CLUB MEMBER COMMUNICATION 

August, 2022

Dear Blue Fins Swim Club Members 

As British Columbia public health authorities develop guidelines to lift all restrictions on gathering in a responsible way, Williams Lake Blue Fins  has been working with Swim BC to understand the recommendations our Chief Provincial Health Officer and how they best apply within our sport and club environment.

A “Return to Swimming Plan” has been developed for our club in order to ensure that: (link provided)

•     health and safety of all individuals is a priority;

•     activities are in alignment with provincial health recommendations;

•     modifications to activities are in place in order to reduce the risks to each or our swimmers;

•     our sport is united and aligned on a plan to reopen throughout the province.

While we do hope things will return to normal in the not too distant future, currently this “Return to Swimming Plan” will be the new normal until we are advised otherwise by public health authorities.

If you choose to participate, you must follow these rules:

•     If you don’t feel well or are displaying symptoms of COVID-19, you must stay home;

•     If you have traveled outside of Canada, you are not permitted at a practice until you have self- isolated for a minimum of 14 days;

•     If you live in a household with someone who has COVID-19 or is showing symptoms of COVID- 19 please use best judgement if sending your child to the pool

•     Wash your hands before participating;

•     Bring your own equipment, water bottle and hand sanitizer;

•     Comply with physical distancing measures as needed;

•     Avoid physical contact with others, including shaking hands, high fives, etc.;

•     Wearing masks is optional 

Our “Return to Swimming Plan” is based on current public health guidance. While we are all doing our best to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19, while the virus circulates in our communities it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk. Each participant must make their own decision as to whether it is in their best interest to resume participation at this time. You must take into account your own circumstances and make the decision that is right for you. 

Should you choose to join us, we require your full cooperation with our “Return to Swimming Plan”.

Sincerely,

Club President – Naomi Smith 

Head Coach – Chad Webb