We are coming up on nearly a month of being open after our closure mid March, and the Back to Business Framework for Memphis and Shelby County has now moved to Phase II. For the Germantown Athletic Club, this means we are able to operate at a slightly higher capacity and we will start to ease back on some of the restrictions that we put in place. Our day to day operations still reflect our newly implemented safety measures which include social distancing efforts and extensive cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
We will continue to be vigilant and keep the health and welfare of our members and employees in the forefront. By continuing to take a cautionary approach, we hope to help mitigate any spread and prevent having to shut down again.
The last few weeks have taught us a lot. We have been able to determine what is no longer needed, what is still important, and we have seen our members respond with consideration and patience. Your continued support and commitment to making the Germantown Athletic Club the best in the area is evident, and we are truly grateful for our fitness community.
Our next phase in reopening will start June 1 and allow us to make some minor updates that we hope will return your member experience back to normal.
Limit occupancy to in workout spaces to 50% building capacity.
Reservations will NOT be needed for use of the weight room, cardio deck or track.
Reservations will still be needed for all group exercise classes, pool and childcare.
Workouts are no longer limited to 45 minutes with the exception of the indoor pool.
Child Care can be reserved in one hour time blocks but must not exceed two hours.
Members can reserve these areas/classes as early as 72 hours before or as late as 1 hour before.
Showers and lockers will open.
A limited water aerobics schedule will resume.
All group fitness classes currently being held in the gym will be moved back into their respective areas.
Racquetball courts and table tennis will open to no more than two players at a time. Members will need to provide their own equipment.
Private Swim lessons for Level 4 and up (instructor on deck) will be offered.
One hour personal training and small group training will be available.
Unfortunately, not all areas or programs will reopen fully yet. For the continued safety of our members and employees we will still have certain restrictions in place.
Members are required to clean equipment with disinfecting wipes before and after use.
Basketball courts, hot tub and saunas, cafe, outdoor concessions, Community Room, coffee area and communal spaces will remain closed
Members under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cash will not be accepted. Purchases can be made on account or with a credit card.
Mats in group fitness classes or the weight floor are not provided.
Guest passes cannot be used.
Swim team, lower level swim lessons, birthday parties and summer camps will not be offered.
Child Care will only accept children ages 3 to 11.
Personal belongings in Child Care are not allowed.
Child Care staff will not be diapering children.
In addition to these updates we are excited to announce the outdoor pool will be opening June 1. In an effort to allow as many members as possible to enjoy the pool each day but still follow the 25% occupancy for pools, we will have 90 minute reservation time blocks with 30 minute cleaning and disinfecting intermissions.
Reservations must include every attendee even if they are not going to be in the pool or splash pad.
Entering and exiting the outdoor pool can be accessed through the pool check in/kiosk only.
Only members will be allowed access. Guests are not allowed at this time.
There will be no safety breaks. We will be cleaning and sanitizing during the 30 minute intermissions.
Lap swim will be offered Monday-Friday, 5:30 am to 7:30 am by reservation.
If you have kept your membership frozen but would like to start returning to the Club, please stop by the front desk or email us info@gacfitness.org.
As a reminder, reservations can be made by calling us at 757-7370 or logging into your member account by visiting our website or through the MY CLUB ACCOUNT tile on the app.
Thank you again for your continued support as we all venture into new territory. We appreciate your patience and empathy throughout our phased approach of reopening. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the Club very soon.