The COVID-19 crisis is fluid and changing day-to-day. State and County regulations and University of Portland guidelines impact what UP Rec Services is able to offer.
Please check FAQs for information related to entry to the Beauchamp Center & COVID-19 requirements and service changes.
May 19, 2022
Recreational Services will allow guests with members ($8/day), and will restart selling alumni and spouse/partner passes ($120/semester) beginning Monday, May 23, 2022. Details
March 18, 2022
Recreational Services will adopt a mask-optional policy for all recreation facilities, classes, and programs, on Monday, March 21st. Occupancy limits for all areas of the facility will revert to those that meet building code regulations, and are not reduced for COVID.
January 20, 2022
In conjunction with the University returning to in-person classes on Monday, January 24th, Rec Services will make the following adjustments to operations on January 24th:
Fitness classes will commence. Reservations at: recservices.up.edu
Weight room capacity will increase to 25.
Climbing area capacity will increase to 10 on the mat, with distancing.
Basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, etc., will be allowed.
Tennis Center will open. Reservations at recservices.up.edu
Masks worn over the nose and mouth are still required at all times. KN95 or N95 are recommended for most protection from COVID.
January 13, 2022
The changes to service mentioned in the January 10th update have been extended through January 23rd. We will update when we have more information.
January 10, 2022
Working with the University's plan to bring students back to campus and to limit the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Recreational Services has some change to service in place for 1/10/22-1/16/22. Rec Services and the University will re-evaluate after the week to decide if the changes can be dropped or if there is a need to extend them. Masks are still required, worn properly over nose and mouth.
Specifics:
Weight room capacity is limited to 7 in the cable & dumbbell area, and 7 in the free-weight rack area. A line will form at the weight room entrance, if needed.
Social distancing of 6 feet is required throughout the building.
Functional Training & Stretching area capacity is limited to 8.
Basketball games are not allowed. Shooting is fine, limit two per hoop.
Climbing area is limited to four in the bouldering area and two at the Tower, each with auto-belay.
Facility hours are reduced to 11am-9pm, due to staffing availability.
In-person fitness classes, intramural sports, and outdoor pursuits trips are paused until risk of COVID spread is reduced.
Guests, Spouses, and Alumni are not eligible to use the facility at this time.
July 30, 2021
Masks that cover the nose and mouth are now required in Beauchamp at all times, including while working out, due to CDC and State of Oregon guidance. This applies to all users, whether vaccinated or not.
Guests, Spouses, and Alumni are not eligible to use the facility at this time.
July 9, 2021 - Expired/No Longer Applies
The announcement you have been waiting for: Vaccinated users do not need to wear a mask while working out in the Beauchamp Center. Unvaccinated individuals still need to wear a mask over their nose and mouth at all times in the facility.
CampusClear phone app daily clearance, UP I.D., and temperature check are required.
Currently, no alumni or guests are allowed due to COVID policy.
Masks must be worn over the nose and mouth at all times in the facility.
6' social distance required, even if you live together.
Multnomah County's risk level moves to "High" on Friday, May 7th, and the indoor capacity for the Beauchamp Center will be 50. Reservations are no longer required. Masks and 6' distancing are required for all users, at all times.
Multnomah County's risk level is now Extreme, and the indoor capacity for the Beauchamp Center is limited to 6. Reservations are required and may be made 24 hours in advance at recservices.up.edu There are 3 spots available for the weight room and 3 for the rest of the facility. Spacing of 25 feet between indoor users must be maintained.
Beginning Monday, May 3rd, an outdoor workout space will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Capacity for this area is also 6 and distancing must be 6 feet or more. Users will check in at the front desk and if space is available, they will be directed to the outdoor space.
April 27, 2021
The Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center capacity limit will change to 6 and reservations will be required as of Friday, 4/29/2021, when Multnomah County moves to Extreme risk level. Reservations may be made 24 hours in advance at recservices.up.edu (Updated 4/27/2021)
Capacity limit will be 50, as of Friday, April 9th.
Faculty & staff will need to show daily Campus Clear badge as part of entry process. Students show Carbon Health badge.
Capacity limit will be 80, as of Monday, March 15th.
Faculty & staff will need to show daily Campus Clear badge as part of entry process. Students show Carbon Health badge.
We are now using Carbon Health for screening questions in the Beauchamp Center. Please complete your survey before coming to the Rec Center and we will ask to see your Green badge when you come in, then we will take your temperature and scan your I.D. Please remember to scan out when you leave the facility.
