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Langley and Abbotsford Olympian Swim Club
COVID 19 Return to Sport and Exposure Control Plan
Adapted from Documents from viaSport Return to Sport Plan, BCRPA, WorkSafeBC, Swimming Canada Return to Sport Plan
February 8, 2021
Dear L&A OSC Families and Members,
As British Columbia public health authorities develop guidelines to lift some restrictions on gathering in a responsible way,
Langley and Abbotsford Olympians Swim Club has been working with Swim BC to understand the recommendations our Chief
Provincial Health Officer and how they best apply within our sport and club environment.
The attached “Return to Swimming Plan” has been developed for our club in order to ensure that:
• health and safety of all individuals is a priority;
• activities are in alignment with provincial health recommendations;
• modifications to activities are in place in order to reduce the risks to each or our swimmers;
• our sport is united and aligned on a plan to reopen throughout the province.
While we do hope things will return to normal in the not too distant future, currently this “Return to Swimming Plan” will be
the new normal until we are advised otherwise by public health authorities. We have not received opening dates for some of our
facilities and when we do, we will fully cooperate and work with our facility to ensure a safe return to sport. These guidelines
may be updated as facility opening commence.
If you choose to participate, you must follow these rules:
• If you don’t feel well or are displaying symptoms of COVID-19, you must stay home;
• If you have traveled outside of Canada, you are not permitted at a practice until you have self- isolated for a minimum of
14 days;
• If you live in a household with someone who has COVID-19 or is showing symptoms of COVID- 19, you must stay
home;
• Wear your suit to practice (no changing at the pool);
• Wash your hands before participating;
• Bring your own equipment, water bottle and hand sanitizer – strictly NO sharing of equipment allowed;
• Comply with 3 metres physical distancing measures at all time;
• Avoid physical contact with others, including shaking hands, high fives, etc.;
• Arrive and depart the facility as per facilities’ guidelines.
• Leave the facility as quickly as possible after you finish.
• Abide by the facility rules pertaining to mask use
• Township of Langley requires that all users, age 2 years old and above, wear a mask when in TOL indoor
and outdoor facilities
• City of Abbotsford requires users aged 13 years and above wear a mask in City of Abbotsford indoor
facilities
Our “Return to Swimming Plan” is based on current public health guidance. While we are all doing our best to minimize the
risk of exposure to COVID-19, while the virus circulates in our communities it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk.
Each participant must make their own decision as to whether it is in their best interest to resume participation at this time. You
must consider your own circumstances and make the decision that is right for you.
Should you choose to join us, we require your full cooperation with our “Return to Swimming Plan”.
Sincerely,
Brian Metcalfe
L&A OSC CEO and Head Coach
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COVID-19 Background
According to the BC CDC1, COVID-19 is a coronavirus which can cause various symptoms like fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath,
sore throat, among others. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. Some people who are infected may also be asymptomatic.
Experts believe that COVID-19 is spread via liquid droplet contact (like coughing and sneezing). This transmission requires that a person
is in close contact. However, should the liquid droplet be transmitted in the environment (such as a surface), it could potentially lead to a
person getting infected should they touch their eyes, nose, mouth or face.
Prior to Coming to Practice
1. Come to first practice back with your COVID-19 Participant Agreement and Waiver (see Appendix B) done at registration.
2. Answer the Following Questions Everyday:
Are you physically and mentally healthy, no symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, difficult breathing, fever, chills,
repeated shaking with chills, abnormal muscle pain, headache, sore throat, painful swallowing, runny nose, new loss of taste,
gastrointestinal illness) of COVID-19
Have I (or my family members) been present locally and not travelled internationally within the last 14 days?
I have not been in contact or cared for anyone who has been exposed to COVID-19?
If these 3 Questions are All Yes, You May Attend Workout. If not, do NOT attend workout and advise your coach.
3. Advise coach via email should you have an underlying medical condition (consistent with COVID-19 symptoms) or compromised
immune system
4. Bring your own water bottle (extra if needed), towel, extra shirt, and equipment. We will not allow equipment sharing
5. Make sure that you are wearing the appropriate attire for practice (swim suit, sweats, dryland shirt, etc.). There will be limited or no
access to the change room and washrooms.
