NASA Gymnastics' re-opening Plan

We are so excited and ready to start opening our gym back up! We are opening our classes up slowly; Team, private lessons and limited Recreational groups have already reopened! Limited pre-school aged classes are available starting November 1st. We are proud and confident in the policies and procedures we have put in place that meet or exceed all government recommendations and CDC guidelines. For these precautions to be as effective as possible, it will require the support and participation of the entire NASA Gymnastics community.

NASA Gymnastics Safety plan

NEW Safety Protocols

Limiting class sizes to 5 students: This will allow kids to stay 6ft from each other.
15 minute breaks between each class: This allows time for kids finishing class to safely exit and those beginning class to safely enter without running into each other.
Students will wait in their car, or follow their level-based waiting instructions till the exact time of their class. Their coach then will come bring everyone in at the start of their class, so that there isn’t crowding in the foyer.
Students will have to bring their own water bottle. The water fountain will not be in use for the for seeable future.
Students will need to come dressed in gymnastics attire. Gymnasts will not be able to use the cubbies to hold their clothes and bags, so all students must come into the gym wearing their gymnastics attire, hair band holding their hair up, mask on and water bottle in hand. The gymnasts will bring their water bottles and mask with them to their designated training area.
Lesson plans limiting the amount of sharing equipment: Gymnasts will stretch and practice skills on a marker that is specifically spaced 6ft away from other stations. If props are used there will be enough for students to have their own, and we will limit the amount of sharing stations (having partners) the best we can.
Coaches will clean between classes: Coaches will disinfect all the equipment that the gymnasts used in their class during the 15 minute break between classes.
We ask that parents hold off from viewing their child’s class. If you are going to watch, then we ask that only ONE parent or guardian sits upstairs (NO siblings). We have marked places for people to sit on the bleachers that are spread 6ft apart. You will need to wear a mask the entire time you watch your child's class.
Spotting will be limited. If spotting is required, coaches will wear a mask.
No high fives, hugs, fist bumps will be permitted. Instead we will use verbal praises, air high fives and celebratory dances to congratulate our students and teammates.
All employees will wear a mask when in close proximity. When employees are in a closer proximity than 6ft from gymnast or families, they will be required to wear masks.
Gymnasts will be asked to wear a mask when entering and exiting the building. However, they will not be permitted to wear one while working out in the gym. Under our Governor's guidelines: "Indoor athletes who are apart of a non- team sport do not have to wear a mask." This is for their safety while working out. The athlete needs to be able to breathe properly when practicing gymnastics. It can also be dangerous if it falls in the gymnast's eyes when they go upside down. With that being said, gymnasts can choose to wear one and can always bring it with them; it just won't be required. We want to make sure all our hardworking students are able to breathe and won’t overheat during their class.
Every coach will take and record their temperature when entering the gym each day.
Gymnasts and any adult who decides to view the class, must sign that they are healthy. We will have a sign in sheet for everyone entering the gym.

NASA Gymnastics' re-opening Plan

NASA Gymnastics Safety plan

NEW Safety Protocols

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