Yes, SCW is still planning for a safe and successful MANIA. The Centers for Disease Control and Infections (CDC) is not recommending postponement of events or limiting places where people gather in large numbers. We know that personal hygiene is of critical importance and we strongly encourage that people follow and implement the recommendations of public health agencies and continue to participate in the activities that make our world connected.  Should the situation change, we will provide advice on this website.  Please view the latest information about the Coronavirus, how it spreads and best practice prevention here.

SCW is following the recommendation of every major public health agency, including the Centers for Disease Control and Infections (CDC), to encourage all SCW MANIA Fitness Professional Convention Participants, Presenters, Staff Members, Volunteers, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Delegates, and Associates toto take action to prevent the spreading of COVID-19.

We are reminding the SCW community to stay healthy and prevent the spread of infections by doing the following:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
•  Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
• Bring your own yoga mat, tubing, weights or equipment with you to use onsite
• Clean your equipment with Gym Wipes BEFORE you workout
• Use your elbow, sleeve or tissue when you cough or sneeze and not your hands
• Maintain at least 6 feet distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Do not come to the event if you are feeling ill to avoid spreading illness to others

Yes, disinfectant wipes are provided at each session and all equipment will be wiped down thoroughly at the beginning of each day and at the end of each/every session. For additional sanitation, SCW recommends that you bring your own yoga mat and any other portable exercise equipment like hand weights and tubing for your own personal use (without sharing). The CDC recommends cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes fitness equipment, tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

SCW is following the recommendation of every major public health agency, including the Centers for Disease Control and Infections (CDC), to encourage Participants, Presenters, Staff Members, Volunteers, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Delegates or Associates to regularly wash their hands using water and soap which is available at all of our venues. This is the most effective way to reduce the spread of all communicable illnesses including COVID-19. We are increasing education and awareness through signage, digital and verbal communications to further promote CDC’s hand hygiene guidelines.

During Events and In-Person Courses, we are advising limited physical contact:

• When checking-in, your belongings will not be handled (e.g. key tags, lanyards, etc.)
• Verbal direction and encouragement will be provided instead of physical contact during courses and workshops
• At least 6 feet distance from anyone who is coughing, or sneezing will be maintained
• Shaking hands will be avoided

SCW is closely monitoring information and recommendations from CDC. We are sending out ongoing communication to keep our sanitization procedures as thorough as possible and to provide best practices in hand washing and respiratory hygiene. Should new information be shared by public health experts, we will re-evaluate and update our procedures, if needed.

SCW is following the travel guidelines of the U.S. Department of State which can be located here. If any questions about your health while travelling or upon returning from a trip please immediately contact your health care professional (e.g. your doctor or local Public Health Authority) to seek advice. If you become sick while travelling, call ahead to a health professional to explain your symptoms. If you become sick upon your return, call your local Public Health Authority. They will provide advice on what you should do.

As usual, those with flu-like symptoms, who have not traveled internationally to an affected region, should stay at home.

Those who have travelled to an affected region, or have had close contact with a person ill with COVID-19, should limit their contact with others for a total of 14 days from the date that they left the affected region or were in contact with a person ill with COVID-19. This means self-isolate and staying at home. In addition, they should contact their local public health authority within 24 hours of arriving in the U.S.

Those who have travelled to an affected region, or have had close contact with a person ill with COVID-19, should limit their contact with others for a total of 14 days from the date that they left the affected region or were in contact with a person ill with COVID-19. This means self-isolate and staying at home. In addition, they should contact their local public health authority within 24 hours of arriving in the U.S.  Travelers returning from other affected areas should monitor for symptoms. Those who develop symptoms (fever, cough, difficulty breathing) or any other symptoms within 14 days after returning to the U.S., are advised to contact your health-care provider, or local health authority. Inform them about your symptoms and travel history. If you are not already isolated, self-quarantine yourself in your home.

The safety and security of every SCW MANIA Fitness Pro Convention participant, presenter, staff member, volunteer, sponsor, exhibitor, delegate and/or associate is priority number one for SCW. We work to assure that priority is fulfilled and SCW will always make decisions that ensure the safety, security and success of everyone involved.

1. Remind students to bring their own mats & personal equipment if they own them
2. Don’t give any hands-on assists
3. Arrive early and clean any equipment you are utilizing in class. Clean mats, weights, balls, etc in advance
4. Teach a body-weight program (avoiding equipment) whenever possible
5. For clients that are over 65 years, try teaching body-weight only
6. At the convention simulate using equipment rather than sharing equipment
7. Have student’s clean mats both before using and after using and let them dry out before rolling them up
8. Remind students that even the smallest sickness should keep them from attending
9. Set up your students so they have 3 feet of space in front their body and as much space around them as possible
10. Remind students to not touch their faces (encourage them to wear their hair back away from their face to prevent touching)
11. No high fives, no hugs, no touching
12. Leading by example, we must maintain our exercise regimes and healthy nutrition practices to support our immune systems

We are moving forward responsibly with MANIA 2020, taking our direction from global, federal, and local health officials, like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), which have not issued restrictions on public gatherings for the continental U.S.

Our attendees and exhibitors are looking forward to participating. MANIA is a completely regional event with no international presenters, no international attendees and no international exhibitors. Over 90% of our attendees drive and are not using public transportation.  In fact, attendee registrations continue to grow on pace with the normal patterns we see year-to-year.

While you hear about events that have canceled or postponed, you haven’t heard about all the events that are proceeding as planned.  If an attendee makes the difficult decision to cancel their registration, we are happy to provide a credit to one of our many OnDemand, Online or Streaming options available at www.scwfit.com/online.  We would also transfer you without charge to another MANIA of your choice, or at the same MANIA event location in 2021. Should you have any additional questions or concerns please text or call our Registration Manager Claudio Cornejo at (773) 331-3409.