6. Wash your hands with soap and water regularly
7. Bring disinfectant should you wish
Arriving at Practice
1. Follow the facilities’ guidelines regarding entrance flow
2. Ensure that swimmers are maintaining 3 meters social distancing protocols as they arrive
3. Parents will NOT be allowed in the facility or field during practice. Athlete to walk independently (safely) to the venue
4. Follow the facility rules pertaining to mask use:
- Township of Langley requires all users 2 years and above to wear a mask at their facilities (WGCC, ACUCC, and WCB).
- City of Abbotsford requires a mask inside their indoor pools for participants 13 years and above.
5. Follow the facility guideline pertaining to changeroom use
6. Township of Langley Specific Information:
a. At ACUCC, the maximum number of athletes in one area for activating and stretching is 12 in a safe and responsible manner.
This will be done either on the pool deck space provided or south end of the parking lot (we will place cones for safety)
should it be available. We will keep 3 metres apart to do exercises. This is for injury prevention and strength and conditioning.
Exercises for older and more advanced swimmers would be INDIVIDUAL EXERCISES (Skipping, Medicine Balls, Body
Weight Exercises/Calisthenics, Stretch Cords). Younger/Less Skilled Swimmer will be doing Stretching, Activation, and
Body Weight Exercises. This will be monitored by a coach. We feel that this is normal protocol for competitive swimming
and organized sport.
b. At WCB, the maximum number of athletes in one area for activating and stretching is 8 in a safe and responsible manner.
This will involve calisthenics and basic body stretching for novice and recreational swimmers. We will keep 3 metres apart
to do exercises. There will NOT be strenuous physical exercises like medicine ball exercises and skipping. This will be done
at the deep end deck of the pool. We will minimize close physical proximity as much as possible. Close proximities will be
done within a cohort context. This is for injury prevention.
c. At WGCC, the maximum number of athletes in one area for activating and stretching is 15 in a safe and responsible manner.
This will be done either on the pool deck space provided or outside patio (by parking lot) should it be available. We will keep
3 metres apart to do exercises. The exercises are for injury prevention and strength and conditioning. Some of the exercises
for older and more advanced swimmers would be INDIVIDUAL EXERCISES (Skipping, Medicine Balls, Body Weight
Exercises/Calisthenics, Stretch Cords). Younger/Less Skilled Swimmer will be doing Stretching, Activation, and Body
Weight Exercises. This will be monitored by a coach. We feel that this is normal protocol for competitive swimming and
organized sport.
During Practice
1. As the BC Provincial Health Officer moved organized sports back to Phase 2, we will be suspending the cohort model with our
swimmers. Swimmers are expected to maintain 3 meters physical distancing in and out of the pool.
2. Shower appropriately prior to getting into the pool.
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http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/about-covid-19/how-it-spreads
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3. Here are the bather loads that have been approved:
- Township of Langley Facilities
o 6 swimmers per 25m and 50m lane, 3 swimmers per 17.5m lane (WGCC), and 3 swimmers per 12.5 double lane
(ACUCC).
o The TOL has placed a gathering limit of 50 people at the ACUCC, WCB, and WGCC for swimmers, coaches,
and lifeguards.
- City of Abbotsford Facilities
o We comply with the bather load limit (currently 40) set by the City of Abbotsford as we are sharing with Public
Swimming.
4. No sharing on equipment and water bottle.
5. Should a swimmer experience or feel any symptoms consistent with COVID-19, advise your coach and athlete should leave practice
(Refer to Illness Policy – Appendix A)
6. Refrain from spitting, urinating, or blowing nose in water or field.
7. Use disinfectant should you wish
8. Goggles are to be worn during practice
9. Swimmers’ failure to comply with our policies are subject to removal from activities/facilities
After Practice
1. Swimmers are to leave orderly and maximize physical distance with a minimum of 3 meters.
2. Follow the facility rules pertaining to mask use
3. Follow facilities’ guideline regarding exit flow
4. Wipe down used equipment and keep sanitized
5. Bring home equipment bags and rinse/sanitize well
6. Leave immediately after practice and discourage congregating
7. Follow the facility guideline pertaining to changeroom use
8. Should symptoms of COVID-19 arise, make sure to monitor, isolate (or quarantine for 14 days), consult the appropriate medical
professional, and proceed as advised. Please also advise your coach.
