The health and well-being of our students and staff is the most important factor when returning to our studio following the COVID-19 restrictions, we are confident in providing a shared training space that is comfortable and sterile. To prevent the spread of any infection we encourage our students and staff to adhere to the following post COVID-19 rules and regulations.
Wellbeing of Staff and Students
• If you feel unwell or have any Covid or flu like symptoms, YOU MUST NOT ATTEND THE STUDIO!
• If you are seen to be displaying Covid or Flu like symptoms upon arrival at the studio, the instructor has the right to prevent you from entering the studio. This decision is solely at the discretion of the instructor ensuring everyone remains safe.
• If you have recently returned from travelling, you MUST complete a 14 day quarantine period followed by being clear of any symptoms prior to attending the Studio.
• Please observe all displayed signage whilst attending the studio.
Physical Distancing
• All classes must be booked via email prior to commencement of term and attending the studio. Email: info@verticadancefitnesscentre.com
• Make up classes MUST be pre booked and approved, due to limited numbers per class.
• Class times have been staggered with a 15-minute change over time between classes, this will prevent overlapping between students.
• All students must wait outside the studio before their class. The front door will open 5 minutes before class and then locked once the class has started, DON’T BE LATE.
• All students need to exit promptly from the studio once you have finished your class and do not gather outside the premises including the car park.
• On arrival to every class each student is now required to have the Service NSW App to check in via Vertica's QR code. Please ensure you have the app before attending the studio. https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/service-nsw-mobile-app
• Face Masks - always please wear your face mask when entering or exiting the studio or when you are not exercising.
• Temperature Checks - we will be checking each students on entry to the studio
• You are only permitted to be in or at the studio if you are booked into your scheduled class
• All pole and non pole areas will be marked out with a perimeter of 4 square metres per person, you are always required to remain in this area during your class.
• Social distancing of 1.5 metres must always be practiced while attending the studio.
• Communal spaces such as the waiting room / dressing room and couch areas will be closed until further notice.
• Please ensure you have enough water for your classes as you will not be allowed to fill your drink bottles or use the water dispenser.
• Personal items are to remain with you and place along the wall near your zone while classes are in progress.
• Teachers are not permitted to spot students during classes, if you feel unsafe at any time please inform your teacher for instruction.
Hygiene and Cleaning
• Hand Sanitiser is available on arrival to the studio. Wash and sanitise your hands before and after class.
• There will be a sufficient supply of cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer in both studios. If you have your own hand sanitiser, please bring it with you.
• SHARING of POLES is NOT permitted
• Please BRING YOUR OWN TOWEL for cleaning the pole and another for your body if required.
• Please clean the full length of your pole before & after every class, spray your towel well with the methylated spirit provided and wipe pole thoroughly.
• Please BRING YOUR OWN MAT or a full-length towel to cover studio mats if used. Please wipe down your mats after use with the disinfected wipes provided.
• Please bring with you OTHER EQUIPMENT for yourself such as foam blocks, foam rollers, etc. If you use any studio equipment, please WIPE these down after use with provided disinfected wipes
• All classes have a 15 minute gap in between for cleaning to be conducted.
• If you are participating in back to back classes, you must leave the studio in between classes whilst cleaning is in progress.
• All payments will be taken via direct deposit to eliminate cross infection.
• Students MUST comply with all hygiene and cleaning regulations as stated by government for studio operation during the Covid-19 restrictions
For your Safety
On your first attendance to the studio, we are required to confirm your name, phone, and email details for the purpose of Covid-19 tracing.
We encourage all students to download the COVIDSafe app as it speeds up contacting people exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19).
This helps us support and protect you, your friends and family.
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Thanking you for your understanding at these unusual times. We have definitely miss you all during the Covid-19 closure, we cannot wait until we see you all in class and having fun.
Your patience and support have been greatly appreciated. .
