When we can reopen: A letter from CrossFit Prototype

Mike Collette • May 18, 2020

As Governor Baker just announced the rollout of which businesses will be able to re-open, gyms and fitness centers will be in Phase 3 of the Massachusetts reopening plan. Based on the estimated timeline, this means no earlier than the beginning of July. However, they are evaluating reopening personal training facilities and outdoor workout sessions prior to the Phase 3 rollout (which I am optimistic about). As we promised to always actively communicate, it’s important for us to be transparent.


With that being said, this more than likely comes as a bummer to many of you. We had well over 100 responses from the survey we sent out last week and a good majority of you can’t wait to be back at the gym. Trust me, we are looking forward to seeing many of you even if it’s at a limited capacity! In addition, the overwhelmingly positive feedback in regards to the virtual coaching and training has been great. This service will not be going away, don’t worry.


Prior to the news, we have been planning and developing our re-opening plans and strategies. I won’t lie, I assumed gyms would not be in phase 1 or phase 2. What I couldn’t predict and still can’t is how our reopening will look in regards to how many people we will be able to serve at a time and how that looks based on functional square footage. My prior communication is that we (CFP) would open in phases, starting with 1-1 and outdoor workouts, then moving groups back into the facility. As I mentioned, I am optimistic that 1-1 and outdoor training will be pushed ahead of the Phase 3 rollout, this would allow our plan to continue…as planned.


What I will tell you is that we are prepared.A cartoon illustration of a muscular arm with a smile on it.

We are prepared to do what is right and necessary to keep you all safe and healthy.A red hard hat with a white cross on it.

We are prepared with our written out SOPs, procedures, and safety protocols to ensure your safety while training with us at CFPA pencil is writing on a piece of paper.

We are prepared with our PPE (get your masks!), cleaning supplies, and more dedicated cleaning hours.A yellow smiley face wearing a white mask.

We are prepared to greet you with smiles and air fist bumps.A close up of a fist on a white background.

We are prepared with how our facility will look and how you will flow through it.A yellow smiley face with red heart shaped eyes.

We are prepared to help you and help many more people who want to be part of our community.A pair of hands folded in prayer on a white background.

We are prepared to deliver you both in-person and virtual coaching going forward.A boy is lifting a barbell over his head.

We are prepared to communicate, make decisions, and take action and you can always expect that!A yellow smiley face wearing sunglasses on a white background.

Overall, We are MORE prepared than ever to deliver you an experience that you all deserve.A yellow thumbs up emoji on a white background.


I know I have said this a lot and I truly mean it, I can’t thank you all enough for your dedication, loyalty, and trust in us at CFP. Without all of you, it would make it a lot harder to ensure that CFP would still be here when things get back to a sense of normalcy. We are forever grateful.


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at mike@crossfitprototype.com. If you have my personal cell, I would be happy to talk to you over the phone. It would be good to hear your voices!A yellow smiley face with its eyes closed and a smile on it.


Mike

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