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COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE - Please read.

Community response to the threat of the COVID-19 virus is continually evolving. The following is the Face-Up First Swimming response plan as of today, March 17, 2020 at 9:30 AM. The next update to our response plan will be posted on Friday morning, March 20. Please read this update and then check back on Friday.


COVID-19 RESPONSE
UPDATED March 17 at 9:30 AM

I’ve modified our response plan due to the new “no group gatherings larger than ten recommendation” announced by the White House and our local government agencies yesterday. This change affects only the Voyager program. In addition, we are making a couple changes because of our experience with teaching all private instructional class last weekend. Summary of changes to original response plan below. Scroll down to view the entire plan for details.

  • Voyagers: Limiting groups to ten. Providing private lane space to the remainder of the Voyagers. See below under the Voyager Section for full description.

  • Instructional: ALL lessons will be private going forward, including sibling groups. We will have one swimmer in the pool at a time. In addition, we will not be putting the tot dock in the pool.

Please read this entire post. This is important potentially life-saving information.

Screen shot from the CDC website. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/water.html

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Coach Shelby and I will continue our swimming lessons at the dates/times previously scheduled. See below for some changes to lesson format, and recommended illness prevention behaviors.

  • $5 PRACTICE & PLAY SESSIONS: All Practice & Play sessions have been canceled until further notice.

  • SPECTATORS: Please don’t bring extra spectators with you to lessons - especially anyone in a high risk for infection group. Leave plenty of space on the benches between family groups and do not let children move about the facility while waiting.

  • INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM: (3 & 4 swimmers to 1 coach lessons): We will conduct all of these lessons as private lessons. Each swimmer will receive a continuous ten-minute lessons instead of taking turns with another swimmers. Isolating swimmers for their lessons will reduce contact between swimmers while maintaining the same instructional time as before. Swimmers will participate in the order their names are listed on the website schedules. We will not be putting the tot dock into the water. Please be on time for lessons. Also, we appreciate any help from the parents in expediting the hand-offs.

  • DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM 25 CLUB: We will conduct these lessons as usual, same time, same swimmers, same lanes.

  • VOYAGERS: The 6:15 PM Voyager group has more than ten swimmers registered. Starting this Sunday, I am going to limit this practice to these swimmers who attended the first lesson on Sunday, March 15. Mari Brink, Cecilia Taylor, Lucy Lenaghan, Annie Lenaghan, Miles Davies, Gibran Meadows, Sally Luther, Jack Luther, Maria Kenny, and Jack Kenny. I am making pool lane space available to the rest of the Voyagers to allow you to have a private lane to use to practice. I’m scheduling lane space in 45-minute blocks with a 15-minute break between families. 45-minute practice times are available on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00 AM, 10;00 AM, 11:00 AM, Noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM. Please contact me to schedule your private practice time. neal.jeanie@gmail.com. I will post the workout and lesson on the white board.

  • DECK & LOCKER ROOM: Please observe social distancing while waiting/watching on deck. (The CDC recommends at least six feet.) Arrive at the pool already dressed to swim. Minimize the time spent in the locker room. After lessons, please get dressed and exit the facility.

  • SPLASH MEETS: Meets are cancelled until further notice.

  • ILLNESS PREVENTION BEHAVIORS: Continue to practice good hygiene and other illness prevention behaviors. This list is from the CDC. 

    • Clean your hands often.

    • Avoid close contact.

    • Stay home when you are sick.

    • Cover coughs and sneezes.

    • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

  • SAFE SWIMMING BEHAVIORS: Practice safe swimming behaviors. The following list is from the online course Water Safety Education for Parents and Caregivers. The CDC has more information on safe swimming behaviors.

    YOU can help keep the water safe for everyone. 

    • Refrain from swimming when you are sick, and especially when you have diarrhea. This is best way to keep everyone safe from illness.

    • Avoid swallowing pool water or even getting it in your mouth.

    • Shower before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers.

    • Take children on bathroom breaks or check diapers often.

    • Change diapers in a bathroom and not at poolside and thoroughly clean the diaper changing area.

    • Notify pool staff if your child has an accident or vomits in the pool.


References


Please feel free to contact me any time. Call/Text 402.312.1012 Email jeanieneal@faceupfirst.com

-posted Jeanie Neal, 3/11/2020 at 7:30 PM


The following is posted on our website year round. Now is a good time to take another look. Webpage: It’s your choice

It's Your Choice

Swimming pool businesses, water parks, hotels, and water front facilities do their best to provide a safe environment for your activities. You are responsible for making good choices. You are responsible for selecting the programs and activities suited to your skills, abilities, and health. By electing to use the facilities and participate, you assume all risk for any harm or injury you sustain. By your voluntary participation as a participant or spectator, you could be injured. Take responsibility. Do not take risks or do activities that may not be appropriate. Ask questions. If you have any questions about your health and how it might be affected by exercise, by being in the water, or by other activities at a facility, contact your doctor and obtain permission before participating. A complete physical is recommended before beginning any exercise program. Pay attention to your surroundings. Be aware of the presence of others while you participate. Do not engage in activities that could injure others. Report any unusual significant hazard during your presence or participation and remove yourself from participation. If you bring belongings, you are responsible for their care and safety. They could be lost, stolen, or damaged. Contact a staff member if you have any problems or concerns.

For every activity in and near water, finish with the same number of children that you started with. It's your responsibility. It's your choice.

Coach Shelby and I rarely cancel events due to weather conditions. We often arrive at a pool long before the weather turns bad. We're already here, so we keep teaching. We try to stick to our schedule whenever possible. Weather conditions can change quickly and can vary dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood. Whether or not to venture out on severe weather days is also your choice. Make good choices for your family.

It's your choice.

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