From the Aquatic Director
Water Fitness Class Update:
The following are classes we will be able to offer. Please note the days and times, as they have changed.
Participants must pre register online or over the phone. When you register, you will be locked into the class for the 14 class days that are offered- November 2 or 3 start date and December 22 or 23 end date.
Registration will open on Monday, October 26 at 6:00am. Please refer to our registration page, create an account or login to your account and then you will be able to select “Activity” and register for a space.
CLASS SIZES ARE RESTRICTED!
You will not be able to register friends; only family members who are on your account. SilverFit, Silver Sneakers and Healthy Contributions are honored; as are your 3 month passes. Drop ins are not allowed.
-Arthritis Tuesday & Thursday 11:00-11:45am (Cindy)
-Deep Water Tuesday & Thursday 5:15-6:00pm (Cindy)
-Aqua ZUMBA Tuesday & Thursday 6:15pm-7:00pm (Rebecca)
-Hydrocise Plus Monday & Wednesday 5:30pm-6:20pm (Jolene)
Miscellaneous Items:
-Showers are closed (subject to change later)
-One way in to the pool and out upon departure
-Social Distancing will be enforced
-Locker rooms will be limited on space- no getting ready inside (subject to change later)
-Please wear your swimming attire and be ready to swim
-No early access to the pool area
-You will be asked to space accordingly in the pool, social distancing is required
-Masks required to enter building, in the locker room- NOT IN THE WATER.
-Back to back classes will only be allowed if space allows (deep water to ZUMBA). You will need to choose 1 class to start and then check with staff for availability. We are requesting this to make it as fair as possible to all participants.
Questions accepted! Email Melissa. Thank you!
Working on Contactless Check-in...
“Thank you to everyone who created an account in our system! We are now working on our end to set up reservation days and times for lap swimming and water fitness classes. Please check our website each week for updates.
Our booking system will give you the capability to reserve your classes and lap swims one week in advance. This way you will have a contactless check in. When you come to the pool, you’ll be asked a few questions and then shown to your lap lane or swimming space.
Items to Note:
1) All of the lockers will be closed off, so if you had items left in a locker please email staff and advise.
2) Toilet use will be limited per regulation. Two of the units in each locker room will be locked to your use. This is to allow social distancing when people are in that space.
3) There will be one way traffic into and out of the building. Please follow staff directions and signage.
The Board of Directors is Meeting for a work session on October 13 to discuss employee policies and pool schedules. You are welcome to join the call to hear updates and ask questions. You may always email us anytime for a faster reply.
Due to the requirements and guidelines from the Oregon Health Authority, we have decided to postpone group swimming lessons until January 2021. We are taking the time to plan the classes and train staff. Private lessons may resume sooner. In that event, we will communicate the process for requesting in advance so you may have time to plan. Thank you for your understanding on this topic.
Unfortunately, due to the current situation with COVID, cleaning, sanitation and risk to our staff, the shower program is discontinued until further notice. We are very regretful for this. We recognize many individuals benefit from this program, but at this juncture are not capable of keeping it going. This will be a program that will continue in the future, please stay tuned.
As things are ironed out, we will communicate with you. We understand this process has taken some time, we appreciate your patience. “
Melissa Georgesen, Director
An update on re-opening...
We know you are all eager for us to open our doors for you. Here is an update, please take the time to thoroughly read it. You may email questions, concerns and inquires directly to our Director at melissa@molallaaquaticcenter.com
Our Lifeguarding staff have not been in the water since March. Their skills are in need of work and practice. Some of their certifications have expired. We are taking the next few weeks to retrain and recertify all of our lifeguards through socially distanced training. We hope that you recognize the severity of placing an undertrained, expired guard in charge of watching the water. Our Board and Director will simply not do it. Your health and safety is our top priority. Moreover, the Clackamas County Department of Health would close our pool for doing so.
Our Front Desk staff have new protocol for welcoming you to our facility. They will be working with our registration software provider to renew their knowledge of how to sign you up online and over the phone. Again, this training will take place socially distanced.
All staff members will undergo additional training on new cleaning protocols to keep you safe while you are swimming in our space.
These trainings are scheduled to occur as soon as possible, but with our staff around 40, we had to break them out some.
Why so long you ask? Well, we were not able to meet and train until the State of Oregon gave our phase 1 County the green light to open. Then, our community faced an emergency situation with the fires and every staff member had to evacuate their home. So, we are just now picking back up.
We ask you to give us grace through this process.
Our Board of Directors will be meeting tonight, for our monthly board meeting, via Google Meet. This meeting is open to the public. All details can be found on our website. The Board and I will be discussing our reopening timeline and planned activities once we are reopen.
In the meantime, please make sure you and your family are registered on our website with an account. This will be how you reserve lap swim, water fitness classes and make payments- all online and before you enter our building.
Note: you may only create an account at this time, not register, as none of the activities are live as of yet.
Thank you for reading this through to the end.
Please email me with any questions or concerns.
Melissa Georgesen, Director
Our thoughts and hearts are with you...
Our thoughts are with the firefighters, first responders, police, PGE personnel and all volunteers out there fighting fires and helping people evacuate in our community.
Please stay safe everyone. Our hearts are with those directly affected by the fires.
