Outdoor Leadership Center & Field House: Re-Opening

The Outdoor Leadership Center & Field House has always been dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the Colorado Mountain College community, and with a carefully planned and phased approach, the facility will begin to reopen. The Field House Reopening Plan of Action has been created in alignment with CMC’s COVID-19 Operating Plan and utilizing the recommendations and guidelines provided by the Department of Public Health and Environment, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association for clear and consistent messaging.

Extensive precautions are being enacted to provide a safe environment so our members have an opportunity to resume an active lifestyle. While extensive cleaning protocols, enhanced procedures, and social distancing practices will be introduced into the facility, patrons will also be asked to follow the ‘Five Commitments to Containment’ to contribute to the overall success of this reopening plan.

As we navigate through the reopening of the Field House, there will be some new things to expect during each phase. We appreciate your help and understanding as we work through this time together. If you have a specific concern please reach out to the Director of Recreation & Events, Melanie Alexander, at (970) 947-8195 or malexander4@coloradomtn.edu. Please visit our website for updates and schedule changes.

PHASE ONE

Similar to the state of Colorado’s response plan, this reopening plan of action will be implemented in phases, better allowing the facility and its staff to continually assess the campus climate and to readily adapt to new county, state, and federal guidelines. During the early phases of reopening, visitors should expect limited hours, capacity, and amenities.

Beginning August 17, 2020, the Outdoor Leadership Center and Field House will open to individuals of the campus community, i.e. students, faculty, and staff, who have memberships. At this time community members will still be prohibited from the facility and the sale of day passes will be suspended. Capacity will be set at 25% of occupancy and will be strictly monitored by the staff.

PHASE TWO 

Moving into Phase 2 is not a time-based change. Entering into this subsequent phase must rely on guidance from campus leadership, the CDC, local government leadership, and local health officials.

Moving to phase 2 will be based on our facility and CMC’s confidence in our ability to implement COVID-19 prevention measures, containment, cleaning, staff, and operations management.

Phase 2 will allow for community members to be welcomed back into the facility, but will still disallow the sale of day passes. Hours of operation can possibly be amended during this phase to accommodate the extra demographic. It would be suggested that once allowing community members back into the facility, a ‘compromised population’ time slot be offered.