The Tenerife Athletics Center reopens its doors exclusively to federated athletes

The Tenerife Athletics Center (CIAT), which is under the jurisdiction of the Cabildo and managed by the public company Ideco, opens its doors today [Tuesday, the 12th], but only to federated athletes aged 16 and older.

The island’s Sports Minister, Concepción Rivero, explains that during the two months the facility has been closed “we have strictly enforced the hygiene and disinfection measures mandated by health authorities to make the CIAT a healthy sports facility that ensures the well-being of both athletes and the staff working there.”

Therefore, as the councilor adds, this reopening requires adherence to new rules of use and coexistence that are essential for protecting users during this first phase of the easing of restrictions, in which federated athletes are allowed access to outdoor sports facilities.

Rivero points out that one of the main changes set to take effect starting tomorrow is the requirement to make an appointment for training sessions, which will be held individually. The process is simple: users will just need to download an application form from the center’s website, specifying their preferred time slot, which will then be confirmed via email or an alternative time will be offered.

Six different time slots with capacity limits will also be established to ensure adequate spacing between athletes. In addition, hand sanitizing stations have been set up at various locations throughout the facility so that athletes can wash their hands with hydroalcoholic gel.

The areas of the Tenerife Athletics Center that will remain open for use by athletes are the outdoor track (artificial turf; lanes 1, 4, and 7; natural grass; the south jumping pit; the high jump cage and semicircles; and the throwing pit), as well as the warm-up area.

The facility’s management called a meeting with coaches and local clubs the afternoon before the reopening to explain the new regulations established for this first phase of the easing of restrictions and to consider any suggestions or input they might have.