FILLED Nordic Walking Beginner Class

THIS CLASS IS FILLED.
Nordic Walking Next Beginner class in Halifax.
Saturday Sept 12, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon at the Pond Playhouse 6 Parkhill Road, Halifax (off the Purcell’s Cove Road, just past the Frog Pond)
You MUST register in advance by contacting Esther or Bill VanGorder at info@NordicWalkingNovaScotia.ca or phone 902 454 2267 - leave your name, phone number and # of persons attending with you. You will only receive a return phone call if the class is filled or postponed by weather.
Cost: $5 per person cash preferred, credit, debit cards and cheques accepted (a donation to the Theatre Arts Guild).
CLASS is for BEGINNER ONLY If you have taken the Beginner Class one or more times before, this class is not for you.
Taught by nationally certified instructors Esther & Bill VanGorder.
We supply authentic Nordic style poles for you to use as you learn the correct techniques for fitness and health.

COVID-19 protocol procedures will apply. All participants must wear a mask and practice social distancing. See full protocol statement below.*
Dress for the weather; Wear good walking shoes. We will be inside and out. If weather causes us to postpone the classes, we will contact you.

Learn about "Nordic" style poles and the proper technique for fitness and enjoyment. You MUST preregister for these classes. Class is limited to 16 persons.

COVID-19 Health protocols will apply.
We endeavor to start all classes on time. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time to complete the registration form.
Proper Nordic Pole Walking “loaner” poles will be supplied so you can try Canada’s fastest growing adult fitness activity. "Nordic Walking Poles" are a style, not a brand. They are very different from "Hiking" or "Trekking" poles found in most stores.
Reasonably priced high quality genuine Nordic style poles will be available for sale after the class. We accept Credit Cards, Debit Cards, cheques and cash. 10% net of sales will be donated to the Theatre Arts Guild.

COVID-19 response protocols

Nordic Walking Nova Scotia is committed to ensuring the safety of our instructors and our class participants. We will always err on the side of safety, and follow the directives and guidelines of Public Health officials.
• Class size will be limited so that we can accommodate 6 ft/2 m physical distancing between students and instructors.
• Participants MUST pre-register. Anyone who has not pre-registered will be turned away unless there is a cancellation that opens a space in the class.
• Participants must complete and sign our waiver which will include confirmation that they have not been outside the province in the previous 14 days, they have not come into contact with anyone who has been outside the province in the previous 14 days, they are not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 and have not been in contact with anyone who has or has experienced symptoms of COVID-19. Participants who answer yes to any of these questions will be turned away.
• Please do not come to the class if you are feeling at all unwell.
• Participants will be asked to sanitize their hands before entering the class.
• Masks must be worn during the indoor portion of the class and if participants do not have a mask of their own, one will be provided. We recognize that there may be some health conditions that make it difficult or impossible for some participants to wear masks.
• Nordic Walking Nova Scotia will ensure that our loaner poles are sanitized before and after each class. Sanitary wipes will be provided to clean the handles of the poles before and after use.
• Those who wish to purchase poles after the class can do so with credit or debit cards (preferably equipped with tap). We accept cash but would appreciate the correct change if possible.
• This is an extremely difficult time for everyone Be patient and kind with everyone. Any participant who is not willing to abide by Public Health directives and puts others at risk will be asked to leave the class.