Staying Vigilant

COVID-19 INFORMATION

We realize you may have seen the recent news from the CDC and the State of Vermont. We here at NECCA will be taking some time to digest what that means for our operations. In the meantime, we will adhere to our current COVID policies below.

In order for NECCA to be able to offer any in person programming effectively, NECCA needs your help. Providing programs for you all summer will require the cooperation of all of our staff, students, and community. Thank you in advance for your help in keeping our community safe!

Your personal safety and that of our community are paramount at NECCA. Whether we are mitigating the risks of a complicated circus skill, or coronavirus transmission, we look at every possible way to keep everyone safe – inside and outside NECCA.

Please keep in mind that there is more risk with what we do at NECCA, so some of 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.

Right now, we are able to offer reserved training slots and private lessons in person and are offering low-enrollment, socially distanced session classes. 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!
As of April 12, all unvaccinated staff and students age 16 and older who receive training for three hours or more per day must double mask for extra precaution as increased aspiration puts everyone at greater risk of transmission. Session class students have also been asked to wear double masks. As of May 17, all vaccinated persons may wear one mask, with proof of vaccination. 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.
As of May 17, anyone who is fully vaccinated (at least 2 weeks past their final shot) may wear one cloth mask instead of a double mask.
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!
As of April 12, all unvaccinated staff and students age 16 and older who receive training for three hours or more per day must double mask for extra precaution as increased aspiration puts everyone at greater risk of transmission. Session class students have also been asked to wear double masks. As of May 17, all vaccinated persons may wear one mask, with proof of vaccination. 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.
As of May 17, anyone who is fully vaccinated (at least 2 weeks past their final shot) may wear one cloth mask instead of a double mask.
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 5/17/2021

Everything we do in the circus involves a higher level of risk. In order to fully engage safely in all that we do, we would like all of our students and staff to be vaccinated at NECCA. We realize there are individual challenges with vaccination. We also recognize that our COVID protocols are stricter than CDC and State guidelines, so that we can keep circusing and keep everyone safe.

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 workshops this summer.

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 in the Trapezium

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 either live in Vermont or, if you are from out of state, be vaccinated or have a negative COVID test result within three days in or out of Vermont. You can share your information confidentially here and receive an orange NECCA vaccinated bracelet.
Yay for Vaccination! Vaccinated coaches can spot. Vaccinated catchers can catch vaccinated flyers. Vaccinated persons and household members may participate in approved activities within the 6’ distancing guidelines.
You must have an appointment or be registered in a class prior to entering NECCA. If you do not have an appointment or are not registered for a class in advance you will be asked to leave (we still love you though).
Please wash or sanitize your hands and secure your mask before you enter the building. Upon entering the building, you will check in with our Health Officer.
Keep a 3 – 6 foot distance from anyone in the Trapezium. And please remember we have limited persons in the lobby.
NO eating or drinking of anything (that includes drinking water, so sorry!) in the building. Please feel free to head outside to grab a drink of water or snack. You must sanitize your hands when you come back into the building and before touching equipment or rigging at the pin rails.
When attending an outdoor performance or event, audiences will sit together in households. Single masks can be worn outdoors and should be worn at all times. No food for public events will be permitted at this time, but drinks may be consumed within your household group. Drinks should not be consumed outside of your household group.

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IMPORTANT INFO

Guidelines for Training in the Trapezium

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 either live in Vermont or, if you are from out of state, be vaccinated or have a negative COVID test result within three days in or out of Vermont. You can share your information confidentially here and receive an orange NECCA vaccinated bracelet.
Yay for Vaccination! Vaccinated coaches can spot. Vaccinated catchers can catch vaccinated flyers. Vaccinated persons and household members may participate in approved activities within the 6’ distancing guidelines.
You must have an appointment or be registered in a class prior to entering NECCA. If you do not have an appointment or are not registered for a class in advance you will be asked to leave (we still love you though).
Please wash or sanitize your hands and secure your mask before you enter the building. Upon entering the building, you will check in with our Health Officer.
Keep a 3 – 6 foot distance from anyone in the Trapezium. And please remember we have limited persons in the lobby.
NO eating or drinking of anything (that includes drinking water, so sorry!) in the building. Please feel free to head outside to grab a drink of water or snack. You must sanitize your hands when you come back into the building and before touching equipment or rigging at the pin rails.
When attending an outdoor performance or event, audiences will sit together in households. Single masks can be worn outdoors and should be worn at all times. No food for public events will be permitted at this time, but drinks may be consumed within your household group. Drinks should not be consumed outside of your household group.

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