COVID-19 REOPENING INFORMATION
How we will be disinfecting the dojang after each class
Finally!
We are opening for in person classes starting Monday 7/13/2020.
We will continue to have two classes per week on Zoom for those who prefer to continue with online classes. The new procedures will be in effect throughout the summer and will be readdressed in the fall. Please watch the Reopening the Taekwondo School video on our website or on our Facebook page with your child prior to coming to class.
Taekwondo Class Changes
- Class sizes will be limited to 8 students to per class. (see Registering for Classes below).
- Students will maintain a minimum of 6 foot distance from each other at all times.
- Markers on the floor throughout the dojang will guide students to ensure safe distance is observed.
- No contact sparring techniques only and no self-defense with partners.
- We will focus our curriculum on kicks and techniques in the air, fitness, and perfecting forms.
- No handshakes, high fives, fist bumps, etc. We will simply use a respectful bow to greet people in a courteous and safe way.
- Face masks/Coverings are REQUIRED for everyone at Ryu’s Taekwondo.
- Although NYS does not require face masks for a person participating in indoor sports when socially distant, we are requiring students to wear masks in class to ensure the safety of all others. The class will not include activity that creates heavy breathing, so all should be fine with a mask, but the instructors will be keeping an eye out to see if someone is having breathing difficulty. The mask must cover the mouth and nose. If the student has a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask, please speak to a staff member to make special arrangements.
- Ryu’s Taekwondo Staff will be wearing masks at all times.
Drop Off Only
- To control the number of people in the school at any one time, the only student entrance is the back door. Weather permitting, there will be a tent set up right outside the door where staff will be waiting to take attendance and have the students line up for class.
- Although not required by NYS, we will be taking temperatures of all students coming to class with a non-contact infrared forehead thermometer. The temperature will not be recorded or stored in any way. This is voluntary, so if you have an objection to having your child’s temperature taken please let the staff know, but this is just one little procedure we can do to help ensure a safe class.
- Bathrooms are for emergencies only! All students must come to class in uniform (summer TKD t-shirts are permitted) and please remember to use the bathroom before you leave the house.
- On your first visit back to class we are asking all parents stop in and sign a new liability release that includes COVID-19 specific wording.
- Once your child enters the waiting room, we ask that all parents wait in their car or in the available seating outside under the tent. You can always walk around to the front window if you would like to watch class.
- The students will use hand sanitizer before being led into the class by the instructor as well as on the way out.
- Parents or guardians of students with special circumstances may be permitted to observe class from the front waiting area. Please call the school to arrange this if needed.
- At the end of class, students will be dismissed one at a time to avoid a bottleneck while putting shoes on. It is summer so please have them come with flip flops or slides!
- Students will be brought outside to their parents by a staff member.
- All students are encouraged to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water when they get home.
Extra Sanitization
- After each class, the dojang will be fogged with an approved disinfectant.
- All equipment used during class, if any, will be wiped down with Clorox wipes.
- All high touch locations will be disinfected with Clorox wipes between each class. Examples include door handles, counter tops, bathrooms, etc.
- All instructors will wash their hands thoroughly between each class.
- Weather permitting, we will open the school doors in between classes to allow better ventilation.
Taekwondo Shoes
Taekwondo shoes will be permitted in class this summer. TKD shoes are $40-$55 depending on the brand. If you would like to order shoes, please email me asap. Stock is limited and we can’t guarantee shoes will be available, but will try to get the Dynamics brand for all before upgrading to the Adidas shoe. Keep in mind sizes run about a ½ size smaller than regular sneakers.
If you already have TKD shoes, please clean them thoroughly prior to using them in class. All TKD shoes must be carried in and put on once you are in the waiting room.