As we welcome the community back to the Y, we want to assure you that safety remains our top priority. We have taken all necessary steps to ensure the safety of our members, program participants, volunteers and staff. This means things will look and feel a little different. When you come back to the Y, this is what you can expect:
  • All members’ temperatures will be taken upon arrival prior to check-in. If anyone has 100.4, they will be asked to leave for 14-days.
  • Please wash your hands before you begin working out.
  • Please limit your workouts to 60-90 minutes.
  • Please wipe down all equipment before and after use.
  • Capacity is limited to 5 people per 1000 square feet in available rooms.
We each have an important role in helping ensure the health and safety of our community. To facilitate physical/social distancing between people in our exercise spaces and ensure the highest standards for cleanliness, we have made the following changes:
  • Access to certain equipment (cardio, machines, weights) will be limited to maximize personal distancing. Only every other cardio piece will be used.
  • Group exercise classes will continue virtually through Phase 1.
  • Restrooms will be open; however, showers and locker rooms are currently unavailable during Phase 1.
  • Certain amenities will not be available: coffee areas, sitting areas and saunas.
  • Gymnasium activities will remain closed.
  • Members will be welcome to use the Oakbrook Pool for lap and family swim. Learn more.
  • Members only will be welcome during Phase 1. Guests will be permitted during Phase 2.
  • Increased signage throughout the building to encourage social distancing, hand-washing and promote cleaning efforts.
  • No evidence based health initiatives or senior specific programming (Silver Sneakers, Moving for Better Balance, etc.).
  • Child Development will reopen in Phase 2.
  • The Downtown Family Center Indoor Pool will reopen in Phase 2.
Under state guidelines, please follow these steps.
Anyone with known exposure to COVID-19 or who has tested positive for COVID-19 should do the following before returning to the facility:
  • Inform supervisor of the facility of your symptoms.
  • Contact your healthcare provider immediately and get screened to be tested for COVID-19. Keep track of your symptoms.
  • Self-isolate at home. When you are without fever for at least 72 hours without the use of medication and all other symptoms have improved and at least 10 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared, then seek testing for a negative result from a COVID-19 test or a written statement of good health from a doctor.
  • If positive, complete the isolation steps above and be re-tested before returning to facility.
We will continue to review these guidelines regularly and communicate changes through email, our website and social media to meet federal, state and local guidelines. We will continue providing virtual resources for our members. When the State of South Carolina meets or satisfies the criteria to move into Phase 2, and modifications can be made to lessen restrictions, we will move into Phase 2.