***ATTENTION MEMBERS!*** MANDATORY
Effective TOMORROW, July 1st, 2020:
Face Mask Mandate- PLEASE READ ENTIRE POST AS IT LIKELY WILL CLEAR UP ANY MISUNDERSTANDINGS!
We know there are a lot of differing views on this topic, and rightfully so. We ask that for the sake of other Members, TEAM1440 Staff, and ownership, you help us follow these mandates to the best of your ability. We DO NOT want another shutdown, which has been threatened
Per Governor Brown’s statewide face covering mandate, Effective date: July 1, 2020, all persons must wear a face covering while in public indoor facilities unless an exemption applies. The mandate also states that, “Masks, face shields or face coverings are NOT REQUIRED when at a business and engaged in an activity that makes wearing a mask, face shield or face covering not feasible, such as strenuous physical exercise, singing or playing an instrument if at least six (6) feet of distance is maintained from others.”
It is important to note that the mandate states that individuals DO NOT need to wear a face covering EVEN WHEN NOT exercising if…
1) They are under 12 years of age.
2) Have a medical condition that makes it hard to breathe when wearing a mask, face shield, or face covering.
3) Have a disability that prevents the individual from wearing a mask, face shield, or face covering.
What is Strenuous Activity? Well that may be different for each individual. The mandate does state you DO NOT need to wear a mask during strenuous exercise but does not specify if that means to put in back on in between exercises etc… You could have elevated heart rate or labored breathing between sets, while getting a drink, or while moving to another part of the building. Therefore it is up to each individual to determine what strenuous exercise means for them, as it differs greatly for each individual. Please be courteous of others, in all directions of thought. We as FITNESS:1440 staff have no place to ask what your condition is nor make judgments on each members level or definition of strenuous. We ask that you not either.
We are here, in this together. We want this to remain a safe space for people to better themselves and their lives. Mind. Body. Spirit. We ask once again for everyone to follow these rules. We want to be here for you when you need us. We can’t do that if we are shut down…. again.
Thank you for helping us! We very much appreciate your continued support through these rough and trying times. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Stay Safe. Be Well.
(Please bring a mask and have with you for each visit)