Club Procedures
Latest announcements
Effective 10/1/2020
- Extended Saturday hours! All clubs are now open at 7 a.m. on Saturdays.
- Reserve a private basketball court! Our basketball courts are open for 1 or 1:1 games or family "shoot around". Half courts are available by reservation only and no league, team, or full court games will be permitted.
- Reserve your pickleball court! Pickleball resumes for singles and doubles matches. Courts are available by reservation only. Doubles players must wear masks if not members of the same household.
- KIDZONE Hours Extended! New hours are Monday-Thursday 8am-1pm and 4pm to 8pm ; Friday 8am-1pm and 4pm to 7pm ; Saturday 8am-1pm ; Sunday: Closed
- Individual swim lessons available! Group swim lessons remain cancelled until further notice.
- Tanning available by reservation.
a safe space to stay active
As we think about the future of our family of clubs, we recognize that we are all part of a larger community of organizations, cities, and individuals taking immediate, necessary steps to care for our well-being together.
While distancing may be a part of our new normal, staying active and connected remain more important than ever. It is vital to have a safe place to exercise for your mental and physical health as well as boost our immune systems.
To ensure that our members and employees can continue to exercise and practice a healthy lifestyle together, we are enhancing our cleaning and sanitation protocols to protect the well-being of our AFF community.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Please note that this page will be updated as changes occur.
OPERATIONS
HOURS OF OPERATION
All clubs are open as follows: Monday - Friday:
5a - 9p Saturday:
7a - 4p Sunday
8a - 4p
CAPACITIES
PHASE THREE - All clubs operating at 75% capacity while members and staff maintain 10 feet of physical distancing.All capacities will be monitored and managed by each club.
NEW PROCEDURES
SAFETY MEASURES
To ensure your safety as well as our team members, we have: • Enhanced our cleaning standards• Increased hours committed to cleaning• Added more cleaning and sanitizing stations• Rigid safety protocol with accountability standards for members and staff See more info >
• Require all staff and members to wear masks when not exercising • Require temperature checks for all staff and members • Social distancing in all areas of the club• Touchless check-in • For more information, please see our Member Reopening Plan and Guide.
Member Reopening Plan and Guide Safety Measures
We will follow all federal, state and local regulations as it pertains to building capacity, as well as the spaces within the clubs.Staff will be helping to keep all those who enter the club by wearing face masks. We will adjust all protocols as needed.Plexiglass screens will be used at service desks and in offices. See more info >
Any tables and chairs in the lobby, other public spaces and café will be adjusted to provide seating with 10 feet seat distancing. Markers will be throughout the club to naturally guide members and when indicated, it is expected to follow the one way path markers.Signage will serve as reminders for safety throughout the club.New member tours will be by appointment only.
TEMP CHECKS, FACE MASKS & CODE OF CONDUCT
Temperature checks will be required for all members and staff upon entering the club.
Members and any staff with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will not be permitted in the club.
Face Masks are required to be worn by staff. Face Masks are recommended for members. When exercising, masks are not required. See more info > A Member Code of Conduct will be required for all members to be signed upon resuming membership. Thorough compliance to it will be required each visit.
CLOSED AREAS
Areas Temporarily Closed/Unavailable: • Volleyball • No Nutrition counseling or classes• No Splash pads, Whirlpools, Saunas, or Steam Rooms • Water fountains have been shut off
Due to restrictions and guidelines, not all areas or services at our clubs will be available.
SANITATION & DISINFECTION
Building upon the AFF's already recognized high standards of health, safety and cleanliness - we've taken them to the next level with the following products and technology. See more info >
SANITATION & DISINFECTION
Disinfectant has always been a staple of the AFF's cleaning protocol. We recently upgraded to Hi-Con PF which is on the EPA list to kill viruses, including COVID-19. Our team will use this disinfectant at regular intervals during the day and once overnight. Some equipment will be sectioned off during this time to facilitate the deep cleaning.See more info >
Our surface solutions are made with patented products, each solution is made with a formula that instantly kills and has a 99.9999% broad spectrum kill against bacteria & viruses, with the additional benefit of a persistent kill up to 28 days per application.
