As we prepare to return to class, here are a few of the things which will now become the new normal; we will expect all members to follow these new protocols to keep everyone safe:

What can you expect when you come back to class?

• Do Not attend the school if you have any Covid-19 symptoms - follow Government guidance and get a test! Any member found to be showing any of the Covid-19 symptoms will not be allowed to train until tested. 
• Do Not arrive more than 5 mins before your class start time.
• All members will have temperature checked upon arrival before accessing the school
• Hands must be sanitised before entry.
• Face masks/coverings must be worn throughout the school by all those 13yrs & over (unless exempt). Once in the training studio masks can be removed while training and socially distanced.
• Attendance by class booking only; as well as contactless members cards entry system.
• Class numbers have been reduced and restricted to 1/3 capacity to ensure social distancing can be achieved. 
• Follow social distancing signage to remain a minimum of 2 meters apart at all times within the school.
• Changing rooms should only be used if you can not arrive changed and is discouraged at all times. 
• Ventilation within the school has been increased with extra air extractions and outside ventilation.
• Training has been adapted to ensure no contact or less than 2 meters distance unless a family from the same household.
• Class time have been staggered to allow members to leave before the next class arrives before their class.
• Parents please wait outside the school to meet your child after class. If you can not wait elsewhere during the session the waiting room is open with restricted numbers, social distancing and masks/face covering to be worn (unless exempt).

What else should I be aware of?

• Water fountains have been closed for hygiene to reduce risk, all students should bring their own sports bottle labelled with their name if they wish to take a drink to class. 
• Toilet facilities and internal doors have been altered to ensure reduced touch points and good hand hygiene.  
• Instructors may be wearing masks and other P.P.E. dependent on their task within the school while members are in e.g. such as if administering first aid.
• All members can and should feel free to wear a masks if they wish, however please bear in mind this may not be suitable for younger children and is discouraged.
• All payments should be made via the schools online shop where possible and if needed by contactless card payment at the school.
• Showering facilities at the school are closed. 
• Members should leave the school immediately after class.
• All personal belongs should be removed after each class to ensure no cross contamination and allow for safe disinfection of the school.
• Online streamed sessions are being provided for those extremely vulnerable or shielding.
• Members should not car share with other households, but perhaps adopt healthy habits of walking or cycling to school where possible.

How else are we protecting our members?

• Increased hygiene regime for ensure the school is clean and safe. This includes added: 
  • Disinfecting pinch and contact points between sessions.
  • Antiviral fogging of the school on a daily basis.
  • All equipment used sanitised before and after each use. 
• All visitors & tradesman working on site will be outside of training times and will not come in contact with members.
• All Instructors have completed specific Industry Standard Covid-Safe training to keep our members safe.

As always there is a lot of information here and while we all try to get used to a new normal, if you do have any questions or feedback please do not hesitate to speak to one of our school Instructors; we are also to keen to hear your thoughts and feedback.