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Introduction CHIMO GYMNASTICS COVID-19 Safety Plan Chimo Gymnastics has prepared this “return to play plan” in compliance with Gym BC and the provincial authorities. In an effort to re–open our programs, we will be implementing a number of policies, procedures and practices that will change the way we do business. Our intention is to ensure the safety of all participants and staff as it applies to the Covid-19 pandemic. We realize that the situation is fluid and as such, we will need to evaluate and adjust accordingly. Updates and communications will be sent via email and posted on the Chimo website as regularly as possible. Please note: this document is subject to change following provincial and federal health and safety requirements. CHIMO GYMNASTICS COVID-19 Club Representative: Kyna Fletcher [email protected] This COVID-19 Safety Plan has been approved by the Chimo Gymnastics Club Board of Directors Thursday June 17,2020

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Introduction

CHIMO GYMNASTICS COVID-19 Safety Plan

Chimo Gymnastics has prepared this “return to play plan” in compliance with Gym BC and the provincial authorities. In an effort to re–open our programs, we will be implementing a number of policies, procedures and practices that will change the way we do business. Our intention is to ensure the safety of all participants and staff as it applies to the Covid-19 pandemic. We realize that the situation is fluid and as such, we will need to evaluate and adjust accordingly. Updates and communications will be sent via email and posted on the Chimo website as regularly as possible.

Please note: this document is subject to change following provincial and federal health and safety requirements. CHIMO GYMNASTICS COVID-19 Club Representative: Kyna Fletcher [email protected]

This COVID-19 Safety Plan has been approved by the Chimo Gymnastics Club Board of Directors

Thursday June 17,2020

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General Principles

The following five principles from BC’s Restart Plan have been used to guide this document:

Personal Hygiene

Stay Home

If Sick

Environmental

Hygiene

Safe Social

Interactions

Physical

Modifications

• Frequent

hand-washing

• Cough into your sleeve

• Wear a non-

medical mask

• No handshaking

• Routine daily

screening

• Anyone with any symptoms must stay away from others

• Returning

travelers must self-isolate

• More frequent

cleaning

• Enhance surface sanitation in high-touch areas

• Touch-less

technology

• Meet with small

numbers of people

• Maintain distance between you and others

• Size of room:

the bigger the better

• Outdoor over

indoor

• Spacing within

rooms or in transit

• Room design

• Movement of

people within spaces

• Markers and personal space boundaries

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Steps to Return to the Gym

Step 1: Starting Activities (to begin when clubs are prepared to safely open)

Low-risk activities can occur with the following requirements:

ü Ability to maintain physical distancing. ü Adherence to occupancy limit. ü Minimal sharing of equipment. ü Heightened cleaning protocols. ü The focus is on the development of physical abilities and basics. Spotting is

prohibited. ü Small class size ratios of 5-6:1 and reduced training time of 1.5 - 4 hrs per day will be

scheduled. Step 2: Expanding Activities (to begin when clubs are able to safely progress beyond Step 1) A gradual decrease of restrictions can occur with the following public health recommendations in place:

ü Ability to maintain physical distancing. ü Adherence to occupancy limit. ü Minimal sharing of equipment. ü Heightened cleaning protocols. ü The focus is on the development of physical abilities and basics. Spotting is

prohibited. ü Larger class size rations of 5 -7:1 and increased training times of 1-5 hrs. will be

scheduled as we move through the phases of reopening Step 3: The ‘New Normal’

To be determined at a later date, according to the Government of BC regulations.

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Chimo Gymnastics Club Safety Plan To access Chimo, please adhere to the following:

• Drop off is available at the Chimo entrance: North east side of the facility. • Prior to entering the facility, all individuals must submit the Daily Screening Checklist through the

online link provided. Participants must have submitted the online checklist in order to participate. Hard copies will be made available for a limited time.

• Participants are asked to only bring what is required for program participation with them into the gym. Ie. Water bottle, grips and outerwear.

