Good Afternoon,

 Thank you for attending last night’s meeting, as I mentioned it was a lot of information and I do want to recap the highlights below! If you could not attend the zoom meeting the information can be found on the drive below. The meeting video, audio, and chat notes will be located in the file labeled ZOOM Meeting. All paperwork should be accessible via google drive. Please take the time to review the Health & Safety Plan.

​MEETING RECAP

PRACTICE BEGINS MONDAY NOV. 30, 2020. 

We will run practice 4 days a week through December 31, 2020. Once we enter the new year our coaches will reevaluate and add weekend practices as needed. The final date of the season is February 26, 2021.

You can find the weekly schedule below:

SWIMMING SCHEDULE

At this time there will not be any competitions scheduled. It is our hope to add some competitions to the schedule at the start of the new year. We will maintain our traditional policy, if your swimmer is currently competing with another team he/she may not participate in WAGS. 

SPIRIT WEAR & TEAM SUITS

We will not be selling a team suit this season; however, we do have information regarding a spirit wear sale. 

The spirit wear sale will run until Nov. 23, 2020. These items always make great Christmas Gifts!

https://shopsneakervilla.com/collections/wilson-swimming-diving?page=1&fbclid=IwAR0FlGcB1DmM1qCM7-qmKBubx2pt-8gH8cXy3kwqnvAa4X4HRqb_WQFkiKA

PAPERWORK

In the file included in this email, you will be able to access the COVID documents need for our season. 

The liability form must be filed once. 

The daily COVID Waiver needs to be brought to practice daily. If your child does not have this waiver he/she can not practice.

2020 PARENT INFORMATION DRIVE. Use this to access all of our paperwork for the season. 

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2020 WAGS INFORMATION

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FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS

If this is the first season your child will participate in WAGS please bring them to our evaluation session on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at 12:00 pm.  

One parent will be permitted to accompany their child into this session. We will ask you to enter through our main lobby doors and we will assign lanes to swimmers upon arrival. This assessment will take no more than 20 minutes.

PRACTICE INFORMATION/DROP OFF

1. Participants and staff must complete a COVID-19 health screening before entering the facility.  If individuals participating in a community program shows symptoms of COVID-19, or are sick, they must be sent home.
2. Participants and their parents/guardians will be asked to complete and sign the Participation Waiver for Communicable Diseases Including COVID 19. This must be on file for every athlete.
3. Face coverings will be used per state/local government requirements. Face coverings must be worn by all athletes entering the facility. 
4. Athletes will enter the pool through the main lobby doors and exit practices through the LH 18 door. Side door located across from Gurski Stadium. We do ask parents to follow this flow of traffic: https://tinyurl.com/y58wga5c
5. Intensify cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation in all facilities.
6. Anyone who is sick must stay home.
7. Any person with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis should not be allowed to participate in community activities and should contact his or her primary care provider or other appropriate health care professional.  Said person must have medical clearance from their primary care provider or other appropriate health-care professionals in order to return.
8. Please communicate to our coaches as often as possible if you feel your athlete has been exposed to COVID. We will report those circumstances to Dr. Hoffert for additional guidance.
9. Participants and coaches MUST provide their own water bottle for hydration.  Water bottles should be labeled and must not be shared.
10.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and eye protection will be used as needed and when situations warrant, or as determined by state/local governments.

ATHLETE ENTRY PROCESS

• Entrance for youth practices will be through the main lobby doors and you will check-in for practice in the pool lobby.
•  Face masks will be necessary upon check-in for participants.
• Doors will be specifically marked as entrance and exit points, proper signage will be posted regarding masks, symptoms of COVID 19, and the space for maximum occupancy. 
• PRACTICE ENTRANCE, MAIN LOBBY. PRACTICE EXIT SIDE DOORS EXITING TO THE GURSKI PARKING LOT.
• A screening form must be complete for each participant. 
• A hand sanitizing station is at the front door for all patrons entering the facility to utilize.  
• Participants will be asked to arrive 5 minutes before their practice time. If arriving early, you will be asked to wait outside the facility. 
• Athletes must come dressed in their bathing suits to limit the use of locker rooms.
• Lobby Bathrooms: Lobby bathrooms will only be permitted for use upon arrival. 
• We will designate the general locker rooms on the pool deck for use only as needed. Athletes will not be permitted to use the locker rooms after practice to change.
• Athletes will sit on designated bleachers and wait for practice to begin. 
• All belongings will be kept on the pool deck. 

AREA 2: POOL 

• PROTECTION FOR PARTICIPANTS

• • Proper pool chemistry is more important than ever. Our pool chemistry is tested twice per day and we use top of the line chemical controllers to ensure proper water treatment and disinfection. 
  • Face masks will be required for each participant upon entering the pool. The masks can be removed once you prepare to enter the pool for practice. 
  • Age Group Swimming & Diving must adhere to the on-deck capacity of 68 people.
  • Any equipment used during practice will be sterilized on a nightly basis.
  • All personal belongings should fit into one bag and be kept on the pool deck.ve their own pair for practice. 
  • Athletes must provide their own water bottle, cap, goggles, face mask, towel, etc.

POOL LOBBY & GALLERY 

• PARENT/GUARDIAN PROTOCOL

• • Parents/guardians will not be permitted to stand inside the facility during practice. We recommend waiting in your vehicle if you plan to wait on campus for the conclusion of practice.  
  • A coach will be on-site at the pool entrance to collect screening forms. 

Required

A COVID Screening Form is required at each practice. Parents are expected to print this form at home and have it completed to turn in upon arrival. If your child is sick they MUST stay home. Masks are always required for athletes, coaches, and other team personnel when not training.  Divers should keep their masks on when not on the boards. Athletes will only be permitted to enter the pool 5 minutes before their practice time. Athletes will be responsible for their own equipment and mesh bag. No equipment may be shared.  No goggles or caps will be shared.  Swimmers should minimize getting in and out of water.  Locker rooms are to be used on a limited basis. The expectation will be that all participants come dressed in his/her bathing suit and leave to go home in his/her bathing suit.  Attendance must be taken at each practice. Coaches will keep a running google document with attendance records for the season.  Athletes will be staggered at both ends of the pool during practice. At no time should more than 4 athletes be assigned to a side at one time (a total of 8 athletes per lane).  Only 68 athletes/coaches will be permitted on the pool deck at one time.

2020-2021 Season Fees

I will open E-funds for payments on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. Team fees were adjusted for the 2020 season. Cash, Money Order, and Checks are accepted. All check payments can be made payable to the Wilson School District.

TEAM FEES

The 2020 Wilson Age Group Swimming & Diving Team fees are as follows:

• First Child: $150 (Same Immediate Family)
• Second Child: $125 (Same Immediate Family)
• Family (3 Children or more): $350 (Same Immediate Family)
• Diving Only: $100
• Swimming & Diving Participation: $200

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Erin