Staying Vigilant

COVID-19 INFORMATION

In order for NECCA to be able to offer any in person programming during the COVID-19 pandemic, NECCA needs your help. Your personal safety and that of our community are paramount at NECCA, and will require the cooperation of all of our staff, students, and community. Thank you in advance for your help in keeping our community safe!

Please keep in mind that there is more risk with what we do at NECCA, so our protocols are more strict than State Guidelines. In addition, the status of community transmission, presence of variants and rate of vaccinations in our area continues to change as well. With that in mind, we want you to know that we may need to adjust our protocols at any time in order to prioritize safety for our students, staff, and our community. Staying open for all of you is our greatest reward.
For more information about our COVID-19 related policies and procedures, please read our COVID-19 Safety Policies below.

IMPORTANT INFO

Mask Requirements

We have several important standards for the type of mask you may train in at NECCA. Please make sure your mask meets the following requirements:

Masks must be made of at least 2 layers of fabric and completely fitted. Please be sure your mask touches all sides of your face. We do not allow bandanas, blue paper surgical masks or neck gaiters. Check out this video on mask fit!
All students and staff must wear a mask that hooks on their ears (not tied around the head) at all times when on site. Vaccinated people, and unvaccinated students under the age of 12 may wear one single, fitted, layered mask. All other students (age 12 and above) must double mask unless they are fully vaccinated.

Double masks should follow one of the following configurations:
1. Two Cloth masks – to ensure no gaps and a better fit.
2. Paper Mask under Fabric Cloth mask – the cloth mask weighs the paper mask down for a better fit.
3. All students and staff may wear a single mask when out-of-doors at NECCA, regardless of vaccination status.
We may ask you to modify your mask if it does not meet this requirement. Your mask must not fall off during training. You may be asked to leave if this issue occurs.

IMPORTANT INFO

Mask Requirements

We have several important standards for the type of mask you may train in at NECCA. Please make sure your mask meets the following requirements:

Masks must be made of at least 2 layers of fabric and completely fitted. Please be sure your mask touches all sides of your face. We do not allow bandanas, blue paper surgical masks or neck gaiters. Check out this video on mask fit!
All students and staff must wear a mask that hooks on their ears (not tied around the head) at all times when on site. Vaccinated people, and unvaccinated students under the age of 12 may wear one single, fitted, layered mask. All other students (age 12 and above) must double mask unless they are fully vaccinated.

Double masks should follow one of the following configurations:
1. Two Cloth masks – to ensure no gaps and a better fit.
2. Paper Mask under Fabric Cloth mask – the cloth mask weighs the paper mask down for a better fit.
3. All students and staff may wear a single mask when out-of-doors at NECCA, regardless of vaccination status.
We may ask you to modify your mask if it does not meet this requirement. Your mask must not fall off during training. You may be asked to leave if this issue occurs.

Important Information

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
& COVID POLICIES

Updated 8/31/21

There are currently no travel restrictions for non-Vermonters wishing to participate at NECCA. However, we do have new guidelines for unvaccinated students who plan on participating in full-day, multi-day workshopsr.

Please review our updated policies here.

We look forward to “circusing” with you all soon!

NECCA’s COVID Policies Vermont Guidelines

DOCUMENTATION

COVID-19 SAFETY POLICIES

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IMPORTANT INFO

Guidelines for Training at NECCA

As a part of our continuation of in-person programming and in alignment with Governor Scott’s Vermont Forward Plan, please remember to follow all of these guidelines for training in the space. We can’t stay open without YOUR help and cooperation in following these rules:

You must not have any symptoms of COVID-19 and you must not have been near anyone showing symptoms or that has had a positive test.
You must wear a mask when indoors at NECCA. Vaccinated folks may wear a single layer mask. Unvaccinated folks over the age of 16 yrs who are training for three hours or more per day are asked to double mask.
Please wash or sanitize your hands and secure your mask before you enter the building.
Keep a 3 – 6 foot distance from anyone in the Trapezium. And please remember we have limited persons in the lobby.
Testing for Unvaccinated Persons of any age who engage in full-day programming such as camps, workshops and weekend immersions is required.
- All unvaccinated persons need to test 72 hours prior to entering NECCA.
- Unvaccinated persons from outside Vermont travelling by plane must also test 3-5 days after arriving in Vermont.
- Unvaccinated persons in multi-week programs, including youth camps and workshops, must test each week they are in a program.
NOTE: Send test results to our confidential email covid@necenterforcircusarts.org with your Name and Program/Workshop in the subject line.
Yay for Vaccination! Vaccinated coaches can spot. Vaccinated catchers can catch vaccinated flyers. Vaccinated persons and household members may participate in partnering activities within the 3-6’ distancing guidelines. Please stop at the front desk to pick up your orange “I’m Vaccinated” bracelet (adults) or blue paper wristband (youth) to wear during training and classes.
NO eating in the building. All vaccinated students will be able to drink indoors. All unvaccinated students are asked to step out-of-doors at the Trapezium or into the hallway at the Cotton Mill to drink water. Instructors have discretion for creating a stricter mitigation environment for their comfort and the comfort of their students.
Masks are no longer required when out-of-doors for vaccinated persons. Unvaccinated people participating in a class or program out-of-doors will continue to mask when in class.

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IMPORTANT INFO

Guidelines for Training at NECCA

You must not have any symptoms of COVID-19 and you must not have been near anyone showing symptoms or that has had a positive test.
You must wear a mask when indoors at NECCA. Vaccinated folks may wear a single layer mask. Unvaccinated folks over the age of 16 yrs who are training for three hours or more per day are asked to double mask.
Please wash or sanitize your hands and secure your mask before you enter the building.
Keep a 3 – 6 foot distance from anyone in the Trapezium. And please remember we have limited persons in the lobby.
Testing for Unvaccinated Persons of any age who engage in full-day programming such as camps, workshops and weekend immersions is required.
- All unvaccinated persons need to test 72 hours prior to entering NECCA.
- Unvaccinated persons from outside Vermont travelling by plane must also test 3-5 days after arriving in Vermont.
- Unvaccinated persons in multi-week programs, including youth camps and workshops, must test each week they are in a program.
NOTE: Send test results to our confidential email covid@necenterforcircusarts.org with your Name and Program/Workshop in the subject line.
Yay for Vaccination! Vaccinated coaches can spot. Vaccinated catchers can catch vaccinated flyers. Vaccinated persons and household members may participate in partnering activities within the 3-6’ distancing guidelines. Please stop at the front desk to pick up your orange “I’m Vaccinated” bracelet (adults) or blue paper wristband (youth) to wear during training and classes.
NO eating in the building. All vaccinated students will be able to drink indoors. All unvaccinated students are asked to step out-of-doors at the Trapezium or into the hallway at the Cotton Mill to drink water. Instructors have discretion for creating a stricter mitigation environment for their comfort and the comfort of their students.
Masks are no longer required when out-of-doors for vaccinated persons. Unvaccinated people participating in a class or program out-of-doors will continue to mask when in class.

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