Dynamo Covid-19 Response Update – March 23, 2020

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Covid-19 Response Bulletin from Dynamo Gymnastics

A message to members: We all need to do our part to Flatten the Curve

Following the appropriate direction of government authorities to prevent spread of Covid-19, Dynamo is doing our part and has temporarily closed our facility. In order to protect the well-being of our staff, we are only communicating via email at this time. We ask for your patience in the coming weeks, as we are all doing our best to navigate this extraordinary time.

We tentatively plan to resume programming as of April 5, but we appreciate how quickly things are changing and will closely monitor updates as announced. Please rest assured previously registered spots in Spring Session/Summer Camp are secure.

In this unprecedented time, we are committed to working together with our community to remain strong, ready to rise again, and prepare for the “new normal” … preferring to plan, not panic, in an effort to keep our community’s children active and engaged … when it’s safe to do so.

At Dynamo, we consider our members to be an extension of our club’s family, and we wish you all health and happiness during this time. A sincere thank you to our many members who reached out to send best wishes to our incredible staff, in anticipation of a return to gymnastics.

A commitment to cleanliness: At Dynamo, we are known for providing an exceptionally clean and safe environment, and we’re committed to intensifying sanitizing efforts to meet and exceed health and safety recommendations.

Program Status Updates:

March Break: Following cancellation of March Break Camp, Dynamo is offering members a choice of full refunds/credit. Credit does not expire and can be used for any purchase at Dynamo. If you have not already done so, email info@dynamogymnastics.ca regarding your preference. Please note refunds for payments made using on-site point of can only be processed once the office reopens.

Spring Session: As per our planned postponement of the Spring Session, all members registered in Spring classes have automatically received a pro-rated credit on their accounts. Credit does not expire and can be used for any purchases at Dynamo. Further updates regarding the Spring session will be shared as soon as more information becomes available.

PD Day Camp: Our April 3 PD Day Camp has been cancelled and credit/refunds will be made available. Credit does not expire and can be used for any purchases at Dynamo. Please email info@dynamogymnastics.ca with any inquiries. Please note refunds for payments made using on-site point of sale cannot be processed until the office reopens.

Parties: Any Birthday Parties booked during the closure period can be credited/refunded/rescheduled. Credits do not expire and can be used for any purchases at Dynamo. Please email info@dynamogymnastics.ca with any inquiries. Please note refunds for payments made using on-site point of sale cannot be processed until the office reopens.

Summer Camp/Summer Classes:  No changes have been announced affecting registration for Summer Camps or Classes at this time, but we will continue to monitor public authority updates as they’re announced.

Please check back with us for further updates.

For up-to-date information on the Covid-19 Virus and how to best protect yourself, visit Region of Waterloo Public Health.

Dynamo Closed until April 5: We’re doing our part to stop the spread

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At this time, Dynamo’s facility is closed, as we are doing our part to “flatten the curve” and prevent spread of the Covid-19 Virus. We are scheduled to restart operations as of April 5, and the office will reopen when we begin gearing up to resume programs. We will announce office hours updates when they are confirmed.

Please be assured we are honouring requests for refunds/credits for cancelled/postponed programs and will respond as soon as possible. We greatly value our loyal members. You are all part of our Dynamo family.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Health and happiness to you and your family during this uncertain time.

Sincerely,
Your Dynamo Team

Covid-19 Response Update: March Break Camp Cancelled / Spring Session Postponed

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Covid-19 Update: Spring Session Classes Postponed / March Break Camp Cancelled

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the health and well-being of our participants and staff remains our top priority. We want to make our members aware Dynamo has been following the lead of the Region of Waterloo Public Health regarding recreational programming.

This afternoon, the Region announced changes to its recreational and community programming, resulting in the closure of municipal facilities and programs, from March 16 to April 5. As we are taking direction from the Region and the City of Cambridge, Dynamo has also made the decision to cancel our March Break Camp and to postpone the start of our Spring Session.

The Spring session will now begin on Sunday, April 5, and will run until Monday, June 22.  Members will automatically receive a two-week credit on their account for postponed classes.

Thank you to our loyal members for your patience and understanding as we navigate this unprecedented experience. We wish your families all the best and good health and look forward to seeing you back with our Dynamo Family in a few weeks.

Sincerely,

Your Team at Dynamo Gymnastics

Dynamo Gymnastics Bulletin: Spring Session Update (Covid-19)

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Dynamo Gymnastics Bulletin: Spring Session Update (Covid-19)

In light of the recent developments regarding the COVID-19 virus this week, including the closure of all publicly-funded schools for two weeks following March Break, we have understandably received queries about the status of our Spring Session programs at Dynamo.

At this time, the Ontario Gymnastics governing body has advised member clubs to continue running programs as scheduled. Given this direction, Dynamo will be offering our Spring Session as planned, starting March 22.

As we know this is a sensitive issue during a time of unknown, Dynamo is offering two-class credit to families already booked in our Spring Session who prefer not to attend gymnastics classes during the school closure. This credit only applies to classes offering during the two-week school closure period.

We want to assure you the health and well-being of our students, families, staff and the community is paramount for us. While the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has assessed the public health risk as low, we recognize the situation is always changing and we are guided by the research and response of the local health and municipal authorities.

At Dynamo, we have already implemented additional measures of prevention, including:
• increasing the frequency of sanitization of all commonly used areas and surfaces around the gym.
• asking participants, staff and visitors to wash their hands immediately upon arrival, during programming, before and after eating, and again upon exiting our club.

(In anticipation of increasing sanitization practices, Dynamo had already stocked up on cleaners, soap and hand sanitizing gel.)

Waterloo Region Public Health offers many everyday actions on how to protect yourself and prevent spread of germs and viruses like COVID-19:

  • Wash your hands often with warm water and soap or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick
  • Stay home when you are sick
  • Sneeze and cough into your sleeve
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

Dynamo also asks those who have travelled out of the country during March Break not to attend the first two weeks of classes to minimize health risks.

For more information on symptoms and how to protect yourself, visit Region of Waterloo Public Health.

Dynamo will base further actions on recommendations of health authorities and will communicate any changes to programming as quickly as possible.

We know this is an uncertain time for everyone and ask for your patience as we navigate this uncharted territory together.

Sincerely,
Your Dynamo Gymnastics Team