Sunday, May 24, 2020

Weekly Announcements for Week of 5/24-5/30

Practice Schedule -t his is for the week May 31- June 6.  This is not for this week.  The tentative schedule for June is attached. 

Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 9:05-10:00 AM Twyckenham Pool   

Group 2A Monday - Thursday 8:00-8:55 AM Twyckenham Pool
Group 2B Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:05-10:00 AM, and Friday 8:00-8:55 Twyckenham Pool
 
Group 3A Monday - Friday 8:00-9:25 AM Arlington Pool
Group 3B Monday - Friday 9:35-11:00 AM Arlington Pool
 
Social Distancing Protocols
As I am sure you noticed Group 2 and Group 3 have been divided. Group assignments attached. 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 10 minute break between those practices.  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
  • bathroom use only in an emergency, athletes will be required to wipe down/disinfect the area after use
  • if feasible enter and exit using different doors or gates to avoid contact with incoming/outgoing swimmers.
  • no team issued equipment (maybe snorkels for Group 2 and Group 3 if I can back into Riley and sanitize them)
  • limit the number of athletes in each lane with appropriate spacing
  • coaches will be required to wear masks while at practice
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.  Please remember, if you are planning on having your swimmer return it is imperative you let me know.
 
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.

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.
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John VanDriessche
Head Coach
South Bend Swim Club
South Bend Riley High School
(574)276-6057
www.southbendswimclub.com
#SBSCForLife

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