A Roundtable Discussion on Reopening Campus Rec Facilities after Covid-19

Recorded MAY 8TH, 2020

ROUNDTABLE CHAT TRANSCRIPT:

[Moderator Prompt] Use the chat to tell us what school you are joining from.

[10:01 AM] Keith Davie Nyack College

[10:01 AM] Janice scranton

[10:01 AM] Reyes, Brian A Davis & Elkins College

[10:01 AM] David Stevens Rochester Institute of Technology

[10:01 AM] Jillian Harper (Salvatore) Hi From East Stroudsburg University in PA

[10:01 AM] Mengle, Julie Penn state!

[10:01 AM] Brendan Fahey Wagner College

[10:01 AM] Deanna Hand Houghton College

[10:01 AM] Max Miller, Swarthmore Max Miller, Swarthmore College

[10:01 AM] Gina Palermo Villanova University

[10:01 AM] Eli Barrett Colgate University

[10:01 AM] Jennifer Hunter Ithaca College

[10:01 AM] William J. Mitchell SUNY Potsdam

[10:01 AM] Bryan Parker SUNY Canton (1 liked)

[10:01 AM] Olivia Raxter - Columbia Columbia University

[10:01 AM] Karen Landis Bucknell University

[10:01 AM] Morgan D Penn State

[10:01 AM] Pattye Stragar Carnegie Mellon University

[10:01 AM] Chris Van Alstyne Allegheny College

[10:01 AM] Cindy Cowden Binghamton University

[10:01 AM] Heather Baruch College

[10:01 AM] Priscilla Rice Bucks County Community College

[10:01 AM] Sheri Bollinger Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA

[10:01 AM] Todd Barnes Arcadia University

[10:01 AM] Jane Josephson Lehigh University

[10:01 AM] Sara Gauntner carnegie mellon university in Pittsburgh

[10:01 AM] Doug Strange Lehigh University

[10:01 AM] Kathy.Gilbert Glenville State College

[10:01 AM] Margaret Yerdon-Grange University of Rochester

[10:01 AM] Courtney Morris Hi from Bryn Mawr College!

[10:01 AM] Christina Cordier Purdy The State University of New York at New Paltz

[10:02 AM] Karen Plattsburgh State

[10:02 AM] Keith O Rochester Institute of Technology

[10:02 AM] Brianne Brianne Brinker, Union College

[10:02 AM] Mount Aloysius Mount Aloysius College

[10:02 AM] Brian Wallace SUNY Oswego

[10:02 AM] Bob Bob Harris - Lehman College

[10:02 AM] Behme, Suzanne University of Rochester

[10:02 AM] Sarah DeGeorge Sarah DeGeorge, New York University

[10:02 AM] Aquilina, Tony Alfred University

[10:02 AM] Merkey, Craig Albert (Guest) Penn State Harrisburg

[10:02 AM] Ranieri, Tracey SUNY Oneonta

[10:02 AM] Roan, Emily Mae The University of Pittsburgh

[10:02 AM] Carrie T Baruch

[10:02 AM] Krantz, Jill Hello from University of Pittsburgh

[10:02 AM] Rogers,James Drexel University

[10:02 AM] Rob Rubal Westmoreland County Community College

[10:02 AM] Brian Mortimer (SRU) Slippery Rock U.

[10:02 AM] Edward Campana Jr St. Joseph's College - Brooklyn Campus

[10:02 AM] Tom Sasso St. Joseph's College Patchogue

[10:02 AM] Erik Smiles Hostos Community College - CUNY

[10:02 AM] Anthony Alongi Temple University

[10:02 AM] Ross, Marilyn L University of Pittsburgh Marilyn Ross

[10:02 AM] Devin R Pratt Institute

[10:02 AM] Greg Klimaytis Queens College CUNY

[10:02 AM] Kolodziej, John E. Good morning, this is John Kolodziej from the State University of New York at Delhi (SUNY Delhi), Aquatics Coordinator

[10:02 AM] Karen Hello from Lafayette College

[10:02 AM] Thomas A St. John Tom St John--Stony Brook

[10:02 AM] Carnathan, Terry California University of PA

[10:02 AM] Brett Carter Brett Carter

[10:02 AM] Brandyn Ott Indiana university of PA

[10:02 AM] Rebecca May Hello, Rebecca May from Moravian College

[10:02 AM] Chris Sapp University of Rochester

[10:02 AM] Jeremy Bottorf Pennsylvania College of Technology

[10:02 AM] Janira Calderon Hello from CUNY York College in Jamaica Queens, NY

[10:03 AM] Brett Carter Brett Carter SUNY Broome CC

[10:03 AM] Jeffrey Wiley Jeff WIley. Jefferson CC

[10:03 AM] Erin Pomykala Erin Pomykala- CUNY Baruch College in NYC

[10:04 AM] Tina Permar Bucks County Community College

[10:09 AM] Josh Arnone If any questions come up, post them here and we will address after the panelist present. (1 liked)

[10:10 AM] David Stevens Would sharing this type of a plan with the group be possible?

