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UPDATE: 8/6/21

Governor Pritzker announced this week that masks will be mandated for schools and youth recreation programs. The Y’s youth program policy will not change with this new mandate and all youth in programs at the Y, regardless of vaccination status, will continue to use masks while indoors. All teachers and staff working with youth will also continue to be masked regardless of vaccination status.

The CDC’s updated masking guidance recommends that all people, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high” transmission. Unvaccinated people are required to wear a mask indoors at the Y.

 

UPDATE: 6/10/21

We appreciate all that our staff and members have done to keep the Y safe during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Serving the community and the safety and health of our employees, members, and guests are always the Y’s main priority. The Y continues to follow the guidance set forth by the CDC, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Cook County Health Department and has updated the guidelines based on Illinois moving to Phase 5, and room capacities can return to pre-Covid.

Changes taking place Monday, June 14th

  • All areas of the Y will be open for congregation.
  • Reservations will not be required for the fitness center, weight room, and group ex classes.
  • The fitness equipment will remain spaced for social distance. If there is a piece of equipment still in storage, please let Megan Vazquez know (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • All treadmills will be available for use.
  • Lap swim, Racquetball, and personal training will still require reservations.
  • Aqua fitness class registration will be simplified! You need to register at the desk for summer aqua fitness and can come any/all days. If we start to reach pool capacity for certain classes we may have to register for specific classes.
  • Members must participate in the Aqua Fitness class lead by the fitness instructors. No Lap swim or individual or small group water fitness is permitted.
  • If you are already registered for any summer aqua classes you don’t have to do anything.
  • If you haven’t registered, please stop by the desk and they will assist you.
  • Coffee will be coming back to the lobby soon – watch for details in the next few weeks!
  • Steam room, Sauna & Whirlpool will reopen.
  • The Y will continue to sanitize throughout the day and have the building professionally cleaned every evening.
  • The Y will continue to offer hand sanitizer and an environment where social distancing can be practiced.

Mask Usage

  • Members & guests who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear a mask while at the Y.
  •  Employees that are fully vaccinated are not required to not wear a mask. Employees who provide verification to their supervisor of the full vaccination may discontinue mask usage while in the general building (exception in youth classes/programs).
  • Employees that are working with any youth will remain masked indoors whether they are fully vaccinated or not.
  • Fully vaccinated staff, members, and guests may choose to wear a mask at their discretion.
  • Personal Training – If you would like to train outdoors or have your trainer remain masked, please contact Roman Edingburg (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).
  • For members and guests, we will be abiding by the honor system and ask for responsible and respectful cooperation.
  •  Mask Required Area – Certain areas in the Y (Childwatch, Y-Time, Family Locker Room) will be masks required for all to keep our youth safe. These areas will be designated with signage.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) recently updated its guidance for fully vaccinated people, indicating that they can resume numerous activities without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.
  • The CDC continues to advise that cloth face coverings or masks protect persons who are not fully vaccinated from COVID-19.
  • A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last required dose of vaccine.

 

For More information please contact the front desk or specific staff based on the programs listed below:

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