COVID-19 Liability Information and Waiver

Acorn Centre - Group Pole Dance Classes

Pole class packing checklist

• Face covering (for entry exit to the building)
• Hand sanitizer (if you prefer to use your own, please ensure it has a minimum alcohol content of 60%)
• Phone (for scanning QR code on entry)
• Plastic/cloth bag for outdoor shoes
• Bag with zip for outdoor clothes
• Water bottle
• Pole grip (if required)
• Pole shoes (if required)
• Notepad/pen (if required)

In order to protect students and staff, please note the changes we have made to the class environment 

• Classes will have a minimum gap of 15 minutes between clients to allow for cleaning and so that there is no cross over of students between classes.
• The pole, base and safety mat (where applicable) will be cleaned with 70% alcohol by the students between turn taking. Safety mat use will initially be at a minimum as taught moves will focus on rebuilding the basics which are within your existing repertoire and should not require a mat. 
• Outside footwear should be removed on entry to the pole studio room and carried by hand inside. You are advised to bring a plastic/cloth bag to put your shoes into. You are advised to arrive for class in your exercise clothing, with minimal belongings that can be placed into a closed bag. Only pole grip, a drink bottle and phone/notepad/pen should be kept in your personal tray for use during class (this will be provided to you).
• On entry to the studio you will select a personal tray. Please remove outdoor clothing next to this tray, placing it into a bag which will then be closed. You may place pole grip/phone, notepad/pen into your personal tray. Keeping the tray in the same place (this will be your marker of where to stand after the warm up), please then place your bag of outdoor clothes into the recess next to the sliding studio doors until the end of class.
• Please observe social distancing at all times while inside the studio and return to your tray between taking turns with your pole partner. 
• Dance heels should be for studio use only (not outdoor shoes or for use in a club environment to reduce the risk of contamination) and thoroughly cleaned with anti-bacterial cleaner before use. 
• All students will be provided with their own cloth sprayed and a bottle of 70% rubbing alcohol at the start of class, along with a small container tray. 
• No stretch mats will be provided, please bring your own.  
• Handwashing/toilet facilities are available and hand sanitiser should be used on entry and exit. 
• Spotting and turntaking - the pole must be cleaned between different students taking turns, with high percentage alcohol. Movements taught will be scaffolded to allow for safe progression, without spotting, but with the use of a safety mat as necessary. 
• We understand that you may feel more confident trying new moves with a spotter, however do expect classes initially to focus on rebuilding strength and recapping moves.  

Venue specific guidelines

• Please use hand sanitizer on entry and exit to the building
• Face coverings - You must wear a face covering on entry and exit whilst in the communal areas of the building
• Please ensure you observe social distance on entry to the studio. There is a one way system inside the venue. Please use the viewing windows in the door panels to view anyone coming the other way and step aside if needed. 
• The venue will be cleaning touch points on an hourly basis.
• You should install the NHS Test and Trace App on your phone and scan the QR code displayed on entry to class, per the new government guidelines. 

Disclaimer

I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that the WHO and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing.

I further acknowledge that Devon Pole Dance has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.

I further acknowledge that Devon Pole Dance can not guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19.

I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, studio staff, the studio venue and other studio clients and their families.

I voluntarily seek services provided by Devon Pole Dance and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk to exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while attending my appointment.

I attest that:

I will not attend class if I am experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.

·         I have not traveled internationally within the last 14 days.

·         I have not traveled to a highly impacted area within the UK in the last 14 days.

·         I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.

·         I have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19 and not yet cleared as non contagious by local public health authorities.

·         I am following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19.

·         We will be working with the track and trace system and so if anyone suspects they have COVID 19 you will be contacted.

I hereby release and agree to hold Devon Pole Dance harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of the venue, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from Devon Pole Dance. I understand that this release discharges Devon Pole Dance from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against Devon Pole Dance with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from Devon Pole Dance. This liability waiver and release extends to the venue together with all owners, partners, and employees.