{"id":1592,"date":"2021-07-17T19:04:36","date_gmt":"2021-07-17T18:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nwstkd.com\/?p=1592"},"modified":"2021-07-20T20:08:47","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T19:08:47","slug":"covid-19-update-july-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nwstkd.com\/index.php\/2021\/07\/17\/covid-19-update-july-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 Update: July 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With COVID-19 restrictions being eased on Monday 19<sup>th<\/sup> July, we will finally be able to return to \u201cnormal\u201d training! We\u2019re excited to resume our usual activities, but will be doing so cautiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what\u2019s changing?<br>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Personal assessment &amp; responsibility<\/span><\/strong><br>It is important to recognise that, despite the easing of restrictions, COVID-19 has not ceased to exist. In fact, cases are currently increasing; and the Liverpool City Region is one of several areas in which the Delta variant is spreading fastest. By mixing with others in any setting, there is a risk of contracting the virus \u2013 even if you have been fully vaccinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We ask that each of you please take personal responsibility for keeping yourselves and others safe. If you feel unwell, have any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/coronavirus-covid-19\/symptoms\/main-symptoms\/#symptoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">symptoms<\/span><\/span><\/a>, have recently been in close contact with a positive case, or have been advised to isolate by Test &amp; Trace, <strong>please do not attend training<\/strong>. Protect yourselves, your loved ones and your team mates by doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Test yourself for COVID twice weekly (order home test kits <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a> for FREE).<\/li><li>Get vaccinated as soon as possible if you are eligible (further information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/coronavirus-covid-19\/coronavirus-vaccination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/li><li>Continue to wear face coverings in crowded areas outside of the club (masks are not required when training).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Distancing\/class limits<\/span><\/strong><br>Social distancing, training bubbles and class size limits will no longer be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Activities<\/span><\/strong><br>There are no longer any restrictions on taekwondo activities, so all students will be able to participate in pad work, sparring and everything else!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Class booking &amp; payment<\/strong><br><\/span>Online booking and payment will no longer be required. Please just turn up when you like and pay cash on the day! (Note: If you\u2019re in credit, we\u2019ve kept a record so you can still put it towards your class payments.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Class timetable<\/strong><br><\/span>Starting next week (on 24<sup>th<\/sup> July), Saturday classes will go back to the pre-COVID schedule:<br>&#8211; 9.30am to 10.30am \u2013 Red &amp; Black Belts<br>&#8211; 10.30am to 12.30pm \u2013 Fitness &amp; Sparring (for all ages\/grades).<br>Students are welcome to just do an hour of the Fitness and Sparring class if preferred.<br>Weekday classes (Mondays, Wednesdays &amp; Fridays) will remain at 6.30pm for juniors and 7.30pm for seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Spectators<\/span><\/strong><br>One safety measure we\u2019ll be keeping for now is limiting spectators. If there are fewer people in the room, the risk of transmission will be lower. We\u2019ll only be allowing spectators at our discretion and in certain circumstances; for example, when new students want to watch a class before joining in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">New students<\/span><\/strong><br>We\u2019ll be accepting new students from Monday 26<sup>th<\/sup> July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Assistant &amp; junior coaches<\/strong><br><\/span>If any of our assistant and junior coaches are willing and able to help with the weekday junior classes, it would be very much appreciated. Assistance in the junior class will be repaid with free training in the senior class \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Safety measures<\/strong><br><\/span>We will continue to:<br>&#8211; Open windows and doors to keep the training area well ventilated<br>&#8211; Clean equipment before each class<br>&#8211; Have hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes available for students\u2019 use<br>&#8211; Display our NHS QR code for those wishing to check in using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covid19.nhs.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">the app<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that some of you may be concerned about returning to training, and we totally understand. I, personally, will be keeping myself distanced from others until I\u2019m fully vaccinated. If you\u2019re feeling anxious or concerned, or if you\u2019re vulnerable\/have vulnerable close contacts, please get in touch. We can discuss keeping you distanced from others, or other means of support to help you get back to training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other news, we have several dates in the diary for upcoming gradings and tournaments, so please check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/nwstkd.com\/index.php\/events\/\" data-type=\"URL\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Events page<\/span><\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, if you have any questions or concerns, please do get in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stef<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With COVID-19 restrictions being eased on Monday 19th July, we will finally be able to return to \u201cnormal\u201d training! 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