Safety Protocols
Medications and Health Concerns
All Medical conditions of swimmers should be brought to the Head Coach’s attention, so the team can keep a record of all swimmers with updated medical conditions. Also to avoid any serious health crisis, emergency based medication, such as epi-pens or inhalers, we strongly advise that these devices should be brought to every practice and meet. At check-in daily the device should be placed in a ziplock bag and labeled clearly with the swimmers name. It should be handed to either a check-in desk volunteer, or a coaching staff who will ensure it is placed in the designated receptacle. It can be picked up at the end of practice or at the end of every week. If possible and extra one is available it’s advised that the device be left with the coaching staff for the season. This way if there is a medical emergency, all coaches, volunteers will have at hand, and know where to go and get the appropriate medication to administer if needed.
Any chronic health concerns that may impact or be exacerbated by practice should be brought to the Head Coach’s attention. So workouts could be adjusted to prevent further injury. If an athlete becomes ill, they are advised to stay home to prevent spreading the illness within the team.
Safety on the Deck
Swimmers are expected to follow the code of conduct at all times, which can also be accessed within the Survival Guide on the website. They are expected to follow the Facility Pool Rules at all times at practice, and while away at a Dual Meet or NWAL Invitational.
We ask that parents remain outside the gate during practices to minimize traffic on the deck, and for everyone’s safety. We also advise that the gate used to enter practice should not be used to exit practice. This is to avoid congestion by the check-in desk. All swimmers are asked to exit the pool area by the play park after every practice. But in the event of an emergency swimmers and volunteers should exit the pool under the coaching staff instructions. Parents and siblings are more than welcome to go to the park at the back of the pool, and sit and watch the practice.
Inclement Weather
Coaching staff make the final call on any weather event that will pose a safety risk during practice. If rain is heavy enough that visibility of the bottom of the pool is impaired, practice/meet may be delayed or canceled. At the first visible or audible sound of thunder and lightning, practice will be immediately delayed/canceled for at least 30 minutes after sighting. At that time all swimmers, volunteers as well as coaching staff will clear the pool deck immediately. At that time we ask that everyone should evacuate to a safe place and await further instructions as to the recommencement of practice/meet.
Swim Invitationals are determined by the facility rules which may be different from NWAL rules, and they are called by the Meet Referee. Every attempt to provide notice as soon as possible will be made by communicating first through Remind or onsite. Website notice will also be provided if possible, but may have a delay.
Covid-19 Prevention
Prevention of Covid-19 through the wearing of masks is encouraged if you are at greater risk of exposure. Athletes should come dressed for practice each day, but stay home if they are unwell, suspect exposure or have symptoms. Once they arrive, their temperature will be checked and recorded. Once practice is completed they are asked to exit out the back gate to minimize traffic at check-in.
If a swimmer develops symptoms or is exposed at any time outside of practice, we ask that you notify us ASAP so that we can begin our contact tracing, by notifying any swimmer, parent, volunteer or coach that was at practice and came into contact with the said swimmer. Please bring documentation of negative Covid tests or isolate the CDC recommended number of days before returning to practice.
