New Mask Policy

After reviewing the new CDC guidance as well as the advice from our local Austin representatives & having lots and lots of discussions, we have decided to relax our mask policy somewhat. 

We ask that you give us some grace & patience as we continue to navigate this ever-changing landscape. As always, we are fiercely committed to keeping our members safe & healthy, and we will keep you informed as we continue to adjust to new information. 

Phase 1 – Starting June 1, 2021

Vaccinated students and staff in Adult/Teen classes will be allowed to remove their masks during class while on the mat. 

In lieu of presenting a vaccination card, we ask that vaccinated students and staff sign a pledge that you have been fully vaccinated. 

Please bear with us if you are asked to sign the “I’m Vaccinated” form multiple times as the instructors learn who is/is not vaccinated. 

This is pretty obvious, but we’ll go ahead and say it anyway – if you’re not vaccinated, don’t lie about it. That’s just not cool. Give your training partners & instructors enough respect to follow the same rules as everyone else.

Unvaccinated people must continue wearing a mask in all indoor spaces at all times. 

Everyone must continue wearing a mask in all common spaces, including the lobby, offices, and restrooms, as well as during times when class is not in session. 

We will provide 3 classes each week for those who want to train in an environment with a higher level of caution/protection. 

These classes will be held outdoors unless the instructor deems that it’s too hot, in which case the classes will be indoors. In these cases, we ask that masks be worn by everyone throughout the class, regardless of vaccination status, so that those who are looking for a more cautious option still are provided with opportunities to train. 

Phase 2

Vaccinated students and staff in Adult/Teen classes will be allowed to remove their masks at any time. 

At this point, we will use the honor system & wouldn’t lie about their vaccination status. 

Unvaccinated people must continue wearing a mask in all indoor spaces at all times. 

All Adult/Teen classes will be held indoors. 

Phase 3

Masks optional for all students & staff, regardless of vaccination status. 

All classes will be held indoors. 

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We understand that this is a big transition, and while we know that many people will be thrilled to take their masks off when training, there will be some who feel anxious and uncomfortable with this change. We ask that everyone please be respectful of your training partners, regardless of their personal feelings about masks or vaccination. 

Lions has always been a place where people can feel confident that they are training in a safe and respectful environment, so let’s all do our part to keep it that way.