While we are aware that none of our safety measures can completely eliminate the risk of infection, we are hopeful that we can all work together to minimize the risk. Some customers may not feel safe returning to the gym and we fully support your decision.
Opening our doors to our customers is something that we take very seriously. We want to provide our customers with the safest possible environment and much of our success will depend on all of our customers adhering to our new rules. Parents, please discuss these new policies with your children.
MAKE-UP CLASS POLICY
- Only 3 make-ups permitted per session.
- Make-ups must be taken in the same session as the class missed.
- No scheduling a make-up on the day your child is already participating in class. (Your child cannot stay for the next class to do a make-up in after just completing their normal class. No back to back classes).
- You may choose to do your make-up class during Open Gym time (please schedule this with the front desk so that you don't have to pay for Open Gym).
- You MUST call in advance to reserve a space (we only allow one make up child per class to maintain our teacher to student ratios).
- No make-ups for make-ups.
Per Governor Northam’s most recent mandate we will be requiring all students, age 5 and over, to wear masks for the duration of their practice. This new rule is set to begin Monday November 16th and end upon approval from the governor of Virginia.
No athletes will be allowed to enter the facility without a mask.
We will continue to follow social distancing and cleanliness guidelines put forth by Governor Northam, the Virginia Department of Health and the CDC.
GENERAL INFO:
- Staggered class schedules and running fewer classes at one time.
- Limited number of participants in each class.
- ALL gym business will be conducted over the PHONE/EMAIL and NOT at the Front Desk.
- Utilizing multiple entrances and exits. Enter through one door, exit through another.
- No water fountain!
- Ice pops are still available for purchase but may not be opened inside the facility.
- 8,000 sq. Foot facility Broken into Zones; Limited number of people allowed in each zone.
General Cleanliness Guidelines: applied to all people in the gym
- WASH HANDS UPON ENTRY
- NO FOOD IN THE GYM
- ONLY WATER BOTTLES ALLOWED
- NO WATER FOUNTAIN USE
- NO PARENTS IN THE LOBBY (Exceptions made for students under the age of 4)
- Lobby will be cleaned and disinfected several times a day
- Gym Equipment will be cleaned as often as possible (keeping the safety of our gymnasts
and equipment in mind)
Responsibilities
Parents:
- Be sure students do not have fever or cough before dropping off for class/camps
- Drop Off and Pick Up students at Designated Door
- Wear masks into lobby if dropping off child under the age of 4
- NO Parents in the lobby (exceptions made for students under the age of 4)
Athletes:
- Wear mask into lobby
- Wash hands before AND after class
- Bring personal water bottle (no water fountain use)
- Limit personal items to water bottle/shoes, etc. in cubbies
- Respect other students’ personal space by keeping hands to themselves
Gym Staff:
- Wear masks
- Wash hands before and after classes
- Clean/Sanitize lobby and equipment frequently
- Keep Safe distance from students and parents
- Space out stations at each event
- Limit physical interaction with other coaches and classes
MASKS are required to be worn for ALL athletes, age 5 and up, for the duration of practice.
No one will be permitted in our facility if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19 (have not recovered or are still within the 14 day quarantine), had symptoms of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours, or had contact with a person that has or is suspected to have COVID-19 within the last 14 days. Please review the COVID Questionnaire before entering the gym.
Unattended items in the lobby are NOT the responsibility of Fairfax Gymnastics Academy.
Please talk to your children about your pickup and drop off plan. Please pick up your child on time. If you are delayed for some reason, please call the front desk (703-323-8050). Instruct your child to wait inside the building. There is a late fee of $25 if you are more than 20 minutes late. Please pick them up in the lobby and escort them outside. Please do no have your child meet you outside. Pick up and drop off is a very busy time. Please drive slowly and carefully.
Please read through our FAQ for more information about registration, class room policies, and general information.
Attire for a Class
Leotard, shorts and T-shirts, sweats, and leggings are preferred. Jeans, belts, baggy clothes (included large sweat shirts), jewelry, and socks are not allowed due to safety considerations.
Hair must be pulled back and secured (this is for any hair long enough to be in the child's face or covering their eyes).
Snow & Ice Policy
Please call the gym for a recorded message or visit our website for updates. We do not always follow Fairfax County school closings.
Photo Use Policy
We are proud of all of our athletes! We like to take pictures of what is going on in the gym as well as at our extra activities (birthday parties, special events, etc.). We WILL NOT post any names of our athletes but we do like to post what they are learning and working on in our gym. The pictures may also be used in flyers and/or brochures, social media and our website. The website gives general information about our gym and the programs we offer. All content on the website is publicly viewable by anyone on the internet.
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