Staff Instructions
1. Follow WorkSafeBC Guidelines
2. Follow the facility rules pertaining to mask use
3. No physical interactions
4. Maintain same group of athletes in each training session
5. Coaches are to take detailed attendance of each practice.
6. For multiple training sessions, stagger start times to account for swimmer leaving and entering facility
7. Advise Head Coach should symptoms of COVID-19 arise, monitor symptoms, and consult with a medical professional as soon as
possible
8. Should symptoms develop, employees are not to come to work, and self-isolate
9. Maintain 3 metres social distancing with athletes and colleagues at all times
10. Follow facilities’ guidelines pertaining to flow and movement
11. Workers have right to refuse work should it present as an undue hazard
12. Avoid/refrain from sharing equipment like pens, stopwatches, clipboards, etc
13. Should you need to attend to a first aid scenario, put on a mask and gloves
14. When working from home or in the office, ensure that you are keeping your workstation sterile and you are keeping social distance
15. Coaches are encouraged to use PPE should they choose to
16. A minimum of 1 coach must remain on the pool deck until all members have left the facility after each practice
Please note – these guidelines that we have placed are to be followed as of the time of writing. As the situation improves, these things
may change. You will be advised about changes.
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First Aid
Outside of the swimming pool environment and where lifeguarding and first aid attendants are not present (dryland training), all
persons attending to the injured individual must first put on a mask and gloves. Coaches are advised to have this level of PPE
available to them when conducting outdoor land-based training.
Should an emergency occur during dryland activities, the coach will respond to the emergency by remaining with the injured athlete
while awaiting for First Responder. Coaches are to wear PPE should this occur. In the situation where swimmers and/or coaches
would need to be attended to by first aid AND the location is where lifeguards are present, the protocols upheld by the Lifesaving
Society and corresponding Aquatic Facility’s procedure shall precede.
WorkSafeBC’s protocols for occupational first aid attendants on safely treating individuals may prove to be a valuable resource.
Red Cross Canada’s protocols for an unresponsive person during COVID-19 provides additional resources.
A coach must stay with the athlete while being treated and assist with contacting parents if needed
Outbreak Plan
1. In the event of an COVID-19 positive result, the club member must contact and send an email to the CEO, Brian Metcalfe
at laoscadmin@telus.net.
2. Brian Metcalfe will notify facility administration and Swim BC if any swimmer or coaching staff member report they are
confirmed to have COVID-19. This will only be done when the person present is infectious during a practice as deemed
by public health authorities.
3. Brian Metcalfe and the staff will decide whether the club will modify, restrict, postpone, or cancel activities.
4. The Illness Policy (see Appendix A) will be implemented and we advise individuals to:
• Self-isolate;
• Monitor symptoms daily, report respiratory illness and not return to activity for at least 10 days following the onset
of COVID-19 symptoms;
• Use the COVID-19 self-assessment tool (BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool) to determine if further assessment or
testing is needed.
5. In the event of an outbreak of influenza-like-illness, discuss the suspected outbreak with the Medical Health Officer (or
delegate) at your local health authority. Implement illness Policy and enhanced measures.
6. Should a medical health officer contact your L&A OSC, we will fully cooperate in the contact tracing.
Township of Langley Specific Spectator Strategy
1. Parents and/or guardians are not to be allowed in the pool deck during practice times. Parents/Guardians are to pick up
their child/ren after practice.
2. After the corresponding practice time, the parent/guardian would be responsible for the child as coaches will be coaching
the next group of swimmers or ending their shifts.
Township of Langley Specific Attendance and Contact Tracing Information
It has been determined that as the facility owner, the Township has an obligation under the ‘Gatherings and Events’ public health order
to collect the attendance information from all groups using Township facilities. To facilitate this, the RTS must be updated to include the
following instructions for the designated attendance tracker:
• The contact information for all facility users (participants, spectators, etc.) must be collected.
• Coaches will use the TOL-provided form ‘COVID Facility Attendee Register’ for attendance tracking.
• Attendance will be emailed to covid-attendance@tol.ca immediately following the completion of the event.
Township of Langley Specific Dryland Information
• 3 metre physical distancing will be maintained at all times (e.g. on the deck, between training sets, pre and post workout)
• Masks are to worn at all times
Township of Langley Specific Cohort Information
• As the BC Provincial Health Officer moved organized sports back to Phase 2, we will be suspending the cohort model with
our swimmers. Swimmers are expected to maintain 3 meters physical distancing in and out of the pool.