[10:11 AM] Rebecca May info on athletes training area. we have a separate performance center for athletes

[10:13 AM] Jillian Harper (Salvatore) Josh Arnone Hi friend!

[10:13 AM] Courtney Morris Hello!!! (1 liked)

[10:13 AM] Sara Gauntner can this group share a document for procedures and we can all review and add to it?

[10:13 AM] Pattye Stragar Carnegie Mellon University We can't see the speaker.

[10:14 AM] Crull, Whitney I can definitely provide a draft of our reopening procedures to Jessica so she can distribute.

[10:14 AM] Sara Gauntner thank you!

[10:14 AM] David Stevens Thank you!

[10:14 AM] Pattye Stragar Carnegie Mellon University Can the speaker be on the main screen please?

[10:14 AM] Rebecca May thank you!

[10:15 AM] Robbie M. Waller Thank you Whitney!

[10:16 AM] Janira Calderon What is everyone's thoughts on open recreation for those with swimming pools?

[10:16 AM] Aquilina, Tony Has thought/consideration been given to those that have joint spaces that allow visitors/community members that use fitness centers?

[10:19 AM] Devin R for those who are open to the general community beyond campus - is anyone rewriting waivers/legal?

[10:19 AM] Josh Arnone Great questions, keep them coming!

[10:21 AM] William J. Mitchell Would be interested to hear 3rd party user discussions on any of your campuses, ie rentals, HS games/events, etc (2 liked)

[10:24 AM] Robbie A. Anspach With the limiting of equipment how will you handled students showing up?

[10:24 AM] Doug Strange Does anyone have an idea of offering any equipment as to how we go about cleaning the equipment between users?Product, gym wipes effectiveness, Olympic bar use/cleaning, will there be down time for santizing between use?

[10:25 AM] Sarah DeGeorge Has anyone put together any user responsibility guidelines/expectations? Any ideas of how that will look for reopening?

[10:25 AM] Matt J. Bogumil Question related to cleaning, with student employees, do you plan on changing training procedures to those student workers?

[10:26 AM] Pattye Stragar Carnegie Mellon University The cleaning company has a portable fogger that I am hoping we can get.

[10:26 AM] Jillian Harper (Salvatore) Is advantage offering fitness packs that can we sent to students in their homes as part of their rec fee. Group Fitness classes and personal training services could be offered with those potential packs. If you are, what is included, what is the cost, and what turn around time look like once ordered? (2 liked)

[10:26 AM] Max Miller, Swarthmore GREAT QUESTION, Jill!

[10:27 AM] Aquilina, Tony is Advantage offering any assistance /resources with schools considering relocating equipment safely? (1 liked)

[10:28 AM] Sara Gauntner CMU Did the same and the virtual group x and fitness classes were a huge hit. We are doing 4 days a week

[10:28 AM] Robbie A. Anspach Jill- Advantage has put together some equipment packs for strength coaches to send out to athletes. We can definitely come up with a package for students (1 liked)

[10:28 AM] Merkey, Craig Albert (Guest) Here is a great education video that was shared with me yesterday. I am thinking a welcome back video idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ_XVY5x48Q&feature=youtu.be

[10:28 AM] Christina Cordier Purdy We are teaching virtually I have 15 classes a week that have now ended and it is great! (1 liked)

[10:28 AM] Sara Gauntner Classes are recorded and also have all other classes recorded for fitness on demand

[10:28 AM] Sara Gauntner huge success!

[10:28 AM] Jillian Harper (Salvatore) How are people tracking participation for virtual programming

[10:28 AM] Robbie M. Waller We are offering current fitness equipment packs and they have been really popular within athletic depts. I believe we could tailor that to a recreation setting as well!

[10:29 AM] Rebecca May any apps to use for scheduling times to workout. time slots throughout the day

[10:29 AM] Karen Brandyn, how are you handling music licensing issues on Instagram live?

[10:32 AM] Pattye Stragar Carnegie Mellon University Will the chat be shared too? (2 liked)

[10:33 AM] Jessica A. Alexander Yes the chat will also be shared!

[10:33 AM] Reyes, Brian A Any guidance on reopening "athletes only weight room" (i.e. limiting availibilty)?

