Yorkshire WTC Covid Protocols
Please ensure all your gymnasts, parents, coaches, judges and volunteer helpers are aware of the following information regarding the protocols the Yorkshire WTC have put in place to protect everyone involved at Competitions. These protocols are required by the venues and are required in order to allow events to take place.
Hopefully you will appreciate that the Yorkshire WTC and the Leisure Centres have put in reasonable mitigations to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.
If someone from your gym club develops Covid-19 symptoms, they should follow governemnt and NHS current guidance, even if their symptoms are mild or they are asymptomatic. They should not attend the competition whether they are gymnasts, parents, coaches, judges or volunteer helpers.
All people over the age of 16 attending competitions should either show proof of a lateral flow test or double vaccination. If they cannot, they will not be allowed to attend the competition.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE ARE MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VENUES IN ORDER TO RUN THE EVENT – UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS
Additional information
Gymnasts
- Gymnasts over the age of 16 will be asked to have proof of a lateral flow test or double vaccination.
- There will be no changing facilities for gymnasts-they will need to arrive ready for the competition. Toilet facilities will still be available.
- Gymnasts should come with a bag which they can put in all their belongings. The bag should contain a drink, sanitizer, any medications/first aid, chalk and handguards. There will be no chalk available at the competition. There should be no sharing of personal equipment.
- Wherever possible (e.g. waiting to compete, etc.) gymnasts must maintain 2m social distancing throughout the competition.
- Gymnasts must sanitise before and after each warm up and before and after each performance.
- Gymnasts will be need to collect their own participation awards and medals as directed by the competition organiser.
- Gymnasts must remain in the competition arena throughout their round.
- We advise that gymnasts over the age of 11 years wear a face covering when not competing.
Coaches
- Coaches will be asked to have proof of a lateral flow test or double vaccination.
- Coaches should bring their own sanitizer and any other belongings in a bag.
- Wherever possible, coaches must maintain 2m social distancing throughout the competition.
- Coaches are advised to wear a face covering throughout the competition unless eating or drinking.
- Coaches must ensure gymnasts are safely dispersed to their parents.
- Coaches must sanitise before and after any supporting and at regular intervals (30 mins) throughout the competition.
- Coaches must ensure gymnasts follow the above rules.
Judges
- Judges will be asked to have proof of a lateral flow test or double vaccination.
- Judges must ensure that they have their own pen, pencils, paper, water bottles, sanitizer, rules and criteria.
- Judges are advised to wear a face covering throughout the competition unless eating or drinking.
- Wherever possible, judges must maintain social distancing throughout the competition.
Spectators
- Spectators over the age of 16 will be asked to have proof of a lateral flow test or double vaccination.
- Spectators will have to follow the designated entry and exit points at the centre.
- Spectators will be informed of their designated seating area for each round.
- Where possible, spectators will be asked to maintain 2m social distancing.
- Spectators are advised to wear a face covering throughout the competition unless eating/drinking.
- Spectators are to remain seated in their designated seats and not to move around unless they are going for a comfort break or refreshments.
- Spectators can make noise through clapping, but please try to refrain from cheering.
- Coaches will ensure gymnasts are safely dispersed to their parents at the end of the round.
- Spectators and gymnasts will be asked to leave between each round.
SPECTATORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE SEATS TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS. SPECTATORS WILL NEED TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS ONLY FROM THEIR SEATING.
COACHES WILL BE ALLOWED A SHORT TIME TO TAKE PHOTOS.
Volunteer Helpers
- Volunteer helpers over the age of 16 will be asked to have proof of a lateral flow test or double vaccination.
- They will follow the directives given by the Competition Coordinator (Mr Paul Marriot)
- Where possible, volunteer helpers will be asked to maintain social distancing.
- Volunteer helpers will wear Hi-Viz vest at all times to indicate they are officials.
- Volunteer helpers will be provided with refreshments throughout the day including a meal.
