Halton Hills Artistic Swimming Club
SAFE SPORT
COVID-19: Update
Our Club follows the Local Public Health Guidelines, Province of Ontario Guidelines and Ontario Artistic Swimming's Guidelines.
To ensure the safety of our athletes we ask athletes that feel unwell to stay home. Those that have tested positive are able to return to practice in a dryland capacity (participate in on deck activities) for days 6 through 10 post positive result (and symptom free for 24 hours), as swimming is considered a high-risk activity. Check out the Safe Return to Sport Principals that we follow below.
Safe Return to Sport Principals
Hygiene
Physical distancing is proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of illness during an outbreak. Return to sport must adhere to physical distancing in accordance with requirements of public health authorities
Safe Sport Environment
In these unique times, our commitment to providing a safe sport environment for all participants cannot waver. A return to sport program must be designed to ensure all aspects of a safe sport environment can be implemented and followed.
Planning and Communications
A robust return to training plan that includes regular communication and education with key stakeholders including athletes, coaches and others, is key for any club.
Individual Health Monitoring
Daily individual health monitoring processes need to be in place. Individuals should not return to sport if they have been unwell (even mild symptoms), have had contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 or have travelled outside the country in the past 14 days. Staff or athletes at risk for severe illness from COVID-19 are recommended to review their specific health concerns with their primary care provider prior to attending training sessions.
Social Distancing
In addition to physical distancing, handwashing and cough etiquette add another layer of protection against the spread of COVID-19. Return to sport plans must implement and monitor appropriate individual personal hygiene practices among staff, coaches and all participants at home (away from training) and during training.
Equipment Cleaning
Surfaces frequently touched with hands are most likely to be contaminated however Coronaviruses are one of the easiest types of viruses to kill with the appropriate disinfectant product when used according to the label directions.