Columbia Association: COVID-19 Safety Updates

Columbia MD

05 August, 2021

10:28 AM

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Press release from Columbia Association: August 4, 2021 LATEST: fully vaccinated individuals still have the option to remove their masks we continue to support and encourage the use of masks while indoors General Guidelines How do I register for an art workshop or class? Can I walk into the Columbia Art Center without a reservation? Is Columbia Art Center enforcing mask and distancing requirements? What do I do if I'm dropping off my child for a class or workshop? General Guidelines Are reservations required to use a hoop? How far in advance can I reserve a hoop and for how long? Who can reserve a basketball hoop? Are the courts open for competitive play? Will members and guests be required to wear a face mask while using the hoops?  Are basketball courts available to rent? MASKS: HOURS: SUMMER HOURS  2021 FALL HOURS  2021 WINTER HOURS  2021/2022 SPRING HOURS  2022 HOLIDAY HOURS DOGPARK IS CLOSED: 410-381-0511 WALK-INS: DISTANCING: . HAND SANITIZERS: Will the CDP be open to the general public? What do I need to enter the Columbia DogPark? Will tennis balls and ball flingers be available? What if my dog's rabies vaccination has expired? Will portable restrooms be available? Do you have any tips or recommendations for playing safely with my dog at the Park? Will patrons be required to wear a face mask while visiting the Columbia DogPark? Why is there a difference between the operating procedures at the Columbia DogPark and the Worthington Dog Park? Will members using the club be required to wear a face mask at all times, even while working out? Will locker rooms and showers be available for use? When will Kidspace reopen?  Will recreational sports like racquetball and basketball be allowed? prepay remove all trash Am I required to wear a mask? Is Fairway Hills still open to the public or just CA members? What has been done to disinfect high-contact areas? How many guests can I bring with me? Will I be able to bring my own alcohol? Are the golf leagues going to resume? Will you be offering golf lessons this season? Are you booking for golf outings/fundraisers/tournaments for this year? If I froze or canceled my CA membership, can I still play golf at Hobbit's Glen Golf Club? Before Class During Class After Class Why must I make a reservation for all Group Fitness classes now?  Can I reserve a spot in a Group Fitness class if I am a 1Fit member? How do I reserve a spot in a Group Fitness class? Will you continue to offer Group Fitness classes and Personal Training virtually? Will Personal Training, TRX Training and TRIBE Team Training still be offered? Will members using the pool be required to wear a face mask? Will locker rooms and showers be available for use? Why is the towel service not being offered? Why are the coffee/tea machines not in use? Why must I make a reservation for all Aqua Fitness classes now? Can I reserve a spot in an Aqua Fitness class if I am a 1Fit member? When will SplashDown resume? Are you offering One-on-One Swim Lessons? Are you offering Group Swim Lessons?  Can I stay and watch my child's swim lesson? Do lap swimmers need to distance while using lanes? Am I allowed to observe if I don't have a reservation? How will COVID-19 restrictions affect my experience? Will my neighborhood pool be open this summer? CA is actively recruiting staff to be able to open two more outdoor pools. Is CNSL happening this year? Will I have to make an online reservation?  Can I get into the pools if I'm not a member or Columbia Card holder? Will I be allowed to bring guests this summer? Will bathrooms and showers be open? Will the snack bar be open? Limited equipment is now available for use during racquetball and squash reservations.  Are reservations required to use the courts? Players must bring their own equipment. There will be no loaner equipment available. How far in advance can I reserve a court and for how long? Who can reserve a racquetball/squash court? Are the courts open for match/doubles play? Will members and guests be required to wear a face mask while using the courts?  Is SportsPark open for the public to use? What precautions does CA have in place for safety and cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting the equipment? What other steps are you taking to keep us safe? Are the restrooms and clubhouse accessible? How are they cleaned? How many guests can I bring with me? Will we be able to play arcade games, air hockey and hoops? Will the playground and pavilion be open? Will members and guests be required to wear a face mask when registering to play? What about while using the batting cages or playing mini-golf? Is the snack bar open? May I bring my own snacks and drinks? Am I able to book time and pay online? Are reservations required or am I able to make reservations? Are you hosting birthday parties? Can I bring my own bat and helmet to the batting cages? If I do not have the equipment, will CA provide it? What safety precautions does CA have in place for safety and cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting the equipment? How will you assign batting cages for baseball and softball? Am I able to book time and pay online? Will there be times for unlimited batting? Your batting cages use tokens. When I am out of tokens, am I able to purchase more? Will they be cleaned? Can I schedule skateboarding lessons? Can I stay with my child during their lesson? Will skateboarding equipment be available? Are masks required during skateboarding lessons? How do I pay for lessons? Anyone actively playing tennis or pickleball is also allowed to remove their mask or face covering indoors or outdoors.  Where can I play tennis? Where can I play pickleball? How do I reserve a tennis court or pickleball court? How far in advance can I reserve a tennis or pickleball court and for how long? Will USTA League Play be offered? Am I able to play doubles and singles? Will tennis balls and pro shop accessories, stringing services be available? Will water and restrooms be available? Will the ball machine be available for use? What are some tips and recommendations on playing tennis safely? Are all tennis clubs open to CA Members only or can the general public use them as well? Can I sign up for lessons? How do you handle shared tennis equipment? Do I need to wear a mask during my lesson? Do I need to stay physically distanced during my lesson? How early should I arrive for a lesson? Can I stay with my child while they practice? . What safety precautions does CA have in place to protect skaters and staff? Will members and guests be required to wear a face mask while skating or observing a skater?  Are reservations required to attend a public skate session? I would like to skate with my children. Do I need to pay admission as a parent if I plan to skate?                         Am I allowed to observe a session if I am not skating? Will I be required to sign a waiver? Are skates or skate assists available to rent?  Are food and beverage allowed?  Are benches available to put on skates or sit while observing skate sessions? Are restrooms available? Are birthday or other party rentals available? This press release was produced by Columbia Association. The views expressed here are the author's own.