• Please line up outside the front door of the facility, maintaining a physical distance of 2m between yourself and others by standing on the marked area until prompted to move. Capacity inside the lobby is a maximum of 8 people inclusive of staff.

• Chimo staff will ensure participants have submitted their online daily screening form before being lead to hand sanitizing station and then into the gym.

• All participants will exit the building at southwest exit door. Participants cannot congregate in groups if waiting for pick up. Please adhere to social distancing via the marked areas outside the exit doors.

• Parents/guardians will be instructed to drop off and pick up their children on time without coming into the gym, if possible. Participants who are ten minutes late or more, will not be permitted to join the program.

• Parents/guardians will be instructed to tell their children to follow instructions of all Chimo Gymnastics Club staff when entering and exiting the facility.

• When classes are completed, all individuals must leave promptly. Parents will be reminded to pick up their children on time at the southeast corner of the building.

• Parents will ensure that their children arrive dressed appropriately for class. We have closed all storage and lockers are not accessible until further notice.

• Please be sure to wash all clothing worn or used in the gym each day. • If the website is not accessible for members, they can call Chimo Gymnastics Club 250.941.0067 or

email [email protected] • Members will be asked to register and pay for all programming through our website, which can be

found here: https://chimogymnastics.uplifterinc.com/login/ • Prior to participating in any programming, all participants, parents/guardians, and club

personnel must complete required GBC forms.

Facility Operations

• Chimo Gymnastics Club maximum occupancy (during Steps 1 and 2) is: 49 in the lobby, gym and office areas

• Maximum Occupancy for the lobby is: 8 • Maximum Occupancy for the Office is: 3 • Maximum Occupancy for the main gym is: 49 (total for all areas) • Viewing area will be closed for the immediate future • Signs indicating these occupancy limits are posted clearly in each space. • We have marked pathways inside the gym using signage, floor stickers and colorful tape. • Shared items (e.g., iPads) that can be disinfected between users are permitted. Avoid bringing

unnecessary shared items to the gym. • Unusable areas of the gym have closed until further notice. • Participants are required to have and use their own chalk in a container/bag large enough to fit

their hands. They will also be required to have a personal yoga mat for individual assignments. • Due to stringent limitations on facility occupancy, we are not able to provide a spectator viewing

area until further notice. • The foam pit has been reconfigured with a covering and mats so the space can be used as a

landing zone.

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Cleaning

Chimo Gymnastics Club Cleaning and Sanitation Protocols: • Our cleaning products have been approved by Health Canada to disinfect for Sars-Cov-2, the virus

that causes COVID-19. • We have implemented a cleaning log that is kept in the main office. • The Town of Comox staff will clean the entrance, gym lobby, and other high touch-point areas (e.g.

washroom counters, doorknobs, handrails. Washrooms will be disinfected as posted in the center.) • Gymnastics equipment will be disinfected between each rotation. If not possible, equipment will be

disinfected after each class and/or rotation during until further notice. • Equipment that cannot be cleaned (cloth-like surfaces, foam pits, etc.) will not be covered with a

material that can be cleaned. ie yoga mats • Communal gym tools will be cleaned or sanitized between each user. • Once classes are over for the day and all athletes have left, all surfaces that were contacted will be

sanitized (mats, floors, counters, washrooms, light switches, etc.). This will be completed in addition to cleaning processes during daily operations.

Communication

Chimo Gymnastics Club will inform members of the new protocols (See Appendix 2) before their first visit to the gym, to foster confidence in the staff’s commitment to keep everyone safe. This will include information on club:

- Screening protocols - Illness Policy (Appendix 1) - Personal hygiene requirements - Physical distancing requirements outside and inside the facility - Cleaning protocols - Programming changes (e.g. limitations on number of people permitted inside of the

facility at once, policies regarding spotting, etc.) • Any parent concerns, questions, and communication will be addressed via email or telephone

[email protected] or 250.941.0067. • Chimo Gymnastics Club will post various resources and posters provided by the BC Centre for

Disease Control (CDC), WorkSafeBC and GBC on our website, facility entrance, and in prominent places throughout the gym.

