The RAC

Dr. Greenway’s goal throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is the welfare and safety of the SWBTS campus community. As we are preparing to re-open the doors to the RAC, it is necessary to reiterate the need to continue to observe and comply with the following health-authority-recommended practices to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Thus, it is of the utmost importance that appropriate precautions and procedures are in place to ensure the safety of the SWBTS community as the RAC reopens.

The mitigation process is in place to ensure the RAC does not become a hotspot for COVID-19 will be in three phases. In Phase I, only three RAC spaces will available for use; the Weight Room, Aerobics Room, and Walking Track. Moving to Phase 2 will be determined by the SWBTS Task Force based on the RAC’s ability to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus effectively.

Please be advised, the RAC staff will be trained to require strict adherence to the requirements of the COVID-19 mitigation process in each phase of the opening process. Therefore, we ask for your unwavering cooperation and patience as we work to make the RAC safe and available to the SWBTS Community. Below are some crucial details regarding the Phase I re-opening that is vital for you to understand before Monday’s re-opening. Thanks in advance for your patience and cooperation.

RAC Use & Mitigation Procedures (Phase I)

• The RAC rooms/locations available for public use are:
  • The Weight Room
  • The Aerobics Room
  • The Walking Track
  • The Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms are open for changing into athletic gear only.
• The RAC rooms/locations that are closed are:
  • The Showers (Ladies and Men’s Locker Room)
  • The Pool
  • The Sauna
  • The Basketball Court-no basketball 
  • The Playground
  • The Lockers
    • The lockers are available to use only during the workout time, i.e., gear cannot be left in the lockers overnight. 
• The MAXIMUM number of users per space/location each hour are:
  • The Weight Room (10) 
  • The Aerobics Room (10) 
  • The Walking Track (6)

Crucial things to know for Phase I 

The maximum number of users in the Phase I designated spaces per hour is ten (10). This means that if all spaces are maxed out each hour there will be  a maximum of twenty six (26) users in the RAC each one- hour time slot. 

ALL  RAC users MUST call and ahead and reserve one of the 10-spaces available prior to coming to the RAC.  If all the spaces are taken for a particular hour, the caller will have to accept a time slot in the next available hour. 

Only ONE TIME SLOT PER DAY can be reserved. 

In the effort of fairness, ALL RAC users will have a MAXIMUM of one hour per day, and must exit the RAC at the end of their one hour workout time. No other users will be allowed in the RAC until the previous users have left the building.

To avoid overcrowding and confusion, every RAC user must remain in their chosen/reserved workout space. In other words, a person who signs up to use the aerobics room for a one-hour time slot MUST remain in the aerobics room.

All RAC user MUST wear a face mask and gloves while exercising in the RAC. Mask and gloves will be provided if RAC users arrive without them.

IMPORTANT: No Children under the age of 14 are allowed in the RAC in the Phase I re-opening.

RAC hours of operation in Phase I

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: 8am – 3pm 

The daily workout time slots available for reservation Monday – Friday are:
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• 8am – 9am
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 9am – 10am
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 10am – 11am
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10
  • Walking Track (6)
• 11am -12pm
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 12pm – 2pm Reserved for SWBTS Staff
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 2pm – 3pm 
  • RAC Closes for Cleaning & Mitigation
• 3pm – 4pm
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 4pm – 5pm
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 5pm
  • RAC Closed

The times slots available for Saturday are: 

• 8am – 9am
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 9am – 10am
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 10am – 11am
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 11am – 12pm 
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 12pm – 1pm 
  • RAC Closes for Cleaning & Mitigation
• 1pm – 2pm
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 2pm – 3pm
  • Weight Room (10)
  • Aerobics Room (10)
  • Walking Track (6)
• 3pm 
  • RAC Closed
• Sunday
  • RAC Closed

The RAC hosts open play basketball and soccer every week on Thursday.

• Basketball: Every Thursday at 4PM
• Soccer: Every Thursday at 6:30PM

For more information, contact the RAC at 817-921-8540, or Jerome Jones at jjones@swbts.edu.

RAC PHASE II POOL RULES:

• All RAC POOL users must follow the Phase II Protocol by scheduling a reservation to use the pool before coming. The MAXIMUM time per person is one hour.
• ALL RAC Pool Users CANNOT change rooms or locations, you must remain in the RAC Pool area for the duration of the time or leave early.
• RAC Pool Users may sign up for one reservation spot; if there are reservations slots available in the afternoon, you may also sign up for a second after 5:00 PM.
• A bathing suit is required. No cut-offs, racing suits/speedo suits (for guys), or two pieces.
• A mask must be worn at all times by RAC Pool Users unless you are fully in the water. (If you are sitting outside or beside the water, you must wear a mask.)
  • Please, do not schedule a reservation to use the pool if you are feeling sick, have a high fever, are coughing, or sneezing.

POOL BEHAVIOR/CONDUCT PROTOCOLS

• No running, rough play, dunking, chicken fights are allowed in the pool area.
• No blow-up flotation devices. Only coast guard lifejackets or pool noodles.
• No hanging on lane ropes.
• No food or drinks on the pool deck or in the pool (only bottled water)
• No diving. (not even shallow dives)
• No showering. You must come dressed and leave dressed. You cannot change on the pool deck.
• If you sign up for lap swim, you must remain in your lane. For those who sign up for the open swim, you must stay in your area and not go into the lane space.
• Only ages 16 and up are allowed in the pool area. After 5:00 pm only ages 21 and up can use the pool area.
• Any clothing or items left behind will be donated if not picked up after a week.
• If the case of weather events, if there is a tornado, lightning within five miles of the pool, or a power outage you will be asked to exit the pool area.

POOL ITEMS OKAY TO BRING:

• Bathing suit. No cut-offs, no racing/speedo suits (for guys), or two pieces.
  • Optional Items to Bring
    •  Googles, and or swim cap
    •  Towel (RAC does provide ones you can borrow)
    • Coast guard lifejackets or pool noodles
    • Workout equipment (ex: kickboard, pull buoy, fins, ext.)
    • Bottled water (no soda or any colored drink)
    • Soft balls (no hard balls)
    • Pool toys/bath toys

POOL ITEMS NOT TO BRING:

• Food or drink (outside of water)
• Blow up flotation devices
• No hard balls. (ex: basketball, football, ext.) 
• No glass or sharp objects

For more information, contact the RAC at 817-921-8540, or Jerome Jones at jjones@swbts.edu.

• RAC members may bring up to 3 guests at one time. All guests are required to fill out a guest form, waiver, SWBTS code of conduct policy, and are subject to a 3$ guest fee.
• RAC members must have a relationship with their guests.
• RAC members are responsible for their guests and must remain with them throughout the duration of the visit.
• RAC members who are caught violation the guest policy are subject to forfeit their guest privileges.

• All individuals under the age of 14, whether guests or dependents, must be accompanied by a guardian or another adult with documented permission from guardian allowing supervision of child.
• The parent of legal guardian, of a guest under 16, must sign a waiver and SWBTS code of conduct policy
• Individuals under the age of 14 may be accompanied by siblings that are 16 or older provided that they are members of the RAC.
• Individuals under the age of 14 are not allowed to enter the weight room or cardio room.
• Individuals under the age of 14 will not be permitted to enter the pool without adult supervision.
• RAC members may bring up to 3 guests at one time. All guests are required to fill out a guest form and are subject to a 3$ guest fee.