COVID-19

Stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 updates from SVAC.

Feb 9, 2022

Alberta entered Step 1 of the updated Public Health Measures on February 9th. The following changes came into effect at that time:

Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) has been removed
Proof of vaccination, showing of QR codes, or providing a negative test result is no longer required
Mandatory indoor masking remains in effect in all common areas, and when entering and exiting the gym
No masks are required while engaged in physical activity

Please look for additional information when Step 2 comes into effect potentially as early as March 1. Thank you for all your support during these ever-changing times. We are incredibly grateful to have such an amazing community of members and we are humbled by everyone that has chosen to make SVAC part of their fitness lives.

Sept 20, 2021

Our team has made the decision to implement the government of Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program, allowing you to enjoy all the club has to offer, no masks required while exercising!

Restriction Exemption Program details that allow you to keep crushing your workout here at SVAC:

Proof of vaccination is required
Single dose accepted between September 20 and October 25th if received 2 weeks before the time of service
Double dose required after October 25th
If not vaccinated, documentation of a medical exemption is required
Proof of a privately-paid negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours of service (tests from AHS or Alberta Precision Laboratories not allowed)

This information will be discreetly noted in our internal record.

Masks are NOT required while working out.

Thank you for continuing to support local. We can’t wait to see you at the gym. If you have any questions please reach out to us!

Sept 4, 2021

As of Sept 4th, we are happy to announce that our St. Albert gym is fully accessible and booking a session is no longer required. Your health and safety are always a priority, and as such we are still keeping our sanitization at a premium.

The Alberta government has put in temporary restrictions mandatory for us to be together safely. When entering the club and when transitioning between spaces such as locker room to the studio or locker room to the gym floor, please wear your mask.

You are not required to wear a mask while engaging in physical exercise. However, our Team and Personal Trainers will be wearing masks, and the Group Fitness and Yoga leaders will wear masks as well until engaging in activity alongside you. We are the gold standard of cleanliness and sanitary measures and we look to continue to serve you with your safety and health as our top priority.

July 1, 2021

As of July 1st, we are happy to announce that gym access is fully accessible and booking a session is no longer required. Your health and safety are always a priority, and as such we are still keeping our sanitization at a premium.

When it comes to wearing masks, we want you to do what you are most comfortable with. Masking is optional.

We endeavour to keep your varying comfort levels in mind when it comes to class sizes. We will be increasing class sizes when possible and still allowing space between class participants.

Showers are now open! And all our lounge amenities are available for you to enjoy. We are looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces at SVAC in the coming days and weeks.

June 11, 2021

Following the latest announcement from the Government of Alberta, SVAC will be open for:

Indoor gym access
Indoor group fitness classes
Indoor personal training

In addition to indoor fitness returning, SVAC will continue to offer outdoor gym access, outdoor group classes, and continued online programming as well. A few guidelines to keep in mind while you are rocking your workout here at SVAC:⁠
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3 metres of physical distancing is to be observed when exercising inside

Masks do not need to be worn while you are engaging in any fitness activities. They are now only required to be worn whenever you are not exercising, and while in any other areas of the gym including change rooms

⁠The facility will close briefly in between bookings for our team to clean and disinfect the equipment

Book your time slot for both indoor and outdoor gym access through the GymMaster app or the Member’s Portal

We can’t wait to welcome you back indoors so that you can experience that SVAC energy that you all know and love in person!

Thank you for supporting local and continuing to be the most important part of what makes SVAC the place where fitness is fun.

MAY 9, 2021

Following the newest restriction announcement from the Government of Alberta, SVAC will be open for:

Online Classes
Online Personal Training
Outdoor Gym Available (for individuals, members of your same household or your 2 close contacts if living alone)

All staff required to wear face masks at all times. Regular cleaning and disinfecting to occur after ALL outdoor gym access bookings.

Book Your Outdoor Gym Tent Session Today!

We have several individual outdoor gym tents
Each tent is stocked with various types of equipment
Resistance training, weightlifting, rowing and spin all available
Take advantage of your individual workout space now!