• We have appointed Kyna Fletcher as a single point of contact to address all COVID-19-related communications, compliance, and coordination in the gym. [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: Insurance claims related to the transmission of COVID-19 will not be covered by GBC’s insurance policies. Prior to participating in any programming, all participants, parents/guardians, and club personnel must complete required GBC forms.

Staff Training

• Formal and ongoing staff training at Chimo Gymnastics Club will be provided to staff to address the COVID-19 Safety Plan and programming modifications.

• Staff have created an Instagram story to show participants what to expect at the gym. • Staff will contact their supervisor if have questions or concerns as they return to their roles. • Staff will adhere to the Clubs health and safety policies and procedures in place for Covid-19

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Screening

• Chimo Gymnastics Club requires that prior to entering the facility, all individuals must complete the Daily Screening Checklist either through online submission or hard copy. If done as a hard copy it must be immediately submitted for filing to the staff member at the front entry.

• Individuals must stay home if they are unwell or if someone in their household is sick, even if the symptoms are mild. They must also stay home if they have knowingly been exposed to someone who is sick (Refer to Illness Policy – Appendix 1).

• Individuals may not enter the facility or participate in any activity if they have, or someone from their household has, travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days.

• Participants or staff with “seasonal” allergy symptoms are required to have a doctor’s note to be admitted to the facility if they present with symptoms similar to those of the Covid-19 virus.

Personal Hygiene

• Chimo Gymnastics Club will provide hand-washing and/or sanitizing stations within the gymnastics facility including the entry door, exit door, apparatus and desks.

• Hand-washing or sanitizing will be required at a minimum upon entering the facility, after using the washroom, between apparatus changes and leaving the facility.

• All participants must arrive dressed for their class and bring only what they need in a marked bag (e.g. chalk, grips, full water bottle, hand sanitizer, yoga mat, socks, gloves, tape, etc.). Bags will be left in an allocated space and only the equipment necessary for the events will be permitted in the training area.

• Athletes training 4 hours or less should come to training well-nourished as nutrition breaks cannot be provided

• Sharing of personal items including (but not limited to) food and beverages (e.g. water bottles) is forbidden.

• Use of masks is optional. Coaches will wear masks if social distancing boundaries are required to be breached.

• Athletes will be permitted to only leave the gym during training to use the washroom facilities. In addition to handwashing, athletes must use hand sanitizer prior to re-entry to training.

• Athletes are not permitted to use any vending machine within the facility.

Physical Distancing

• Everyone who enters Chimo Gymnastics Club must maintain, at minimum, physical distancing of 2 meters, at all times. (at least one cartwheel away!)

• Coaching for all programs will be performed hands-free (no spotting). Spotting will only be done if a participant’s safety is at risk.

• Chimo Gymnastics Club may use outdoor space (the main playing field) for conditioning and any other safe activities assuming physical distancing requirements and cleaning requirements can be maintained.

• All areas are clearly marked with physical distancing reminders, arrows for direction of travel

Scheduling of Activities

• Chimo Gymnastics Club will adhere to the Rule of Two at all times. This means that no one-on-one training (without another coach present) will take place.

• In order to meet provincial health officer requirements, groups sizes and scheduling are being adjusted.

• Drop-in classes are cancelled until further notice. • Detailed attendance and membership tracking will be taken and kept on file. • Due to capacity numbers, and space, the viewing area will be closed until further notice. • Comp program parent/ athlete meetings to communicate plan scheduled prior to opening

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• Club Safety Plan email sent to all current members/ plan posted on website • All coaches will be certified as per GBC requirements and trained on Covid19 processes

Injury Protocol

Requirements • If an injury occurs and physical distancing measures must be broken, all persons attending to the

injured individual will put on a mask and gloves. • Chimo Gymnastics Club will have personal protective equipment (PPE) on hand (gloves, masks),

stored in first-aid kits located at each apparatus in case of emergency. • Chimo Gymnastics Club will maintain an additional well-stocked first aid kit in case of emergency.

