COVID Protocol
Employee Guidelines
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Staff will be required to complete the Ministry self-assessment online prior to coming to work each day.
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All staff will be required to complete the screening process upon arriving at the gym.
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Staff will wash/sanitize hands and feet prior to/at the conclusion of and between classes; no outdoor shoes will be permitted in the gym
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Staff will have limited direct physical contact with athletes (spotting is limited to the necessity for safety reasons)
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Staff are prepared to enforce all distancing protocols (6-foot requirement).
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Staff will adhere to any and all PPE requirements that are set
Building Preparation
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We are using recommended products effective against Covid-19 for cleaning throughout the building prior to opening and throughout each day (Vital Oxide and Bioesque will be used)
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All surface areas will be disinfected/sanitized multiple times daily
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A Fogger has been purchased; fogging will take place daily
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HVAC unit has been serviced, filters replaced have been upgraded to MERV 13
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Drinking fountains are covered and students are encouraged to bring water bottles.
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All Change rooms are closed
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All athletes are to come prepared to participate in class
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All of your child’s belongings: water bottle, face mask, easy to put on shoes, bag (for all personal belongings)
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Pylons to be utilized in the parking lot to direct traffic flow to the entrance and from the exit areas; separate staff parking area established; parking area for early drop-off and pick up to be established
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EAP has been reviewed and adjusted to address staff procedures related to first aid (PPE requirements etc.)
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All non-essential equipment in the gym has been removed from regular use
Entering the Building
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Drop Off at the main front door. Parents can drive up and drop off or park and walk their child to the front doors
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Masks are required for entry into the building and in the halls. It is up to the parent if they wish their child to wear the mask during class. A mask is not required during the class.
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a screening table is just inside the lobby – Screening questions and a temperature check of all participants will be completed
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No parent or guardians are permitted in the building
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If your child fails the screening test then you will be notified by phone that they need to be picked up immediately
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Staff and Participants will be required to sanitize/wash hands and feet upon entering the gym
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Traffic Flow Physical Distancing Facility Ratio
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Athletes entering the building will use the main front door and exit through the side doors.
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All proper social distancing areas have been marked out in the gym for athletes and coaches
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Prior to Class
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All participants will be required to complete and submit the Gymnastics Ontario Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement and the Declaration of Compliance form prior to their 1st class
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Participants will be required to sanitize/wash hands and feet upon entering the gym
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Employees will have disinfected/sanitized all equipment, entrance and exit points and will continue this practice throughout the day
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Each athlete is required to bring one bag that is large enough for all clothing, shoes, and personal supplies including · A personal waterbottle · A Personal Size Kleenex · Additional Hair Elastics
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Face mask
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Easy to put on shoes
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Athletes are encouraged to use the washroom at home prior to arrival
After Class
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Athletes will be escorted by staff to the side entrance (maintaining social distancing requirements) and be released to their parent(s)
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Staff will be keeping attendance records which also indicate the duration of training and number of participants
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Employees will begin disinfecting/sanitizing all areas of the gym immediately to get ready for the next groups
Additional Policies/Practices
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Absences – please ensure that you notify your coach if your son/daughter is unable to attend classes.
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Late Arrival – participants who arrive at the gym 5 minutes after the start of their class will not be permitted to join the class that day.
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First Aid Procedures – personal coaches will manage the first aid requirements of their participants; if the injury is more severe the Supervisor will be called on to assist; parents will be informed and where needed an ambulance will be called.
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If your child is injured and requires your assistance:
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Only 1 parent may enter the facility
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A mask must be worn
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An expedited screening process will take place prior to your entry to the building
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Schedules and Processes will be reviewed every 2 weeks and updates will be circulated to our members as soon as possible.
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Participants arriving to the gym via public transit can approach the screening table provided that there is no other athlete checking in – otherwise they will be asked to proceed to the waiting area on the sidewalk.
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Carpooling – while we don’t recommend carpooling with members outside of the immediate family. We do understand that many families rely on this to get their athlete to the gym; in the event that 1 athlete in the carpool has a temperature over 37.8, all children in the carpool will not be permitted in the facility.