Dear SBSC families,
Practice Schedule
Group 2A Monday 8:35-10:00 AM and Wednesday 8:05-9:10 AM, Twyckenham Pool
Group 2B Tuesday 8:05-9:10 AM and Thursday 8:35-10:00 AM, Twyckenham Pool
Group 3A Monday 7:00-8:25 AM, Wednesday 7:00-8:00 AM, and Friday 7:00-8:25 AM, Twyckenham Pool
Group 3B Tuesday 7:00-8:00 AM, Thursday 8:35-10:00 AM, and Friday 8:35-10:00 AM, Twyckenham Pool
PRACTICE NOTES: I was informed Friday the opening date of Potowatomi Pool has been pushed back to June 15th. I was told to plan for the possibility they may not open at all. If
they do not open, Group 1 will have practice at Twyckenham and Group 2A
and 2B will each take one practice off each week. I have attached this week's updated schedule, June's tentative schedule, and the most recent group assignments.
Social Distancing Protocols
As
I am sure you noticed Group 2 and Group 3 have been divided. We are
doing this to limit the number of swimmers we would have in the pool at
any one time. Group 1 will not be divided.
I
am sure you also noticed there is a 5 or 10 minute break between
practice groups. We are doing this to give the coaches time to wipe
down any surfaces that may have been touched by the earlier group. We
will also be doing this at the end of each practice as well. Here are
some other guidelines we will be following.
- Coming to and leaving the pool without using the locker rooms, be ready to swim when you arrive.
- Athletes must bring their own filled water bottles. Use of drinking fountains is strongly discouraged.
- Bathroom use only in an emergency, athletes will be required to wipe down/disinfect the area after use
- Where feasible entering and exiting using different doors or gates to avoid contact with incoming/outgoing swimmers.
- No team issued equipment (exception would be snorkels for Group 2 and Group 3).
- Limit the number of athletes in each lane with appropriate spacing. See attached sheet from USA Swimming.
- Coaches will be required to wear masks while at practice.
- No parents or spectators on deck. Swimmers, coaches, and lifeguards only.
We
are also asking all families to take the temperature of their athlete
prior to leaving for practice. If your athlete has an elevated
temperature, is feeling ill, or anyone in the home is ill they are NOT
to attend practice that day. If parents choose to wait for their
swimmer at the pool we ask they remain in their vehicles or
maintain/follow appropriate social distancing guidelines.
Lightning Safety
Since
we are moving to outdoors for the time being I would like to share what
our protocol will be for inclement weather. If it is raining only (no
thunder or lightning) we will practice. If we hear thunder or see
lightning we will clear the pool immediately and the facility if
possible. We will return to practice when there has not been any
sighting for 30 minutes. If it is possible, whenever thunderstorms are
forecast we would like the parents to remain at the facility in their
vehicles. This will provide the safest place for our swimmers to wait
out the storm while observing social distancing guidelines.
Billing
I
will make no assumptions on athletes returning to the club for
practices. You will not be billed unless your athlete shows up for
practice. Our rates have not changed $50 for Group 3, $35 for Group 2,
and $25 for Group 1.
New USA Swimming Guidelines-MAAPPUSA
Swimming issued a directive with regards to electronic communication and social media contact between coaches and athletes. Most of what is being implemented is common sense and falls in line with our club's policies. One new requirement we will need to adhere to is how your minor child communicates with me. For several years I have asked swimmers in Group 2 and Group 3 to text/email me if they would be missing practice. Moving forward, swimmers will be instructed to include a parent on all communication with me.
If you are the parent of a Group 2 or Group 3 swimmer, and have never sent me a text before, please text me so I have your contact info in my phone. This way if I need to contact your swimmer about missing practice I can be sure to include you. My cell phone number is 574-276-6057. I encourage all parents and swimmers to read the full policy. We are required to keep this policy on our website, here is the link.
Swimming issued a directive with regards to electronic communication and social media contact between coaches and athletes. Most of what is being implemented is common sense and falls in line with our club's policies. One new requirement we will need to adhere to is how your minor child communicates with me. For several years I have asked swimmers in Group 2 and Group 3 to text/email me if they would be missing practice. Moving forward, swimmers will be instructed to include a parent on all communication with me.
If you are the parent of a Group 2 or Group 3 swimmer, and have never sent me a text before, please text me so I have your contact info in my phone. This way if I need to contact your swimmer about missing practice I can be sure to include you. My cell phone number is 574-276-6057. I encourage all parents and swimmers to read the full policy. We are required to keep this policy on our website, here is the link.
Summer Meet Schedule
Indiana swimming announced it will not be sanctioning any meets until after July 13. At this point we have nothing on our schedule until Indiana Swimming releases an update.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
--John VanDriessche
Head Coach
South Bend Swim Club
South Bend Riley High School
(574)276-6057
www.southbendswimclub.com
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