Registration

Gymnasts must be invited to Selkirk Challengers Competitive Team.

For more information, please email: SCGC@telus.net.

Facility Access

Prior to entering the facility, all individuals must assess (or be assessed by their guardian/parent) in consideration for symptoms of a communicable disease (for example: fever or chills, coughing, runny nose, diarrhea, etc.).  Those experiencing symptoms of a communicable disease are asked to avoid attending the gymnasium until symptoms have subsided.

A separate facility entrance/exit has been created for Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics Club.  The doors are located on the east side of the building, next to the baseball field. Signage will be posted to guide families to the designated entrance/exit.  Please avoid use of the main doors of Kinnaird Park Community Church unless you have been directed by SCGC staff to do otherwise.

 

Masks are OPTIONAL for those individuals over 5 years of age.  As we are located within Kinnaird Park Community Church (KPCC), all individuals ages 5+ entering our facility must abide by KPCC’s current mask policy.

 

Please arrive for class no earlier than 5 minutes prior to class start time.  Parents / Guardians and participants will be asked to wait in their vehicle until the door is propped open a few minutes prior to the beginning of each class, at which time, club personnel will manage the flow of individuals entering the facility to ensure that hand sanitizer is used when first entering the building.  Gymnasts can wait in our hallway until the coach invites everyone inside the gym to begin class.

 

When possible, participants should arrive dressed for their activity.  If needed, our facility does have a locker room and washroom where participants can get ready.  Gymnasts can wear active wear, yoga attire, leotard, or even a simple t-shirt with shorts/sweats.  No belly shirts or jeans please.  Gymnasts with longer hair will be required to have it tied back for safety issues.

If your child will be arriving to our centre by school bus, please contact the SCGC office to advise & we will make special arrangements. 

If your child will be attending Silly Monkeys Day Care or After School Care along with gymnastics classes, please check with Silly Monkeys as to their current policies FIRST.  Once approval has been given by Silly Monkeys, please contact the SCGC office to advise and we will make special arrangements.

We request that only one parent/guardian accompany their child inside the facility.

Parents should plan, accordingly, to be on time to pick up their child at the entrance /exit to the facility immediately after class. Children will not be allowed to head to the parking lot alone, as we want to ensure each child is safely re-united with a parent or guardian.

Due to space constraints, SCGC will NOT be providing a spectator viewing area.  Depending on the Covid-19 restrictions, we may be able to offer family viewing days throughout the season, which will allow your family to see and celebrate your child’s accomplishments.

Facility Operations  

SCGC will follow all direction from medical health officers and our Regional Health Authority: Interior Health. We will follow all orders, guidance, recommendations, and notices issued by the provincial health officer that are relevant to our industry, region, and workplace.

 

Staff and gymnasts will have access to multiple hand sanitization stations.  Gymnasts will be asked to sanitize their hands upon entry to the gym, and after using the washroom, locker room, or common room.

 

We will work to increase ventilation where possible, and weather permitting.  

 

We have restricted gymnast access to the water fountain; the door to this room will remain locked during classes. Please do your best to arrive with a full bottle of water.  Coaches can fill water bottles if needed.

 

Safety protocols will be reviewed with staff monthly and adjusted as needed or as directed by Gymnastics BC, viaSport, or WorkSafe BC.

Cleaning  

As the facility operator, we hold the overall responsibility for cleaning protocols within our facility, and a cleaning and sanitation protocol has been created that will be strictly followed. 

 

Entrance, hallway space, washroom, and other areas with high touchpoints will be cleaned and disinfected daily and as needed. 

 

Surfaces with pre-identified high touchpoints such as doorknobs, handrails, guest seating, kitchen/break areas, etc. will be cleaned daily and as needed.  

 

Gym equipment will be disinfected daily. Floors and mats will be cleaned daily.

 

All used cleaning products and other waste materials will be deposited into lined garbage bins for their safe disposal. 

 

How to Clean  

 

Prior to cleaning we will:  

• read the labels on cleaning products and follow the directions.  
• wear gloves and protective eye wear, when required.   
• use caution when mixing cleaning chemicals  
• ensure that all cleaning products are authorized disinfectants against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19
• maintain adequate supplies for high frequency hand-sanitization and disinfection of surfaces (e.g., soap, paper towel, bleach solution).  

When cleaning we will: 

• use equipment cleaning strategies as provided by Spieth America & Gymnastics BC: https://gymbc.org/2020-05-21/spieth-america-releases-products-supporting-return-to-gyms/
• wash first, then disinfect. 

 

Communication 

Members will be informed of safety protocols before their first visit to the gym, to foster confidence in the staff’s commitment to keep everyone safe.  Please check our website, Facebook and Instagram page for this information.

