MGA NEWS UPDATE

UPDATE 6/5:
From the information that we have received, it seems likely that we will be able to re-open on June 19th for classes! Our first week of camp will then begin on its scheduled date of June 22!
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When we re-open, there will be new safety protocol in place, which will be followed in phases:
CHANGES TO STAFF ATTIRE

1. In additional regular uniform:
   1. All staff will be wearing masks
   2. All staff will carry hand sanitizer and a radio
   3. Sock worn with no shoes

CHANGES TO THE FACILITY

1. Parent viewing available via Facebook Live
   1. Inside parent viewing unavailable (preschoolers can have 1 parent per child – must wear mask)
2. No more cubbies; children bring their own bag (info for class bags below)
3. X’s on the floor marked for distancing (3 warm-up areas)
4. New steam mops and sanitizing stations for continual cleaning

​CLASS SCHEDULES

1. Recreational class schedules remain the same
2. No Open Gyms

NEW PROCEDURES – BEFORE CLASS

1. Front desk now located at the single door located in the front of the building, leading directly into the gym. Parents can:
   1. Drop off children out front to be checked in (hang child’s name under rear-view mirror for faster check-in)
   2. Park car and walk child up to desk for check-in
2. Children will be lead to x’s on the “drop-off” side of the sidewalk
3. No stamps will be given out for the time being
4. Parents of preschoolers may come in (limit 1 parent per child, must wear mask
5. As children come in, coaches will guide children to their X in the gym
6. Children are to bring a small bag with them (no cubby) with:
   1. Water Bottle
   2. Snack (for team and camp)
   3. Hand Sanitizer
   4. Face Mask (Optional)
   5. Footwear
7. Children should always keep socks on (grippy preferred)

NEW PROCEDURES – DURING CLASS

1. Social Distancing
   1. Teaching with drills and stations instead of spotting
   2. Air fives, air hugs and thumbs up instead of fives and hugs
2. New curriculum for Pink – 2 events per class (one half of gym)
   1. One half of gym being sanitized while other half is being used
3. Managers wipe down equipment during event rotations

NEW PROCEDURES – END OF CLASS

1. Children return to X’s at the end of class for conditioning, Q&A
   1. No Magic Box for sanitary reasons
2. Managers walk one class at a time out to “pick up” side of the sidewalk to be picked up (x’s mark where to stand)
3. Parents pick up children at front of building, by the gym door (single door located in front of building, past main entrance). Parents may:
   1. Drive up to pick-up area and let MGA staff know who you are picking up
      1. Front desk will radio which car is arriving to pick-up which child (“red car for Sarah Smith”)
      2. Hang child’s name under rear-view mirror for faster pick-up
   2. Park car in parking lot and walk over to pick-up area to pick up your child

Children arriving for the next hour’s class will wait on the drop-off side of the sidewalk and will be walked into the center once the previous classes have been walked out and lined up.

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UPDATE 4/30:

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UPDATE 3/21 10:00PM:
MGA will remain temporarily closed until at least March 31, 2020. We are still hopeful that the threat of COVID-19 will soon pass, and that we will be able to responsibly open our doors again soon. However the safety and health of the children and families that come into our center remain our top priority, and we plan to continue to follow the instructions of local and national health authorities. 

Effective our first day of closing, March 15, and remaining in effect until we reopen, we have suspended all customer billings. All MGA memberships will be extended to cover the time of our closure. 

Please continue to check back here, on social media, and in your email inbox for updates. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your patience and understanding, and we are hopeful that we will be seeing everyone again very soon.

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UPDATE 3/16 12:00PM:

• The governor has issued an executive order for all gyms to close, effective 5PM tonight, which means that we are closed until further notice.
• We do not know when we will be permitted to reopen, so please continue to check back for updates.

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UPDATE 3/16 11:00AM:

• In order to try to stay within the CDC recommendation of limiting gatherings to 50 people, we ask that you consider dropping your child off for class, or limiting the time that you stay to watch.
• You will still need to check in at the front desk before class, but until further notice, we will not be stamping hands.

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UPDATE 3/14:

At MGA we are making adjustments so that you, our members can get more out of your memberships, and so that children in our community can have things to do for during this down time. 

For the month of March: UNLIMITED DROP-INS for monthly members, and $5 DROP-INS for anyone else.

Unlimited Flexible Scheduling and Online Reservation System
FOR ALL CURRENT MONTHLY MEMBERS
     We realize that schedules will be hectic and kids will be out of school, which can make things difficult for parents, and we want to help. To help alleviate some of this stress, we are offering unlimited drop in's during the week at no additional cost.

• You may use the online reservation system for the next two weeks for unlimited complimentary drop ins.​
• Members may still make-up missed classes later on if you do miss time over the next two weeks.

​ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM

• Click the button at the bottom of the page, or on our home page.
• Fill out the form and submit before coming to class.
• Please notify us in advance if you will be unable to make a reservation. 

$5 DROP-IN CLASSES FOR EVERYONE
​Many of you may know families who need healthy activity during this time, especially with schools closed. So to help our community, anyone who is not a monthly member may come to a class for just $5 per person. This includes Season Pass-holders.

• Signed waiver required
• No membership required
• Unlimited reservations
• Complete online reservation form (click the button below).
• Pay upon arrival for class (no cash, please), or PAY HERE prior to class.

DAYTIME WORKSHOPS: MARCH 23-27 (12-4PM)

• Gymnastics, tumbling, and ninja instruction
• Girls and boys ages 4 and up
• $15 per day for members and $25 per day for non-members

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Please also know that we are sanitizing mats, handles, and surfaces throughout the gym on a daily basis.
​OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• If you or your child does not feel well, please stay home.
• If staff is sick, we are asking them to stay home as well.
• Our center will be monitoring the situation daily to keep up to date with CDC regulations and suggestions. 
• The center will keep our occupancy under 250 or less as the CDC has advised.
• Please have children use common hygiene (washing hands, cover mouth when coughing, etc.) 

Thank you for being a part of the MGA Family, and we hope that this helps you and your family.

Barbara Shrewsbury, Brian Shrewsbury, Kellen Tichenor, and Hayley Verdecanna
Owners, MGA Gymnastics

Class Reservation Form

Please continue to check back on this page for updates.