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Gymnastics Safe Management
Measures for Singapore’s
“Tightening of Safe Management
Measures for Sport and Physical
Exercise & Activity Under Phase 2
(Heightened Alert) from 22 July – 18
August 2021”
21 July 2021 (Version 1.0)
21 July 2021 1Important to note
Fast and Easy Testing (FET) for Sport and Fitness Sector.
From 15 July, the FET is mandatory for the following workforce and the frequency of the FET
shall be once every 14 days:
i. Gyms and fitness studios coaches / trainers / instructors where clients are engaged in
unmasked activities.
ii. Sport coaches / instructors in sports such as, but not limited to athletics, badminton,
basketball, dance, football, swimming, martial art, etc, where trainees are unmasked.
More details on FET for sport and fitness sector is available here.
During this period, the above-mentioned workforce who operate at settings with unmasked
users and were place on mandatory regular FET regimes, would not be required to do so
during this period if their business operations are suspended. For businesses that continue
to remain open, their staff must continue with the regular 14-day FET requirement. Such
regular FET will continue to be made free of charge during this period.
.
21 July 2021 2Important to note
There must be clear segregation between bubbles and no intermingling can occur between bubbles and/or classes before,
during and after the class, and bubbles must always remain 3 metres apart during the class.
Club owner/operators are to maintain a complete set of data that clearly records how all participants are segregated into their
bubbles. Recent cases have revealed that club owners/operators and coaches have not been able to provide the required
information, hampering contact tracing by the authorities.
It is also the statutory responsibility of Club owner/operators to ensure that all participants are properly checked in by SafeEntry.
21 July 2021 3Summary of updates made to the Gymnastics Safe
Management Measures from 21 July 2021 (Version 1.0)
Page #, Title name & “Calibrated Easing of Safe Management “Tightening of Safe Management Measures
Point # Measures from 14 June 2021 (Updated 17 for Sport and Physical Exercise & Activity
July 2021)” Under Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from 22
July – 18 August 2021”
Page 9, titled “Phase 3 - Sport Facilities can only admit a maximum number of Facilities can only admit a maximum number of
Specific Guidelines” persons according to its Gross Floor Area based on persons according to its Gross Floor Area based on
10 Sqm per person. No facility, regardless of size, 16 Sqm per person. No facility, regardless of size,
Point 1 shall admit more than 50 persons. The Gross Floor shall admit more than 50 persons. The Gross Floor
Area includes exercise spaces, as well as other spaces Area includes exercise spaces, as well as other spaces
such as changing rooms, rest areas within the such as changing rooms, rest areas within the
facility. facility.
Page 9, titled “Phase 3 - Sport For participants under 18 years old, multiple bubbles All high intensity, unmasked activities are to be
Specific Guidelines” of 2 or up to 5 eligible participants* (including suspended. To be clear, activities that are strenuous
coach) remain allowable up to 30 participants or the and could result in participant removing their mask
Point 2 (added on) capacity limit of the venue, whichever is lower, for to catch their breath should not be conducted.
indoor unmasked activities. For masked indoor
activities, and masked/unmasked outdoor activities,
multiple bubbles of up to 5 eligible participants*
(including coach) remain allowable up to 50
participants or the capacity limit of the venue,
whichever is lower.
21 July 2021 4Summary of updates made to the Gymnastics Safe
Management Measures from 19 July 2021 (Version 1.0)
Page #, Title name & “Calibrated Easing of Safe Management “Tightening of Safe Management Measures
Point # Measures from 14 June 2021 (Updated 17 July for Sport and Physical Exercise & Activity
2021)” Under Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from 22
July – 18 August 2021”
Page 9, titled “Phase 3 - Sport Physical distancing of 2 metres between participants Masked activities can take place in multiple bubbles
Specific Guidelines” within the same bubble. of 2, up to 30 participants (including Coach) or the
capacity limit of the venue, whichever is lower.
Point 3
Page 9, titled “Phase 3 - Sport Each bubble is limited bubble size of 5 (inclusive of Physical distancing of 2 metres between participants
Specific Guidelines” coach) masked; or within the same bubble.
bubble size of 2 (inclusive of coach) unmasked;
Point 4 bubble size of 5 eligible participants* (inclusive of
coach).
