Indoor Measures - COVID-19

We have been working hard to ensure our sessions and provision remains a safe environment. We have implemented a wide range of measures relating to our indoor sessions, including what is detailed below and more on our risk assessment.

Please ensure you read this information below thoroughly before attending any of our sessions or provision

All relevant personnel have completed industry specific CIMSPA Reactivate COVID19 Awareness Training

All relevant personnel have completed Covid 19 rehabilitation training

Do not attend any of our provision if you are experiencing any COVID 19 symptoms

No-one should leave home to participate in sport or physical activity if they, or someone they live with, has symptoms of COVID -19 currently recognised as any of the following:

• A high temperature
• A new, continuous cough
• A loss of, or change to, their sense of smell or taste

Should an individual have demonstrated any such symptoms, they must follow NHS and PHE guidance on self-isolation

 We strongly advise participants to follow Government and PHE advice inside and outside the physical activity setting, including

• staying alert and safe (social distancing) guidance
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-safe-outside-your-home/staying-safe-outside-your-home
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19

 Sessions will operate with a restriction on the number of participants to maintain social distancing

Participants must pre book on every session

Electronic registration process available 

Participants to only attend 5 minutes before the session is due to start

Social Distancing at 2m to be maintained on arrival before the start of the session and after the activity when exiting - distancing markers will be in position

Social Distancing is to be maintained at 2m throughout the activity - temporary floor markings will be in use

Areas where the sessions will take place, will be filled with rows starting with the furthest away from the entrance

Sessions will be dismissed row by row starting with the closest to the exit

Participants to promptly vacate venue as soon as session has finished

Participants to come dressed for the activity

Participants to bring their own water to keep hydrated during the session

Participants are advised not to travel to / come to the sessions with different households or mix with different households 

Participants are reminded not to mix with different households before, during and after the session

Temporary floor markings will be used to create separate and distinct groups of up to six people, or larger groups if from the same household or support bubble, with no mixing 

Participants are advised to follow venue guidelines and wear face coverings before / after physical activity / exercise in specific areas of the venue

Participants are encouraged to use the venue QR Code 

We have ensured there will be 100sf of total usable venue space

We have ensured good ventilation and a fresh air supply - opening windows, leaving doors open where feasible, having ventilation fans running 

Relevant signage will be displayed detailing

-          Self Assessment

-          Risk

-          Social Distancing

-          Hand Hygiene

-          Avoid touching face

-          Catching sneeze in arm or tissue 

Participants to wash / sanitise their hands inline with relevant hand hygiene guidance before leaving home

Participants to sanitise their hands before and after the session - sanitiser stations available 

Hand sanitiser will be available - participants are encouraged to bring their own too 

Cleaning Station provided with antiviral spray and disposable towels 

There will be no Shared Equipment – equipment to be used by only one participant

Equipment will be cleaned with antiviral spray before and after every use

Removal of touch points, leaving doors open, wherever possible 

There will be a verbal safety Briefing before session starts detailing sessions rules including-:

-          Self Assessment

-          Disclaimer

-          Social Distancing

-          Hand Hygiene

-          Avoid touching face

-          Catching sneeze in arm or tissue

There will be specialist PPE in case of First Aid provision

There will be a buffer in between sessions to facilitate social distancing

No music played at a level that makes normal conversation difficult

Use of toilets inline with Government Advice 

Applied a restriction on the the number of sessions / venues instructors teach / deliver activity at

Participants of projects can receive home based fitness programmes if they feel that is appropriate for them and would prefer not to attend sessions

EMD UK guidance - for someone returning from isolation due to suspected or confirmed COVID - 19 case - "No participate will return to the class for at least 10 days from the onset of symptoms and they must be at least 7 days will no symptoms. They will not be allowed back to the venue for at least 14 days from the onset of symptoms and will require clearance from the COVID Medical Officer before they return."

Participants are encouraged to follow best practice for travel including minimising use of public transport and limiting car sharing. Walk or cycle if you can. People from a household or support bubble can travel together in a vehicle.

See the government’s safer travel guidance for passengers for further information.

Covid-19 often referred to as coronavirus, is a highly infectious disease that can result in serious and potentially fatal illness. The risk of the transmission of Covid 19 cannot be completely eradicated; there is a risk of the transmission of Covid19 in any environment where people come together.