Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

 

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Frecuent

The three components of our reopening plan remain in effect for the Spring of 2022. They include:

  1. Affirm you healthy and meet the CRI Wellness Check guidelines prior to entering to the Boathouse or joining up with your programs
  2. Follow all of CRI’s COVID guidelines and requirements
  3. We encourage everyone to get tested as often as personally practical

 

MOST RECENT UPDATE:  see below for COVID SAFETY AT CRI

COVID SAFETY AT CRI

Step 1:  Pass the CRI Wellness Check.  We are counging our community to affirm the following three conditions before coming to CRI

    • I have no signs or symptoms related to COVID-19

    • I have not had "close contact" with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 - See Below for CRI Close Contact Guidelines 

    • I have not been asked to self-isolate or quarantine by a doctor or a local public health official.

Step 2:  Follow All of CRI’s COVID Guidelines

Close Contact guidance for vaccinated people    

  • If you are currently vaccinated

    • If you are a close contact but vaccinated and asymptomatic

      • You do not need to remain away from CRI.  

      • We ask that you wear an appropriate mask when interacting with people at CRI for the 10 days following your close contact and monitor for symptoms in the same time period

      • You do not need to wear a mask while rowing in team boats or in coaching launches - only while indoors at CRI or when in close proximity to others

    If you are currently unvaccinated

    • You must remain away from CRI for 5 days following the close contact

    • We ask wear an appropriate mask while on the grounds and while rowing at CRI for the 10 days after your contact and that you monitor for symptoms in the same time period  

CRI Positive Test Result Guidelines:

If you test positive for COVID or have symptoms related to COVID: 

  • Please stay away from CRI for 5 days and notify your coach immediately
  • After 5 days, you may return to CRI if you are symptom free 
  • Please wear a mask through day 10 if you will be among groups or if you come indoors.  And, please be mindful to stay away from others who may be more likely to be susceptible to COVID

CRI Vaccination Requirement

  • The city of Boston announced that the policy requiring participants and staff coming to CRI show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 has been lifted effective Friday February 18, 2022.
  • CRI will continue to follow local and state health guidelines regarding masking and other mitigation measures to prevent the spread of COVID 19 at the Harry Parker Boathouse.  
  • We thank our community for continuing to support our efforts to keep our community safe and healthy.  

Step 3:  CRI encourages everyone planning to come to the boathouse to get tested for Covid-19

Staff and participants alike are strongly encouraged to get tested for Covid as frequently as personally practical. 

  

For previous Covid-19 CRI Updates click here

General 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION  

SPRING 2022 Hours of Operation: 5am to 8pm Weekdays; 5am to 4pm Weekends.   

Somerville Sculling Pavillion: OPEN 

Harry Parker Boathouse:

  • First floor bathrooms: OPEN
  •  Docks:  OPEN
  •  Front Desk: LIMITED OPEN
  •  2nd Floor Bathrooms:  LIMITED OPEN
  •  Showers: OPEN
  •  Weight Room:  LIMITED OPEN
  •  Community Room / Ergs:  LIMITED OPEN
  •  Row Studio: LIMITED OPEN
  •  Admin Offices:  LIMITED OPEN
  •  Coaches Offices: LIMITED OPEN

 

All Financial Transactions / Payments must be done online only

  • The front desk is closed and no financial transactions may be conducted in the reception tent

Bike Storage

  • Bikes may be parked & locked only at the rack in the parking lot. The rack on the Grounds is closed 

Personal Storage

  • There is no storage available anywhere at CRI overnight- please leave belongings in your car or at home that you wont need at the boathouse for training

    • You are not permitted to leave bags or personal items in locker rooms and posted racks inside

 

 what to expect

  

WHAT TO EXPECT

Follow basic health and safety measures at all times

  • Wear a mask at all times on the grounds and on the docks
  • Maintain appropriate physical distance from all other people
  • Wash your hands or disinfect them frequently
  • No Gathering / Hanging Out 

 

faqs

 FAQS

Q. What are CRI’s current hours of operation and what facilities are open? UPDATED JANUARY 10, 2022

A. Hours - Hours of operation reflect opening of in-person programs.  HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE SO CHECK WITH YOUR COACH

SPRING 2022 Hours of Operation: 5am to 8pm Weekdays; 5am to 4pm Weekends.   

  • Somerville Sculling Pavillion: OPEN 

    Harry Parker Boathouse:

      • First floor bathrooms: OPEN
      •  Docks:  OPEN
      •  Front Desk: LIMITED OPEN
      •  2nd Floor Bathrooms:  LIMITED OPEN
      •  Showers: OPEN
      •  Weight Room:  LIMITED OPEN
      •  Community Room / Ergs:  LIMITED OPEN
      •  Row Studio: LIMITED OPEN
      •  Admin Offices:  LIMITED OPEN
      •  Coaches Offices: LIMITED OPEN

Mandatory Health and Safety Measures for All Rowing Activities

Q. What is required to row at CRI?

A. Follow all of CRI’s COVID guidelines and requirements

Q. What if someone else is not following the safety procedures?

A. Kindly remind them of our expectations to keep each other safe. Should you feel there is a need, feel free to share with an on-site staff member. At a minimum the following should always be followed

  • Wearing a face mask at all times on the grounds and when rowing in 2x, 4x and bow coxed 4+
  • Maintaining 6 feet of distance between people
  • No gatherings 
  • Personal belongings should be kept within reach at all times. 
  • Failure by anyone to follow safety protocols may result in restricted future access to CRI for an indeterminate length

If you need any help or find your community member non-compliant, please contact a member of the staff on site, the logbook captains, or any staff member including Executive Director, Ted Benford (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).