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This is an ongoing course for students who are returning or have completed the beginners’ introductory lessons. It continues the development of the student’s knowledge and skill sets in the Butokukan Canada Karate (“BCK”) style such as basics, kata, and, when permitted, sparring and self defence. In addition, students will participate in traditional “Phys-ed” muscular development, as well as, stretching and conditioning. BCK is a traditional martial arts style that builds character, stamina, and emotional health for the student. For those who commit to the club we work in a structured environment, with both the group, and the individual, to develop skills and character.

Butokukan means "Training Hall of the Virtues of the Martial Arts" and draws the best from traditional and modern martial arts. Enjoy the physical and mental exercise and develop your poise, balance, concentration and confidence in a safe environment. The class structure, including warm-up and training drills have been modified to enhance the safety of everyone involved. For any questions or concerns, please call 604-299-5061 or 604-257-8680. Soft soled shoes (sneakers or cross trainers) required. No class May 24.

The nature of the activity is such that you may interact with other people who are considered to be in good health, continuous physical distance between other people cannot be guaranteed, and, by participating in the activity, you are at risk of being infected by a pathogen, including but not limited to SARS-COV-2. SARS-COV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, may exacerbate other health issues and is the cause of an ongoing global pandemic. SARS-COV-2 is highly communicable and dangerous. If you become infected with SARS-COV2, you may transmit it to other people even if you are not exhibiting symptoms of illness. Face masks are mandatory in our facility at all time for those over the age of 12.

GENERAL SAFE PRACTICES
• Registration and payment is required for most programs to help reduce the capacity and allow for physical distancing. Limited drop-ins may be permitted.
• Please arrive no more than 10 mins prior to your program time. Patrons are required to line up outside the front entrance and wait for a staff member to check-in. Children will be escorted in and out by staff.
• Please follow physical distancing practice and maintain minimum 2 metres between yourself and others at all times.
• Please bring your own pre-filled water bottle and dress accordingly. Not all fountains and changing rooms will be available.
• The building will not be open for casual use. You will be asked to leave the building once your program has ended.
• Anyone not following safety guidelines or directions from staff will be asked to leave. Please respect and follow directions of staff at all times.
COVID-19 SAFETY POLICY
• All participants, instructors and staff who have symptoms of COVID-19 OR traveled outside Canada in the last 14 days OR were identified by Public Health as a close contact of a confirmed case must stay home and self-isolate.
• Participants must assess themselves daily for symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease before attending a program.
• A participant may still receive care if another person in their home has symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease, but they remain asymptomatic.
• Participants who are ill, including participants of essential service providers, will not be permitted to attend program.
• Daily checks for respiratory illness at sign-in by asking participants to confirm that they do not have symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other respiratory disease.
• If a participant, instructor or staff member is unsure if they should self-isolate, they should be directed to use the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool, contact 8-1-1 or the local public health unit. They can also be advised to contact a family physician or nurse practitioner to be assessed for COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases.
ENHANCED CLEANING MEASURES
• Reducing the amount of people who can visit at one time.
• Setting up one-way travel around facilities and where it is not possible, two-way travel will be in place.
• Clearing and cleaning programming space in between classes and activities.
• Facility will be sanitized at least twice per day on all high frequency touch points in addition to any regularly scheduled overnight sanitizing/cleaning per operating days of the facility.
• Site Safety Plans available at reception desk.
REFUND POLICY:
* Full refunds will be provided for any cancelled or altered Community Centre Programs.
* For regular programs, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours prior to the 2nd class. Refunds are prorated. No refunds thereafter.
* For one-day sessions, private music lessons, and week-long programs, refund requests must be made at least 7 days prior to start of program. No refunds thereafter.
* Refunds will be not issued after this time unless approved by a Recreation Programmer or Community Youth Worker.
* A $4.00 administration fee for each program will be charged for refunds within these guidelines
* Refunds for payment made by cash or cheque will be refunded in a cheque form and may take up to 14 days to process.