Anna Fascitelli Fitness & Wellness Center: open to all URI Students, URI Employees & Affiliate Members
Mackal Field House (cardio, weight room, track, basketball courts): open to all URI Students, URI Employees & Affiliate Members, and Community Members
Tootell Aquatic Center: closed to the public
FACILITY ACCESS
Is the COVID Daily Self-Assessment required?
All students, faculty, staff, and visitors to any URI campus are no longer required to submit a self-assessment questionnaire to come to campuses. However, all community members and visitors are still required to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and should not come to campus if ill or exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms. NOTE: Certain campus locations such as healthcare and fitness/athletics facilities may continue to have enhanced screening procedures, where approved by the COVID-19 Task Force.
Are Reservations required to work out?
No, reservations are no longer required. Members will not be restricted to specific time blocks to work out in the gyms.
Do I need to scan a valid/current photo URI ID card & Community Rec Membership ID Cards?
Yes, all members must continue to self-scan with their valid photo URI ID card at the facility entrance and program areas to verify access eligibility.
Do I need to wear a face mask in Campus Rec Facilities? Updated on Aug. 12, 2021
- Effective immediately, the University of Rhode Island is updating its health guidelines to include universal indoor masking for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus, regardless of vaccination status. This measure is consistent with an announcement today by the State of Rhode Island that everyone entering a state facility, both visitors and employees, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a face covering, unless they have a documented medical reason for an exemption.
Are the water fountains/bottle filling stations open?
- The bottle filling stations will be operational in all recreational facilities.
- The drinking fountain will remain turned off until further notice. Members are encouraged to bring a water bottle for proper hydration during their workouts.
FAQs
Is the indoor track open? Yes, the indoor track is open for walkers and joggers. Facility reservations are no longer required. NOTE: open hours are subject to change at any time.
Are the basketball courts open? Yes, the indoor basketball courts in the Mackal Field House will be open. Facility reservations are no longer required. Tootell West gym will not be open during the summer months. NOTE: open hours are subject to change at any time.
Can I check out equipment like basketballs, volleyball, etc? Yes, recreational equipment is available to borrow for short-term check-out (one day only) on a first-come-first-serve basis at the Customer Service Center. Members who check out equipment must show a current/valid URI photo I.D. and are responsible for the equipment they checked out. Any individual who damages or fails to return the equipment must pay to replace the lost or damaged equipment.
Are the pools closed to the public? Yes, the pools remain on pause. The difficult decision was made to close the pools to the public, after careful review of available staffing and the maintenance and critical repair work that is scheduled in the Tootell Aquatic Center over the summer months. For these reasons, Campus Recreation will be unable to offer our 2021 Summer aquatics programs and TAC Memberships. URI’s swim programs and TAC memberships will continue to be on pause until further notice. We regret any inconvenience this may cause for family summer planning. We truly appreciate your interest in our swim program and hope you will rejoin this fall when we resume all normal aquatic programs and memberships!
Are the locker rooms, lockers & showers available for use? Yes, Anna Fascitelli and the Mackal Field house locker rooms are open for use. However, the Tootell locker rooms and showers will remain closed until further notice. Cubbies are also available for use at both facilities. We will continue to implement heightened cleaning measures to increase the safety of our environment in the public restrooms & locker rooms.
Are towels available? No, towel service has been discontinued until further notice. Participants who wish to utilize a sweat towel during their workout must bring their own clean towel (and take it with you).
When do I wipe down the equipment I use? We will continue to require all members to continue to wipe and disinfect each piece of equipment before and after use. Disinfectant wipes instead of towels will be provided in recreation areas so individuals can do their part to prevent surface transmission of pathogens. Campus Recreation will continue to do its due diligence to continually keep our facilities and equipment clean and disinfected on an ongoing basis. The custodial staff is cleaning all areas more frequently and our student staff has increased the amount of cleaning of all equipment and workout areas.
Do I need a parking pass to use the gyms? Beginning May 13, 2021, through August 20, 2021: URI students residing on campus, working on campus, or commuting to the Kingston campus this summer will not need a summer permit BUT will be required to park in student lots only. The student lots are Lot 4, 17, 20, 22, 25, and 26. Employee/Affiliate Members must park in designated Faculty/Staff lots only. Community Rec Members will not need a summer permit BUT will be required to park in Lots 26 (Mackal Field House), or 27 (Boss Ice Arena). Limited parking spaces are available for lot 17 across from Anna Fascitelli, permit required and obtained by directions on your membership receipt. Please refer to the campus map to become familiar with the location of the student and faculty/staff parking lots on the Kingston Campus.
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