SVAC will be currently closed for:

In-person classes and one-on-one training
Outdoor classes and one-on-one training
All indoor gym activity

APRIL 6, 2021

One-on-One Household or Individual Personal Training (Trainers required to wear masks but clients do not have to)

Outdoor Fitness Classes (High and Low intensity group fitness with 10 or fewer participants per class)

Outdoor Gym Access (Access to gym equipment located outside and booked in 60 minute time slots)

Online Classes (Live online classes as well as a recorded class library still available)

3 Meter social distancing maintained both inside and outside of the gym at all times. All staff required to wear face masks at all times. Regular cleaning and disinfecting to occur after ALL personal training sessions, outdoor group classes and gym access bookings.

MARCH 1, 2021

Low intensity gym access is Available

Low intensity group fitness classes are Available
Low intensity cardio equipment usage is Available

MASKS are mandatory for all above activities

– High intensity workouts available – with Personal Trainer only
– High intensity group fitness classes currently Not Available

Call or email to reactivate your membership.

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Attention SVAC Family,

We sincerely hope that everyone is doing as well as can be expected during this incredibly difficult time. As we are sure most of you already know, it was announced this afternoon by Alberta Health Services that effective Sunday, December 13th, all gyms and fitness centers are being asked to close their doors until at least January 10th, 2021.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP:

– Beginning Dec 13th, your Membership will automatically be put ON HOLD for the duration of the closure.

– No payment will be taken after the above date.

– There is no need to cancel your Membership. You will not see any costs incurred for the days we are closed.

– When SVAC reopens, your account will reactivate and resume as normal.

– There will be communication to you as the reopen date approaches.

ONLINE OPTIONS:

– We are working diligently on ON-LINE Options so that you can continue your workouts from home.

– Stay tuned for more news on this to come very soon.

The measures that will be put in place are necessary for the health of our amazing community and our society at large, beginning to move towards healthier and happier times. Beginning with ownership, and moving all the way through our entire staff, we remain as committed today as we ever have been, to coming out the other side of this pandemic stronger than ever. SVAC WILL be here for all of you when these restrictions are lifted, and we absolutely cannot wait to see everyone back at the gym very, very soon. Stay tuned for more information about our online classes and memberships.

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Positive, and Stay Strong!!!

Thank you sincerely,

From the entire SVAC Team!!

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Good Evening SVAC Members,

With gratitude to you all for working hard and keeping safe.

Following the recent announcement of new Alberta Health Restrictions, we are happy to inform you that SVAC remains OPEN.

Your support and healthy habits along with SVAC’s dedication to meeting and exceeding protocols creates a strong team. Continue your workouts in our safe environment:

✔ GYM ACCESS – Register for all your sessions via the App, Member Portal or call in.

✔ ONLINE CLASSES – You are a simple click away from getting your sweat on at home.

✔ PERSONAL TRAINING – One on One Training to keep you on track and having fun.

We continue to operate without in person group classes and small group training until the restriction is lifted. Please follow all posted measures regarding safe practices and we will get through this together.

The same Club hours with the same great people. See YOU tomorrow!
TEAM SVAC

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

It was announced this afternoon by Alberta Health Services that all indoor group fitness classes and team sports will be suspended temporarily for a 2-week period from November 13th – 27th (Please see link below).

https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx#toc-1

However, Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club WILL remain open and operational during this time. Since we have reopened, our singular focus has been providing our members with the cleanest and safest environment possible. As unfortunate as the news is, our gym floor IS open and remains an excellent way for you to continue to address all your health and wellness needs.

In addition to exercising in our amazing gym, we will also look to implement on-line workouts so that you will still have access to many of your favorite instructors. This is all to continue to provide you with as many fitness options as possible during this very important time. More information on this to follow in the coming days.

We here at Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club are extremely grateful for all of you! We remain committed to being socially conscious for the protection of our members and the community at large. We have a very strong fitness family and together we will work through this. Stay active, stay healthy, stay safe and we look forward to continuing to see all of you here at the place where fitness is fun. For more information, please call the gym at 780-460-9999.

Thank you sincerely,

From the entire SVAC team!