Good afternoon everyone.
I am updating you following today’s release of information and guidance regarding a return to swimming for clubs in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, from the governing swimming body, Swim England (I have attached a link to this email).
In the first instance I would like to say a big thank you to you all for your support during this terrible time, and I hope this email finds you and your families to be healthy and safe. We have been away from the pool for some time, during which I know some of our swimmers have taken advantage of Matt’s (JsBeFIT) superb sessions (something I am desperate to hold onto after the easing of the lockdown) and more recently some of the fantastic open water facilities in the region.
With an eye on the guidance, my first initial step, is to confirm our members still wish to continue with the club, even if you may not be able to return immediately due to personal circumstances, for example self isolating. In view of this could I ask that you email membership@wiganswimmingclub.org.uk with a simple confirmation of: –
Name of member
Date of Birth
Address
Tel
Wish or/ do not wish to renew their membership (please stipulate whether you would be returning as of pool reopening or delaying return)
This will be of great importance as the club, and Head Coach Michelle, will need to plan how the sessions will look in line with the Covid-19 recommendations, and ensure all of our swimmers maximise their pool time.
The next stage will then be to confirm when the pool will allow our club to return, which I’m in the process of discussing. When I have some solid information I will update you all further, but hopefully we can start planning to be swimming soon. The guidance places some onus on the pools requirements and guidelines, so once we are able to put all the safety measures into place and ensure that they can all be strictly adhered to by all members and parents / guardians, we will be good to go.
Thank you for your patience, we’re all extremely excited to welcome you all back to the pool, and hopefully soon.
https://www.swimming.org/assets/uploads/library/Clubs_Guidance_COVID-19_Return_to_Pool.pdf (Swim England guidance)
Barry Mussell
