Covid – 19 – important information

Important Guidelines & Rules to be followed by members upon reopening of Club amidst Covid-19 pandemic – Club & Army rules:

Procedures at Entry points :

Procedure at TCP Gate No 1

  1. In order to avoid crowding at TCP Gate 1 & to achieve minimum interface between security personnel and club members, a person from the club (Covid coordinator or supervisor) shall stand outside the TCP gate no. 1 with Army’s entry register during member’s entry hours i.e. 7.00 to 10.30& 16.00 to 20.00. This person would conduct the following procedure upon arrival of member
  2. Thermal screening
  3. Entry in Army’s register
  4. Only asymptomatic members & staff who are wearing masks would be permitted to enter the cantonment gate
  5. Club members must carry their club ID cards
  6. Club members and staff can enter/visit only club premises upon entry into cantonment which would be presently only through TCP Gate No. 1. Walking in the cantonment area and use of golf course will not be permitted for the time being.There should be no interaction between club members and army personnel

Club Entry:

Our security guard will be standing at the gate of club premises and will ensure that:

  1. Only asymptomatic members & staff wearing masks are permitted to enter the club
  2. All members & staff sanitize their hands using the foot operated sanitizer dispenser which would be placed at the club entry however members should bring their own masks and sanitizer
  3. Entry of member in Club’s register by the guard
  4. No guests will be permitted in the club except under exceptional circumstances after prior approval from club management
  5. Aarogya Setu App is advisable
  6. All rules of safety are to be followed in letter and spirit & those who do not cooperate in following this procedure will be denied entry into the club

General Guidelines:

  1. Before  using  any  activity,  the  attendant  has  to  enter  member’s  Name, Membership No., Mobile No., time of entry and exit into each activity. Members will attend club and play at their own risk.Entry made by coach/attendant will be considered as final
  2. Members with co-morbidities, senior members, pregnant ladies and young children must understand that they are a higher risk category and are more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 infection
  3. The Club will take maximum precautions for safety of members and staff however the club would not be held responsible for any member or staff contracting Covid-19 infection
  4. The club timings for members will presently timing will be 7.00 AM till 10.30 AM and 4.00 PM till 8.00 PM. Extension in timing would be communicated to members
  5. Members shall wear mask continuously while in the club
  6. Members would sanitize their hands upon entering club and before using any club facility.Sanitizers would be provided by club at fixed locations. However, members must carry and use their own sanitizers
  7. Those members not carrying their masks/face shields would have to purchase the same from the club at the rate of Rs. 20/- per mask and Rs. 150/- per face shield
  8. No more than 4 members would be allowed to sit on each table/chair arrangement in the porch & garden. Pulling of chairs from designated place and increasing the number of chairs around a table is strictly prohibited
  9. Club washrooms will be functional but changing rooms & bathing facility will not be open and cannot be used
  10. Club washrooms will be sanitized at regular intervals during the day however members are advised to carry their own toilet seat sanitizer spray for added safety
  11. Use of ACs would be avoided
  12. Only packed water will be available against charges
  13. Guests would not be permitted to enter except in exceptional cases and with the permission of club administrator
  14. Swimming pool will remain closed till further instruction from the Government
  15. Members would enter the club maintaining social distance (minimum 6 feet) norms at the entry, car parking as well as inside the club premises
  16. Parties and gatherings will not be permitted presently in the club premises
  17. Oxymeter would be available at club office. Members are advised to check their oxygen levels before undertaking any high intensity activity especially if they are not feeling very fit. Club will not be responsible for any mishap on account of the same
  18. Ahmedabad Gymkhana Club Management reserves right to change policy for Member’s risk-free and smooth operation due to COVID-19 pandemic without intimating Club Members. At any time, if the club management finds that the health & well being of members is at stake, it shall not hesitate in closing the club temporarily

Guidelines for various facilities:

I – Office

  1. Compulsory hand sanitization before entry in office premises
  2. Wearing of face mask is compulsory
  3. Not more than 4 staff members permitted in the office at a time
  4. Not more than one club member permitted to enter the office at one time

II – Badminton

  1. Compulsory hand sanitization before entry in badminton court
  2. Entry in register by coach
  3. Pre booking of game session is compulsory. Member can book a time slot for upto a week. Booking request should be sent on Email- info@ahmedabadgymkhana.com, or by SMS or WhatsApp on Mobile – 7600067161. When confirmation is sent by club it would be considered as booked. Once booking is confirmed charges would be applicable even if member fails to use the booked time slot
  4. Maximum 4 persons + coach to be allowed at a time in the badminton court
  5. Safe distance to be maintained between waiting people,if any inside the badminton court
  6. Face mask must be used while not playing
  7. Doubles game also to be permitted
  8. Maximum duration of each game is 45 minutes
  9. Members to carry their own rackets
  10. Members are requested to carry their own water bottles
  11. Food & Beverages shall not be permitted inside the Badminton Court
  12. Those having oxygen saturation below 95% should not undertake any activity