Page 9, titled “Phase 3 - Sport If there is more than one bubble sharing a space, the Each bubble is limited to no more than 2 people (ie 2
Specific Guidelines” bubbles must not interact and must maintain a participants or 1 participant:1coach or 2 coaches).
distance of 3 metres apart from one another at all
Point 5 times. The bubbles are not to intermingle before,
during and after the class, and must remain 3 metres
apart.
21 July 2021 5Summary of updates made to the Gymnastics Safe
Management Measures from 19 July 2021 (Version 1.0)
Page #, Title name & “Calibrated Easing of Safe Management “Tightening of Safe Management Measures
Point # Measures from 14 June 2021 (Updated 17 July for Sport and Physical Exercise & Activity
2021)” Under Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from 22 July
– 18 August 2021”
Page 9, titled “Phase 3 - Sport Intermingling of athlete bubbles is prohibited at all If there is more than one bubble sharing a space, the
Specific Guidelines” times. bubbles must not interact and must maintain a
distance of 3 metres apart from one another at all
Point 6 times. The bubbles of 2 are not to intermingle before,
during and after the class, and must remain 3 metres
apart.
Page 10, titled “Phase 3 - Sport Each bubble of 5 individuals is inclusive of the coach. Intermingling of bubbles is prohibited at all times.
Specific Guidelines” If clubs are to be in a situation where 1 coach needs
to oversee dual bubbles concurrently, safe
Point 7 management measures applies. Coaches conducting
classes cannot accommodate a combination of
masked and unmasked athletes.
There can be no mixing of eligible and not eligible
participants in the same class. i.e. a class is either all
eligible participants* or all not eligible. There should
not be bubbles of 2 and bubbles of 5 in one class.
21 July 2021 6Summary of updates made to the Gymnastics Safe
Management Measures from 19 July 2021 (Version 1.0)
Page #, Title name & “Calibrated Easing of Safe Management “Tightening of Safe Management Measures
Point # Measures from 14 June 2021 (Updated 17 for Sport and Physical Exercise & Activity
July 2021)” Under Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from 22
July – 18 August 2021”
Page 10, titled “Phase 3 - Sport Bubbles should be maintained throughout the If clubs are to be in a situation where 1 coach needs
Specific Guidelines” phase. to oversee multiple bubbles concurrently, safe
management measures applies.
Point 8
Page 10, titled “Phase 3 - Sport From 19 July 2021 onwards masks may be removed, Bubbles should be maintained throughout the
Specific Guidelines” but the bubble size restriction must be 2 phase.
persons(inclusive of coach) or 5 eligible
Point 9 participants* (inclusive of coach).
Page 10, titled “Phase 3 - Sport classes should be no more than 2 hours each time, Masks MUST be worn by ALL individuals at ALL
Specific Guidelines” with the exception of “competitive” classes. TIMES.
Point 10
21 July 2021 7Summary of updates made to the Gymnastics Safe
Management Measures from 19 July 2021 (Version 1.0)
Page #, Title name & “Calibrated Easing of Safe Management “Tightening of Safe Management Measures
Point # Measures from 14 June 2021 (Updated 17 for Sport and Physical Exercise & Activity
July 2021)” Under Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from 22
July – 18 August 2021”
Page 19, titled “Facilities Access Masks should be worn as a default. Masks can only Masks must be worn by all individuals, at all times.
(Cont’d)” be removed when in bubbles of 2 or in bubbles of 5
eligible participants*.
Page 23, titled “Measures Maximum bubble size allowed is limited to 5 Maximum group size allowed is limited to 2.
During Training” individuals (inclusive of coach).
If mask is removed, the bubble size restriction must
Point 3 be 2 persons (inclusive of coach) or 5 eligible
participants* (inclusive of coach).
21 July 2021 8Summary of updates made to the Gymnastics Safe
Management Measures from 19 July 2021 (Version 1.0)
Page #, Title name & “Calibrated Easing of Safe Management “Tightening of Safe Management Measures
Point # Measures from 14 June 2021 (Updated 17 for Sport and Physical Exercise & Activity
July 2021)” Under Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from 22
July – 18 August 2021”
Page 23, titled “Measures It is recommended that each coach should take no It is recommended that each coach should take no
During Training” more than 2 bubbles at any one time where more than 4 bubbles for Artistic Gymnastics and 5
participants are either masked-up or eligible bubbles for Rhythmic Gymnastics at any one time.
