Community Rec & TAC Memberships Suspended

The University remains committed to an on-campus return of living and learning this fall, with modified operations and, the health and well-being of our students, faculty/staff, and affiliates as our top priority, as we address the COVID-19 global health crisis.  Due to the nature of this pandemic and the effect it has had not only our operations but the entire campus community, the difficult decision was made to suspend all Community Rec and TAC memberships and programs until further notice.  

The Campus Recreation team has been working on a reopening plan that allows only URI students and Platinum Members (URI Employees/Affiliates) to use the recreation facilities on campus while following federal, state, and local agency recommendations.  

We understand that this may be a disruption to those in the community who have become accustomed to having access to the campus facilities.

What You Should Know About Your Membership (Community Rec & TAC Memberships) 

• All memberships that were active at the time of the closure date (March 16, 2020) have already received a prorated credit to your Campus Rec account, through August 31, 2020.
• Once the University makes the decision to reopen facilities and programs to the community, you will be able to use the credit on your account towards membership renewal or for registration in any programs and/or services offered through Campus Recreation.
• The total amount of your credit will vary based on the following pro-ration criteria:  active membership days that passed after the closure date; the membership type; and the length of membership purchased (1-month, 3-month, annual). 
• There is no expiration date to use credits placed on members accounts.

Request for Membership Refund (Family/Individual – Community Rec & TAC Memberships)

• Prorated refunds will only be available for members who express that they will not be returning to campus, the Mackal/Keaney/Tootell Complex, or for any other special circumstance.
• Requests made via phone or email are not accepted.
• All refund requests must be received through the URI Campus Recreation COVID-19 Request for Refund form.  Link at the bottom of this page  
• Membership Refund forms must be submitted within 60-days of initial email communication sent to registered members. Requests made after 60-days will not be considered, and thereafter, a credit balance to your Active Net account will be the only option. (notification was emailed Aug. 25, 2020)

Locker Service 

• For those of you who have items in lockers, your items are safe.  We will notify you with options to retrieve items prior to September 9.
• A credit balance and/or a refund will be processed, once we confirm your preference.  
• Campus Recreation Main Office will be contacting you by phone or email regarding your Locker Service options.

Recreation Programs and Services: Temporarily on Pause Until Further Notice 

• Learn to Swim Lessons, Private Swim Lessons, Pool Birthday Parties, Aquatic Fitness Classes (Senior Water Exercise, Hydro-Aerobics, Community Paddleboard Fitness & Yoga, and Day Passes (gym and pools) 

Next Steps

• Patrons whose membership are still valid will receive an email regarding updates and next steps for Family/Individual – Community Rec & TAC memberships as well as recreational programs and services to all. 
• As the COVID-19 virus situation changes, guidelines and protocols are fluid and may change with institutional, local, and state guidelines updates at any time.

We understand that recreational activity is important for both you and your family’s physical, emotional, and social well-being. The health and well-being of the URI community guide the University’s decision-making concerning campus life. 

Continual assessment of the coronavirus crisis is conducted on a day-to-day basis and we will communicate any update to you, as soon as possible.  In the meantime, we encourage you to stay active and participate in our virtual recreation programs when possible! 

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as the University faces these unprecedented challenges and continues working towards mitigating the transmission of the COVID-19 virus at URI. 

COVID-19 MEMBERSHIP REFUND FORM

Stay Active. Stay Healthy. Stay Connected.
Your Campus Rec Team