Photo: The J’s swimming pools should open over the next couple weeks.
Over this past weekend, Governor Brown amended the guidelines for Phase 1 of the Reopening Oregon plan to allow for the reopening of licensed swimming pools and sport courts. The Mittleman JCC is delighted to be able to expand the programs and services that it can offer, and looks forward to sharing additional details in the coming days. Below is some general information about what you can expect.
Swimming Pools
The J looks forward to reopening its swimming pools over the next couple of weeks. The facility is ready to go, with new showers on the pool deck and annual maintenance already completed. However, the guidelines that have been in place since mid-March have not permitted the mandatory, on-going training of aquatics staff, and it will take a little time for The J to ensure that their staff members are in compliance with both general and COVID-19 specific training requirements.
It will be using the same reservation system that they currently use for the Fitness Center. Members will be permitted to sign up to use a lane in the main pool, or a section of the warm pool, for a specific time and duration. (There will be a maximum of six swimmers in the main pool and three in the warm pool.) They will not be offering aquatic exercise classes at this time, but hope to offer private swim lessons. Jennie Condon will be reaching out to members of the Stingrays Swim Team, in the near future, with more information about the resumption of swim team practices.
In order to comply with all state health and safety guidelines, the locker rooms will remain closed, and will not be providing towel service. Showers will be available on the main pool deck, and the changing stalls in the warm pool area will be available.
Recreational Sports
The revised guidance allows for the resumption of recreational sports programs (other than full-contact sports, such as basketball). They are pleased to allow members to sign-up to play racquetball in groups of two. Please call the Welcome Desk at 503.244.0111 during our hours of operation (7 – 11 am and 3 – 7 pm) to reserve the court.
The J is also excited to reopen the Sportsplex and resume soccer leagues! If you are interested in information about soccer, please contact Ashley Scacco, the MJCC’s Sports and Recreation Manager, at ascacco@oregonjcc.org.
Everyone at The J looks forward to expanding its program offerings in the coming weeks and hope to see you at the J soon! In the meantime, stay safe and healthy!