Township of Langley Specific Storage Locker Information
• The Township of Langley is allowing a maximum of two (2) adults in the storage locker at a time. LOSC Staff and
Swimmers are directed to adhere to this.
• Please take all personal items home with you after practice – no personal items are to be stored at the facility
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Illness Policy (Appendix A)
In this policy, “Team member” includes an employee, volunteer, participant or parent/spectator.
1. Inform an individual in a position of authority (coach, team manager) immediately if, you feel any symptoms of
COVID-19 such as fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and painful swallowing, stuffy or runny nose,
loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea or diarrhea.
See BCCDC website for a full list of symptoms: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid19/about-covid-
19/symptoms
2. Assessment
a. Club members must review the self-assessment signage located throughout the facility before each training session to
attest that they are not feeling any of the COVID 19 symptoms.
b. If Club Members are unsure please have them use the BC COVID-19 self-assessment tool
https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en
c. Coaches may visually monitor club members to assess any early warning signs as to the status of their health and to
touch bases on how they are regarding their personal safety throughout the practice session
3. If a Team Member is feeling sick with COVID-19 symptoms
a. They should remain at home and contact Health Link BC at 8-1-1.
b. If they feel sick and /or are showing symptoms while at work, they should be sent home immediately and have them
contact 8-1-1 or a doctor for further guidance.
c. No Team Member may participate in a practice/activity if they are symptomatic.
4. If a Team Member tests positive for COVID-19
a. Follow directions of health officials.
5. Quarantine or Self-Isolate if:
a. You have travelled outside of Canada or the province within the last 14 days.
b. You have come into close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
c. You have been advised to do so by health officials.
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Participant Agreement (Appendix B)
Application - all athletes, coaches, members, volunteers, participants and family members of participants
while in attendance at club activities (“Participants”)
All Participants of Langley and Abbotsford Olympians Swim Club agree to abide by the following points
when entering club facilities and/or participating in club activities under the COVID-19 Response plan
and RTP Protocol:
I agree to symptom screening checks, and will let my club know if I have experienced any of the
symptoms in the last 14 days.
I agree to stay home if feeling sick, and remain home for 14 days if experiencing COVID-19
symptoms.
I agree to sanitize my hands upon entering and exiting the facility, with soap or sanitizer.
I agree to sanitize the equipment I use throughout my practice with approved cleaning products
provided by the club (shared and personal equipment).
I agree to continue to follow social distancing protocols of staying 3m away from others.
I agree to not share any equipment during practice times.
I agree to abide by all of my Clubs COVID-19 Policies and Guidelines.
I understand that if I do not abide by the aforementioned policies/guidelines, that I may be asked
to leave the club for up to 14 days to help protect myself and others around me.
I acknowledge that continued abuse of the policies and/or guidelines may result in suspension of
my club membership temporarily.
I acknowledge that there are risks associated with entering club facilities and/or participating in
club activities, and that the measures taken by the club and participants, including those set out
above and under the COVID-19 Response Plan and Return to Sport Protocols, will not entirely
eliminate those risks.
I agree that the club will NOT be liable should a swimmer or member contact COVID-19
I acknowledge and understand the “Illness Policy” as outlined in Appendix A
I will abide by the mask policy of the facility that I am using
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent Name Date Signed Swimmer Name Date Signed
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS FORM (Appendix C)
(FOR ADULT PARTICIPANT AND MINOR PARTICIPANT)
Please read this document carefully
This acknowledgment and assumption of risks form must be signed before participating in any Activity sanctioned or organized
by Swimming Natation Canada, Swim BC, or Swim BC Member Clubs
As a participant, or on behalf of a minor participant, in the Activities organized, recognized or sanctioned by Swimming Natation
Canada (“SNC”), Swim BC or a Swim BC Member Club (“Club”) I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and
conditions respecting my/their participation in any Activity.
Introduction
As a participant, or on behalf of a minor participant, in the Activities organized, recognized or sanctioned by SNC, Swim BC or
Swim BC Member Clubs, I, the undersigned
______________________________________ (name of adult participant)
OR ____________________________________ (name of a parent or legal guardian of a minor participant),
acting as ____________________________ (father, mother or legal guardian)
of_________________________________________ (name of minor participant),
hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions respecting my/their participation in any Activity.
Definitions
1. “Activity” or “Activities” means any in-person or virtual activities such as events, training camps, programs, competitions,
physical training performed or conducted in water or outside water, recognized, organized or sanctioned by SNC or Swim
BC or Swim BC Member Clubs.