Illness Policy

• Chimo Gymnastics Club Illness Policy is provided in Appendix 1

Outbreak Response

Chimo Gymnastics Club is committed to the following process in the event of a COVID-19 Outbreak: Early detection of symptoms will facilitate the immediate implementation of effective control measures. In addition, the early detection and immediate implementation of enhanced cleaning measures are two of the most important factors in limiting the size and length of an outbreak. An “outbreak” is two or more cases; a “case” is a single case of COVID-19.

1. If a case or outbreak is reported, Kyna Fletcher [email protected] will be the main point of contact for all parties who also has the authority to modify, restrict, postpone or cancel any or all club activities.

2. If staff (including volunteers) or a participant reports they are suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 and have been at the workplace/activity place, Kyna Fletcher will implement enhanced cleaning measures to reduce risk of transmission.

3. Kyna Fletcher will implement the illness policy (see Appendix 2) and advise individuals to: a. self-isolate b. monitor their symptoms daily, report respiratory illness and not to return to activity for

at least 10 days following the onset of fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and painful swallowing, stuffy or runny nose, loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite.

c. use the COVID-19 self-assessment tool at BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to help determine if further assessment or testing for COVID-19 is needed.

i. Individuals can contact 8-1-1 if further health advice is required and 9-1-1 if it is an emergency.

ii. Individuals can learn more about how to manage their illness here. 4. In the event of a suspected case or outbreak of influenza-like-illness, Kyna Fletcher will

immediately report and discuss the suspected outbreak with the Medical Health Officer (or delegate) at your local health authority. Implement your Illness Policy and your enhanced measures.

If Chimo Gymnastics Club is contacted by a medical health officer in the course of contact tracing, all individuals associated with the club must cooperate with local health authorities.

This document is based on Gymnastics BC’s Return to Sport Plan, which is available here. Further, our club is staying current with all requirements provided Provincial Health Offices, Regional Health Authorities, WorkSafeBC, and Gymnastics BC.

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Appendix 1: Chimo Gymnastics Illness Policy In this policy, “Team member” includes an employee, volunteer, participant or parent/spectator.

1. Inform an individual in a position of authority (coach, team manager, program coordinator) immediately if, you feel any symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and painful swallowing, stuffy or runny nose, loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite. 2. Assessment

a. Team members must review the self-assessment signage located throughout the facility each morning before their shift/practice/activity to attest that they are not feeling any of the COVID 19 symptoms.

b. Managers/coaches will visually monitor team members to assess any early warning signs as to the status of their health and to touch base on how they are regarding their personal safety throughout the workday/practice/activity.

c. If Team Members are unsure please have them use the self-assessment tool https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en or through the COVID-19 BC Support App self-assessment tool.

3. If a Team Member is feeling sick with COVID-19 symptoms a. They should remain at home and contact Health Link BC at 8-1-1. b. If they feel sick and /or are showing symptoms while at work, they should be sent home immediately and have

them contact 8-1-1 or a doctor for further guidance. c. No Team Member may participate in a practice/activity if they are symptomatic.

