What layer of protection are staff taking?
Swim Instructors will be wearing face shields throughout the duration of swim lessons. Lifeguards will be wearing face masks or shields at all times. Staff will also be disinfecting all touch points and equipment before every class block.
Is it safe for people to swim in shared water?
Per the CDC, the virus can not be transmitted through properly treated water. Our pool chemicals are always maintained within the required ranges set by the health department. Should our water ever go outside of that range, we do close down the pool until the water is safe to swim in again.
Does my child need to wear a mask while in the water?
No, we are not allowing swim participants to wear masks in the water as it presents a safety hazard.
Can locker rooms / showers be used for swim lesson participants?
Designated locker rooms / showers will open for swim lesson participants in a limited capacity after their swim lesson. We encourage families to come dressed ready to swim and leave in their suits.
Do I, as the parent / guardian, need to wear my mask at all times on the pool deck?
Per the state of Colorado mask mandate, all patrons 11 years and older must wear a mask while in a public building at all times.
Have class ratios been adjusted to ensure proper social distancing?
We are running the following ratios for each swim lesson program:
Swim Starters - 1 instructor per 8 participants
Preschool - 1 instructor per 4 participants
School Age - 1 instructor per 6 participants
Swim Team Prep / FAST - 1 instructor per 8 participants
How many parents / guardians are allowed on the pool deck?
To limit our building capacity, we are limiting the number of participants on the deck to one parent / guardian per swim lesson participant..
Are instructors taking daily attendance?
Per our swim lesson curriculum, pre and post COVID, our instructors take attendance daily.