Campus Recreation

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**There will be no family hours offered and no guests allowed at this time. Please contact CampusRecreation@MissouriState.edu or 417-836-5334 to get the most up to date information. 

Policies and expectations

Occupancy flow and capacity management

This includes measures to control number of patrons and traffic flow in our facility. Our goal is to comply with local, state and federal guidelines as well as those directives from University Leadership. We look to ensure minimum distances and relieve any crowding of high traffic areas in the facility. Our plan includes maximum capacities created from Springfield Local Government guidance equations based on square footage, as well as socially distanced equipment stations.   

Hygiene protocol and protective measures

This includes measures to ensure employee health and safety, as well as patron health and safety. Protective measures will be taken to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Our goal is to comply with local, state, and federal guidelines, as well as those directives from University Leadership. We look to ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is available and utilized correctly to reduce spread of transmission. Our plan includes sanitizing on a regular schedule before and after use, encouraging good hygiene practices, and requiring employees to wear PPE while urging patrons to do so as well.  

Patron centered rules and precautions

• Masks must be worn while entering or exiting the facility, and while utilizing the common areas of the facility (including restrooms, locker rooms, stairwells, elevators, and lobbies).
• Upon entering the facility or starting a program, patrons will have access to multiple hand sanitizer dispensers. Patrons will be encouraged to utilize these before starting their workout or participation in a program. Additionally, dispensers will be available throughout the facility.
• Patrons will be encouraged to wipe down equipment before and after use.
• Patrons will be encouraged maintain six (6) feet physical distancing throughout the facility including during open recreation on the courts.
• All drinking fountains will be closed; therefore, patrons will be encouraged to bring personal water bottles in the absence of this amenity.
• Signage will be posted for patrons that provide guidance on proper cough and sneeze compliance and additional signage will be posted in the restrooms that provides guidance on proper hand washing techniques per the CDC.
• Patrons will be encouraged and reminded to stay home if sick or if exposure has occurred, through signage in the building and social media outlets.

Operations Centered Rules and Precautions

• Surfaces and equipment will be sanitized regularly with appropriate disinfectant supplies as stated above per employee and patron guidelines.
• Lobby areas will be discouraged of loitering, in cases where a line could build up, traffic flow signage will be posted and distance markers will be set.
• Additional hand sanitizing stations will be put throughout the facility for regular patron use.
• Drinking fountains will be shut down to avoid lines and transmission of germs. Water bottle filling stations will remain open