Point 4 participants*. But coaches MUST comply with all But coaches MUST comply with all government
government guidelines and the gymnastics specific guidelines and the gymnastics specific Safe
Safe Management Measures. (Singapore Management Measures.
Gymnastics promotes and encourage a coach
athlete ratio of 1:8 for artistic gymnastics and 1:10
for rhythmic gymnastics.)
Page 25, titled “Measures Masks should be worn as a default. Masks can only ALL individuals MUST have their mask on at ALL
During Training (cont’d)” be removed when in bubbles of 2 or in bubbles of 5 times.
eligible participants*.
Point 16
21 July 2021 9Important Note
• This document is guided by current MOH guidelines, SportSG’s Advisory “CALIBRATED EASING OF SAFE
MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE & ACTIVITY FROM 14 JUNE 2021 (Updated
on 17 July 2021)”, as well as Gymnastics industry and expert inputs.
• The parameters will be reviewed from time to time, and guidelines may change at a later juncture,
considering how well the safe measures are implemented by operators and the compliance of the users in
these settings, and the broader COVID-19 situation at the time. Please refer to the latest version in order to
benefit from the latest best practices.
• Our guidelines must be considered against our remit as the national governing body for Gymnastics.
• While all care has been taken in the preparation of these guidelines and templates, Singapore Gymnastics
(SG) have not and cannot make any representation or warranty that relying on this guide and the
templates will ensure the health and safety of individuals in club, venue or training activities. SG is not
liable to users of this guide and templates for any loss or damage however caused resulting from the use of
this guide and templates, nor do they accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or your
reliance upon it. You should consider whether you wish to obtain your own medical and legal advice.
• SG will be guided by the final recommendations by MTF and SportSG
21 July 2021 10Phase 2 (HA) - Sport Specific Guidelines
1. Facilities can only admit a maximum number of persons according to its Gross Floor Area based on 16 Sqm per person. No facility,
regardless of size, shall admit more than 50 persons. The Gross Floor Area includes exercise spaces, as well as other spaces such as changing
rooms, rest areas within the facility.
2. All high intensity, unmasked activities are to be suspended. To be clear, activities that are strenuous and could result in participant
removing their mask to catch their breath should not be conducted.
3. Masked activities can take place in multiple bubbles of 2, up to 30 participants (including coach) or the capacity limit of the venue,
whichever is lower.
4. Physical distancing of 2 metres between participants within the same bubble.
5. Each bubble is limited to no more than 2 people (ie 2 participants or 1 participant:1coach or 2 coaches).
6. If there is more than one bubble sharing a space, the bubbles must not interact and must maintain a distance of 3 metres apart from one
another at all times. The bubbles of 2 are not to intermingle before, during and after the class, and must remain 3 metres apart.
7. Intermingling of bubbles is prohibited at all times.
8. If clubs are to be in a situation where 1 coach needs to oversee multiple bubbles concurrently, safe management measures applies.
9. Bubbles should be maintained throughout the phase.
10. Masks MUST be worn by ALL individuals at ALL TIMES.
21 July 2021 11Overview
• Plan
• Prepare
• Communicate & Educate
• Monitor & Respond
• Be flexible
• Manage expectations - we are entering a new “Normal”
21 July 2021 12Overview
• Athlete health & safety remains the priority
• Be Cautious & methodical
• Get In, Train, Get Out
• Personal Responsibility is the key
• Remain vigilant
• Stay up to date with all the government regulations
21 July 2021 13Guidelines
• Returning to Training
• Safe Management Officers (SMOs) & Plans
• Facilities Access
• Measures within facilities
• Measures during training
• General Hygiene
• General Measures
• Education
• Isolation
• Contingency Protocols
21 July 2021 14Return To Training
1. Individuals should not return to sport if in the last 14 days they have been unwell or had close
contact with a known or suspected case of COVID-19.
2. Anyone who is unwell should be referred to a doctor in accordance with Ministry Of Health
(MOH) guidelines. Any individual with a possible case of COVID-19 must refrain from training
(even at home) until they have been cleared to do so by a doctor as there is a potential for the
illness to worsen.
3. It should also be considered that anyone returning to sport and exercise after a period of
absence from the gym may be at an increased risk of injury. There should be a gradual return
to training in order to mitigate risk of injuries. Sudden increase in training load will predispose
to injury.
