Dear Member,
We hope that you and your family are all keeping safe, well and active. We wanted to update you on what we have been arranging to be put in place for when we are able to reopen our facilities. We have been advised this may be in July and we will, of course, contact you further when a date has been set.
As some of you are already aware some restrictions have already been lifted and we have been able to do some outdoor exercise with our members who still have their memberships in place which has been fantastic and we have really enjoyed.
We are hopeful further restrictions will be lifted shortly and we continue to work towards a complete reopening plan, with an emphasis on ensuring we are providing a safe, hygienic space to workout in. We know how important it is to have the correct, strict cleaning protocols in place and we will be using viricidal products that kill enveloped viruses, such as Covid-19 in 60 seconds. Plus to ensure social distancing measures are achievable.
We can confirm we are arranging for all relevant procedures as required under the Government Guidelines and are following the industry body UKActive to enable an opening plan which follows strict safety guidelines to be put in place for reopening of the Gym.
For your information please see below our procedures we will ensure are in place when we reopen:-
General:
• Public Health England (PHE) or equivalent posters will be on display informing customers and staff of social distancing and cleanliness/hygiene protocols throughout the facility.
• We will commit to the wellbeing of our staff and members, and if they show/have any signs of COVID-19 (temperature, cough and difficulty breathing), they will be sent home to follow Government regulations.
• We will comply with any health designation documentation that the Government implements. We can confirm we have new Health Questionnaires to be completed upon members return.
• Hand sanitisers will be on offer
• We will ensure that social distancing is adhered to, further criteria are below for certain areas.
• Face masks will not be mandatory for staff unless their role requires this. These will also be available for members if they require.
• It is down to the individual member to take reasonable personal responsibility when taking part in physical activity.
Cleaning:
• We will continue rigorous cleaning procedures.
• If there is a COVID-19 case in the facility, we will follow the PHE Guidance – COVID-19 – Cleaning in non-healthcare settings while cleaning all areas of the facility.
• Staff will carry out regular cleaning of high-contact touchpoints throughout the premises.
• Gloves are not mandatory as the World Health Organisation (WHO) advice is that it is preferable not to wear gloves but to regularly wash your hands.
Gym and Spin Area:
• Lockers will remain in use, as long as social distancing can be maintained.
• Spray and cloths will be available for customer use for touchpoints.
• Only equipment that is 2m apart will be used – as an example this can either be done via moving equipment or marking every other piece of equipment in the gym out of order (to facilitate social distancing).
• Touchpoints of equipment should be cleaned after use – this can be done by the customer or staff using spray and cloths provided. This is in addition to the cleaning schedule.
• Extra signage regarding social distancing will be in place around the free-weights area.
• Maximum gym capacity will be based on 3m2 per person.
• There will be a one way in and one way out of the gym
Studio and Classes:
• Social distancing guidelines must be followed (2m apart).
• There will be a minimum of a 10-minute window in between classes, so no ‘waiting around’ in groups.
• Equipment (including mats etc) will be cleaned in between use. This can either be done by the customer or staff member using spray and cloths provided.
• If possible, markings will be made on the floor to show the area for individuals. There will also be one way in and one way out exit.
• Outdoor Fitness – Social distancing and cleanliness will be promoted by the instructor(s) at the beginning and throughout
classes.
• Group classes will be organised in a series of formations to comply with social distancing, with appropriate spacing between participants monitored by the instructor throughout the class.
• Nothing will be passed to/from the instructor to the customer – including personal items, water bottles, bibs etc.
• Customers should not cluster in groups before/after sessions.
Miscellaneous:
• We will follow Government guidance for all staff.
• Towels/’sweat towels’ will not be taken onto the gym floor/into the studio.
• We would recommend, if possible, members bring their own mats for their use only
• Personal training sessions can continue as long as social distancing is in place.
• Card/contactless payment will be promoted.
• We will ensure any additional steps for any clientele over 70/with underlying health conditions will be adhered to.
• All our contractors must follow social distancing and cleanliness guidelines.
In order for us to comply with the social distancing guidelines, we are looking into how we can accommodate all of our members for use of the gym and classes. We will be arranging hourly gym only sessions for our members which you will only be able to book via your Goteamup account. We will also be adding extra classes which will include early morning and lunchtime classes to our timetable.
We hope this information is useful to you and look forward to seeing you once we are able to reopen the gym which we hope to be in July which we will, of course, contact you with further details.
We have missed you all dearly and are really looking forward to seeing you all once we are able to reopen.
Kind regards
Girls Allowed Gyms
