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Welcome Back Students! Athletics Centre to Reopen September 1 for Trent Students
Updated: August 26, 2020
The Trent Athletics Centre, home of the Excalibur, is thrilled to welcome students back starting on Tuesday, September 1. This first phase of reopening also includes access to workout zones in the Athletics Centre, group fitness classes and personal training sessions. In addition, the Allan Marshall Pool will be open for lane swim for Trent students and for existing contracted groups (Trent Swim Club, Kawartha Trent Synchro Club and Special Olympics Swim Club Peterborough). Community members, as well as Trent staff, faculty and other users will be welcomed back to the facility for phase two, expected to begin in October.
Students will need to register in advance for their workouts and registration is available starting Thursday, August 27 (the registration link will go live on www.trentu.ca/athletics on Aug. 27). Complete details on work-out zones, equipment available, registration process, access and screening can be found by viewing the details below and visiting our Frequently Asked Questions link.
Read full details of our phased reopening
For Step-by-step instructions on how to register for your workout zone, please click here
Pool Schedules
The Trent University Allan Marshall Pool will be operating on an adjusted schedule to allow time for proper physical distancing and sanitization protocols.
Schedule for September 17 - 30, 2020
Hours of Operation
Beginning Sept. 1, 2020, scheduled hours of operation during the first phase of reopening are as follows:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Facility Overview
Some areas of the Athletics Centre will be restricted during the first phase of reopening to manage physical distancing and maintain capacity requirements. Here is what to expect when you visit the Athletics Centre. Click here for a complete overview.
Services and Amenities
Some services and amenities will not be available during the first phase of reopening to support the health and safety of all Trent students and members. Click here for a complete summary of what will be available during the first phase of reopening.
Capacity
Based upon the current government parameters the number of individuals permitted in the Athletics Centre at one time will be limited to a maximum of 50 individuals maximum for one space/room (i.e. 50 for the Sport Centre and 50 for the gymnasium, etc.). Space within the facility will also be used to develop workout zones with specific cardio and free weight equipment in each work out zone.
The attendance of Trent students will be recorded, using Legend software, to:
- ensure there is sufficient space to allow people to remain two metres apart in all areas;
- prevent congregating;
- allow staff time to clean and disinfect equipment and other surfaces frequently; and
- ensure total building capacity does not exceed provincial guidelines for indoor gatherings (50 individuals per space/room), excluding: Trent Health in Motion clinic; Planet café space; Allan Marshall 25m pool; Athletics Centre staff.
For a full list of capacity restrictions, please click here.
Physical Distancing
All students and staff will be asked to maintain physical distancing, which includes providing at least 2 m (6 ft.) between people.
To help provide a safe and welcoming environment for Trent Students, various strategies are being utilized to help promote physical distancing within the Athletics Centre. For a list of the physical distancing strategies being utilized by the Athletics Centre, please click here.
Cleaning
Trent Athletics is committed to the health and safety of staff, students and the community. As part of the reopening plan, enhanced cleaning protocols will be implemented with an “Everyone Cleans” motto. For a detailed list of our enhanced cleaning measures, please click here.
Workout Zones
Workout Zones have been created to allow Trent students to reserve a workout in advance through our Legend online booking system. This will allow a limited number of individuals to reserve a specified 1-hour workout appointment. No walk-ins will be permitted.
Each Workout Zone will be designed by relocating some pieces of fitness equipment normally located in the Sport Centre and distributing them to other rooms, including the gymnasium, mezzanine (2nd floor), Fitness Studio 1, and Fitness Studio 2.
For more details on workout zones, please click here.
For step by step instructions on how to register for your workout zone, please click here
Booking Your Workout
Registration for workout timeslots will be available starting Thursday, August 27th!
Trent students and community members may register online through the Trent Athletics Legend online recreation management booking system to reserve a 1-hour workout appointment OR a 45-minute lane swim. There are several details to observe before booking your workout, all of which can be seen here.
For step by step instructions on how to register for your workout zone, please click here
Group Fitness and Personal Training
We are excited to welcome students back to our group fitness classes! These classes will be phased in and will only be delivered if physical distancing can be maintained at all times. As such, Group Fitness classes will initially only be offered on Justin Chiu Stadium, weather permitting. Also, we will have both in-person and online personal training packages available and we have designated personal training space available.
Personal training and Group Fitness classes will be offered beginning mid-September.
More information on group fitness and personal training can be found here.
Varsity Athletics
Our student-athletes will be following the guidance and direction of health authorities, as we hope to see a return to training for all of our varsity programs as soon as it is deemed safe to do so. Part of this process is the establishment of Return to Train protocols and policies to ensure the safety of all of our student-athletes, coaches, and community members with a return normal varsity season as soon as possible. With our eye to the future, the Trent Excalibur varsity program will come through this even stronger and poised to continue building on our record of championships and legacy of excellence.
Campus Recreation
As we plan for a return to campus this fall, Trent Athletics is working closely with the University as part of the Trent Forward Plan in order to plan and host fun and engaging opportunities for fitness and recreation. These opportunities will be geared towards both those students living on campus and in the Peterborough area, as well as those studying from home! There’s no limit to the creative opportunities that students can help us plan for this fall, but some examples of these activities may include outdoor yoga sessions, social media driven recreation competitions, hiking groups or online team fitness challenges, as examples. We look forward to helping everyone find their fit this fall!
What to Expect When Returning to the Athletics Centre
Justin Chiu and Outdoor Space Booking for Students
OUA Announcement Regarding Fall Sports (update as of June 8, 2020)
Ontario University Athletics (OUA), under the direction of its Board of Directors, has announced the cancellation of all OUA-sanctioned sport programming and championships up to December 31, 2020, stating: “A decision of this magnitude was not made lightly, but the process of reaching this conclusion was based on provincial public health guidelines and with the health and well-being of all OUA participants at the forefront.”
Click here to read the full statement from the OUA
In response to the continued closure of the Athletics Centre, the following measures, previously announced March 16, will continue:
- All Athletics Centre memberships will automatically be put on hold
- Members who have paid for their membership in full will have their membership term extended for the duration of the membership hold
- All program participants whose registered program has been affected by this closure including aquatics programs, youth programs, and adult fitness programs, prorated refunds will be processed
Any inquiries about memberships can be submitted to acsales@trentu.ca.
We encourage you to check this website or visit www.trentu.ca/coronavirus for further information and FAQs regarding Trent's response to the COVID-19 situation. We hope you, your friends and family remain safe and healthy and we look forward to welcoming you back to campus in the future.
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