Firstly, we understand how disappointing today’s Government
announcement is by giving no date for swimming facilities to reopen.
Swim
England have launched #OpenOurPools campaign which is urging the Prime Minister
to reopen facilities up and down the country as soon as possible. Please visit:
https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/open-our-pools/
In the meantime, we will
continue to plan for our return to the pool so when a date is announced we are
ready.
Thank you to those
that have completed the survey and for all of the feedback. We’ve had an
overwhelming response with 95% of swimmers wanting to return to the Club once
the swimming pools reopen. This is fantastic and
the safety of our swimmers, coaching staff and volunteers is paramount and will
be put first in all considerations whilst we plan for our return to swimming.
As mentioned in the previous blog, we are keen to keep you
updated regularly. Conversations continue with the pool operators to ensure a
smooth return to the pools, we’re in the process of finalising risk assessments
and we’re formulating a return to pool timetable to support pool and land
activity.
We are also working on our ‘Return to Training Briefing’
which is requirement of Swim England. The briefing will outline measures
including:
- Arrival and departure
protocols
- Activity pre, during and
post pool
- The standard of
participants and the specific type of activity
- Transitions between
activities (e.g. from training sets to breaks)
- The length of pool and
width of lanes
- The set-up of poolside
space
- Use and cleaning of
equipment
- Use of facilities such
as changing rooms and dryland areas
- Spectators
- Lifeguarding and safety
arrangements
Before returning to swimming, swimmers (over 18) and parents
for under 18-year olds will be asked to agree that they have understood the
requirements set out in the briefing and commit to adhering to them. Further
details to follow.
We will at all times be led by the latest government
guidance and regulations. Thank you again for your continued support.
LESC Committee