EQUIPMENT
Fitness equipment throughout our clubs have been either strategically placed or marked for physical distancing to ensure ten feet of separation between members using such equipment. All members are required to sanitize equipment after use with the microfiber towel and disinfectant spray bottles provided.See more info >
Disinfecting intervals and intermittent equipment closures will be scheduled regularly
FITNESS FLOOR
In addition to the regular cleaning schedule, a "clean team" will come in every three hours (or based on volume) to disinfect equipment on the fitness floor.NOTE: mats, select bands, and other single use supplemental equipment will NOT be available.See more info >
• Sanitation quick stops will be located throughout for easy access to sanitation wipes and hand sanitizer • Compliance Ambassadors will be available for cleaning and to ensure all members and employees are following proper safety protocols • Members are expected to keep 10 feet of distance from other individuals on the fitness floor
PERSONAL TRAINING & FUSION
PERSONAL TRAINING
While personal training, trainers and members must maintain physical distancing. Training sessions are modified to ensure that members get the best experience possible while maintaining physical distancing.See more info >
For more information regarding personal training, please visit our:
FAQS FUSION
While participating in FUSION training, trainers and members must maintain physical distancing. Training sessions are modified to ensure that members get the best experience possible while maintaining physical distancing.See more info >
For more information regarding Fusion training, please visit our:
FAQs GROUP FITNESS
GROUP FITNESS
Group Fitness classes are available at all clubs. Online schedules are available at amfamfit.motionvibe.com and class reservations may be made at amfamfit.motionvibe.comSee more info >
For more information and a list of FAQs regarding Group Fitness, click below.
FAQs STUDIO CAPACITIES & RESERVATIONS
A limited number of participants will be permitted for classes held in each of our Group Fitness, Mind & Body, Cycle and Fusion studios, as well as Aquatic pools.Class formats will be designed to ensure physical distancing Capacities will be posted outside each studio.See more info >
A class reservations system will become available starting July 5th to manage capacities for each studio and class. More information will be available Wednesday, July 1st.
AQUATICS
AQUATIC FITNESS
View online schedules for Aquatic Fitness and make class registrations at amfamfit.motionvibe.comSee more info >
For more information and a list of FAQs regarding Aquatic Fitness, pool safety and more, click below.
FAQs CAPACITIES & RESERVATIONS
A limited number of participants will be permitted for aquatic classes held in the Aquatic pools.Class formats will be designed to ensure physical distancing Capacities will be posted near class area.See more info >
A reservations system is now available to help manage capacities for each studio and class. Please visit amfamfit.motionvibe.com for more information.
Learn more INDOOR POOLS
Our indoor pools are ready and waiting to welcome you back to low-impact cardio, exercise classes, group swim lessons and lap swimming only, with 10 feet spacing for both forms of exercise. We will continue to follow the board of health requirements and VA Virginia’s Forward Phase Two Guidelines to ensure your safety.See more info >
At this time, Family Swim is canceled.
FAQS Lap Swimming open to swimmers ages 8 & Up.
Learn more about indoor pool, lap lane, equipment usage, and more.
CPR | LIFEGUARD TRAINING
All American Red Cross trainings have been canceled. Please contact Debbi Moore, Director of Aquatics for more information at dmoore@amfamfit.com.See more info >
For more information, please contact Debbi Moore, Director of Aquatics at dmoore@amfamfit.com
CONTACT KIDZONE & YOUTH ACTIVITIES
KIDZONE HOURS
KIDZONE reopens Monday, August 17th! Monday - Thursday : 8 AM - 1 PM & 4 PM - 8 PM (Closed 1 PM - 3 PM for cleaning) Friday : 8 AM - 1 PM & 4 PM - 7 PM (Closed 1 PM - 3 PM for cleaning) Saturday : 8 AM-1 PM Sunday : Closed
As a family friendly club, we understand how important it is to feel safe bringing your little ones with you while you exercise. Our KIDZONE has implemented enhanced protocols that are consistent with CDC guidelines, cleaning practices and social distancing. We've also put into place a Member Code of Conduct & Safety Oath for all members to closely adhere while using the KIDZONE.Questions? Please see KIDZONE for more information.
Ages 6 Weeks - 23 Months
We will not be allowing children ages 6 weeks to 23 months at this time.
AGES 2 - 8
• The KidZone is open to children ages 2 - 8 only. • Reservations may only be made by calling your local AFF club or while in-club. • Reservations may be made no more than 48 hours in advance. [ Continued on back ]
• The maximum allowable time for any child in the KidZone is 75 minutes. • Cancelations must be done 2 hours before your reservation to avoid a $10 fee. • Personal electronic devices are allowed and headphones are required, or volume must be turned off.
AGES 9 - 13
• At this time, kids ages 9 - 13 are not permitted in KIDZONE but are permitted to use specific cardio and strength training machines under the supervision of a parent.Please see Fitness Staff for assistance. • Kids ages 9 - 13 are required to follow the member code of conduct, and the parent must be in the club at all times. • Group Fitness & Aquatic classes are not available at this time for this age group.
All youth activities, designated family-friendly classes in Group Fitness, Mind & Body, Cycle & Aquatics, and camps have been canceled until further notice.
FaceMasks in Kidzone
• Parents MUST have on a face mask when dropping off and picking up their child(ren). • Staff is required to have a face mask on at all times. • Anyone entering the KIDZONE must wash their hands or use sanitizing solution before admittance.
• Parents MUST have on a face mask when dropping off and picking up their child(ren). • Children ages 2 - 5 are suggested to wear a face-covering (except during physical activity). • Children ages 6 - 8 must wear a face covering (except during physical activity). • Staff is required to have a face mask on at all times.
