Covid 19 Update

Please read the information below with regards to how we are currently running our swimming lessons due to Covid. This may change dependent on government advice and we are hoping as restrictions are lifted with social distancing we can go back to running our lessons as we previously did.

Teaching Poolside
Teachers and assistants are teaching on the poolside and not in the water to remain socially distant.

In an emergency they would enter the water and make physical contact if only absolutely necessary.

Parents or guardians are required to get in the water with their child if they are pre-school, beginners or if they have additional needs. This is so they can be supported in the water to be safe.

Ploughcroft Lessons

Lessons have remained 30 minutes at these premises.

Our capacity is currently reduced to adhere to social distancing in the pool.

Class sizes are variable dependent upon variety factors such as swimming ability, what other classes are on at that time and whether parents are required in the water.

There are no spectators currently allowed in the building due to our capacity and ability to adhere to social distancing to keep staff and customers safe.

Rastrick Lessons

Lessons are currently 20 minutes at these premises with only 3 in a class to adhere to social distancing.

There are no spectators currently allowed in the building.

Lessons will go back to 30 minutes once restrictions on social distancing are lifted.

Beach Style Ready / Changing Rooms / Spectators

On arrival we will be asking for you to come with your costume or trunks underneath your clothing, onesie or robe and only use the changing rooms after your lesson.

Following your lessons, you may wish to leave wet in your robe to reduce possible contact and transmission further, but we appreciate that this is not ideal so changing rooms are available for use.

Please bring one large bag for your belongings which can be left on the poolside during the lesson.

Showers are closed. If you have medical reason to use them, please discuss with management.

Only one parent or guardian to attend with their child within the building if they require support for dressing or in the water. Otherwise, we ask you to please wait in the car.

Hygiene / Covid Related Information

Everyone entering the building will be required to use the provided hand sanitiser or your own alternative.

Everyone entering the building will be signed in for track and trace purposes.

We are unable to loan out any hats and goggles so these must be brought with you or bought on the premises.

The teachers will not be able to assist with hats and goggles throughout the lesson. Therefore, we are encouraging you to practice at home.

Items such as floats will be allocated to a child to use throughout the whole lesson and will be swilled regularly within the pool water for cleaning purposes as suggested by our governing body to reduce transmission.

Equipment / Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

We are unable to loan out any hats and goggles so these must be brought with you or bought on the premises.
The teachers will not be able to assist with hats and goggles throughout the lesson. Therefore, we are encouraging you to practice at home.
Items such as floats will be allocated to a child to use throughout the whole lesson and will be swilled regularly within the pool water for cleaning purposes as suggested by our governing body to reduce transmission.
In reception we will have a see-through barrier to protect our receptionists and customers.
Face masks will not be mandatory however if staff or customers wish to wear them then this is their individual preference.
Masks are not safe for babies and young children and cannot be worn in the pool whilst swimming.
If first aid is required, then we will encourage parents or children to assist themselves first with advice and we will only intervene physically where absolutely required. If we require to contact physically our staff will be wearing appropriate PPE such as mask, gloves and aprons.

Payments

We will encourage payment over the phone via card to reduce personal contact for customers and staff.
We shall offer contactless payment at Ploughcroft only.

Miscellaneous

If you are not ready to return now, please state on the form and your lessons will remain on hold.
For those who have returned to lessons if you become unwell or are required to self-isolate then we will be offering free fun swims to replace your lessons and these can be used once we are able to safely resume the funswims.