Winter Meet 2021 Covid-19 procedures & guidelines
Meet Promotor: Mr
Simon Sinclair simon.sinclair@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Meet Covid Lead: Mrs
Jo Deakins joanne.deakins@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Seating Plan
Poolside Allocations - Saturday
Poolside Allocations - Sunday
Below is a reminder of the criteria that is in the Meet conditions:
1. A Covid Lead has been appointed for this
competition, details as above, so that in the event of any changes to Government and/or Swim England guidance
on holding safe swimming competitions, they are in place to lead on anything necessary Covid related.
2. If there are changes to Government and/or SE
guidance, these terms and condition are subject to change. Any such revisions will be published on the
Club’s website.
3. City of Coventry SC reserve the right to cancel
this competition if it is unable to proceed due to Government and/or SE guidance.
4. In view of 3. above, City of Coventry SC
recommends that nobody commits to non-refundable travel or accommodation. The Club will not be responsible for
any losses, regardless of circumstance or cause.
5. By entering this competition, or the purchase of
poolside accreditation, competitors and their supporters agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. This
will include any Covid-19 requirements that may be recommended. Failure to do so may result in removal from
the premises and competition.
6. All
persons attending this meet are asked to undertake a lateral flow test the night before/day of the meet prior
to attending the competition, and not attend the competition if this test proves to be
positive, or if they are showing any Covid-19 symptoms.
7. All persons attending this meet will be asked to
complete a Return to Competition Health Declaration form https://forms.office.com/r/AXbkkwZjU7
8. The promoter reserves the right to alter the
programme of events if it becomes necessary due to Government and/or SE guidance.
In addition to the
above there are other things to note to ensure we are holding a meet that is as safe as
possible.
· Clubs will be allocated areas to
sit on poolside and in the sports hall on a rotational bases by sessions and are encouraged to remain in their
club areas as much as possible. Pool Plans will be in place for space allocation for clubs for each session.
Swimmers/Team Staff to enter through the door under the wooden canopy at the football pitch/scoreboard end of
the pool and not through the main reception.
· Marshalling will be
held in the hall – please note we only have half of the hall that is nearest to the reception area.
Entry is via the door by the main front door and exit is via the door the other side of the barriers in
reception. A one-way system is in place so please ensure you enter/exit through the right
door.
· A one way system
will be in place, anti clockwise around poolside, and entry to the hall is from poolside via the changing
rooms. Hand sanitiser will also be available at the entry to poolside.
· Please can
Officials & volunteers not needed for the warm ups only come onto poolside if necessary during that
time.
· Only swimmers
swimming in the session at the time are permitted to be on poolside with their clubs. Any swimmers not
competing in that session should remain off poolside or out of the sports hall.
· Masks are
strongly encouraged but not compulsory to wear, especially in high traffic areas like changing rooms
and corridors. We ask that you respect people’s space and try not to overcrowd as much as
possible.
If anyone shows symptoms of COVID and/or has a positive LFT within 48 hours of them leaving the meet they must undergo a PCR test and inform the COVID lead of a positive result. The COVID Lead/Meet promotor will then inform the relevant Clubs who are deemed to have been in close contact with that person by email.