We are excited to announce the re-opening of both the Rice Center Arena and the Fitness Center for the Fall Semester. In order to utilize either area you must sign up in advance through Bookings. Links to signup are available below along with the full details of each area and expectations. Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing when utilizing the facilities and do not exercise if you are feeling sick. You will be required to sign-in upon arrival and show your reservation. Staff will be taking temperatures prior to entering the facilities.
 
Fitness Center:

• Fitness center will re-open on Thursday, September 3
• Hours: 10a-2p, 3p-7p daily at the start to test our system and protocols, with goal of expanding hours soon thereafter
  • Closed for deep clean from 2-3p
• Students can book timeslots in either the cardio area (downstairs) or weight room (upstairs)
  • 45-minute timeslots, available hourly (extra time allows to direct flow and clean)

WEIGHT ROOM (FITNESS CENTER UPSTAIRS) RESERVATIONS:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/RiceCenter@ben.edu/bookings/s/131yV2wjJkW5lQgcWjTkGg2
 
CARDIO AREA (FITNESS CENTER DOWNSTAIRS) RESERVATIONS:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/RiceCenter@ben.edu/bookings/s/nJcm5Drk-Ui5C9E3nJBH8Q2
 
Rice Center:

• Hours: 10a-2p, 3p-7p daily
• Book space via Bookings
  • 6 basketball hoops (2 people per hoop) – 45-minute timeslots
  • 3 designated volleyball spaces (2 people per space) – 45-minute timeslots – (no nets)
  • Track (4 people) – 45-minute timeslots
  • 2 Batting cages (2 people per cage) – 45-minute timeslots

RICE CENTER RESERVATIONS:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/RiceCenter@ben.edu/bookings/s/wMbuExkuIk6DY4V2CJDmLw2
 
General fitness center and Rice arena expectations:

• Wear mask at all times (covering mouth and nose)
• Maintain social distancing
• Bring your own water bottle
• Be considerate of others – try to stay in one workout area and use minimal equipment
• Comply with all requests/instructions of fitness center employees
• Do not use a machine until it has been cleaned after its previous use
• Do not come exercise if you do not feel well.