NEW GYM PROTOCOLS

Dear 374 family,

As we’re sure many of you are aware, the mandatory closure of non-essential businesses has come to an end. Businesses are now permitted, though not required, to reopen to the public, with some restrictions. We are happy to announce that 374 MMA will be reopening Friday, June 5th. 374 MMA has taken every precaution necessary, with guidance from Health Canada, Public Health, and the Federal and Provincial Governments to ensure that nobody gets sick while training with us. Although we have taken every necessary precaution and will continue to do so, every person training with us has an individual responsibility in making sure we prevent the spread of COVID-19. Everyone must do their part, respect the new gym rules, and use common sense when taking part in our classes. Conscious noncompliance will result in immediate removal from the premises.

Please read the very important information below regarding the management and conduct within the gym and during classes:

– Sign up for class will be done online or by booking with a phone call ONLY
– Payment is required before attending class. If your membership isn’t up to date, call to have it renewed
– There is a limited number of participants permitted for each class
– We will have a sanitization station set up inside the main entrance and additional throughout the gym
– A health questionnaire will be asked to each client (online or phone call)
– No client will be permitted to come into the gym with any of the Covid 19 symptoms listed by Dr. Strang
– Those arriving to the gym without previously signing up online/phone will not be permitted to train
– Clients will arrive for class and wait outside
– Clients will be called in one by one to enter the gym
– Come dressed for class, there will be no changing at the gym
– No changing after class
– Once inside you will head to your designated 9’ by 9’ space. You will stay in that space for the entire class
– There will be no sitting or waiting inside
– All clients must have their own gear, no rentals
– Clients will leave one by one in order to maintain social distancing
– We will have 15 minutes between classes to allow for cleaning and sanitization
– All belongings are to be taken with clients
– Classes offered will include boxing, muay thai, capoeira, and body weight. These classes will be non-contact with other clients
– Mask wearing is encouraged
– New clients will be required to sign our liability waiver, time will be booked for this with minimal contact with staff
– Bringing your own water is a must, we will not be selling water at this time
– Jiu Jitsu classes will be available only to those clients who have a designated partner, from their own household or within their bubble (see below for protocol)

SELF DEFENSE JIU JITSU (ADULT CLASSES)

– Participants will have to have a fixed partner (father/son; husband/wife; boyfriend/girlfriend) and will stay with the same partner permanently. Partners will be two persons from the same family/bubble
– Participants have to arrive in their uniform (gi) and leave the same way
– Participants uniforms (gi) are to be washed and cleaned for every class -MANDATORY-
– Practice is within 6 square feet, inside a 9 foot square, this will ensure social distancing for all participants
– Use of washroom will be one at a time -NO WAITING IN LINE-

SELF DEFENSE JIU JITSU (KIDS CLASSES)

– To start all classes will be solo drills, no partners.
– Parents are to only drop off and pick up children. No waiting or watching class inside the gym -NO EXCEPTION-
– Participants have to arrive in their uniform (gi) and leave the same way
– Participants uniforms (gi) are to be washed and cleaned for every class -MANDATORY-
– Practice is within 6 square feet, inside a 9 foot square, this will ensure social distancing for all participants
– Use of washroom will be one at a time -NO WAITING IN LINE-
– Kids and Teen classes will resume the week of June 15

Though we can control gym rules and manage the way people act, we cannot test every person coming into the gym. 374 MMA will not be held accountable if anyone falls ill while training within our building. Rest assured; we are doing everything we can to make sure nobody gets sick. Please be patient with staff and other members while we all try to navigate these new rules and restrictions put in place for your health and safety.

We really look forward to seeing everyone who can make it come back to our classes and can’t wait to see your smiles and offer you all one in return.

Sincerely,

Your 374 team