Covid – Update December 1st, 2021

 New Vaccine Requirement Guidelines for 12yo to 17 yo

effective Dec 5th

Per Public Health Orders any staff, participant or spectator over the age of 18yo must provide proof of vaccination to enter the facility.  Also children between 12yo and 17 yo will now be required to provide proof of vaccination  or a negative test result as per below guidelines from Sport Manitoba and the MGA:

• The only acceptable test type is a Rapid Antigen Test from a pharmacist 72 hours prior to entering the sport facility.
• If the 72 hours lapses while the athlete/spectator is in the building they will be able to finish up the session but require another test before returning.
• Provincial testing sites cannot be used, it must be obtained from a private pharmacy.
• Costs with range from $40-100 depending on the pharmacy.
• There is no list of pharmacies offering the services, it is recommended to just call to your local pharmacies.
• Negative tests or QR code proof should be presented to the facility staff.
• For those with double vaccination status they should have a QR code to present.
• For those with single vaccination status they should have a printout or a screenshot from shared health.
• Proof of vaccination or negative test must be presented with proof of identification. School issued ID is considered acceptable or other regular forms of ID (passport/birth certificate/etc.).
• It is likely 2^nd doses will eventually be required however no timelines from public health yet.
• It is unknown if mandates will come for 5-11yo  at this time.

To make things easier for families Panthers has developed a door data sheet that will provide workings with verification of children who have sent in their QR or proof of vaccination to the office.  This will stream line the entry process and avoid us denying a child entry to class should they forget their documentation.  Members may email a copy of their child’s documents to panthers@panthersgymnastics.ca or bring a copy to give to the office if they so choose.

The current policies include:

• all coaches, staff and members 5yo and up will be required to wear masks
• children are required to bring a water bottle as the fountains are shut off
• daily online self screening tool is to be completed every day before attending class and children who have symptoms or are unwell should remain home

Thank you for your continued support and understanding and we look forward to a great season for gymnastics for all.

COVID-19 Daily Screening Form

All Participants or parent/guardians (if under the age of 18) must complete the MB COVID-19 Self-Assessment Questionnaire prior to entering the facility daily. This includes staff, coaches, participants and parents/guardians permitted entry for preschool children. This must be done prior to the start of your scheduled class or shift each day. Click on the link below for the MB COVID-19 Self-Assessment Questionnaire.

Panthers Gymnastics is a non-profit organization providing gymnastics to children of all ages.
We offer a variety of programs from tiny tots and pre-school all the way to
recreational & competitive programs at all levels.