The statewide order goes into effect Friday.
Indoor gyms, recreation centers, bowling alleys, pools and indoor sports facilities
- Capacity will be limited to 25% or 50 people, which ever is fewer, with everyone spaced six feet apart.
- Lap swim only is encouraged at indoor pools. Open swim is allowed if people in different households don’t mix.
- There should be a limited of 25 players on the field or court at a time during organized sports activities, excluding coaches.
- Gym equipment should be cleaned and disinfected after each use.
- Maximize ventilation by turning on fans or opening windows.
Organized recreational sports
- Organized sports are allowed in groups of up to 25 players, excluding coaches and referees.
- Spectators are discouraged for adult sports. For youth sports, households should keep their distance.
- Low contact sports are encouraged, and participants should not share equipment.
- Limit the amount of interaction between players on different teams by considering holding games every two weeks.
- Wear masks when feasible.
- Races and endurance events can happen as long as social distancing is maintained, and there aren’t gatherings of more than 10 people at a time at start and finish lines. One recommendation is to stagger start times.
Outdoor swimming pools
- Capacity is limited to 50% or 50 people, whichever is fewer.
- Reservation systems are encouraged to space out visitors and to aid in contact tracing.
- Lap swim is encouraged, but open swim is allowed if different households are able to stay apart.
- Frequently touched surfaces should be frequently disinfected.
- Locker rooms should be cleaned every hour.
Parks
- Playgrounds can now open to up to 10 people at a time.
- Outdoor sports facilities can reopen for up to 25 people at a time.
- Visitor attendance can be spaced out by either extending hours or limiting capacity.
Outdoor Recreation
- All non-guided outdoor recreation can occur in groups of up to 10 people, and rentals should follow specific retail guidelines. Guided services can also resume, also with a cap of 10 people.
- River outfitters, rafting or Jeep tours can occur if groups in specific vessels are limited to up to two households.
- Developed hot springs must follow the guidance for outdoor pools.
- Vehicle windows should be kept open at all times when transported customers.
- Participants are encouraged to avoid using grocery stores, gas stations, etc … in communities they don’t live in.
Other facilities that need approval
- Scenic trains have been asked to submit plans to their local health agencies.
- Ski resorts can open for summer activities if they submit a plan that’s approved by their local health agency.
- Outdoor recreation areas like ziplines or ropes courses can also reopen with approval from their local health department.
