Dynamo hosting Competitive Team Tryouts

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Dynamo’s competitive team is inviting gymnasts with experience training in Women’s Artistic / Tumbling Gymnastics programs to attend upcoming tryouts this weekend.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Health and safety protocols are in place.

Find out more on our Competitive Tryouts page.

 

FALL in love with gymnastics again with Dynamo

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Dynamo is inviting you to fall in love with gymnastics all over again with our Fall Session 2020 …

Join us as we warm up to the fall with recreational programs offering something for everyone, right from Tiny Tots to Advanced Gymnastics and Tumbling classes.

But wait …there’s more!
Dynamo is launching a new Ninja Gym program featuring brand new Ninja urban gymnastics equipment … a great opportunity for boys/girls who love fast-paced action.

Registration Dates:

Current Members: Friday, Aug. 21 (Starting at 9 a.m. | Online Only)
(Current members include those who left a credit on their account following mandatory Covid-19 closure)

New/General Members: Monday, Aug. 24 (Starting at 9 a.m. | Online Only)

Check our Fall Classes page for schedule details:

Please note:
• Covid-19 Return to Play physical distancing/health and safety protocols will be in place for programs.
• Children aged 4 and under must be accompanied by an adult in-class to assist with physical distancing.

We are excited to see everyone!

Summer Camp Update

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We would like to thank our families already registered in our Summer Camp 2020 programs for their patience. We hope you are all staying well.

Dynamo is planning to offer our Summer Camp programs as scheduled, and we are especially excited after the province of Ontario announced summer camps will go ahead, with strict health and safety restrictions in place.

At this time Dynamo, along with other gymnastics clubs across Ontario, is awaiting direction from our sport governing body as to what guidelines will be implemented to ensure safety of all participants and staff. In anticipation of offering camp programs, we are diligently planning camp activities that will comply with new health and safety restrictions, including physical distancing.

We would also like to share important news that Dynamo was permitted by the province to resume training for our competitive members as of June 1, and our Covid-19 safety and cleaning protocols have already been inspected by Region of Waterloo Public Health. We passed with flying colours! We have specified entrance and exit protocols, gym use rotations and exceptional cleaning schedules. We have secured cleaning products and technology, including an electro-static sprayer, which are all approved to kill Covid-19 and are safe for use. We also have a thermal scanner on site to screen for fevers. The same attention to detail will most certainly be applied to our recreational programs.

We fully understand, however, not all families may feel comfortable reintroducing their children to recreational programs just yet. We are very sensitive to these issues and will offer credits/refunds for camp. Refunds (made via cheque only) must be requested one week before the start of a registered camp. Credits, applied to Dynamo family accounts, will not expire and can be used toward future programs or purchase of merchandise.

We are looking forward to seeing smiling faces back in the gym for camp and we will update our families as soon as we receive more news regarding summer camp programs. Please note we will be asking families to sign updated waivers as part of Gymnastics Ontario’s Covid-19 response plan.

Stay safe and well everyone! We hope to see you all soon!

Summer Camp is On!

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Dynamo Gymnastics Summer Camps approved to run!

It’s On! Gymnastics Summer Camps have been officially approved by Gymnastics Ontario, which means summer camps can begin as of July 6!

Our Summer Camps have always been a much-loved opportunity to engage in active, positive sport and recreation programs, and we’re working hard to make sure that continues, even during these challenging times.

Dynamo will implement the same exceptional cleaning and organization protocols adopted and tested upon the return of our competitive team on June 1. We have already been inspected by the Region of Waterloo Public Health and passed with flying colours!

While the spirit embraced in our Summer Camp program will feel the same, camps will look and run a little differently in order to comply with health and safety protocols. Here are just a few of the changes:

  • Structured entrance and exit practices / divided gym zones to ensure physical distancing
  • Daily health screening, including on-site thermal scans, to ensure everyone is healthy enough to attend camp
  • Heightened cleaning and sanitizing using electro-static spray technology / non-toxic cleaners approved to kill Covid-19 virus
  • Smaller group sizes | no overlap between groups
  • Added supervision to monitor physical distancing and provide support
  • Planned rotations to ensure equipment is cleaned and sanitized before and after each use
  • Emphasis on smart and safe hygiene etiquette, including repeated handwashing and use of hand sanitizers / Child-friendly signage to boost education

Other important information

  • All families must complete Covid-19 Gymnastics Ontario waivers before attending Camp programs
  • As of June 22, campers must be at least six years old to register. We will, however, honour previously enrolled campers aged 4 and 5. (All campers must absolutely be bathroom independent!)
  • As directed by the provincial government and Gymnastics Ontario, no spotting is currently permitted in camp programs.
  • To comply with new regulations, Before-Care and After-Care will no longer be offered (Reminder: this was a free service)
  • Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. following a “Kiss at the Curb” protocol
  • Viewing lounge is closed and repurposed for camp use and to minimize numbers in the building

For more information about Dynamo Summer Camp health and safety practices, as well as policies regarding refunds and credit, visit our Covid-19 Return to Play document.

To find out more about Dynamo’s Summer Camp themes, visit our Camps Section. To register online, visit our Online Registration feature.

We are thrilled to be able to offer our Summer Camp programs and look forward to seeing you in the gym with us!

Sincerely,

Your Dynamo Team