The Westside Aquaducks requires all Coaches, Swimmers, and Parents/Guardians abide by the COVID-19 Code of Conduct. (Also available on the Aquaducks Forms & Documents page). Please return the completed form to Senior Coach Dea Ann Joslin either by leaving it on her porch in a marked container or mailed or emailed to her. Forms will not be accepted at the gate - the priority needs to be on the swimmers' safety.
COVID-19 will also affect how we swim: please review the COVID Lap Guidelines before coming to practice.
Team and Organizations safety guidelines & protocol for the Petaluma Swim Center in accordance with USA Swimming policy:
If you are not feeling well and/or suffering from COVID 19 like symptoms, please stay home. We will post County Guidelines and current information by CDC
A health care professional will serve as a COVID 19 liaison. This will include daily communication and updates from Kim French, RN/BSN/PHN, head of Nursing at Novato Community Hospital
Review and comply with OSHA COVID 19 return to work guidelines
1 family member per athlete will be allowed on deck and will adhere to social distancing
All athletes and/or family members accompanying them will not be allowed entry unless they are wearing a mask. The mask may be removed once water activities begin
All athletes and/or family members accompanying them will be checked for fever before entering facility by staff, a record log will be kept
Any symptoms that arise during hours by staff or patron will be quarantined until they can leave. A closure of Facility up to 14 days will go into effect
Entrance will be through North gate (classroom side), 6 feet apart upon arrival. This distance will be clearly marked
Exit will be through the South gate (skate park side)
Hand sanitizer will be at the entry and exit points
No locker room use while at facility
Restrooms are for EMERGENCY only, one person at a time and will be sanitized after use
An hourly and daily plan will be implemented for sanitation and disinfecting
Social Distancing 6 feet is mandatory and will be enforced in and around pool deck area
Athletes will need to arrive and exit in suits, bring their own towels and gear
Athletes will not be allowed to share food/drinks, towels or equipment
No extra-curricular activities shall take place or congregation after practice
20-minute sanitation/disinfecting and preparation break between rental groups
A family member may bring in their own chair. Facility lounge chairs and deck chairs will not be available for use.
Only Athletes of the same household and/or siblings are allowed to share a lane
All employees, including Manager, lifeguards, reception, pool techs will wear mask and gloves
Email notifications will be sent weekly or daily as necessary to update conditions, closures, schedule changes and/or updates
Athletes will be assigned lanes upon arrival. Coaches/supervisors will work with Manager and staff under the guide of USA Swimming protocol
Interval stops or resting points to be determined by coaches and/or supervisors using USA Swimming guidelines for configuration of pool
No social kicking (side by side in lanes)
Pool chemistry will be checked and visibly posted every 1 hour to ensure proper chlorine levels of 3.0 PPM or above at all times
The deck will be marked clearly in one-way directions to avoid two-way foot traffic (facility diagram attached)
The pool will be set up Short Course Yards with as many as 20 lanes available
This safety guideline was constructed using USA Swimming Facility reopening and planning document
