The outbreak of COVID-19 led to the abrupt halt of swimming lessons throughout the greater Boston area. With Massachusetts lifting restrictions to allow aquatics venues to reopen for swimming lessons, many families are asking an important question: Are swimming lessons safe during COVID-19?
The CDC has stated that “There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, or water playgrounds. Additionally, proper operation of these aquatic venues and disinfection of the water (with chlorine or bromine) should inactivate the virus.”
In addition to chemical monitoring of the pool, aquatics venues must also ensure that safety measures are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 along the pool deck and throughout the facility. At British Swim School City of Boston, we have implemented rigorous health and safety protocols so families can resume swimming lessons in a safe and effective manner!
COVID-19 Swimming Lesson Modifications in Boston, MA
Industry expert encourage families to continue to prioritize water safety and survival training despite the current COVID-19 outbreak. We are committed to providing everyone with a clean and sterilized environment that enables families to continue learning how to swim. A few of the protocols being implemented at British Swim School City of Boston include:
- Instructors wear face shields when teaching
- Reduced class sizes
- Staggered times to ensure thorough cleaning between class times
- Hand sanitizer station is available
- Signage to direct traffic flow
- Limit of one adult allowed per family to comply with social distancing guidelines
- Only students taking lessons are allowed on the pool deck
- We ask that all students come dressed in their swimsuits for swim lessons
- Temperature and COVID-19 symptom checks for all children and adults before entering the pool deck
- Mask are required for all adults on the pool deck at all times
Please KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME if you or your child have any of the symptoms listed below:
- Fever (100.0 F or higher without the use of fever-reducing medicine), chills or shaking chills
- Cough (not due to other known causes, such as a chronic cough)
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Headache (when in combination with other symptoms)
- Muscle aches or body aches
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Fatigue (when in combination with other symptoms)
- Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) (when in combination with other symptoms)
We have always been a program based on safety, and we continue to do what is best for our swimmers, our swim families, and our staff. Should you have any questions regarding the new policies and procedures, please contact our office staff at (617) 910-2568!
Ready to Get Started? We have COVID-19 Safety Protocols in Place!
At British Swim School City of Boston, your child can enroll in swimming lessons as early as 3 months old. Enroll online or contact our local customer service team for more information. Our pools attract families from Boston, Cambridge, Milton, Brookline and the surrounding areas!
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Call: (617) 910-568
