COVID-19 Policy & Procedures

Updated Mar 9, 2022

The following list is Clip ‘n Climb Edmonton’s way of mitigating risk as we navigate our Covid-19 response moving into 2022.

• Climbing sessions must continue to be pre-booked online in advance. (Even prior to the pandemic this was a requirement). Online waivers should also be submitted for each climber in advance of your arrival at the centre. This process helps us to get you climbing on time, it helps us to keep track of participant numbers in advance for capacity and distancing purposes, and it secures your spot for that hour while minimizing the need for physical interaction with point-of-sale equipment and the waiver kiosk upon arrival.

• * Please DO NOT arrive too early before your booked session (10-15 mins is ideal) *

  * Please exit the facility promptly once your session has ended *

• We continue to operate at a reduced hourly climber capacity to allow for adequate physical distancing while in the climbing arena. We suggest that climbers under the age of 18 (minor) bring along ONE parent/chaperone per 2 minors to help keep the spectator numbers low & manageable.

• Face Masks:
  All face mask mandates have been removed for Edmonton & Alberta. Wearing a face mask is now considered a personal health decision.

• Hand hygiene is paramount BEFORE, DURING and AFTER climbing. Climbers are encouraged to use the hand sanitizer provided at the entry, and in the climbing arena. Avoid touching your face (eyes, nose, mouth) while participating. Thorough hand-washing is highly recommended upon completion of the climbing activity.

• We continue to follow the enhanced cleaning regimen we implemented in response to operating during a pandemic. We also continue to clean our entire facility weekly with our electrostatic fogging machine which dispenses microscopic disinfectant particles to all surfaces, including the climbing walls.

• We encourage all climbers to bring their own personal water bottle for refreshment after climbing. Please arrive dressed for climbing - wear comfortable clothing and bring your clean/indoor runners.

Please reschedule your booking IF:

• You have any COVID-19 symptoms, even if mild

• You have travelled outside Canada within the last 14 days

• You have come in close contact with someone who has tested positive with COVID-19 within the last 14 days.

Review the COVID-19 self-screening checklist below prior to commencing any climbing activity at Clip ‘n Climb Edmonton.

Self Screening Checklist

If an individual answers YES to any of the questions, they are not allowed to participate in the sport or activity. Children and youth will need a parent to assist them to complete this screening tool.

1. Does the person attending the activity, have any of the below symptoms?

• Fever YES / NO

• Cough YES / NO

• Shortness of Breath / Difficulty Breathing YES / NO

• Sore throat YES / NO

• Chills YES / NO

• Painful swallowing YES / NO

• Runny Nose / Nasal Congestion YES / NO

• Feeling unwell / Fatigued YES / NO

• Nausea / Vomiting / Diarrhea YES / NO

• Unexplained loss of appetite YES / NO

• Loss of sense of taste or smell YES / NO

• Muscle/ Joint aches YES / NO

• Headache YES / NO

• Conjunctivitis YES / NO

2. Have you, or anyone in your household, returned from travel outside of Canada in the last 14 days? YES / NO

3. Have you or your children attending the program had close unprotected contact (face-to-face contact within two metres) with someone who is ill with cough and/or fever? YES / NO

4. Have you or anyone in your household been in close unprotected contact in the last 14 days with someone who is being investigated or confirmed to be a case of COVID-19? YES / NO

If you have answered “YES” to any of the above questions do not participate.

Proceed home and use the AHS Online Assessment Tool to determine if testing is recommended. https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Journey/COVID-19/Pages/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx

Thank you for your understanding and patience, and for your continued co-operation in creating a safe space for climbers and employees.