COVID-19 Guidelines at KC Cheer

As we return to the gym in the next few days, we would like for everyone to be aware of the guidelines we have put in place to keep our staff and athletes safe and healthy.

Pick Ups and Drop Offs:

  • Please drop off & pick up your athlete outside the gym in which their class/clinic is held.

  • Lobbies are closed so parents/spectators should remain in their cars

  • We have staggered Start and End times of each session

  • Separate Entry and Exit doors are designated for each class/age group.

Athletes:

  • Please arrive dressed in workout gear and street shoes.

  • Cheer shoes should be carried into the lobby area where you will change into them.

  • Place street shoes and any other clothing items into your bag.

  • Bring your own water bottle with name on it.

  • Your bag will go into the gym along with your water bottle and be placed in a designated area. (no locker or cubby use)

  • use hand sanitizer prior to entering the gym area.

  • NO HUGS, High Fives or hand shakes (Sorry!)

  • if unwell or living with anyone unwell, please stay home.

  • if you have an underlying health condition, please wait to return to practice.

Health Survey and Contact Tracing:

  • Attendance will be taken upon entry to the gym

  • A health survey will be asked of each athlete

    • Have you had a fever in the last 48 hours?

    • Have you or anyone you live with been sick or had flu like symptoms in the last 14 days.

    • Have you traveled outside MO or KS in the past 14 days.

    • Should athletes answer yes to any of these questions they cannot participate. if any of the attendees or staff members has a positive COVID-19 result, we will follow all government guidelines and start contact tracing and advise all involved.

Cleaning:

  • deep cleaning will be done prior to classes, daily.

  • hand sanitizer will be dispensed to all athletes and staff on entry into the gym, as well at the end of class

  • All commonly used areas, surfaces, handles, and touch points will be cleaned and sanitized after each class.

  • All waste and disposable PPE will be securely and safely disposed.

  • Cleaning and sanitizing equipment will be available in all areas.

  • Practice/class times have been changed to allow for cleaning between classes.

Social Distancing:

  • Numbers will be limited in each gym to include staff and stay inside the recommend guidelines.

  • All athletes must be properly enrolled in a class/clinic/private lesson to be in the gym.

  • NO Drop-Ins are allowed at this time

  • We will maintain social distancing of 6 feet between everyone within the venue.

  • Each gym is designated by age group or class description

  • Lobbies are closed

  • Locker rooms are closed

  • Water fountains are turned off

  • Limited bathroom use

  • Doors will be propped open when weather permits

Training:

  • All staff will ensure that they maintain appropriate social distance

  • Coaches will not have any physical contact with athletes (no spotting)

  • Coaches will sanitize all equipment after each use

  • NO stunting at this time.