Great news! Multnomah County's risk level will lower from Extreme to High on February 12th, which means that indoor recreation centers in the State can reopen. The Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center will reopen, Friday, February 12, 2021, with a capacity limit of 50.
Here's the skinny:
All users must fill out the liability release at recservices.up.edu If you filled this out since September 2020, you're good-to-go!
Maximum occupancy is 50. First-come, first serve. Workout limit is 1 hour when others are waiting.
UP I.D. is required. No guests are allowed.
Masks must be worn over the nose and mouth at all times in the facility.
6' social distance required, even if you live together.
Limit 50 in the facility at any time. Check current occupancy.
Additional entry requirements Additional policies
Hours
Rec Services is pleased to announce the opening of an outside workout area on Feb. 1, 2021. The space will be open MWF, 10am-6pm. Additional Information
November 16, 2020
The Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center will close Tuesday, November 17th, in accordance with State and County mandates, and will remain closed over Winter Break. The ability to reopen in 2021 will rely upon State, County and University guidance. Rec Services will use this website and social media to communicate any information related to the status of the facility.
November 9, 2020
In accordance with Governor Brown's policy adjustments, we are reducing capacity of the Beauchamp Center to 50 during the period of Nov. 11-25, 2020.
September 30, 2020 Update
Faculty & staff will be welcomed to the Beauchamp Center beginning Friday, October 2nd.
User entry will depend upon completing online Waiver and Liability Release. linked here,
and response to COVID-19 related questions and temperature screening.
September 18, 2020 Update
The Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center will open Friday, September 18th at 1:00 p.m. COVID-19 adaptations are in place..
We are pleased to announce that we will open Friday, September 18th at 1:00 p.m. Entry will be slower due to COVID questions & temperature reading so we appreciate your patience. Check Rec Services' Facebook and Instagram accounts, @uprecservices for updates.
User entry will depend upon completing online Waiver and Liability Release. linked here,
and response to COVID-19 related questions and temperature screening.
Masks are required at all times in the Beauchamp Center, including when working out. Masks must cover nose and mouth.
Please check FAQs for information related to entry to the Beauchamp Center & COVID-19 requirements and service changes.
Faculty & staff access date has been pushed back due to our reopening postponement. The date will be two weeks after we reopen to students. State, County and University regulations, as well as air quality, may impact opening date.
September 17, 2020 Update
We are currently in a holding pattern, watching all air indexes and forecasts to determine if we will be able to open on Friday, September 18, to students. We will make a decision as soon as we feel confident that weather will either provide a safe Air Quality index reading or not. We are watching PurpleAir, Airnow.gov, Windy.com, Accuweather and weather forecasts by local news professionals. We will need to introduce outside air into our facility's HVAC system so it must be at a safe level. We will update our website when possible but for earliest notification, we will communicate via Instagram & Facebook, @uprecservices and @portlandintramurals.
We need to look after the safety and welfare of UP students, our facility student & professional staff and our university faculty and staff Thanks for your patience!
September 13, 2020 Update
Air quality due to Oregon & Washington fires have forced us to postpone our reopening of the Beauchamp Center from September 14 to a future date. We will reassess air quality daily to determine when it is safe to reopen and will post on Rec Services' Facebook and Instagram accounts, @uprecservices.
September 10, 2020 Update
Air quality considerations due to Oregon & Washington fires may impact opening date. Please make sure that you follow Rec Services on Facebook and Instagram so you receive any closure information.
Planned opening date for current UP students is September 14th.
Faculty & staff will be welcomed on September 28.
State, County and University regulations may impact opening date.
Facility Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Capacity limit for the facility is 100.
User entrance to facility each visit is dependent upon responses to COVID-19 related questions, temperature screening, and one-time completion of the Waiver and Liability Release, linked here.
Masks are required at all times in the Beauchamp Center, including when working out.
Reservations are required for the free weight and climbing areas and may be made 48 hours in advance. www.recservices.up.edu
Outdoor equipment and bike rental Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
For more information: 503.943-8748 or libby@up.edu.
Live, on-line fitness classes taught by students are available to UP students, faculty & staff.
Fitness Class Information & Schedule
Alumni & Spouse passes will not be sold for Fall 2020. Those alumni & spouses currently holding passes from Spring 2020 may use them in Fall 2020 or request a pro-rated refund from Rec Services, by emailing: bourne@up.edu
Locker rental & towel service will not be sold for Fall 2020. Those currently holding credit for fees paid for lockers or towels for Spring 2020 may use them in Fall 2020 or request a pro-rated refund from Rec Services by emailing: bourne@up.edu
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