FAQs

The Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center has regular hours and limited capacity.

The State's rating of Multnomah County's risk level and Rec Services consideration of safe occupancy levels helps us determine what our capacity limit will be.  This may change as we observe & evaluate facility usage patterns.  Check current occupancy.

Before using the Rec Center, all users must fill out the liability release at recservices.up.edu  If you filled this out since September 2020, you are all set.
We have been reaching capacity at times.  Entry is on a first-come, first serve basis, and a line will be established outside the facility if needed.  Please maintain social distance while waiting.  Workouts are limited to 1 hour when others are waiting.
Carbon Health Green badge, 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.
Distancing requirements are in place, depending on the County's risk level.  Extreme risk- 25' distancing, High risk- 6' distancing.  This applies even if the users live together. 

Additional entry requirements   Additional policies
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The University of Portland operates the Beauchamp Center in accordance with State and County regulations as they apply to COVID-19 and will be closed if guidelines require it.  the information below applies to when the facility is open, under COVID-19 restrictions.

Until further notice, only students, faculty and staff will be allowed entrance to the Beauchamp Center, no guests and no alumni or spouses.

All entrants must fill out the Waiver and Liability Release, before entering the facility. 

All students are required to present their Carbon Health Green badge for the day they are entering the facility.  Faculty & staff are required to present their Clear Contact badge for the day.

Masks are required at all times, even when working out. Masks must cover nose and mouth. 

Patrons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and have not yet recovered, and/or are still within the 14-day quarantine period are not permitted to enter the BRWC.

Patrons who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 are not permitted to enter the BRWC. Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Some COVID-19 carriers do not exhibit symptoms.

Patrons who have had contact with anyone within the last 14 days who has or suspects having COVID-19, may not enter.

Please be aware that screening will not identify those who are infected with COVID-19. People who have COVID-19 may not have symptoms, may have mild symptoms or may not yet be showing symptoms. This means that people in the Beauchamp Center may be contagious with COVID-19, so it is very important that members continue to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance, washing hands often, and cleaning high-touch surfaces frequently.

Please note that these items pertain to when the Beauchamp Center is open.  It may be closed due to State and County mandates regarding COVID-19.

When the Beauchamp Center is open, we have adjusted our services, due to COVID-19.

• Multnomah County's risk level lowers to "High" on Friday, May 7th, allowing an indoor capacity of 50.
• 6' spacing is required between users, even those who live in the same household.
• Masks must be worn at all times.
• Basketball court is limited to 2 people, physically distanced, per basket.
• Equipment check-out is limited to items that can be readily cleaned and don’t promote breaking physical distancing requirements.
• Fitness and yoga mats are not available. Please bring your own mat or purchase from the front desk.
• Disposable wipes are located throughout the gym to disinfect equipment and machines.
• Showers are not available.
• Towel Service is not available. Please bring your own sweat towels.
• Semester locker rentals are not available. A few day-use lockers will be designated for use.
• No cash sales, only credit or debit.

The Beauchamp Center receives regular deep cleaning at night and targeted cleaning during the day.  We encourage all users to ensure a safe and clean workout experience by cleaning touch points and sweat drips before and after workouts.  Towels or disposable wipes are available throughout the facility.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, staff will be completing additional cleaning rounds with facility touch points receiving more frequent attention.

Please bring any concerns to the attention of facility staff.

Bouldering is available 11am - 1pm & 3pm-6pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday.  

Top rope and lead climbing hours are available 3pm-6pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Reservations are available up to 48 hours in advance. Time slots are for 30 minute durations, please utilize the last 5 minutes to clean up your equipment and make space for others coming to their reservation.  You must be a current UP student, faculty, staff to reserve a climbing wall slot and must have completed the Facility Use Waiver & Boulder Orientation (Rock 101) prior to climbing| Questions? oppmail@up.edu

Head to recservices.up.edu < Outdoor Pursuits Program Waivers to complete your bouldering oreintation digitally.  

COVID-19 -related policies reflect input and regulations put forth by the State, County, University, Oregon Health Authority (OHA), the CDC and colleagues in University Recreation.

1. UP students, faculty & staff only. No guests, alumni or spouses at this time.
2. Patrons may not enter if sick or having been in contact with anyone who is or has been sick within the past 14 days.
3. Approved masks are required at all times. Masks must cover nose and mouth. 
4. 6’ or more social distance required at all times.
5. Users should follow marked traffic patterns and allow others to pass in areas that merge.
6. Users should bring personal water bottles & use available refilling stations. Use of water faucets for drinking is not allowed.
7. Users must honor room capacities as posted and wait outside until a spot becomes available.  
8. Users are expected to clean touch points in shared spaces including weight & cardio rooms, studios, equipment, etc., before and after use.  Disposable wipes are located throughout the facility.
9. Users should wash hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.
10. When leaving the facility, users should check out, using the card readers by the exit.
11. Reservations are required for the climbing wall. Reservations can be made at: recservices.up.edu.  Virtual classes taught through MS Teams membership (free). Email: bourne@ up.edu to join.
12. Basketball court is limited to 2 people, physically distanced, per basket.
13. Towel Service is not available. Please bring your own sweat towels.
14. Fitness and yoga mats are not available. Please bring your own mat or purchase from the front desk.
15. Showers are closed. Users should plan to work out then leave the facility.
16. Locker rental is not available. A few designated day-use lockers will be available.
17. Equipment check-out is limited to items that can be readily cleaned and don’t promote breaking physical distancing requirements.
18. Sales are by credit or debit card only.  No cash sales.

Students, faculty, staff, and UP Holy Cross can use the facility free of charge. UP alumni can purchase a membership at the Beauchamp Center.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, only students, faculty & staff may use the Beauchamp Center.