Recreation Centre Swimming Pool COVID-19 safety plan

 (Only those guidelines related to users)

PURPOSE This Safety Plan describes the policies, guidelines and procedures for employees and the public in the Recreation Center Swimming Pool to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. This Safety Plan is intended as an addition to the Tahsis Recreation Centre Safety Plan. The requirements and standards in the Recreation Centre Safety Plan apply. 

MANAGING PATRONS . 

• Signs are posted at the pool entrance that inform patrons that they must not enter the pool area if they are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. 
• Patrons must maintain physical distance of two meters from other patrons and staff while on the pool deck, pool and all other areas.
• Patrons are required to use hand sanitizer upon entering the recreation center.
• The number of patrons permitted in the pool at any one time will be capped.
• Patrons shower at home before and after pool use.
• Patrons arrive at the pool wearing their bathing suits .
• Patrons are not permitted to share water bottles, towels, goggles or other equipment. Snorkels are not permitted.
• The use of goggles is encouraged.
• Any shared equipment, e.g., PFDs, are disinfected between each user by leaving in the pool for a few minutes.
• Patrons access and exit the pool area directly through the lobby area, not through the change rooms. Change rooms are only to be accessed by bathers who need to use the bathroom.
• Pool deck signage indicates one-way traffic flow around the pool area.
• Patrons are informed when they make a reservation of the policy restricting people exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and people who have come in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 from the facility.
• Patrons are also advised that they must cancel a reservation if they develop symptoms after booking an appointment. The facility's illness policy and protocols are communicated verbally to patrons prior to booking appointments.
• The policy and protocols are posted on the Village website on the "Recreation" page.
• Persons interested in making a reservation are referred to the web page. AQUATIC PROGAMMING . 
• For lane swimming, a reservation is required.
• One swimmer is permitted per lane to ensure a two-meter bubble of space, unless the swimmers are from the same family or group.
• For fitness classes, physical distancing of two meters is implemented. . Instructors give safety guidelines to  class participants before class begins . Swimmers bring own equipment.