Date:  November 15, 2020 To:  Governor Jay Inslee, Drew Shirk, Nick Streuli, Jon Snyder, Lauren McCloy, Dr. Jon Weisman, Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Legislature From:  Washington Fitness Alliance Subject:  Request for Immediate Reconsideration – November 15; Closure of Gyms and Fitness Facilities The Washington Fitness Alliance (WFA) is surprised and dismayed by today’s decision to order the closure of indoor gyms and fitness facilities until December 14.  The month-long closure will lead to the permanent closure of many small businesses across the state who are barely making ends meet under the current restrictions. We are deeply troubled by the rejection of ideas submitted by WFA to improve upon current guidelines. It makes no sense to penalize a sector that, according to data and studies, has not been a source of COVID-19 infections and has proven it can safely provide a valuable service to the public during the pandemic….

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) All staff will be wearing face coverings. Members are required to wear a face mask in order to enter the Club and must wear it at all times while around the facility. You can take it off immediately before working out and put it back on immediately after resuming working out vigorously. It must worn when walking around the building at all times to comply with WA state mandate. Cleaning + Sanitization Protocols As an addition to our already robust cleaning processes, we have added strategic zone cleanings several times per day along with our new housekeeping and maintenance teams who will be working throughout the day to keep high-touch points sanitized. Hand sanitizing stations and equipment wipes, exceeding CDC and EPA guidelines for effectiveness against viruses including COVID-19, will be available throughout the facility. Members will also be given their own personal spray disinfectant bottle…