21 July 2021 15Safe Management Officers (SMOs) & Safe
Management Plans (SMPs)
1. Appointment of in-house Safe Management Officer(s) (SMOs) who are briefed to oversee and ensure
compliance of the Safe Management Measures are in place (best to have more than one).
2. A SMO should be in attendance at all times to monitor the implementation of the Safe Management Plan.
3. The SMOs will be responsible for formulating the implementation plans, conducting inspections and
checks, as well as maintaining records for subsequent audits by the authorities.
4. A Safe Management Plan is required to be developed, documented, implemented, monitored, updated
and communicated.
5. The SMP should include an evacuation and contingency protocol.
6. Evidence and documentation needs to be maintained and available around the implementation and
monitoring of the Safe Management Plan. These plans are to be made available on site for inspection by
the authorities.
21 July 2021 16Duties of Safe Management Officers (SMOs)
1. To coordinate implementation of Safe Management Measures, which includes identifying relevant risks,
recommending and assisting in implementing measures to mitigate the risks, and communicating the
measures to all personnel working in the facility.
2. To conduct inspections and checks to ensure compliance at all times. Any non-compliance found during
the inspections are to be reported and documented.
3. To take immediate action to remedy any non-compliance found during the inspections and checks.
4. To keep records of inspections and checks conducted and corrective actions taken. The records shall be
made available upon request by a Government inspector.
21 July 2021 17Facilities Access
1. Dedicated entry/exit point to the venue, and movement control of bubbles within the venue.
2. Implementation of Safe Entry/Exit at each venue, and the use of “TraceTogether” app to facilitate
contact tracing. From 17 May 2021 onwards, all participants and staff are to use either the
TraceTogether app or the TraceTogether tokens for safe entry.
3. Employees and visitors must download and activate the “Trace Together” app.
4. Conduct temperature screening and checks on visible symptoms for visitors.
5. Individuals with temperature 38 degrees Celsius and above are considered as having a fever.
6. Notable visible symptoms to look out for include: i) coughing, ii) sneezing, iii) breathlessness, iv) runny
nose.
7. Turn away visitors with fever and/or appear unwell.
21 July 2021 18Facilities Access (cont’d)
Individuals, including gymnasts, Masks must be worn by all
coaches or other approved personnel individuals, at all times.
that show any signs of respiratory
symptoms (cough, sore throat, fever,
sneezing, runny nose, breathlessness,
loss of smell or anosmia), even if mild,
must be denied entry.
* Eligible participants are individuals who have either i) been vaccinated under the national vaccination program using PSAR authorised vaccines and have had time to develop sufficient protection
(i.e. two weeks after the second dose), ii) recovered from COVID-19, or iii) obtained a negative result on a Pre-Event Test taken in the past 24 hours before the expected end of the event.
21 July 2021 19Facilities Access (cont’d)
Individuals, including gymnasts, Parent drop off/pick up at
coaches or other approved designated drop off/pick up point
personnel who are unwell, on Stay ONLY.
Home Notice (SHN) or on
Quarantine Order must be denied
entry.
21 July 2021 20Measures within facilities
1. Minimize face to face communication with customers ie. parents.
2. Common areas where people will otherwise congregate should be cordoned off.
3. Minimize cash transactions.
4. Disinfecting agents like hand sanitisers, disinfectant sprays, paper towels and wipes must also
be provided at all times up to a point where it is reasonably practicable, for the free use of
customers, visitors and employees.
5. Clear demarcation of 1m safety distance for queues.
6. No spectators allowed. Do ensure child safety measures are in place by creating a safer sport
environment with the “Rule of Two”.
7. Minimize the usage of changing rooms/bathrooms. Users to observe safe distancing measures.
21 July 2021 21Measures within facilities (cont’d)
8. Lockers are open for usage. Users to observe safe distancing measures.
9. Designated area at each apparatus for each bubble to leave their gym bags.
10. Each bubble to have their own cleaning equipment and sanitizer to use when moving between apparatus.
21 July 2021 22Measures During Training
1. Get in, train, and get out. Be prepared for training prior to arrival at venue.
2. Any tasks that can be done at home, should be done at home for the interim (eg. Recovery sessions, online
meetings).
3. Maximum group size allowed is limited to 2.
4. It is recommended that each coach should take no more than 4 bubbles for Artistic Gymnastics and 5 bubbles
for Rhythmic Gymnastics at any one time. But coaches MUST comply with all government guidelines and the
gymnastics specific Safe Management Measures.
