Boys Swimming COVID-19 Protocols
Friday, Dec. 18, 2020
Practices to Resume Over Winter Break
Because WDMCS' waiver through the Iowa Department of Education (IDOE) expires Monday, Dec. 21, activities and athletics practices can resume in person starting Tuesday, Dec. 22.
These protocols, developed by the Valley Athletics & Activities Office and the Valley boys' swimming and diving coaching staff, will help limit any possible exposure and spread of COVID-19 while practices are held.
Parking, Entering, & Exiting Valley's Facilities for Practices
Swimmers are expected to park in the northwest lot of Valley High School. Please enter the high school through the pool doors, not the hallway. A face mask is required upon entry.
At the conclusion of practices, swimmers will wash their hands at Valley's handwashing stations, and exit using the same doors they entered.
Guidelines at Valley Boys' Swimming & Diving Practices
LOCKER ROOMS
Please only use the locker rooms when needed; these are not areas for hanging out. When using the locker rooms, there should be no more than five swimmers in each space.
Swimmers are expected to keep personal items in their backpack or travel bag, which can be left in the assigned bleacher areas.
FACE MASKS
Face masks are required to be worn at all times by all individuals when in Valley's facilities. Swimmers may only remove their their masks when in the pool.
CLEANING/SANITIZING
Swimmers and coaches will sanitize their hands before, during, and after practices. Equipment used during practices will be cleaned thoroughly and frequently on a daily schedule.
There will be no shared towels or practice gear. Swimmers will need to bring their own water bottles.
All clothing/workout gear worn by swimmers must be laundered each day.
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Swimmers and coaches will keep at least 6 feet apart from each other when not directly involved in a team drill.Guidelines for Valley Boys' Swimming & Diving Meets
Meets will resume in early January following our return from winter break. The following guidelines were developed to keep the safety of our swimmers, coaches, staff, and fans in mind:
FACE MASKS
Face masks are required to be worn at all times by all individuals when in Valley's facilities. Swimmers may only remove their their masks when in the pool.
SPECTATORS
As decided by the Central Iowa Metropolitan League, there will be no spectators allowed this year. Space will be reserved for the swim teams, coaches, and meet workers. Livestreams of meets will be made available.
CLEANING/SANITIZING
Each coach has been supplied with sanitizing spray bottles, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes for team use. Athletic custodians will sanitize bleachers and high-touch surface areas thoroughly and on a daily schedule.
Sanitizer stations are set up around the facility.
Livestreams
Due to the spectator limitations, WDMCS is collaborating with Central Iowa Sports Network for livestream viewing. Only HOME VARSITY events are being considered through CISN, but coaches at other levels may provide a different resource for their student-athletes and families.
Links to all home varsity livestreams will be made available on ValleyTigers.com and CISN.tv.
FamilyID: Sports Physical Reminder
All forms are available upon logging in Valley's FamilyID page.
Thank You
We take this return to athletics and activities very seriously. The safety of our students, families, and staff will always be our first priority, and our district and school administrators, staff, and coaches have and continue to work tirelessly to ensure we have the appropriate plans in place at every facility for every team and activity.
Valley Athletics & Activities
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact your student's head coach or any of the following from Valley's Athletics & Activities Office:
515-633-4259
Nate Lingren
lingrenn@wdmcs.org
515-633-4249
Toni Wiemers
515-633-4264
Website: www.valleytigers.com
Location: Valley High School, Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, USA
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