[10:33 AM] Max Miller, Swarthmore You can track participation for virtual programming if you use Zoom by going to zoom.us and checking "Reports". Feel free to email me for more info at mmiller5@swarthmore.edu (1 liked)

[10:33 AM] Josh Arnone several questions on athlete only weight rooms, that one is first or second on the list during Q&A (1 liked)

[10:34 AM] Kolodziej, John E. Any news on changes from DOH on pools reopening that is official? (1 liked)

[10:35 AM] Marie T we use an app called Atleto for our fitness classes. This tracks participation. Students have to sign into the app, register for the class and than they get the link to the fitness class (2 liked)

[10:38 AM] Max Miller, Swarthmore Is anyone planning to remove drinking fountains or take them offline?

[10:38 AM] Gina Palermo Not sure if I may have overlooked this but did anyone discuss the option of having students reserve gym time ?

[10:38 AM] Jillian Harper (Salvatore) If you have multiple spaces there is also discussion of an at risk facility for students that have asthma and other conditions that could potentially make it riskier for them to use public space

[10:39 AM] Max Miller, Swarthmore I know that some schools will be using with IMLeagues to reserve workout time. (1 liked)

[10:40 AM] Josh Arnone max, as just brought up- water bottle fill only restriction and no regular "drinking fountain" access

[10:40 AM] Max Miller, Swarthmore ACHA released this yesterday - Considerations for Reopening Institutions of Higher Education in the COVID-19 Era - https://www.acha.org/documents/resources/guidelines/ACHA_Considerations_for_Reopening_IHEs_in_the_COVID-19_Era_May2020.pdf

[10:41 AM] Kolodziej, John E. Touch-less hand dispensers would work for soap

[10:42 AM] Matt Salvatore Check out the American Industrial Hygiene Association - Reopening Guidance for Gyms and Workout Facilities (2 liked)

[10:43 AM] Kolodziej, John E. tap card readers are great

[10:43 AM] Linda Gundrum Adelphi Has digitial ID's on university app and we have scanners. So we do both card swipe and scanned digital ids

[10:44 AM] Todd Barnes For Athlete only weight rooms, NSCA and CSCCa have provided some guidelines. (3 liked)

[10:44 AM] Darin Thomas How will you know when to go into the next phase?

[10:44 AM] Kolodziej, John E. Any new rules on Saunas?

[10:44 AM] John Baxter Is anyone considering one on one tennis or badminton for intramurals?

[10:46 AM] Daren A. Burns NSCA Guidelines for athletic facilities: https://www.nsca.com/education/tools-and-resources/covid-19-return-to-training/ (2 liked)NSCA COVID-19 Taskforce Return to Training ResourcesThe NSCA has built a collection of resources to help our community of strength and conditioning professionals and athletes safely return to training and adapt to the new challenges created by the C...www.nsca.com

[10:46 AM] Josh Arnone John i have heard many facilities have closed saunas or steam rooms.

[10:47 AM] Merkey, Craig Albert (Guest) https://www.usaswimming.org/utility/community-quaratine-resources (1 liked)

[10:47 AM] Josh Arnone Thank you Craig!

[10:47 AM] Merkey, Craig Albert (Guest) You are welcome Josh!

[10:47 AM] Tom Sasso What is everyone's procedure for Out Door complex's such as dugouts, team benches and even press boxes?

[10:49 AM] Brandyn Ott Karen, we have a partnership with Les Mills so they have licensed music.

[10:49 AM] Matt J. Bogumil We've received a lot of questions in the last month related to facility cleaning. Advantage has always had equipment wipes and wipe dispensers, and we are working to extend that offering to include the handheld cleaning sprayers & sprayer backpacks, and are even evaluating some next generation technology offerings such as mobile UV disinfecting light systems (2 liked)

[10:51 AM] Bevivino, David calendly can be used for group sign ups. (1 liked)

[10:51 AM] Merkey, Craig Albert (Guest) Another aquatics resource from the Association of Aquatic Professionals https://aquaticpros.org/covid-19-resources/ (1 liked)

[10:52 AM] Emily Andress What was the name of the online scheduler you were using?

[10:53 AM] Josh Arnone some helpful signage documents and resources for spacing guidelines: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zq5k3j05mtzw9xv/AAAGWygSPcbsREU83C3EfvA7a?dl=0 (1 liked)

[10:55 AM] Linda Gundrum THanks all! Good talk! Have to go to another meeting! Stay well, (@Adelphi U)

[10:56 AM] Josh Arnone we can also email you the docs at your request, or have Jess send out with our recording email.

[10:56 AM] Janice Is anyone concerned that this is all for naught if our students don't social distance on Friday and Saturday nights?

[10:57 AM] Rebecca May Please share documents along with the phase opening plan that Whitney spoke about.

[10:58 AM] David Stevens Yes, please share the signage documents and the re-entry plans that Whitney spoke about. Thank you!