5. Maintain a physical distance of at least 2m between each individual from the same bubble. Mask to be worn by
all individuals at ALL times.
6. Each bubble will warm up and train independently, with NO intermingling, before, during or after class.
7. Each bubble needs to remain 3m apart from one another.
21 July 2021 23Measures During Training (cont’d)
8. Class management is key. The Coach must be able to manage and guarantee the adherence of 2m physical
distancing within their bubble.
9. Ensure that there is NO inter-mingling between bubbles.
10. Ensure that there is a “one-way system” to keep all bubbles separate and to avoid congestion at entrances and
exits. Coaches to assist participants with where to go.
11. High touch point surfaces must be thoroughly wiped down and cleaned by the coach before moving to next
circuit/rotation/apparatus.
12. No sharing of drink bottles, towels, or any other personal sporting equipment. As much as possible,
participants should have their personal hand apparatus (recreational participants), personal yoga mat for warm
up, physical preparation, cool down that are conducted on the floor.
21 July 2021 24Measures During Training (cont’d)
13. Staggered training timings should be implemented to avoid intermingling and overcrowding in the gym such
that physical distancing is not possible.
14. Recommended stagger time is 10 minutes between classes so there is no overlap between participants arriving
and leaving.
15. Resumption of foam pit usage with landing/crash mats for users to land on. Users are to land on landing/crash
mats, and NOT directly into the foam pit.
16. ALL individuals MUST have their mask on at ALL times.
17. There should be NO unnecessary body contact. (eg. No handshaking, no high-fives)
21 July 2021 25General Hygiene
1. Minimise the use of communal facilities. Eg. Toilets, changing rooms.
2. Increase in the cleaning and sanitizing of training venue.
3. Full wipe down of gym at the end of each day.
4. Disinfecting high touch surfaces as per the equipment manufacturer’s guidelines.
5. Hand hygiene (hand sanitizers) on entry and exit point.
6. Change rooms, surfaces and objects in other relevant spaces should be cleaned between each session. Ie.
door handles. (Dedicated cleaning time)
7. Ensure venue is well ventilated and aired at regular intervals.
8. Common areas must be periodically cleaned each day by law, and toilets must be provided at all times with
adequate toilet paper, liquid soap or detergent, litter bins and clean towels or hand dryers.
21 July 2021 26General Measures
1. Get in, train, and get out.
2. ALL individuals should arrive dressed and ready to start the session.
3. ALL individuals to change/shower at home on completion of session.
4. ALL individuals to only commute between training venues and their residences, without
lingering outside before/after training.
5. Time spent in the gym should be reduced to the minimum.
6. NO socializing or group meals before, during or after training.
7. Staff to be working from home as much as possible. Work from home is the default!
8. No team bonding. I.e. birthday celebrations etc.
21 July 2021 27Education of individuals about COVID-19 risk mitigation is crucial.
Education will help to promote and set expectations for the
required behaviours prior to recommencing activities. Continuous
education and communication is KEY!
21 July 2021 28Education
1. Provide education material for community sport members to promote required behaviours
(e.g. regular and thorough handwashing, covering mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve
during coughing/sneezing)
2. Education of all individuals on hygiene practices and promote required behaviours, ie. No
sharing of drink bottles and towels, No sharing of mats, or equipment without an appropriate
cleaning protocol, in between training sessions.
3. Display appropriate education material within the gym. This should be put up all around the
facility prior to commencement of training.
4. Documentation, distribution and communication of Safe Management plan
5. All members to be educated on the importance of personal hygiene. All individuals to ensure
that they are “Germ Free” as much as possible. It is their personal responsibility!
21 July 2021 29Isolation
1. There should be an area designated for isolation if an individual becomes unwell.
2. Evacuation response protocol must be put in place. SMOs to take charge should such a
situation arise.
21 July 2021 30Contingency Protocol
1. In the event of a confirmed COVID-19 case, that facility is to be shut down immediately.
2. Identification of all staff and members who were in the affected facility at the time.
3. List of staff and members to be submitted to MOH for contact tracing.
4. Deep cleaning to be done at facility using NEA vendor.
5. Facility to only be reopened after deep cleaning is done, and facility is given MOH’s approval to
reopen.
21 July 2021 31These guidelines are accurate as of 17 July 2021. You should always
refer to the latest guidelines presented by the various government
agencies.
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