Recreation Center Is Re-Opening on Friday

Dear Resident,

We hope this finds you well and that you had an enjoyable and safe summer.

Governor Murphy has permitted “Health Clubs” to open as of Tuesday, September 1, with significant restrictions. Accordingly, the Secaucus Recreation Center (“Center”) located on Koelle Boulevard will reopen on Friday, September 4 at 5:30 A.M. We will be adhering to numerous restrictions in order to ensure the safe operation of our facility, which considerably changes the way we will operate.

The following rules/policies will apply, which may change from time to time in order to comply with additional or amended Orders:

• The Recreation Center will be open to all current members through the end of the year at no additional cost or impact on the time remaining on your membership. In January 2021, we will be adjusting all current memberships to extend them for the time the facility was closed or open for limited use. No new members will be accepted into the facility at this time.
• The number of members permitted into the Center at any one time will be limited to 25% of the capacity of each section of the building (fitness room, basketball courts, pool, track).
• We will require that all staff and members have their temperature taken upon entering the facility each day. If an individual’s temperature is in excess of 100.4F, they will not be permitted access into the facility.
• All members and staff must wear a mask/face covering while in the facility at all times except when doing so would inhibit the individual’s health, such as when in the water or in other situations where wearing a mask would pose a risk to the individual’s health.
• The locker rooms will be closed, so please plan accordingly.
• No open gym will be held during this period.
• Showers will only be available to rinse yourself off before entering into the pool.
• No food or beverages will be available for purchase and water fountains will be closed, so please bring your own drinks.
• The Center hours are from 5:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Monday through Friday and 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. on weekends.
• Each member will be limited to a ninety (90) minute reserved timeslot.
• Due to limited capacity, a reservation is required to enter the Center. Reservations must be made on Community Pass one (1) day in advance. Reservation slots will open at 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. To make a reservation, you will need a Community Pass account.
• For help with Community Pass, please contact Shannon Waters at swaters@secaucus.net or call (201) 330-2078, weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
• For anyone who is unable to register online on Community Pass, please call (201) 330-3299 to make a reservation.
• You will not be able to enter the Center without a reservation. There will be no standby line.

• Fitness classes must be reserved by calling (201) 330-3299. Reservations will be taken the day before on a first come, first served basis until the class is full. All classes will be held in the gymnasium to maximize social distancing and enhance safety. Please do not arrive more than ten (10) minutes prior and you may not go to any other areas in the Center unless signed up.

We have taken the following additional steps to reduce the risk of the spread of the COVID-19 at the Recreation Center:

• Enhanced cleaning will take place throughout the day and bathrooms will be subject to temporary closing for cleaning.
• Additional hand sanitizing stations will be in place as will sanitizing wipes or cleanser to clean the equipment.
• Staff will be wearing face masks.
• Protective barriers have been installed in certain locations.
• Work out equipment has been placed six (6) feet apart or closed off to ensure social distancing.
• No food or beverages will be sold.
• Please follow all posted signs.
• In the event of a positive COVID-19 case of a worker, member or vendor, the Center will be shut down and we will need to wait twenty-four (24) hours for cleaning and disinfecting of the facility in accordance with current CDC guidance.

We are asking our residents to please do their part to keep the Recreation Center safe by observing the following:

• Abide by the Governor’s executive order to remain six (6) feet apart from anyone who does not reside with you in your household and to not gather in hallways, bathrooms or common areas. Social distancing practices in the Center are required. It is important to remember that older adults and people who have underlying chronic medical conditions have a higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19. If you have an underlying medical condition, please be certain to stay as far away from others as possible.
• Do not enter the Center if you have any of these symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting or diarrhea.