Iron Roots Reopening Operating Procedures

July 1, 2020

Reopening COVID-19 Operating Procedures

Here is the rundown of what to expect when you attend a class at Iron Roots. Please know that we are taking EVERY precaution possible to keep you safe and healthy.

**If you plan on attending, please bring your loaned equipment back to the gym. **

  • Each class will be capped at 8 people
  • Masks are required to attend a class
  • Each member will be designated their individual workout station that will contain the equipment needed (weights included) for the workout of the day. Each station will also include sanitization supplies.
  • You  MUST  register for a class to reserve your spot.
  • Class registration will be open 48 hours in advance through the Wodify App
  • Upon arriving to the gym, sign into the class through your phone via the Wodify App
  • The restroom will be available for emergency use ONLY.
  • The Kids Room and Lobby (including cubbies) will not be available during this time. No kids will be allowed inside the gym until further notice.
  • All members will enter through the front door, follow guided walkways and exit through the garage door at the conclusion of class.

Entering the Gym

  1. We will have cones set up in front of the gym, spaced 6ft apart for members to wait while we check each of you in.
  2. Upon entering the building, a coach will provide you with hand sanitizer and conduct a contactless temperature check.
  3. Once you get the all-clear you will proceed to a designated workout station. Please follow the walkway and enter through the space entry. Stations will be first come first serve.
  4. Upon claiming a station, we ask that you remain in your station until the conclusion of class. If you need additional equipment/gear, alert a coach so that they may assist you.  

Exiting the Gym

  1. Once the class is completed, air high fives and fist bumps are given all around! All equipment will need to be cleaned and trash can be disposed of in a trash bucket near your station.
  2. The coach will dismiss each station starting from station number 8 (closest to the rear garage door)
  3. Exit the building through the rear of the gym following marked walkways and maintain social distancing (6ft) when walking around to your vehicle

Registering for Class

  1. You will need to reserve a spot to attend a class in the Wodify App. Class registration will be open 48 hours in advance.
  2. We will be running one program throughout the day called Iron Roots Strong.  This will be the program you select to reserve a class.
  3. If you are unable to attend a class, please cancel promptly to offer that spot to someone else.
  4. Once you arrive at the gym, you can sign into the class through your phone via the Wodify App

Checkout the video below on how to register for a class

https://youtu.be/wr0svPqjeJ0

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