4. If a Team Member tests positive for COVID-19 a. The Team Member will not be permitted to return to the workplace/practice/facility until they are free of the

COVID-19 virus. b. Any Team Members who work/play closely with the infected Team Member will also be removed from the

workplace/practice/facility for at least 14 days to ensure the infection does not spread further. c. Close off, clean and disinfect their work/practice/facility area immediately and any surfaces that could have

potentially be infected/touched. 5. If a Team Member has been tested and is waiting for the results of a COVID-19 Test

a. As with the confirmed case, the Team Member must be removed from the workplace/practice/facility. b. The Public Health Agency of Canada advises that any person who has even mild symptoms to stay home and call

the public health authority of B.C. c. Other Team Members who may have been exposed will be informed and removed from the

workplace/practice/activity for at least 14 days or until the diagnosis of COVID-19 is ruled out by health authorities.

d. The workspace/practice/activity space will be closed off, cleaned, and disinfected immediately and any other surfaces that could have potentially been infected/touched.

6. If a Team Member has come in to contact with someone who is confirmed to have COVID-19: a. Team Members must advise their employer/coach if they reasonably believe they have been exposed to COVID-

19. b. Once the contact is confirmed, the Team Member will be removed from the workplace/practice/activity for at

least 14 days or as otherwise directed by public health authorities. Team Members who may have come into close contact with the Team Member will also be removed from the workplace for at least 14 days.

c. The workspace/activity area will be closed off, cleaned, and disinfected immediately and any other surfaces that could have potentially been infected/touched.

7. Quarantine or Self-Isolate if: a. Any Team Member who has travelled outside of Canada or the province within the last 14 days is not

permitted to enter any part of the facility and must quarantine and self-isolate. b. Any Team Member with any symptoms of COVID-19 is not permitted to enter any part of the facility and must

quarantine and self-isolate. c. Any Team Member from a household with someone showing symptoms of COVID-19 is not permitted to enter

any part of the facility and must quarantine and self-isolate. d. Any Team Member who is in quarantine or self-isolating as a result of contact with an infected person or in

families who are self-isolating, is not permitted to enter any part of the facility.

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Appendix 2

DetailedChimoGymnasticsClubCovid-19WorkSafeSafetyPlanFacility Preparation

Access to Facility - Measured and marked two meter guides at entrance way and outside facility doors

and into hallways - Measured and marked waiting area - Post “physical distancing” reminders and posters throughout the entrance area - Clearly marked travel pathway into and out of facility - Provide hand sanitizing stations for entrance and exit of facility - Participants will exit out an opposite door to entry - Workstations will be separated to minimum distance - There will be clearly marked waiting areas for participants waiting for turns on the

apparatus - Participants will be directed to a specific warm up area. Each athlete will have a

designated space compliant with social distancing requirements In the Gym

- Cleaned and sanitized all mats and areas - Removed all “extra” equipment including all small hand apparatus - Reconfigured office area to include two meter separations - Reconfigure gym access to include desk and sign in area - Placed sanitizing and first aid stations strategically with easy access for all

participants and coach - Warm up areas, waiting stations, personal effects areas will have clearly marked

boundaries - Social distancing signage posted throughout the facility Operations

- Maximum capacity of gym based on social distancing guidelines, staffing and equipment usage. At present the maximum number allowed is 49 however the gym can accommodate 40 with all restrictions. This includes all participants, coaches and support staff.

- Determined maximum capacity of entry area to be 8 people with social distancing. Signage posted

- Participant groups will be limited to 6 athletes until such time as adjustments are made and published to safety protocols and or social distancing

Pre-Program Communication

General - Calculate number of credits and classes required to fulfil credits - Send email to parents asking if they would like to use credit for summer classes or

camps - Post notice and photos of gym clean

Specific - Date of re-opening established as July 6th if all requirements met - Determine number of athletes to return to all annual programs - Prioritized rec classes by age and ability - Masks will be optional for coaches and for class participants - Post acknowledgement of risk forms - Post Daily screening checklist and system of submission established - Plan to be posted on website and club email sent

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Facility Operations and Cleaning