TOUCHLESS CHILDCARE
• Anyone entering the KIDZONE must wash their hands or use sanitizing solution before admittance. • KIDZONE staff will practice touchless childcare. Should contact with a child is necessary, a staff member will contact the parent in the club.
CAFE & NUTRITION
CAFE
SELECT CAFE's CLOSED. We have increased all sanitation protocols provided by the CDC and will continue to provide cafe food and beverage service in alignment with the department of health for some of our clubs.
Cafe’s closed until further notice: Williamsburg, Chester, Swift Creek, Colonial Heights, and Short Pump
See more info > CAFE's OPEN WITH LIMITED MENU, HOURS AND NO SEATING: Mechanicsville, Midlothian, and Fredericksburg Virginia Center Commons - open 7/6 For more information, click below to view page 38 of our Member Guide.
Member Guide NUTRITION SERVICES
For more information regarding nutrition services, please email us at info@amfamfit.com
EMAIL
COURT SPORTS
Basketball & Volleyball
Basketball courts are open for 1 or 1:1 games or family "shoot around". Half courts are available by reservation only and no league, team, or full court games will be permitted.
Volleyball Courts remain closed until further notice.
Volleyball Courts remain closed until further notice.
RACQUET SPORTS
Pickleball courts are available singles and doubles matches by reservation only. Doubles players must wear masks if not members of the same household.
Racquetball Courts will be open to one-on-one as long as social distancing can be maintained. Members must bring their own racquetball equipment. Loaners are no longer provided. All players are required to disinfectant handles after play.See more info >
Racquetball Courts will be open to one-on-one as long as social distancing can be maintained. Members must bring their own racquetball equipment. Loaners are no longer provided. All players are required to disinfectant handles after play.See more info >
All leagues, ladders and tournaments have been temporarily canceled EXCEPT FOR Fall 2020 Racquetball at
AFF Midlothian and
AFF Short Pump For more information, please click below.
FALL LEAGUES LOCKER ROOMS, SAUNAS, STEAM ROOMS & WHIRL POOLS
LOCKER ROOMS
Locker rooms allow members to have convenient self-care before and after their workouts. It has always been a focal point of our cleaning protocols and we will continue to have heightened cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day with EPA-registered, virus-killing disinfectants.See more info >
Lockers are available in staggered fashion at top and bottom being mindful of the 10 foot spatial distancing requirement. Locks are not provided. Designated showers are available. Be sure to yield the right of way as the member leaving a shower has the first right of passage. Family changing areas will be open with social distancing in place. All locker rooms are disinfected each night.
SAUNAS, STEAM ROOMS & WHIRL POOLS
All saunas, steam rooms and whirl pools are temporarily closed per the mandate.
INDOOR TRACK & OTHER AMENITIES
INDOOR TRACK
The indoor tracks located within our Short Pump and Midlothian clubs are open for use per the guidelines outlined per AFF.See more info >
GUIDELINES FOR TRACK USAGE • Be mindful of our usual alternating direction of the track each day • All walking and slower paced joggers should remain in the right lane • The middle lanes are closed except for passing, and when there is space to do so safely, all passing should be done from the outermost left lane
TANNING
Tanning beds resume service on October 1st, by reservation only.
AQUATICS FAQs
To register for an Aquatics class, please visit amfamfit.motionvibe.com
At this time, there will be no family friendly classes. Members must be 14+ to participate in water fitness classes.
Masks are not required while exercising but 10ft of physical distancing is.
It all depends on the individual clubs’. Class capacities will be posted and will evolve to accommodate the changes in capacities as mandated.
Our Water Fitness Instructors are ensuring that everyone is maintaining physical distancing. There will be limited to no traveling exercised during classes.
Limited equipment will be available.
As much as we would love to have guests, we will not be permitting guests at this time.
At this time, private and semi-private swim lessons are available to members only. Swim Club and Group Swim Lessons remain on hold.
Yes, lap pools are open for lap swimming. We ask that everyone be considerate of others swimming and limit your lap swim to 1 hour and be willing to share lanes. We are allowed to accommodate up to 3 swimmers per lane.
Yes, children ages 9 & up, may use lap lanes as long as they are actually swimming laps and/or exercising. They, also, must be supervised by an adult.
No, lap swimming is on a first-come-first-served basis. We are allowed to accommodate up to 3 swimmers per lane, therefore, we will not require reservations.
Equipment is available at some locations. We encourage you to bring your own equipment.
The kids’ pools, splash pads and play features are not available at this time, but will re-open at a later date.
No, the hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms are closed at this time but will re-open at a later date.
No, no general swim/play, nor family swim at this time; lap swimming and exercising only. This will change as time goes by.
There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread directly to humans from water in pools, hot tubs or spas, or water play areas. Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (for example, with chlorine or bromine) of pools, hot tubs or spas, and water playgrounds should kill the virus that causes COVID-19.