Timings to be followed:

Morning: 7.15 am to 10.30 am

Time Slot                                 Sanitisation Process

7.00 am to 7.15 am

7.15 am to 8.00 am                                   8.00 am to 8.05 am

8.05 am to 8.50 am                                   8.50 am to 8.55 am

8.55 am to 9.40.am                                   9.40 am to 9.45 am

9.45 am to 10.30 am                                 11.00 am to 11.20 am

 Evening: 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm

Time Slot Sanitisation Process

3.45 pm to 4.00 pm

4.00 pm to 4.45 pm                                  4.45 pm to 4.50 pm

4.50 pm to 5.35 pm                                  5.35 pm to 5.40 pm

5.45 pm to 6.30 pm                                  6.30 pm to 6.35 pm

6.35 pm to 7.20 pm                                 7.20 pm to 7.25 pm

7.25 pm to 8.00 pm (only 35 min)     8.00 pm to 8.20 pm

III –  Gymnasium

  1. Compulsory hand santization before entry into gymnasium
  2. Entry in register by coach
  3. Pre booking of game session is necessary. Member can book a time slot for upto a week. Booking request should be sent on Email- info@ahmedabadgymkhana.com, or by SMS or WhatsApp on Mobile – 7600067161 and when confirmation is sent by club it would be considered as booked. Once booking is confirmed charges would be applicable even if member fails to use the booked time slot
  4. Each Member will have to follow social distancing while exercising& must maintain a distance of 6 feet
  5. All the members must wear Face Shield / Visor while exercising. Face mask will not be permitted while exercising. If any member fails to wear face shield / visor at the time of exercising in gym, the Club will provide the Face Shield / Visor on a chargeable basis of Rs. 150/- per face shield which will be debited to the members account
  6. Changing room and bathing facility will NOT be available at the Club premises
  7. It is compulsory that each member will have to use sanitizer before use of any equipment and it will be his responsibility to carry his/her own sanitizer
  8. It is compulsory that each member must have Napkins / Towels /water bottles etc. or any personal items required in the GYM while exercising
  9. Members will have to change into different pair of clean gym shoes before entering the health club which they must bring with them
  10. Those having oxygen saturation below 95% shall not undertake any activity
  11. Spitting,repeated sneezing,coughing inside the Gym is strictly prohibited
  12. Common exercise mats will not be provided by the club. Members shall bring their own mats
  13. ACs would not be operated in the health club. Fans would work and cross ventilation would be provided
  14. Each member will get maximum 45 minutes for exercise; the timings will be morning 7.00 am to 10.30 am and evening 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm
  15. Maximum 4 members will be permitted at a time in the health club
  16. Each member will have to co-operate with Club trainers, staff & management

Timings to be followed:

Morning 7.00 am to 10.30 am

Time Slot                                 Sanitisation Process

6.45 am to 7.00 am

7.00 am to 7.45 am                                  7.45 am to 7.55 am

7.00 am to 7.45 am                                  8.40 am to 8.50 am

8.50 am to 9.35 am                                  9.35 am to 9.45 am

9.45 am to 10.30 am                                10.30 am to 11.00 am

 Evening: 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm

Time Slot Sanitisation Process

4.00 pm to 4.15 pm

4.15 pm to 5.00 pm                                   5.00 pm to 5.15 pm

5.15 pm to 6.00 pm                                   6.00 pm to 6.15 pm

6.15 pm to 7.00 pm                                   7.00 pm to 7.15 pm

7.15 pm to 8.00 pm                                  8.00 pm to 8.30 pm

IV – Billiards Room

  1. Compulsory hand sanitisation before entry into billiards room
  2. Face mask is compulsorily
  3. Entry in register by marker
  4. Maximum 4 people + marker to be permitted at a time in the billiards room. Maximum 2 members per table. Waiting members to remain outside the billiards room
  5. Each game would be of 30 minutes
  6. Room would be opened for 5 minutes every hour for the purpose of proper ventilation
  7. No food or beverages would be permitted in the Billiards room

V – Table Tennis

  1. Compulsory hand sanitisation before starting the game
  2. Maximum 2 players (singles) can play for duration of 30 minutes
  3. Waiting members to wait at a safe distance
  4. Players to carry their own racket
  5. Timings: 7 am to 10.30 am & 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm

VI – Pantry & Dining

  1. Limited menu – only hot food items
  2. Tables to be arranged 6 feet apart
  3. Chairs not be pulled from the designated places
  4. Not more than 4 people on a table
  5. Face mask to be worn except while eating/drinking

**Members can avail club facilities at their own risk.

**Ahmedabad Gymkhana Club will not be responsible for any mishap or injury or spread of Corona Virus to your body within Club premises.