VPC Communicable Disease Prevention Plan - Updated March 9, 2023

 

Before You Arrive

Personal non-medical masks must be worn while moving around the studio and in communal areas, including when using shared equipment, in the lobby, dressing room and washrooms.

• We invite you to remove your mask while at your workout station during group workouts or classes, if you are comfortable doing so.

• We will ask you to wear a mask during private appointments.

• Please wear a mask if:

  • you are at high risk for severe illness.

  • you are recovering from COVID-19 and following public health guidelines regarding resuming activities.

  • you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19.

 

In an effort to limit communal/shared items, bring your own filled water bottle.

 

Arrive in your exercise clothing when possible. Our spare clothing cupboard will not be available.

 

Personal responsibility

• If you are feeling ill for any reason, please cancel your appointment(s) and do not plan to return to the studio until you are fully recovered.

• As recommended by the Public Health Office for anyone experiencing any illness, please complete the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool: https://bc.thrive.health

• Equipment program clients:

  • Our late cancellation fees will be waived for absences related to sudden onset of symptoms allowing less than 24 hours notice of cancellation.

  • If you are not symptom-free by your next scheduled appointment, please ensure that you give 24-hours notice for any further appointments you may need to cancel.

• In-studio class clients:

  • In the event that you miss an in-studio class due to illness, you will receive make-up credit which can be used towards a drop-in class (space permitting)

 

When You Arrive

Studio Access

• Use hand sanitizer or wash hands immediately upon entering.

• Please arrive up to 10 minutes prior to the start of your appointment in order to be at your workout station when your appointment begins.

• Shoes must be removed upon entry and left on the designated shoe rack.

• Coats may be hung on the hooks in the hallway next to the lobby.

• Limit front desk interaction; whenever possible communication should be done via phone or email.

  • Contactless payments are preferred. We now have the ability to securely store credit cards on your account for no-contact payments. 

 

Occupancy

• Physical distancing is encouraged in the facility. 

• Single-person occupancy limit applies to bathrooms and change rooms.

 

Traffic flow

• When entering or exiting via our front or rear stairwell, please allow people to finish ascending/descending before entering/exiting yourself.

• Gather any accessories required for your program as soon as you enter and then go directly to your assigned workout station.

 

Studio Set-up

• For equipment programs, you will have your own workout station with reformer, mat, and spine corrector for personal use during your appointment.

  • If you choose not to wear a mask while at your workout station:

    • teaching staff reserve the right to verbally cue you.

    • Please use the hooks installed on your cone of cleanliness to “park” your mask while not in use. Please wipe down your cone when you clean your workout station.

• Shared equipment (Cadillac, chair, etc.) is available for use during Personal Equipment Program group appointments.

• If you use this equipment, please be aware that you may be asked to limit usage to 2 consecutive exercises if others are waiting.

• Shared exercise accessories and small props (i.e. balls, bands etc.) are available for use.

 

Cleaning & Hygiene

VPC Staff

• Staff will be required to wear non-medical masks while in the studio.

• VPC staff will not be permitted to work when sick or directed to self-isolate/quarantine.

 

Equipment and High-Touch Areas 

• VPC staff will clean and disinfect high-touch areas throughout the day.

• Please sanitize your hands prior to using shared equipment. If you forget to sanitize your hands, we ask that you clean the equipment once you have completed your exercises.

• After their Personal Equipment Program appointments, clients will be responsible for cleaning their station and any studio props used, with support from VPC staff.

 

Ventilation 

• Windows will remain open during operating hours.