FORCE BASKETBALL NYC - COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Based on CDC & NYS guidelines, Force will be implementing the following protocols:
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Capacity: 33% occupancy limit.
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Access: Sign-in with contact information and temperature check
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PPE: Appropriate face coverings required to enter and when standing idle
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Distancing: 6 feet of separation at all times.
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Hygiene/Cleaning: Cleaning and disinfection supplies will be available to athletes & parents; shared equipment cleaned after every use.
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Classes: By appointment/reservation only; maximum class capacity capped at number of people that can adhere to the 6-feet social distancing rules, but in no case more than 33% of the typical class size; classes will be scheduled to allow additional time for cleaning and disinfection in between each session.
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Air Handling Systems: Gyms will operate at MERV-13 or greater; if unable to operate at that level, gyms will adopt additional ventilation and mitigation protocols from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Inspection: Local health departments shall inspect before or within two weeks of the gym/fitness center opening to ensure compliance.
At Force Athletics we understand the severity of the situation and are taking all possible precautions to do our part in keeping our athletes, coaches, and families safe.