Covid-19

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General Policies:

· Masks mandatory at all times – even while climbing. Please see exemption policies for more information about medical mask exemptions.

• You will be expected to sanitize your hands at      the front door as well as before and after each climb. You can use the      sanitizing stations throughout the gym or the bathrooms for soap and      water. 
• Strict physical distancing guidelines     for any climbers that do not come from the same household or social      bubble. Maintain 2m from any climbers that do not come from your      household.
• Spectators will only be allowed in the facility if they are      supervising youth climbers. No      youth under the age of 14 can be in the facility without supervision. 
  • 1 spectator per 4 youth climbers between the       ages of 10 - 14 
  • 1 spectator per 2 youth climbers under the age       of 10

o If you have youth competitive climbers who can show that they have an understanding of the rules and policies they may be allowed to climb unsupervised.

Cleaning Policies:

· High-touch surfaces will be sanitized every 30 minutes. This includes waiver stations, bathroom areas, bouldering mats, autobelay carabiners and grigri handles. 

o It is impossible for us to sanitize the rock climbing holds on the walls. The holds are cleaned and sanitized as they come off the wall before they are replaced. 

· All other surfaces will be cleaned nightly or as needed. 

Mandatory Proof of Vaccination: 

Starting on September 22, 2021 all climbers ages 12 and above will be required to show proof of vaccination to enter the facility to climb or be a spectator. The definition of fully vaccinated is two doses + 14 days from your last dose. If you are medically exempt from vaccination please see the exemption policies section.

We will not be storing copies of your vaccination receipt and will instead make note on your account that you have shown proof of vaccination in conjunction with a form of ID.

The only exceptionis for youth ages 12-17 that are registered in our lessons program and only applies during the time of lessons. To come in to the facility outside of lessons time you must provide proof of vaccination. 

Exemption Policies:

If you are medically exempt from vaccination we will be required to see a copy of your medical exemption form. Medical exemption forms must follow the requirements laid out by the government in order to qualify. We will not store a copy of your form.

The requirements laid out by the government for medical vaccine exemptions are as follows:

• The name of the person in the written documentation matches the      identification provided.
• The physician or registered nurse’s in the extended class’s      information is complete by including:
  • Name and contact information of the physician       or registered nurse in the extended class;
  • Logo or letterhead identifying the physician       or registered nurse in the extended class;
  • Statement that there is a medical reason for       the individual’s exemption from being fully vaccinated against COVID-19;       and

o Any effective time-period for the medical reason which includes the date the patron is seeking access to the business or organization.

If you are medically exempt from masking we will be required to see a copy of your medical exemption form. Medical exemption forms must follow the requirements laid out by the government in order to qualify. We will not store a copy of your form.

We do not allow mask exemptions during registered group programming to protect our staff members who will be working in closer contact with climbers.

The requirements laid out by the government for medical mask exemptions are as follows:

• The name of the person in the written documentation      matches the identification provided.
• The physician or registered nurse’s in the extended      class’s information is complete by including:
  • Name and contact information of the physician or       registered nurse in the extended class;
  • Logo or letterhead identifying the physician or       registered nurse in the extended class;
  • Statement that there is a medical reason for the       individual’s exemption from being masked; and
  • Any effective time-period for the medical reason       which includes the date the patron is seeking access to the business or       organization.

FAQ:

Q: Why are you implementing a proof of vaccination requirement? 

A: We must comply with provincial COVID-19 mandates in order to be able to continue to operate as a business. Lockdowns were devastating for us and frankly we don’t want to go back to that. If you have issues with the requirement please direct your feedback to the provincial government as we have absolutely no ability to alter government mandates.

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Q: Will you be providing refunds for missed programming due to not meeting vaccine requirements? 

A: No. We will provide credits for those who have pre-paid for programming. Those credits will remain on your account indefinitely and can be used at any time. 

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Q: I have a membership and will not meet vaccine requirements by Sept 22. What can I do? 

A: EFT Members: You can freeze your account at any time for up to 6 months. Freeze requests must be in writing and must be received before September 22, 2021 to be applied to your account. Accounts frozen for longer than 6 months will be automatically terminated. You may also terminate your account by sending a cancellation request in writing before September 22, 2021.

Prepaid Members: You can freeze your account at any time for up to 6 months. Freeze requests must be in writing and must be received before September 22, 2021 to be applied to your account. Accounts frozen for longer than 6 months will be automatically terminated and the remaining credit will be placed on to your account. 

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Q: I have a child and would like to watch them climb. Do I need to show proof of vaccination just to watch?

A: Every person who enters into the facility over the age of 12 years will need to show proof of vaccination. If you are simply dropping off your child after checking them in you will not need to show proof of vaccination. All climbers under 14 must have supervision to climb so any climbers outside of staffed programming will need a supervisor who can show proof of vaccination.