Gannon University Athletics

ATHLETICS FACILITIES PROTOCOLS
Our daily procedures and processes will look different as we plan a safe return to play. A large part of this plan reflects our need to adhere to appropriate health and social distancing guidelines.
 
RWC Varsity Weight Room

• No group gatherings in the area located outside of the varsity weight room. This area is to remain clear for only individuals traveling through.
• All individuals must enter the varsity weight room through the main doors near the cardio equipment.
• Hand sanitizer will be located at the entrance. It must be used upon entering and exiting the facility.
• Social distancing must be adhered to at all times.
• Face coverings are highly encouraged during workouts.
• Disinfectant will be available throughout the facility. Student-athletes must wipe down their equipment before moving to another station or leaving the room. Students are expected to hold each other accountable. Coaches and staff will also participate in consistent cleaning while monitoring student groups.
• Daily cleaning will occur by Gannon staff outside of normal workout times.

Hammermill Center Weight Room

• No group gatherings in the back hallway leading to the weight room. This area is to remain clear for only individuals traveling through.
• Hand sanitizer will be located at bottom of the stairs leading into the weight room. It must be used upon entering weight room, as well as exiting.
• Social distancing must be adhered to at all times.
• Face coverings are highly encouraged during workouts.
• Disinfectant will be available throughout the facility. Student-athletes must wipe down their equipment before moving to another station or leaving the room. Students are expected to hold each other accountable. Coaches and staff will also participate in consistent cleaning while monitoring student groups.
• Daily cleaning will occur by Gannon staff outside of normal workout times.

RWC Film Room and Conference Room

• Maximum capacity in both the film and conference rooms has been reduced to meet guidelines for social distancing.
• Chairs and table are not to be moved and must remain in place.
• Face coverings are mandated at all times in both rooms.
• Hand sanitizer will be located at the entrance to both rooms. It must be used upon entering and exiting.
• Coaches, staff and student-athletes must wipe down tables and chairs with provided disinfectant after each session.
• Daily cleaning will occur by Gannon staff outside of occupancy times.
• Virtual meetings are highly encouraged and the RWC film and conference room will only be used when it is absolutely necessary for in-person meetings, and will be done so with reduced capacity.

McConnell Family Stadium

• Specific travel flows have been developed to enter and exit athletic training rooms. That procedure is developed to maintain social distancing and students will receive complete information upon arrival on campus.
• Any individual without athletic training needs must enter the facility through the ticket window gate and must exit through the south side gate.
• Hand sanitizer will be located at the entrance to all athletic training rooms. It must be used upon entering and exiting. Hand sanitizer will also be located throughout the facility and on the sidelines. Students are expected to consistently use it as needed.
• Maximum capacity for restrooms has been reduced.
• Locker rooms will only be accessible on gameday. More information on locker rooms will be forthcoming in practice and gameday protocols.
• During Pennsylvania’s current “green” phase, maximum capacity for the facility will be 250. This capacity is subject to change based on any changes to the state’s health phase.
• Student-athletes will only have access to the facility for practice and/or individual workouts. There will be no exceptions.
• Face coverings are mandated at all times when not practicing or during practice idle times, such as, but not limited to standing on the sidelines.
• Social distancing must be adhered to at all times when possible.
• Daily cleaning will occur by Gannon staff throughout the day.

Hammermill Center

• Signage is in the process of being installed to reflect specific travel flows developed to maintain social distancing and low density.
  • Each baseline will be one-way traffic flows.
  • Back locker room hallway will be feature a one-way traffic flow.
  • Doors will be designated specifically for entering and exiting.
• Hand sanitizer will be located throughout the facility (front lobby, locker room entrances, restrooms, etc.) and on the sidelines. Students are expected to consistently use it as needed.
• Student-athletes will only have access to the facility for practice and/or individual workouts. There will be no exceptions.
• Face coverings are mandated at all times when not practicing or during practice idle times, such as, but not limited to standing on the sidelines.
• Social distancing must be adhered to at all times when possible.
• Daily cleaning will occur by Gannon staff throughout the day.

Carneval Athletic Pavilion Pool

• Hand sanitizer will be located throughout the facility. Students are expected to consistently use it as needed.
• Protocols are currently being finalized in conjunction with the Recreation and Wellness Center.
• Daily cleaning will occur by Gannon staff throughout the day.

RWC Indoor Turf Facility

• No group gatherings in the area located outside of the turf facility and varsity weight room. This area is to remain clear for only individuals traveling through.
• All individuals must enter the turf facility through the entrance near the varsity weight room.
• Hand sanitizer will be located at the front and back doors. It must be used upon entering and exiting the facility.
• Social distancing must be adhered to at all times when possible.
• Daily cleaning will occur by Gannon staff outside of normal workout times.

Athletics Department Offices

• Meetings should be scheduled in advance to help coordinate social distancing. Student-athletes are asked to not drop by offices without scheduling an appointment or verbal connect with that specific individual.
• Face coverings are mandated at all times with Gannon athletics department offices.
• Daily cleaning will occur by Gannon staff in their respective offices each day.