[10:58 AM] Pattye Stragar Carnegie Mellon University I have an 11:00 and have to go

[Moderator Prompt] if this discussion has been helpful and you would be interested in joining another roundtable discussion , give us a “yes” in the chat.

[10:58 AM] Jillian Harper (Salvatore) yes

[10:58 AM] Sara Gauntner yes

[10:58 AM] Tina Permar YES!

[10:59 AM] David Stevens YES

[10:59 AM] Keith Davie yes

[10:59 AM] Bevivino, David yes

[10:59 AM] Merkey, Craig Albert (Guest) Yes!

[10:59 AM] Emily Andress yes

[10:59 AM] Edward Campana Jr Yes

[10:59 AM] Keith O yes

[10:59 AM] Jeffrey Wiley Yes

[10:59 AM] Karen Landis yes

[10:59 AM] Devin R Yes!

[10:59 AM] Roan, Emily Mae Yes!

[10:59 AM] Greg Yes

[10:59 AM] Rebecca May YESSSSSS

[10:59 AM] Mengle, Julie Yes

[10:59 AM] Jennifer Smith Yes!

[10:59 AM] Sheri Bollinger Yes!

[10:59 AM] Carnathan, Terry Yes

[10:59 AM] Judy Wentzel Yes

[10:59 AM] Carrie T yes

[10:59 AM] Doug Strange Yes

[10:59 AM] Aquilina, Tony yes

[10:59 AM] Darin Thomas Great Yes

[10:59 AM] Rob Rubal Yes

[10:59 AM] Kolodziej, John E. Yes

[10:59 AM] Kathy.Gilbert KG GSC yes

[10:59 AM] Ranieri, Tracey very helpful Yes

[10:59 AM] Sykes, Carol E Yes

[10:59 AM] Debbie Yes

[10:59 AM] Jorge Martinez Yes

[10:59 AM] Kerri-Ann McTiernan Yes

[10:59 AM] Shanley, Kristine yes

[10:59 AM] Felicia Reid - FIT Yes

[10:59 AM] Brianne Yes and yes, Brianne, Union College

[10:59 AM] Heather yes thank you

[10:59 AM] Thomas A St. John Always good to hear from our colleagues.

[10:59 AM] Tony Phillips Yes.

[10:59 AM] Bob Yes

[10:59 AM] Brett Carter Yes

[10:59 AM] Janira Calderon yes!! Please and Thank you

[10:59 AM] Krantz, Jill Yes, please. Thanks.

[10:59 AM] Priscilla Rice yes

[10:59 AM] Sarah DeGeorge yes

[10:59 AM] Foto, Cathy M. YES! espeically as things change over the next few months weeks. Great JOB!!!

[10:59 AM] Eli Barrett yes. Thanks for the roundtable!

[10:59 AM] William J. Mitchell yes!!!

[10:59 AM] Janice good info...thank you!

[10:59 AM] Jennifer Hunter Yes

[10:59 AM] Oles, Marilyn G. Yes

[10:59 AM] Jane Josephson Yes - lots of good ideas to share

[10:59 AM] Jillian Harper (Salvatore) thank you!

[10:59 AM] Kummer, Casey M yes

[10:59 AM] Brandyn Ott Yes

[10:59 AM] Todd Barnes Yes, helpful! Thank you. Would like to hear back once some facilities open and how they proceeded.

[10:59 AM] Christine L Scollay Yes. It's nice to have people in the same geographic area under the same government constraints.

[10:59 AM] Jeremy Bottorf Yes!

[10:59 AM] Mitch J. Clark Awesome job panelists!

[10:59 AM] John Baxter This roundtable has been very helpful, thank you! Definitely interested in a future one.

[10:59 AM] Robert Sepesy Thank you. This was great

[10:59 AM] Brianne Great job, thanks Jessica and all panellists

[10:59 AM] Kellina Yes, absolutely! Thank you!

[10:59 AM] Erin Pomykala Yes- I would suggest a webinar format to cut out all the background distractions.

[11:00 AM] Ross, Marilyn L Yes it was very informative. Marilyn Ross

[11:00 AM] Robbie A. Anspach Thank you to the panelist for your insight and all our attendees

[11:00 AM] Shorter, Kelly K Thank you

[11:00 AM] Karen Thanks

[11:00 AM] Sheri Bollinger Thanks for offering and organizing this.

[11:00 AM] Robbie M. Waller Thank you everyone!

[11:00 AM] Josh Arnone Thank you panelists!

[Chat Ended]

Other Resources

The Bowers Center Coronavirus Reopening Procedures (provided by Whitney Crull, Elizabethtown College)
NATA Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine (ICSM) Return-to-Campus Preparation and Communication Plan (provided by Cindy Cowden, Binghamton University)
USA Swimming Reopening Guidelines (provided by Cindy Cowden, Binghamton University)