General - Maximum number of “bodies” in the facility at any one time is 49 - safety pathways will be marked. Participants will be oriented to pathways prior to

classes - rotation schedules will remain consistent and posted - Once operational procedures are established and published, schedule staff training - Participants are not permitted into the facility more than 10 minutes prior to class

start - Participants must arrive and depart on time - Yoga mats will be placed at warm up area and participants to be assigned. - Yoga mats and equipment will be wiped down post events - Office spaces will be wiped and disinfected post trainings - Specialized cleaning products will be used to wipe down and disinfect landing

surfaces between classes - Participants will have specific areas for waiting between turns - Participants should only bring necessary personal items to the class as there will

be minimal storage Cleaning Protocol: Log kept in main office The use of approved disinfecting spray, microfiber cloths, microfiber mops and will be taken for washing each evening. Gym will be deep cleaned mid-week. Apparatus:

- Each apparatus and warm up area will have a GREEN/RED card that will indicate if apparatus, mats and area have been cleaned and disinfected or are in use

- Each training will begin with the GREEN card indicating that the apparatus has been cleaned and disinfected

- Once participants come to a rotation the apparatus will be marked by a RED card indicating it is in use or has been used

- Upon completion of each rotation, the coach will use disinfecting spray and wipe clean with microfiber cloth and the card will be changed to GREEN to indicate it has been cleaned and ready for the next user

- Used cloths will be put into garbage bag for washing and disinfecting Specific Direction for apparatus Vault

- Vault will be wiped with disinfecting cloth and spray after use - Vault run will be sprayed with Truce between rotations

Uneven Bars - Rails cannot be cleaned for safety reasons - Uprights will be wiped down with disinfecting cloth

Beam - Beam surface will be sprayed with Truce spray daily

Floor - Floor surfaces will be cleaned with Truce spray daily

Office Area - All “touch” surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected once the staff member has

completed their shift. Computer screens, chairs and desk tops will be wiped and disinfected. The Red/Green card system will be used

Railings/Stairwells/door handles - Railings will be wiped with disinfectant between classes and weekly

Entry Way Town of Comox will clean this area every two hours Viewing Area

- This area will be closed until further notice. Signage posted

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Recreational Program Specific

Access - One Parent may drop off and pick up participants, however due to the size, layout

of the facility there will limited to no viewing permitted - All forms will be filled out and signed prior to participation - Participants will sanitize hands and feet prior to entry to the gym and upon exit - Participants are assigned individual warm up mat and are directed to that mat - Masks may or may not be worn by participants during classes. - Water bottles and shoes will be kept in individual baskets which will be cleaned

after classes - GFA programs will begin with older more experienced athletes - Participants will be strongly encouraged to use washroom facilities prior to

entering the facility. In the event of a necessary washroom visit, a member of Chimo staff will escort the participant to the facilities and ensure handwashing

- Sharing of personal items is not permitted - Class start and finish times will be staggered a minimum of 15 minute increments - Participants must not wear loose fitting clothing; long hair must be tied back to

reduce participants touching hair or hair touching face - Participants displaying any listed symptoms of Covid 19 will not be permitted to

participate or if during class time, they will be required to be quarantined and sent home immediately

Competitive Program Specific Personal Hygiene And

General - All required documentation including assumption of risk forms and daily screening

forms must be submitted prior to training - Any participant displaying listed symptoms of covid 19 will not be permitted into

the facility - Participants must adhere to schedule. Participation will not be permitted if arrival is

ten minutes beyond training time. - One parent will have permission to drop off athlete in the facility, however there

will be limited to no viewing permitted due to social distancing and congregating requirements of max. 49 people in the facility

- Participants can bring only necessary clothing to the gym. NO bags or packs allowed.

- Participants can bring a small backpack for personal items and shoes. All items must return home with athlete each day

- Participants will be given individual ziplock with chalk, personal spray bottle and tape. Sharing of equipment or personal items is not permitted.

