Miami Swimming Proper Return Protocols 

 

In order to ensure the safest return to practice, all coaches and athletes will adhere to the following procedures: 

• Enter the facility through the southwest entrance and exit through the northwest gates. 

• All athletes must wear masks when entering and leaving the facility and campus. 

• Athletes may not enter/leave the Aquatic Center together ensuring 6 feet separation at all times. 

• Swimmers temperature will be taken upon entering the facility. 

• Once on the deck, athletes will immediately drop off their bags on the bleachers at a distance of 10 feet between other athletes and enter the pool. 

• Each athlete will be responsible for bringing their own equipment to practice. 

• No equipment will be allowed to be used from the facility. 

• Equipment may not be stored at the Aquatic Center. 

• No sharing of equipment of any kind including kickboards. 

• All lane lines will be set up to ensure proper distancing. 

• Social distancing will be strictly enforced while in the pool. 

o 1 person on the wall per lane at a time.

o Siblings will be allowed to share a lane on the same side.

o If a lane has multiple members (siblings) on the wall in one lane, the next lane over will have the athlete wait out by the flags (5 yards away from the wall).

o Future possible lane configurations will allow for multiple members staggered throughout the lane. 

• Only coaches and participating athletes allowed in the Aquatic Center. 

• No parents allowed on the deck. Parents must wait in their cars while at school. 

• Parents MUST remain on campus in their cars if inclement weather is around. 

• Adjustment to practice times may be required to ensure all safety guidelines and protocols. 

• No showering or changing at the pool. 

• Locker Rooms and bathrooms will be closed and will only be used for emergencies. 

• Coaches will walk swimmers out of the Aquatic Center and ensure social distancing during pick up. 

• Proper cleaning of the Aquatic Center will take place after each practice session. 

• Coaches and Athletes will adhere to all additional protocols set forth by the school. 

All coaches will need to adhere to the following: 

• Wear mask or face coverings while on the deck. 

• Do not make physical contact with others, such as shaking hands or giving a high five. 

• Avoid touching your face. 

• Maintain appropriate social distancing from other coaches and athletes. 

• Wash your hands thoroughly or use a hand sanitizer after leaving the pool. 

• Do not use the bathroom or locker room. 

• Proper cleaning and wiping down of areas including bathrooms to be repeated during each day. 

• No congregation after practice. 

All athletes (swimmers and water polo players) will need to adhere to the following: 

• No sharing of equipment. 

• Bring a full water bottle with your name clearly written on the bottle. 

• Arrive as close as possible to your practice start time (5 minutes early). 

• Avoid touching gates, benches, etc. 

• Follow directions for spacing and stay at least six feet apart from others. 

• Do not make physical contact with others, such as shaking hands or giving a high five. 

• Avoid touching your face. 

• Maintain appropriate social distancing from other athletes when taking a break. 

• Wear your suit to and from practice. 

• Leave the facility as soon as reasonably possible after practice. 

• Wash your hands thoroughly or use a hand sanitizer after leaving the pool. 

• Do not use the locker room. 

• No congregation after practice.