Are these covid safety guidelines actually effective?

So my club got new covid-19 guidelines from the highland dance association for staying safe in competitions but I just don't think they work. Before we start backstage with masks on we have to stand one behind the other and then climb the steps to the stage. Then we all climb the steps in unison. If you see the pictures you can see that girls and boys have different outfits but the 'mask procedure' is also different based on gender. So when girls climb on stage we first hold out our arm so we're not touching the dancer in front then we turn to face the audience. Then we take off our masks and it over three times. Then we crouch down and with the left knee touching the right knee. Then we have to put the folded mask into our right sock and then stand back up. Place our hands in the air before the music starts and smile. For boys they walk on stage. Raise their leg to waist height to make sure they are distanced then do a turn to face the crowd. Walk three steps forward on stage. Take off mask. Crouch down while pressing the front of their kilt and spreading their knees. Then they place the mask on stage before turning again. Walking back three steps. Turning to face the crowd and then getting ready to dance. Once we finish dancing girls must crouch down, take the mask out of our sock, stand up and stretch out our hands while unfolding the mask. Put it on. Then boys take steps forward. Crouch like before to pick up mask and put it on. Then we all walk off stage together. My problem is it would probably be safer to keep the mask on the whole time but we could be disqualified if we don't follow this procedure. Do you think this method is safe. Below are the outfits we wear but keep in mind neither of these people are me
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Sidewinder · 36-40, M

Guidelines are just merely suggestions which people can choose to follow if they should so desire.

Rules, on the other hand, are meant to be followed, whether one likes it or not.

If they wanted them to be effective, they should have been strict rules that must be followed to the letter and without any exceptions.

JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F

@Sidewinder .....or...just hear me out...as an adult.... you could adhere to the guidelines because you understand they are in place for a reason.

malizz · 70-79, M

@JaggedLittlePill For some rules the reasoning is spurious

Sidewinder · 36-40, M

@malizz I've never seen or heard the word "spurious," before, so I had to look it up before replying.

I was under the impression that were always legitimate reasons for rules in order for them to be established.

malizz · 70-79, M

@Sidewinder Yes, if you have an effective parliamentary opposition to test these reasons. Unfortunately, the Scottish hospitality has had to resort to legal proceedings. The 10 o'clock rule was admitted to be without scientific advice and does anyone seriously believe it makes a blind bit of difference whether a glass of wine is served with a meal.

Soph03 · 18-21, F

@malizz but in relation to dancing are the rules sound?

Sidewinder · 36-40, M

@Soph03 I never really thought about that, as my style of dancing is more of a free form thing.

Soph03 · 18-21, F

@Sidewinder we could get disqualified if we don't follow this exact technique