- Nutrition breaks will not be scheduled for athletes training 4 hours or less - Participants must supply flip flops in order to use washroom facilities - Hands will be sanitized upon entry and exit of the facility - Training times will be limited and slowly increased - Groups will start with more experienced athletes - No spotting will be permitted unless health and safety precautions are taken - Washroom access will be limited and athletes must have footwear - Participants must wear hair tightly secured and preferred in a bun. No loose pony

tails - Sharing of personal items is forbidden - No food is permitted in the gym. Personal water bottles only - Athletes will rotate and work with variety of coaches according to daily

assignments. - Participants will not necessarily be “grouped” by level or age - Participants will clean and sanitize their personal equipment. It must accompany

athletes in all rotations and to and from their personal residence - Participants will not be permitted to leave the gym for any reason unless using

washroom facilities Screening and Social Distancing

- Each participant will submit a signed daily screening checklist to be kept on file either electronically or via google forms

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Protocols - If participants affirm the health check list, they will be permitted to participate in class.

- Participants with any symptoms of cold, fever or flu like symptoms will not be permitted to participate or return to classes until symptoms subside

- Participants who develop sickness symptoms during a class will be removed from the class, a parent or guardian phoned for immediate pick up. The participant will be distanced from others while waiting for pick up

- Chimo gymnastics club staff will do their utmost to promote, encourage and plan for social distancing. It is prudent that all families support our efforts by abiding by our protocols and instructing their children to also adhere to the protocols

- Classes will have limited numbers based on VIHA/Provincial recommendations, social distancing and facility capacity for now it is max.49 in the facility

- Any communication required with the club or coach should be conducted via email and or club telephone

- Due to the size and layout of the facility, parent viewing will be closed and unavailable in the first stages of our reopening

- Gloves and masks may be worn by coaches and admin staff - Participants may wear masks. If masks are removed they must be placed in a

sealable bag with other personal items. - Any participant with compromised immunity must consult a physician prior to

enrolling in classes - All Covid 19 related questions will be directed to the Executive Director - Hand sanitizing will be implemented after each rotation for each participant and

staff - If spotting is required for safety reasons only, gloves will be worn. There

will be no other personal contact with athletes at this time. Staff Personal Hygiene and Training

- Staff are required to enter the building through the northwest entrance of the facility.

- Staff are required to use hand sanitizer upon entering the facility - Staff will be required to arrive ten minutes prior to their class start time and sign

off on a daily screening check list prior to entering the gym - Staff will review all Covid 19 safety protocols as they relate to cleaning, sanitizing

for gymnastics - We will conduct a daily check in with staff to support managing any anxiety or

conflicts as it relates to the work place - Staff will be responsible for participants hand washing and assisting with

equipment sanitizing during and after classes - Staff are asked to bring minimal personal items to work. Each staff member will be

assigned an area for personal items - Staff will receive weekly updates on Covid response policy changes if any - Each apparatus will have certified cleaning supplies and a “sani station” to deposit

used cloths for washing each night Sickness Protocols and Outbreak Response for staff or participants

- Should a staff member start showing symptoms of illness, they must notify the Executive Director or designate immediately.

- If an individual develops symptoms while at the facility the following actions will take place:

- the individual will be isolated in the mezzanine area. If the area is not accessible, the individual will be kept a minimum of two meters from all others. The individual will be required to put on a mask

- the individual’s emergency contact will be called to immediately come and pick that person up

- All equipment used by the individual will be removed from reach and sanitized - In the event of Illness, Chimo gymnastics illness policies will apply

In the event that a positive test for Covid 19 is linked to the club, we will follow all Worksafe, Provincial Government recommendations to the best of our ability.

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Injury Protocol - Mini first aid kits will be located at each apparatus with three additional kits placed in strategic traffic flow locations and a Main kit located in the office area at a well-marked location

- Each kit will contain basic supplies including gloves, band aids, antibacterial wipes and face masks. It will be located with the hand sanitizing station at each apparatus

- If an injury occurs and physical distancing protocols must be breached, the attending first aider will endeavor to put on mask and gloves. There may be situations where time is of the essence and masks and gloves may not be possible.