Re-Opening Updates

BEFORE YOU COME TO THE STUDIO

We ask that you pre-book your class online. No drop in’s please

• Complete the self assessment check list found here, or on our front door prior to entering the studio 

• If you feel sick or unwell, cancel your class and stay home. Details of our new cancellation policy can be found here. 

• Change rooms, lockers, water refill station and showers will be unavailable for the short term.

• Arrive at the studio in your workout gear with grip socks and a full water bottle. Water will be available for purchase however the water station will not be available.

• Please bring and wear your mask for entering/exiting the studio and for use in close spaces such as the locker room when using the restroom.

• Masks are NOT required during class and are NOT recommended by Dr. Hinshaw as masks restrict ones ability to breathe during high intensity workouts.

• Existing clients - plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before class start time.

• New clients - Kindly arrive at least 10-min prior to start of class.

• Doors will be locked during class times and will not open until 15-min prior to start of class to avoid gathering in the lobby.
  

ENTERING THE STUDIO

• If it feels right for you, wear a mask when entering/exiting the studio as social distancing at entry points could be challenging

• Sanitize your hands when you enter the studio

• Physical barriers have been installed at our front desk to protect both our team and our Tribe. Please respect each others personal space and allow our team to assist you with any retail purchases such as grip socks.

• Please remove your shoes at the front entrance

• Leave all of your belongings locked in your vehicle where possible. 

• Enter the studio and select an unoccupied spot / pod

• Spots / pods will be available on a first come basis and spot selection at reception is not available at this time

• Spots / pods will be stocked with the equipment that you need for the class. If you have elected to bring your own equipment, your instructor will remove the BBS equipment for you.

• Please take several disinfectant wipes and thoroughly wipe down your equipment before class

• All spots/pods will be set up to guarantee a min of 3-meters distance between yourself, other participants and your instructor on all sides (2-meters for non-cardio classes such as Barre+Core+Stretch and Body by Barre)

• If you elect to change your clothing on location, we ask that you use the communal locker room and do not monetize one of only two restrooms in the facility.

SANITIZATION

• Commercial grade disinfectant approved by Health Canada, with 24-hour protection, will be used throughout the entire studio including all equipment, bathrooms and high touch surfaces.

• All equipment set up within your spot/pod has been cleaned twice by staff following each class and we encourage that you clean the equipment prior to use.

• Staff will be trained on new cleaning and disinfecting procedures for each area of the studio which include

  • disinfecting high touch surfaces every 30-min (i.e. before, during and post class)

  • recleaning all equipment following every class

  • washing floors including in studio floors between each class

  • disinfecting ‘barres’ before and after each class

DURING CLASS

• You are not required or encouraged to wear a mask while working out. It will impact your ability to breath during cardio vascular activity.

• Our instructors are not required to wear masks while instructing and will have their own 3-meter spot/pod just like each participant. 2-meter spot/pod for non-cardio classes.

• Instructors will offer verbal cues vs hands on adjustments only.

• If you are feeling unwell at any time, promptly exit the class, proceed home and use the AHS online self-assessment tool to determine if testing is needed.

AFTER CLASS

•  Please disinfectant and clean all of your equipment (including the barre) within your spot/pod.

• You will be asked to leave all equipment within your spot/pod to minimize touch points and allow for a timely exit of the studio. We are required to lock our studio doors 10-minutes post class and limit gatherings. We hope these restrictions lift quickly. We love visiting with you.

• Please sanitize your hands upon exiting. 

MEMBERSHIPS AND CLASS CARDS

• All in-studio memberships will remain on hold until requested by the member

• Drop in classes or in-studio class cards can be used for all in-studio classes and may be a better option for most with reduced class sizes and offerings

• You will be able to book classes 1-week in advance only.

• Class sizes are reduced to less than 1/2 capacity to ensure proper social distancing protocols.

• The new schedule will go live on Monday June 15th

• LiveStream Memberships and live stream class cards can still be used for our live streaming of classes

• Each class will be available for clients to join from home. If booking an in studio class, you are acknowledging that you may be on camera, visible to those joining in from home

• LiveSteam of all classes will only be available for the go-live time and the link will NOT be available for use for any time other than class time. NOTE: This is different than virtual classes being offered when we were closed. 

• New cancellation policies can be found here. To cancel your in-studio or virtual membership click here. OnDemand members are asked to self manage their subscription.

• Barre Body OnDemand is our online subscription program which will continue to have new content added several times each week as we reopen. Our OnDemand platform is here to stay and with over 125 classes, there is something for every BODY.

COMPLETE NEW STUDIO WAIVER   
                 
COMPLETE DIGITAL RELEASE WAIVER  

Complete BOTH waivers linked above prior to coming to the studio. 

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