covid protocols
- UPDATED AS OF 1/7/2022 -

***TEMPORARY CHANGE***
​Considering the effect Omicron has on children and the unvaccinated, and how quickly it is spreading, we have decided to REINSTATE MASK WEARING for ALL individuals in the gym until Junior State on 1/22/22 (except tiny tots athletes). With our teams gearing up for their final performances of the season, we cannot afford a gym-wide outbreak. If you suspect your athlete has been exposed or shows symptoms, please keep them home (current recommended quarantine is 5 days). Our athletes have worked too hard and sacrificed too much this year to get sick now, or to get their team sick, and lose out on finishing their season.

SYMPTOM & POSITIVE CASE PROTOCOLS

We follow current CDC guidelines regarding COVID quarantines. Any changes to this protocol in the middle of a season will be communicated in the Weekly Update. We will update this site as time allows.
  • If I tested positive for COVID-19, when can they I to practice?
If you test positive for COVID-19, you may return to practice after the recommended 5-day isolation period as long as your symptoms improve and you do not have a fever. The isolation period begins the first-full day after your symptoms develop OR, if you are asymptomatic, the day of the positive test. When returning to practice, you are required to wear a mask for an additional 5 days, regardless of vaccination status.
  • If I come in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19, when can I return to practice?
If you come into close contact with someone with COVID-19, you are required to isolate for a period of 5 days UNLESS you are fully vaccinated.  When returning to practice, you are required to wear a mask for an additional 5 days, regardless of vaccination status. When in doubt, follow the school policy.​ If your public school notified you of the potential contact and is not requiring you to quarantine, you may return to practice.
  • If I am sick but I do not suspect it is COVID-19, can I come to practice?
If you have a fever, cough, or sneeze, you should remain home to prevent others from getting sick. If you have a negative COVID test, no fever, cough, or sneeze, you may return to practice. When returning to practice, you are required to wear a mask for an additional 5 days, regardless of vaccination status, even if the suspected illness is not COVID.​

PRACTICE & BUILDING PROTOCOLS

​We follow current state mandates regarding COVID building protocols. Any changes to this protocol in the middle of a season will be communicated in the Weekly Update. In addition to state mandates, we observe the current safety protocols:
  • Masks: The current state mandate allows removal of masks during exercise. Our policy refines who can remove their masks. 
Unvaccinated: Athletes and staff who are unvaccinated must be masked at all time inside the building, with the exception of athletes age 3-5 in tiny tots.
Vaccinated: Athletes are staff who are vaccinated may remove their masks while on the practice floor. Those who wish to remove their masks must have their vaccination status on file. Please show your vaccination card to the front desk or email to northsoundjuniorcheer@gmail.com.
Visitors: All visitors and spectators must wear a mask at all times inside the building.
  • Snack Policy: If you want to bring snacks for birthdays or celebrations, we ask that it be pre-packaged, individually-wrapped, store-bought snacks like rice crispy treats, candy, cookies, or fruit snacks. No cupcakes or anything that requires direct contact with the food item.
  • Closed Practices: Practices are closed to spectators (with the exception of one parent for tiny tots classes), and at the state recommended building capacity). We will adjust our spectator limits and schedules to reduce the number of spectators inside the building.​
  • Hand Sanitation: Athletes must sanitize their hands at the front desk upon entry and before using gym poms. If your child has special needs or sensitivities, we ask that you provide them with their own hand-sanitizer.