Reopening of gyms and swimming pools: regulation and guidelines

Phase 2 of the Covid-19 emergency began with a partial resumption of commercial activities as early as 4 May, followed by the reopening of other activities such as gyms and swimming pools. Sports centers will be able to open their doors again to users starting from 25 May 2020 (Lombardy is an exception), provided that the rules established by the government are rigorously applied.

As you can imagine, the rules for swimming pools and gyms are very stringent as they are two environments in which it is even more difficult to avoid physical contact. Let's see the most important ones together, while here you can read the official document in full.

of the user and to preclude access if this is equal to or higher than 37.5 ° C

In changing rooms and showers, the distance between users must be at least 1 meter (alternating positions or with barriers); regulate access

Regulate and organize the spaces of the actual gym as well as the parking or transit areas. During physical activity, the mandatory distance is 2 meters; in spaces not dedicated to physical activity, the distance must be 1 meter.

Obligation to provide "hand hygiene in and out of the structure or sports facility; placement in the structure of dispensers with hydroalcoholic solutions to sanitize hands in visible points

Disinfection of any machinery or tool after the use of a person

You cannot use machines or tools that have not been disinfected

Disinfection and cleaning of environments, machinery, tools must be guaranteed even several times during the day and disinfection of lockers and changing rooms at the end of the day

The exchange of water bottles, glasses, bottles, as well as towels or other personal items for cleaning is prohibited

Use of shoes only and exclusively for the gym environment

Clothes and personal items must be stored in their own gym bag and not simply placed in the "locker. The distribution of bags is recommended so that users can easily arrange their personal items."

Verification and evaluation of ventilation systems

For further information: Bonus up to 500 euros for the purchase of bicycles and scooters , such as deckchairs and sunbeds, must guarantee a distance of 1.5 meters between people thanks to dedicated paths (unless they belong to the same family unit)

In order to guarantee a level of protection from infection "ensure the effectiveness of the water treatment chain and the limit of the free active chlorine parameter in the tank between 1.0 -1.5 mg / l; combined chlorine ≤ 0.40 mg / l; pH 6.5 - 7.5. Please note that these limits must be strictly ensured in the presence of swimmers "

The opening of the tank will have to confirm the suitability of the water for bathing following the carrying out of chemical and microbiological analyzes.

The safety and hygiene rules already in force in the pool remain valid

Regular and frequent disinfection and cleaning of all spaces, tools and materials

Sunbeds, deck chairs, umbrellas and other equipment must be disinfected after each use; sanitation is mandatory at the end of the day; the user must bring with them all the necessary in terms of linen

Water park pools should be converted into bathing tubs