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2020 Swim Team Camp
Hills Hurricane Swimming
In support with The Hills Swim & Tennis Club and California Athletic Clubs
Swim Team Camp (during shelter in place health order)
Safety Procedures & Protocols
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to announce our 2020 Swim Team Camp plan. The following material is critical
for all families to understand as we resume swimming during this opening phase. Material
includes daily health screenings, safety protocols, and health order mandates.
All HILL members (swimmers, parents, coaches) are expected to adhere to the guidelines
included herein to stay safe and healthy. These procedures were developed in consultation with
Shad Wojtala-HILL Head Coach & The Hills Aquatics Director, Nick Beach-The Hills General
Manager, Eric Schmitz-California Athletic Clubs President, Josephina Lopez-Contra Costa
Registered Environmental Health Specialist, and Chris Farnitano MD-Contra Costa Health
Officer. As well as publicly available resources from USA Swimming and the Center for Disease
Control (CDC).
Any questions or concerns can be addressed to Head Coach, Shad Wojtala or Club General
Manager, Nick Beach.
COVID-19 FACTS
● Symptoms can be extremely atypical. Unexplained rash, headache, diarrhea, vomiting,
body aches, shortness of breath, cough, and fever can all be manifestations of
COVID-19.
● COVID-19 is unlikely to be spread in chlorinated water. The risk of spread is notably
decreased in an open-air environment. The highest risk of transmission is cough,
sneezes, or direct aerosolizing face to face encounters.
● Handwashing with lathered soap and water is unequivocally more effective than wipes,
hand sanitizer, or any other form of decontamination in reducing the spread.
● The asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 is possible but less likely due to a lower viral
load.
● The key to limiting spread in group settings is to identify and isolate individuals with early
symptoms at the beginning of the disease process.
● If an athlete has symptoms self-quarantine is needed until symptoms resolve per
infection control recommendations.
● Parents are encouraged to remind athletes that precautions are to protect the athlete but
also to limit spread to vulnerable individuals.
CAMP CRITERIA
1. Any participant that feels sick may not attend a practice. Any participant who
exhibits any sick symptoms will be asked to leave and may not return without medical
written notice.
2. Facility: Outdoor 6 lane 25-yard pool with diving well. Certified pool with U.S.A.
Swimming.
3. All procedures must comply with the U.S.A. Swimming Safe Practices Guidelines
4. Cohorts of the same 12 people at a camp or on a team can swim as long as they
function like a camp. They cannot compete with other teams or have members who
come and go from one group to another. The group will remain stable throughout the
current health order.
5. At least one parent from each group must be deemed an essential worker. (ends June 3)
6. All coaches/adult interactions with participants must meet the U.S.A. Swimming
certification/training guidelines.
7. Facility employee procedures must be followed daily.
8. Facility will not be open for changing of clothes.
9. Only the lap pool is available to participants. The hot tub(s) and recreation pools are not
available to participants during this health order. The gym and fitness equipment are
also prohibited to participants.
HEALTH PRECAUTIONS
By attending your camp cohort swim group you are agreeing to follow all of the guidelines
associated with our county health order procedures as well as The Hills Swim and Tennis Club
and Hills Hurricane Swimming policies. Procedures may change over time and we will adapt as
necessary.
Communication is Key
Any swimmer who tests positive for COVID-19 or has been in contact with
someone that tested positive for COVID-19 must report the result to the coaching
staff so we can monitor and trace their contacts.
● Upon returning to swimming swimmers must follow the SELF-CHECK HEALTH
SCREENING.
● A swimmer exhibiting any symptoms will be asked to seek testing before
returning to practice.
● Positive COVID-19 tests should require all three of the following before return to
practice: a minimum of fourteen days of self-quarantine from the positive test, 72
hours with no symptoms, and a subsequent negative test.
● A swimmer who has close contact of any COVID-19 positive individual should
be removed from practice. To return to practice the swimmer should have A) no
symptoms for at least 72 hours, B) a negative test, and C) no additional close
contact with the infected individual.
Personal Swimmer Conduct
To minimize the risk of transmission and help promote safety, the following personal
swimmer conduct is expected. Failure to adhere to these principles will cause swimmers
to leave training for the day. If violations continue, further action will be taken up to
and including suspension.
● No person-to-person contact
● Stay at least 6 feet apart at all times
● No splashing or spitting water at other swimmers and coaches
● No horseplay
● Sneeze or cough into a tissue or upper sleeve/arm area
BEFORE PRACTICE & ARRIVAL TO THE POOL
1. The arrival and departure by participants may not involve carpooling with anyone in any
group unless participants share the same household.
2. Swimmers must have their swimsuit on prior to entering the facility.
3. Bring a full water bottle(s) to eliminate surface exposure.
4. During the opening phase equipment will not be allowed.
5. DoNot Drop off and Pick up on the street. During the opening phase of swim camp
parents may drop off and/or wait in their car and only may enter the facility if they have a
reservation to do so. Stopping in front of the club is not permitted.
6. Prior to entering the facility swimmers must complete a SELF-CHECK HEALTH
SCREENING.
7. Swimmers must walk at least 10 feet apart and wear face coverings prior to and while
entering the facility.
8. Swimmers will enter the facility and place their belongings in their designated bag area
and wait for directions from their coach.
9. Co-mingling is not allowed. Social distancing guidelines must be followed at all times.
DURING PRACTICE
1. Swimmers must follow the coaches direction and be prompt when asked to enter or exit
the pool.
2. Cohort groups will follow the U.S.A. Swimming Safe Lane Sharing Guidelines (see graphic
on next page).
3. Swimmers in cohort groups will be assigned by (GROUP COLOR-LOCATION
LETTER-LANE NUMBER, Example: Green-A-Lane 1). Each cohort will be divided into
two groups labeled letters A&B: A will refer to the starting block end of the pool and B
will refer to the shallow side of the pool.
4. Maximizing swim time and staying off the wall will decrease opportunities for
transmission. Practice will mostly consist of continuous swimming.
5. Swimmers may use the restroom and are required to sanitize the area before and after
use by wiping down and disposing of wipes properly.
6. During the initial opening phase, we will ask athletes to continue to do dryland on their
own at home.
AFTER PRACTICE & LEAVING THE POOL
1. The arrival and departure by participants may not involve carpooling with anyone in any
group unless participants share the same household.
2. Swimmers must exit the pool promptly and go directly to their designated bag area.
3. No showering or changing on the club site is allowed.
4. Swimmers can be picked up from the parking lots only. Stopping in front of the club is
not permitted.
BAG DROP & SWIM GROUP LAYOUT
The bag drop designation and group assignments will be announced on Friday, June 5.
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