Hello Fencers!
As part of our plan to reopen fencing next week, every participant must be aware of our return-to-sport protocols as well as the rules for use of Saanich Recreation facilities and the Royal Oak Middle School.
Our booking for Monday is 8 – 10.
Wenesday is still being confirmed but will be either 7-9 or 8-10. (Im in some back and forth with Saanich and will confirm ASAP)
I didn’t want to wait to confirm as I also need to provide all the COVID protocols below…
What to expect Monday
Entrance
When you arrive to fence, you will enter via the gym, not the school doors. This entry is down the ramp to your right as you face the school. Stick to the path– those entering from earlier programs will exit by the back gym door and up the stairs to keep our groups separate–there will also be time between bookings.
You cannot enter until our time, and only after the building attendants have completely cleaned the space. So please wait–socially distanced! — and without blocking the gym doors, which swing outward.
Please also arrive dressed to fence (you can switch shoes).
You may wish to bring an umbrella if it is rainy, there is no awning at that entrance!
Sign in
There will be a check in table. We will keep an attendance list and provide hand sanitizer.
Waiver
All members need to fill out the club membership form this year–even if we already have one on file. This is to ensure we have the most up to date contact information for contract tracing. It is attached. Please fill it out and bring it with you.
Equipment/payment:
Rental of jacket, mask, glove, lame and chest protector (if needed) is $250 for the season ($225 refunded on return). You can prepay for this via etransfer on the date. Swords and wires will be shared but cleaned between uses.
Drop in fees are $10 per session and monthly membership is $40 per month ($25 for October due to late start). Please also prepay for this via etransfer.
You can email payment to stacyc
If you cannot etransfer, please bring a cheque; I won’t be handling cash this season, sorry.
Our first sessions will involve some time ensuring everyone gets the best fit gear so please be patient!
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Full COVID protocols:
The full CCFC protocol are attached. Please do have a look — I know it is a bit long, but safety is important and there are lots of important details! it is also required that every member using the space review *all* of these documents as a condition of our rental.
And the protocol for Royal Oak Middle School are here: https://www.sd63.bc.ca/sites/default/files/COVID19_Restart%20Plan%20%2021aug2020.pdf.
Saanich Recreation has protocol here: https://www.sd63.bc.ca/sites/default/files/COVID19_Restart%20Plan%20%2021aug2020.pdf. at their guidelines are also attached.
One thing you will notice immediately is that we now must enter through the gym.
The gym will be open only at the start time, and there is a separate path for exiting and entering, as well as a gap between bookings to minimize risk.
See you Monday!
Stacy
Capital City Fencers' Club 