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Coronavirus Updates/Resources

March 17, 2020 by Bill Martin

USA Swimming continues to receive encouraging feedback from across the country regarding the safety measures being put in place at facilities and with teams, and the care and attention being given to these efforts by coaches, teams, members, and families. 

USA Swimming remains motivated to work with the Aquatics Coalition to advocate for pool openings in areas that are still struggling and thank everyone for their continued effort and hard work in getting our athletes back in the pool safely. 

The USA Swimming Board of Directors made the decision to allow the current geographic restrictions on meet sanctions to expire on September 30 at midnight local time. USA Swimming’s Local Swimming Committees (LSCs) will no longer be limited to the sanctioning of meets comprised only of athletes and clubs registered within their respective LSC. This means, that beginning October 1, USA Swimming athletes and teams may cross LSC boundaries to compete. 

To be clear, this is not a mandate from USA Swimming to LSCs to sanction competitions, but rather returns authority over the process to the LSCs to make informed decisions within their respective regions. It is critical that our LSCs, teams, and facilities work together to ensure safe environments in which to hold practice and competition.  For a sanction to be granted the meet plan must address all current safety requirements.

  • LSC Sanction Requirements
  • Return to Competition Plan

All safety precautions previously put in place will remain in full effect. Above all else, it is important to remember that all training and competition must conform to local, state, and federal public health guidelines. 

It is every individual’s responsibility to make best efforts to stay safe in order for their athletes and teams to continue practicing and competing.

North Carolina Swimming will work with our host clubs to get our competitions rescheduled at a time when this health threat has subsided.

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Facility Reopening Plan Guidelines

NC Dept of Health Interim Guidance for Public Pools

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USA Swimming Return to Competition Roadmap

NCS Back in the Swim COVID-19 Relief Program

NC Interim Guidance for Day Camp Settings

NCS Letter to Governor Cooper

NCS Return to Operations: Best Practices (as of 5/6)

NCS Return to Operations: Club Waiver Template

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Recording THEN and NOW of Pool Operation and Programming

Slides THEN and NOW of Pool Operation and Programming

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COVID-19 Club Resource Links

We also encourage all our members to follow healthcare recommendations to avoid infection and the spread of infection:

  1. Avoid getting closer than six feet to anyone coughing or sneezing; 
  2. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer that has 60-95% alcohol. This is especially important after going to the bathroom, before eating, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing;
  3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
  4. Cover your mouth with a tissue or your elbow if you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash, and then wash your hands;
  5. Stay home if you are sick, and away from the pool and from fellow team members;
  6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly;
  7. Monitor the WHO and CDC websites for travel advisories and follow their recommendations.
  • CDC – Center for Disease Control and Prevention
  • WHO – World Health Organization

Questions or personal concerns regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) should be directed to your local healthcare provider. North Carolina Swimming will continue to monitor the situation and advise of any additional safety measures necessary to help our members stay safe and healthy throughout this difficult time.

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