NEW ROCHELLE, NY - Iona College is proud to announce the Hynes Athletics Center reopened on Wednesday, February 3. The cardio and student weight rooms have undergone a transformative renovation, expanding the footprint of usable space with brand new equipment.
In celebration of the opening, Fr. Gerard Mulvey, OFM Cap.,
preformed a blessing of the renovated facilities Wednesday morning.
Please note the following guidelines put in place this semester:
- Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to operate with extra precautions and restrictions.
- The building and workout spaces will be limited to Iona College students and staff.
- Capacity restrictions in each room will be enforced. The limits include a maximum of 17 users at a time in the cardio room and 10 users in the student weight room.
- Mulcahy Gymnasium will remain closed for general use until further notice.
- Hours of operation will be:
- Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-10 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: Noon-8 p.m.
- Please note during the week, the building will be closed from 2-3 p.m. for cleaning and sanitization.
- Users of the Hynes West facilities are required to check in at the front desk and show a completed Gael Care app registration in the lobby before entering any space.
- A college-issued ID card is also mandatory to enter the building. Failure to produce an Iona ID will result in the inability to use the facilities.
- All users are required to wear a mask at all times and maintain proper social distance.
- All equipment must be wiped down before and after each use.
- Time restrictions will be in place to ensure equitable availability for all members of the Iona community.
Details on the signup system for time slots will be shared as soon as available. In the meantime, please email
hynescenter@iona.edu with any questions.
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