2. “Agreement” means this Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk.
3. “Injury or Health-related problem” means any injury, health-related issue or illness including mental health issues
diagnosed by a medical practitioner.
4. “Members” means the members listed in Section 3.01 of Swim BC bylaws dated October 10, 2019 or Section 2.1 of SNC’s
bylaws dated July 29, 2019, as revised.
5. “Minor” means the minor participant named in the Introduction.
6. “Organization” means collectively, SNC, Swim BC, Swim BC Member club and their respective coaches, directors,
officers, committee members, members, employees, volunteers, participants, agents and representatives.
7. “Registrant” means a participant and all individuals or entities of SNC including those individuals and associations,
incorporated or unincorporated, as described in SNC’s national registration policy, procedures and rules manual who have
met the requirements of registration and the registration has been completely processed and registrants or registered
participants of Swim BC or a Member Club.
8. “Club” means a Member club that is registered with Swim BC.
9. “Water” means any outdoor or indoor pools, artificial or natural water basins used for swimming.
Description of Risks
10. As a participant, or parent or legal guardian of a Minor participant in the sport of swimming and the Activities of the
Organization, the undersigned agrees to the following terms and conditions.
11. I am, or the Minor is participating voluntarily in the sport of swimming and the Activities of the Organization. In
consideration of my participation or the Minor’s participation in the sport of swimming and the Activities of the
Organization, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of and hereby accept the risks, dangers and hazards inherent and
associated with or related to the sport of swimming and any Activities of the Organization, including any Injury or Health-
related Problem, which can be severe and even fatal. These risks, dangers and hazards may include, but are not limited to, an
Injury or Health-related Problem resulting from:
a. Exertion and stretching of various muscle groups or strenuous cardiovascular activity in or out of water;
b. Vigorous physical exertion or physical contact in or out of water;
c. Slips or falls due to uneven, slippery or irregular surfaces, including on the pool deck, in dressing rooms or other
facilities or rooms at an aquatic venue and at any physical facilities in and around open water venues;
d. Failure to properly use any piece of swimming related equipment or the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
e. Concussions or aggravated related symptoms;
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f. Spinal cord injuries which may result in permanent paralysis;
g. Travel to and from training or competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of
the Organization’s Activities;
h. Infectious sources such as COVID-19, as defined by the relevant municipal, provincial or federal health authorities;
i. Extreme weather conditions which may result in heatstroke, sunstroke or lightning strikes;
j. Unforeseen events.
12. Furthermore, I am aware:
a. That an Injury or Health-related Problem sustained can be severe and even fatal;
b. That I or the Minor may experience anxiety during an Activity of the Organization;
c. That the risk of Injury or Heath-related Problem is reduced if the rules established for participation are followed; and
d. That the risk of Injury or Health-related Problem increases with fatigue.
13. In consideration of the Organization allowing me, or the Minor to participate in Activities, I confirm that I have not been
advised by a medical doctor that my or my child’s physical condition prevents me or my child from participating in the
Organization’s Activities.
Medical Assistance
In case of an Injury or Health-related Problem, I authorize the Organization, for myself or the Minor, to obtain all necessary on-
site medical assistance for the medical situation, including transportation by ambulance or by other means to a hospital.
Acknowledgement and signature
I have read this Agreement, and by signing it, I understand that it is binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and
representatives. If this Agreement is signed electronically, I, acknowledge and recognize that the electronic signature constitutes
my official signature and that I am the person who completed this Agreement.
For a Minor participant or registrant
Name of the Minor: Date of birth:
Name of parent or legal guardian (Print):
Signature of parent or legal guardian:
Signed in (City): Date:
For Adult participant or registrant
Name:
Signature:
Signed in (City): Date:
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Resources for your Reading (Appendix D)
• Swim BC Resources: https://swimbc.ca/covid-19/
• Government of BC “Restart Plan” -
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DReRYTWsruxpPNWRPUKZqtNEwBXZRdv6
• Lifesaving Society Resources - https://www.lifesaving.bc.ca/covid-19
• Swimming Canada “COVID-19 Return to Swimming Resource Document” -
https://www.swimming.ca/en/resource-hub/
• viaSport “Return to Sport Guidelines for BC” - https://www.viasport.ca/return-sport
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