Following the Ontario Government's announcement that Windsor-Essex will be entering "Step 3" of the new COVID framework, the Forge Fitness Centre will be reopening starting Monday July 19. 
 
The Forge Fitness Centre will be available to University of Windsor students and faculty/staff only.
 
The facility entry is limited to 25 occupants per one hour reservation. Fitness equipment has been spread out between the Forge to allow for physical distancing. There is a 30 minute cleaning period between each reservation and at the end of the day.
 
As of now, open recreation times and the wood courts will remain closed.
 
Building Hours:

Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm
Appointment times are as follows:
9-10am
10:30-11:30am
12-1pm
1:30-2:30pm
3-4pm
4:30-5:30pm
 
Due to ongoing construction for the Lancer Sports and Recreation Centre, patrons are asked to enter the facility through the WEST Entrance located down the driveway next to Alumni Field.

Occupants are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to their session start time, wear a face mask, towel, bring own water bottle as fountains are closed and be sure to have your student/staff card with you. 
 
All workouts must be reserved prior to attending the St Denis Centre. Drop-In appointments will not be allowed. All patrons must complete the COVID screening tool on the Safe Lancer app https://www.uwindsor.ca/campuspolice/safelancer prior to each appointment and show the facility staff upon admittance. University of Windsor identification is also required – UWin student card or UWin employee card.
  
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME HERE 
 
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
 
            Patrons must:

• be screened for symptoms prior to entry or use the Safe Lancer App
• have reservation confirmation barcode or email
• have University of Windsor identification

UPON ENTRANCE:

• use hand sanitizer prior to entry.
• be required to wear medical grade face masks while walking through building.
• face masks do not need to be worn while on an exercise machine or exercising
• maintain social distancing recommendations of m
• follow the directional signage as building flow will be tightly managed to facilitate distancing
  DRESS CODE:
• Stricter dress code for participants will also be enforced. All clothing must cover skin that may come in to contact with equipment.
• Bins will be available to carry personal items.
• Only APPROPRIATE gym shoes and attire will be allowed in the facility. All coats and boots must be left at specified location in St Denis lobby.
  LOCKER ROOMS:

• Showers and changing area will be inaccessible.
• Self-filling water fountains will be available. Patrons must bring their own water bottle.
• Lobby washrooms will be open with a maximum capacity of 2 patrons

  
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES & OTHER INFORMATION

• No exercising that requires spotting.
• Some machines/equipment may be blocked from usage to promote increased exercise distancing;
• Super-setting and giant sets between multiple pieces of equipment is prohibited.
• Group Fitness and instructional classes will continue virtually through the Bright Pass

https://explore.choosebright.com/get-started-uwindsor  

• Equipment (bands, skipping ropes, med balls) will not be available for check-out.
• Participants are not permitted to bring in personal exercise items.
• Participants will be required to clean their own equipment before and after use. Failure to follow St Denis policies may lead to suspension.

 
FACILITY CLEANING

• There will be a 30 minute window between each group of participants allowed in the facility.
  • During this time, staff will clean high-touch areas and wipe down used equipment.
• Participants will be required to clean their own equipment before and after use.
  • Single-use wipe stations and bins will be placed throughout facility.

 
Please stay home if you are experiencing any signs and symptoms of COVID. We ask that you do not enter the building if you are feeling sick.
 
Lancer Rec continues to offer free virtual fitness classes on Microsoft Teams weekdays. We encourage you to remain active while still following public health guidelines. To register for our virtual classes, click the link below:
 https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/LancerRecreationVirtualClasses@uwindsor.ca/bookings/
 
For more information and to receive regular updates, be sure to check back on our website www.goLancers.ca, follow us on social media (@LancerRec) and download the free Athletics and Recreation app.