we have been open for five weeks and want to stay open, so please abide by all rules and regulations.
If you are not exercising, you MUST have your mask on. For example:
Mask Time in the Weight Room
In order to better serve our entire membership, masks will be REQUIRED in the Weight Room between 1:00 and 3:00pm daily.
Updates to Outdoor Pool Group Lap Training Schedule
Six lanes will be open for lap swimming on Saturdays, every half hour beginning at 6:00am.
To unlock the app you must go through the portal.
Kids’ Club has heightened security for our kiddos. In order to access the Kids’ Club door, use the barcode on your Club Greenwood App or keycard and place three to four inches under the scanner located on the left side of the door. The door will click and unlock. Safety Feature video »
According to The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we will be continuing our current restrictions through July. This includes capacity limits, reservations, member screening with temperature checks and required masks at check-in and in common areas.
The vanity area in both the men’s and women’s locker rooms will open on July 3 with VERY limited capacity. Please adhere to the physical distancing requirements. Locker room amenities will not be provided; you may bring your own blow dryer.
Please refer to our Re-Opening and Safety Protocols for more details.
We have placed stickers on each of the studio floors. Please use these as the center of your workout space. Thank you.
In order to better serve our entire membership, masks will be REQUIRED in the Weight Room between 1:00 and 3:00pm daily, beginning Friday, July 3. Thank you for your cooperation as we all work together!
Camp Greenwood is excited to reopen on Monday with continued health precautions in place, including drive up drop-off and pick-up, temperature checks for campers and staff, masks for staff, physical distancing, groups of 10 children or less, additional cleaning throughout the day and nightly fogging.
All staff who have been tested for COVID-19 following our closure have been negative.
Beginning Monday, July 6, Camp Greenwood will be using the indoor pool the following times Monday–Thursday:
11:00-11:45am
Red and Yellow Group (20 kids at most ages 5/6) lanes 8 and 7 reserved
1:15-2:00pm
Green and Purple Group (20 kids at most ages 7/8) lanes 8 and 7 reserved
2:00-2:45pm
Orange and Blue Group (20 kids at most ages 9-12) lanes 1 and 2 reserved
It took us 12 weeks to re-open and all it takes is one member not complying with the Re-Opening Plans and Safety Protocols for us to be told to close.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please help us keep Club Greenwood open!
Reservations are required for lap swimming, recreational swimming, the upper and lower cardiovascular rooms, group fitness classes, the weight room, basketball, indoor and outdoor tennis and Kid’s Club/YAC.
Club Greenwood has received direction from state and local authorities that it is safe to open. We have developed an extensive re-opening plan and protocols designed with the health and safety of EVERY member of our extended family in mind. The protocols have been added to our Policies and Rules for Club Use, thereby members are required to adhere to the new Safety Protocols.
We anticipate opening in three Phases with Phase One being more strict, reduced hours of operation for overnight deep cleaning, lighter schedule of classes, reservation systems to attend classes, and may include closures of certain areas of the club. Due to capacity limitations, the north entrance to the main club will be closed. All members will be required to enter through the main entrance of the main club. Tennis members will use the main entrance of the tennis club and will exit through a side door.
Phase Two will consider expanding hours of operation, expanding the group fitness class schedule and will open areas of the club that were previously closed. The north entrance to the main club will remain closed if capacity limitations are still in place.
Phase Three will be back to “near normal” operations with advanced sanitizing and disinfecting procedures still in place. Guests will be allowed in Phase Three.
At Club Greenwood, we are passionately committed to providing an inspiring, safe and clean environment for our members to improve their quality of life! The Safety Protocols are added directives to our customized standard operating procedures to make sure you can safely return to our beautiful club. This effort will require the commitment and dedication of ALL members and employees, and we expect your full cooperation!
The Safety Protocols page has been created on our website to make it easier for you to access your specific department of interest. Please read before your first visit, refer to the videos for reference and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Members coming back to the club will receive a Club Greenwood mask while supplies last.
Welcome Home!
Paula Neubert
President/GM
As we are starting to see businesses re-open across the country, I know many of you are anxiously waiting for the day Club Greenwood will be able to safely and legally re-open our doors. We have been pro-actively working on our re-opening protocol for the past five-plus weeks and have been able to share it with Tri-County Health Department, Senators and with members of the Governor’s team.
Governor Polis announced in his press conference on May 11 that he would address the re-opening of gyms on Monday, May 25.
Tri-County Health Department has issued a Public Health Order extending Governor Polis’ Stay At Home order until Friday, May 8. Colorado’s Safer-At-Home, announced by Governor Polis on April 20 does not apply in Adams and Arapahoe Counties. As stated by Tri-County Health “the order protects the health and safety of our communities. All people in Colorado must follow the letter and the spirit of these orders.”
A link to the Public Health Order has been included for your convenience.
We are awaiting guidance and directives from Tri-County Health and the Governor’s office for more information on when and how we will be able to safely open our doors.
Thank you for your patience as we get through this together. Club Greenwood Strong!
Governor Polis announced a ‘Safer at Home’ directive to begin on Monday, April 27. Unfortunately, gyms/health clubs were not included in the “personal services” re-opening. The original verbiage included Personal Training but we are unsure as to whether those services may take place in the club, as gyms are to remain closed. We are seeking further explanation and will communicate as appropriate. Governor Polis is scheduled to reassess the opening of gyms on May 11.
Thank you for your patience! —Paula Neubert, President/GM