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Dear RecWell Students & Members,

We know you are awaiting answers in regards to our status on campus amidst the ongoing COVID-19 developments. We’ve also heard your questions asking how you can stay active during this uncertain time. To put your mind at ease, we want you to be aware of the actions we are taking to protect your health and the health of our Purdue community. In addition, we’d like to keep you up to date on the creative alternative delivery options we are currently developing to help Boilermakers stay active and well. 

Here is what we are doing to stay in line with President Daniels and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in our community. 

Additional Cleaning & Social Distancing Measures
  • Custodial staff is working around the clock to disinfect and sanitize equipment and spaces, with extra attention given to high touch and traffic areas.
  • There will be signage around the building to encourage social distancing.
  • To adhere to social distancing recommendations, we will only check out the following items at the equipment center: towels and locks.
  • We have implemented a self-swipe system at entry and equipment checkout.
  • We will continue to follow updates and protocol suggested by the CDC, Department of Public Health, and other credible agencies to best ensure the safety of our community.
Hours of Operation 

This is an evolving situation, so we will be adjusting our hours and operations as things change.  Our updated hours and other important information can be found here. Check back regularly for updates.

Reservations
RecWell will not be accepting facility reservations for any of our spaces at this time.  Please contact recwellreservations@purdue.edu with questions.

Temporary Suspension of RecWell Programs & Alternative Delivery Methods 

RecWell programs are suspended until further notice. However, in accordance with the University's solution of online delivery methods, RecWell will provide alternative virtual options to keep you healthy and moving within select program areas. See our program updates below.

Adventure – Climbing Wall, Bouldering Wall & Challenge Course
  • Status: Top rope climbing wall closed until further notice, bouldering wall will remain open, challenge course not accepting spring group requests at this time.
Aquatics – Swim Lessons
  • Status: Swim lessons cancelled until further notice, including session three registration.
Boiler Kids Camp
  • Status: At this time Boiler Kids Camp is still taking place this summer. At a later date, RecWell will reassess if kids camp will be held.
Fitness – Group X
  • Status: In-person classes and on-demand requests suspended until further notice.
  • Alternative Delivery Method: Starting the week of March 23, Group X will release online workout videos led by RecWell fitness instructors that our participants can do from home. This series will include 30 minute classes incorporating cardio, strength and mind/body. Your Group X favorites like Yoga Flow, Barre and Tabata can be done anywhere. More information to come on our Purdue RecWell social media platforms. 
Fitness – Personal Training
    • Status: In-person personal training sessions suspended until further notice.
    • Alternative Delivery Method: Personal training sessions will be conducted virtually and coordinated between each trainer and their client.
    Sport Programs – IM Sports
    • Status: In-person sports suspended until further notice.   
    • Alternative Delivery Method: Virtual sport opportunities are being looked into, stay tuned for updates.
    Sport Programs – Club Sports
    • Status: Practice, competitions and travel suspended at this time.
    Wellness – Cooking Demos
    • Status: In-person demos suspended until further notice.
    • Alternative Delivery Method: Starting the week of March 23, the Demonstration Kitchen will release online cooking demo videos led by RecWell cooking instructors that our participants can do from home. More information to come on our Purdue RecWell social media platforms. 
    Wellness – Massage
    • Status: Not accepting clients at this time.
    Wellness – Meditation Classes Wellness – Presentations on Demand
    • Status: In-person presentations suspended until further notice.      
    • Alternative Delivery Method: Beginning the week of March 23, we will offer several virtual master classes on a variety of well-being topics. More information to come on our Purdue RecWell social media platforms.
    Wellness     – Financial Wellness, Wellness Coaching & Nutrition Consultations
    • Status: In-person coaching suspended until further notice.
    • Alternative Delivery Method: Beginning the week of March 23, wellness and financial coaching opportunities will be made available virtually. Starting March 30, nutrition consultations will be made available virtually. More information to come on our Purdue RecWell social media platforms.  
    Like every large organization, we are doing our best to make sensible decisions in this difficult and unprecedented situation.  Please check Purdue’s COVID-19 website regularly for the most up-to-date information and answers to the most frequently asked questions. The wellbeing of our students, faculty and staff is always our primary concern, and our actions reflect that overriding consideration. 
    We are here for you.

    Stay Healthy & Be Well Boilermakers,

    Mike Warren
    Director, Purdue Recreation & Wellness