Website: https://selkirkchallengers.uplifterinc.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/selkirkchallengersgymnastics

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/selkirkchallengers/

The risk of communicable diseases, including seasonal illnesses, may vary over time and may necessitate modifications to programs and operations (e.g., facility capacity limits, spotting policies, or other safety protocols).

Additional measures may be implemented in accordance with guidance from Public Health authorities and/or Gymnastics BC. SCGC will continue to monitor public health information and review communicable disease guidance on an ongoing basis.

Any revisions to the Communicable Disease Plan will be communicated to members in a timely manner via email.

 

Train Staff and Volunteers  

We will continually review these protocols, so our clubs’ Communicable Disease Plan becomes second nature. 

 

It will be the responsibility of staff and volunteers to maintain the following gym protocols: 

Ensure cleaning protocols have been adhered to in all spaces. 

Ensure that handwashing or sanitizing is done frequently – at entry, throughout classes, and before/after breaks.

 

We will help staff and volunteers to identify the best way to resolve conflict, manage anxiety, and balance competing priorities by encouraging open communication with our staff & Board of Directors.

Scheduling of Activities

The Rule of Two will always be adhered to. This means that no one-on-one training will take place unless another coach is present.  

Detailed attendance tracking will be done for all activities. This includes staff, volunteers, and participants.  

We will ask that gymnasts arrive no earlier than 5 minutes prior to class start time.  

Our training groups will remain small and consistent by:  

• small class sizes of 6 to 8 gymnasts per coach 

• only having up to 3 classes running at one time    
• staggering classes, so group arrivals and departures do not overlap and to also allow for scheduled time between classes for proper cleaning 

Injury Protocol  

Our club will have well stocked first aid kits and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and masks, on hand. 

First aid kit(s) and PPE will be stored separately in the case of an emergency.  

First aid kits will be marked with clear signage, so those who may be new to gym (such as volunteers) will be able to easily access them.

Minor injuries will be documents in our gym booklet and if cause concern to the Coach will be communicated to the parents / caregivers. 

Major Injuries or accidents will follow our Injury or Accident Protocol, calling the parent / caregiver and if needed 911. After which the Coach who was the charge person will complete the appropriate GymBC reporting form. 

Illness Policy  

Our Board of Directors has adopted the following Illness Policy to which our club will adhere to.  

ILLNESS POLICY

• COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POLICY – HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE

  1. Definitions
  1.1 For the purposes of this policy, “Team Member” includes all employees, volunteers, participants, and parents/spectators.

  2. General Principles
  2.1 SCGC is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment by following applicable public health guidance, including recommendations from Public Health authorities and governing bodies such as Gymnastics BC.
  2.2 The risk of communicable diseases may vary over time. SCGC will monitor public health information and adjust measures as necessary.

  3. Symptom Awareness and Reporting
  3.1 Team Members must not enter the facility if they are experiencing symptoms of a communicable disease.
  3.2 Symptoms may include, but are not limited to: fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, nasal congestion or runny nose, loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, or loss of appetite.
  3.3 Team Members must immediately report symptoms to a person in a position of authority (e.g., coach, team manager, or program coordinator).

  4. Health Screening
  4.1 Formal daily health screening is not required unless otherwise directed by Public Health authorities.
  4.2 All individuals are expected to self-monitor for symptoms prior to entering the facility.
  4.3 Individuals who are uncertain about their symptoms are encouraged to contact HealthLink BC (8-1-1) or a qualified healthcare provider. Online self-assessment tools may be used where available.

  5. Illness During Participation
  5.1 Any Team Member who develops symptoms while at the facility must leave immediately.
  5.2 The individual must follow current public health guidance and seek medical advice where appropriate.
  5.3 Symptomatic individuals are not permitted to participate in any SCGC activities.

  6. Confirmed Communicable Disease
  6.1 Team Members with a confirmed communicable disease (including, but not limited to, COVID-19) must follow all applicable public health requirements, including isolation where required.
  6.2 Return to the facility is permitted only when the individual meets current public health criteria.

  7. Close Contact and Exposure
  7.1 Team Members who reasonably believe they have been exposed to a communicable disease must notify SCGC and follow current public health guidance.
  7.2 Additional measures may be implemented based on public health recommendations.

  8. Cleaning and Disinfection
  8.1 SCGC will maintain routine cleaning and disinfection practices, with increased attention to high-touch surfaces.
  8.2 In the event of a suspected or confirmed illness, affected areas will be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with established protocols.

  9. Return to Participation
  9.1 Team Members may return to activities once they are no longer experiencing symptoms and meet applicable public health guidance.
  9.2 Where required, clearance from a healthcare provider or public health authority must be obtained prior to returning.

  10. Communication
  10.1 SCGC will communicate any changes to this policy or related procedures to Team Members in a timely manner.