Last update: 3/17/21
 
Regular hours of operation (beginning Monday, February 1) and policies for Union College athletic facilities for the Winter 2021 Term are listed below. Please note that regularly scheduled facility hours are subject to change due to factors such as changing varsity schedules, and may be modified on a week-to-week basis. Please check this site for the most current information throughout the term.

Health and safety protocols, guidelines for community members, and policies can be found on the College's website. All students will need to continue to abide by the Covid-19 Policy Agreement found on the College's Community Standards page.

By utilizing any Union College athletic facility, all parties agree to follow all proper protocols for use, including but not limited to:

• Wearing a mask at all times (see below for acceptable face coverings).
• Maintaining a 6-foot distance.
• Washing or sanitizing hands before and after use.
• Following the College's wayfinding signage and complying with directions provided regarding modified or restricted equipment use.
• Displaying a green emocha badge for the current day.
• Staying home if signs or symptoms of COVID-19 are experienced.

Acceptable face coverings for COVID-19 include, but are not limited to, cloth-based face coverings and disposable masks appropriate for exercise that cover both the mouth and nose. Bandanas, buffs, and gaiters are not acceptable face coverings for use in gyms and fitness centers per New York State guidelines. 

All Union athletic facilities will be supervised by college staff members in order to ensure proper protocols are being followed. Individuals who not follow the guidelines may be asked to leave the facility.

Alumni Gym / Breazzano Fitness Center
To minimize exposure, only current Union College faculty, staff and students will be able to access Alumni Gym facilities until further notice. All members of the campus community are welcome to use the Alumni Gym facilities from 7:30-11am on weekdays and 10am-2pm on weekends. The 11am-2pm and 3-10pm time blocks on Mondays-Fridays and the 3-8pm time block on Saturdays-Sundays are reserved for Union students. The gym closes daily from 2-3pm for cleaning. College ID and a green emocha badge from the current day are required for entry.

Finals Week/Spring Break Hours (March 19-28):
During finals week and spring break, the Breazzano Fitness Center will be open to the entire Union community. No pre-registration will be required at this time.

Fri 3/19: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat 3/20 - Sun 3/21: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Mon 3/22 - Wed 3/24: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
Thu 3/25 - Fri 3/26: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Sat 3/27 - Sun 3/28: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Peak Hours: During designated peak hours (Monday through Friday, 3-9pm), students must register for 50-minute time slots in advance via this link, which will be updated weekly on this page by Sunday at 10 a.m. No walk-ins will be permitted during these times in order to ensure reduced density in the gym facility. In order to maintain appropriate distance and avoid crowding, no more than 30 visitors will be allowed to use the facilities in Alumni Gym at any one time, including no more than 15 visitors in the downstairs free weight area at any one time. 

All entry should be through the main entrance and turnstile; exiting should be through the front door nearest to the Breazzano Fitness Center circular desk. Visitors will be required to sanitize machines or equipment before and after use and should bring their own water bottle, as hydration stations will be limited to touch-less water bottle fillers. In addition, all visitors must use earbuds or headphones while using the equipment; Bluetooth speakers are not permitted.

Due to facility restrictions and safety protocols, use of the Alumni Gym locker rooms, the swimming pool, the racquetball court and the squash court will be unavailable to the campus community until further notice except with advance approval.

Viniar Athletic Center
Viniar Athletic Center is available for recreational use of the basketball hoops, track, and court space. Hoops are for shooting only; no playing of pickup basketball or one-on-one games will be permitted.

Finals Week Hours (March 19-24)
Fri 3/19: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat 3/20: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sun 3/21: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mon 3/22: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wed 3/24: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Messa Rink
Messa Rink at Achilles Center offers hours for socially distanced free skating, skating lessons and other recreational opportunities. Ice skates are available for use. Visitors should bring their own water bottle, as hydration stations will be limited to touch-less water bottle fillers. 

Finals Week/Spring Break Hours (March 19-28):
Fri 3/19: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sat 3/20: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sun 3/21: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
Thu 3/25: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
Fri 3/26: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Sat 3/27: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Sun 3/28: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Frank Bailey Field/College Park Field/Tennis Courts
All Union outdoor facilities are open for general use throughout the day, provided there is no varsity practice going on at that time.

Frisbee Golf Course
The on-campus frisbee golf course will continue to be available for members of the campus community.  All participants must follow campus requirements regarding masks and social distancing.  Students may play with their own frisbees or they can use those provided by the Athletic Department. Students may sign frisbees out from the circular desk at the Breazzano Fitness Center in Alumni Gymnasium.