In Gym Safety Protocols during Covid-19
Changing Nature of these Policies
Please be aware that these policies will continue to change and shift as the situation with covid-19 changes. Participant and staff safety takes top priority in our programming. We will continue to follow all recommendations from Toronto Public Health and will update policies as needed. You will be informed through your contact email if we make any changes to these policies after your registration.
Last update: September 14th, 2021
Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
As of Sept 22nd, all eligible participants age 12 and up are required to show proof of full vaccination (2 weeks past 2nd shot) for all in-gym classes.
Please click here to read the new release from the Ontario Government regarding the vaccine passport requirement.
Social Distancing
We have a strict 6' social distancing policy in place. We will remove participants from classes who aren't able to follow distancing requirements.
We understand that social distancing is hard for some children and we do offer family classes and private lesson to better accommodate those participants.
Coach will be also be distanced from all participants during class and will only be spotting participants in the case of an emergency.
Masks Required
Both coaches and participants are required to wear a mask the entire time while in our facility including while participating in our classes. We are able to accommodate those unable to wear masks with virtual programming.
Equipment Cleaning and Rotation
- The product we use to sanitize and disinfect is Vital Oxide.
- Classes will be spaced 15 minutes apart to allow for sanitizing and/or rotating out used equipment between classes as needed.
- Silks will be rotated at the end of each day
- Hand sanitizer will be recommended when taking turns on any shared aerial or acrobatic equipment and when leaving the gym.
- Washroom will be disinfected every 4-5 hours or more often when needed
Check-in Protocols
- Outdoor socially distanced markers for covid screening and check-in
- You must complete this screening prior to your class on your phone and show a staff the result https://covid-19.ontario.ca/screening/customer/ before entering our space (A print out is acceptable as well).
- Please do not enter our gym on your own. A coach will check you in from outside at the start of your class time.
- Late entry of more than 5 minutes will not be permitted.
- Hand Sanitizer and temperature check upon entry
- You'll bring your belongings directly into a designated spot in the gym with you.
- Only participants will be permitted in the facility. Waiting areas are closed.
Arrive Ready for Class
- Arrive ready for class. Sweatpants and sweatshirt are great coverups to go over training clothes in colder weather
- Go to the washroom at home before class if possible (we are trying to minimize washroom use at the gym)
What to bring to class
- One or more masks. They'll be required for everyone while in our facility including while working out. They should fit properly and comply with all current recommendations including 3 ply, no gaiters, no vents, etc.
- A notebook/pen (aerial classes)
- Spray bottle of water for silks ($2 at Cirque-ability if you don't have one)
- Chalk for trapeze or hoop student ($5 at Cirque-ability if you need some)
- Non-glass water bottle filled up.
- No food.
- Hand sanitizer
- A beach towel or yoga mat is required for your warm-up area
Waiting Room is Closed
For increased safety during covid-19, Our waiting room is closed. Only participants are permitted to enter the facility. If your child is hesitant to enter the gym on their own, we recommend asking about a family/bubbled class option, private lesson or transition class with parent.
Participants, please do not arrive early for a class, you will not be permitted in the facility before your class start time.
Class Requirements - Drop off
Due to strict covid protocols. All participants in our drop-off programs must be able to do the following:
- Enter the facility without a parent
- Take shoes/outerwear off and on independently during check in and check out
- Use the washroom independently
- Wear a face mask at all times in our facility
- Follow instructions about social distancing and staying at designated stations in the gym.
Different Types of In-gym Classes at Cirque-ability
- Group classes with social distancing
- Family/sibling classes with social distancing between non-family only
- Private instruction (no exclusive use of gym unless arranged in advance)
This section will continue to be updated as we receive questions.
Any changes made to this information after registration begins will be communicated through email.
General Information
Ongoing Classes - Join anytime (space permitting)
All Classes will be ongoing with monthly billing.
- You will be charged for your first month's registration and your $30+HST registration fee at the time of registration.
- If you register after the 21st of a month, in addition to the pro-rated current month's fees, you'll also be charged for the following months fees.
- Monthly fees will be based on the number of classes that meet in that month. Pricing listed on schedule is based on 4 classes a month, actual cost can be higher or lower depending on number of times that class meets in a month.
- Each month on the 21st, you will be charged for the following month
- If you do not want to continue with classes the following month, you must email us by the 14th of the current month.
- You will stay enrolled in a program unless you request a withdrawal
- If we need to make a class time, schedule change or policy change we will notify you by the 20th. Please be aware that with covid, things are constantly changing, we anticipate more scheduling and time changes than in previous years.
Registration Fee
Registration fee is charged per participant and is valid Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st of a the calendar year. The first business day of January all participants will have the registration fee for the new year processed to the card on file.
Refund Policy
Registration is final with no refunds.
Trial Registration (Please read carefully)
In Person trials - Due to Covid-19, trials are not permitted. We are a members only facility during the pandemic.
Class Info
What you need to know
Everyone
- Classes are ongoing with a monthly commitment. Please read our
- For online private lesson requests and specific class or timeslot requests, please email us at info@cirque-ability.com
New 2021 Members - You need to register for classes through the online schedule below. Please be aware that a one time 2021 registration fee of $30+HST will apply to each participant and is non-refundable. (If you are a previous client with a credit on file, please register as a new client and include a note with your registration (not a separate email) about your old account. We will merge them upon registration review and only charge any outstanding balance after using the credit on file).
Current Registrants or 2021 Members - Please look at the schedule below, but click the client portal link to register for classes. You can filter by session to find online classes or main gym classes (temporarily online)
Registration fee for the New Year will be posted and charged to all accounts on the first business day of December