Dear Members
We know that it has been a difficult time for all during the COVID-19 pandemic and this has been true for lifeguard training across Wales. We have taken a cautious approach to resuming training as we are first and foremost a lifeguarding club and we could be potentially endangering members and relatives if we rushed back to training. We also need to closely follow the guidance as set out by the Surf Lifeguard Association Wales (SLSAW) who are our governing body.
What do you need to know?
The approval to resume training has now been given by SLSAW but under some very stringent protocols.
- All people intending to train, or assist have to be members of the club.
- All people intending to train have to sign up, and be aware of all COVID protocols (Social distancing, cleaning protocols etc).
- All people intending to train have to sign a document stating that they understand 3) above.
- There can be no more than 30 people training on the beach at any time, this includes coaches and helpers.
- If the beach at Caswell is a) Busy and b) Has a high tide we WILL cancel training as it will be impossible to maintain an adequate social distance.
- There will be hand washing facilities at the hut, and social distancing markers. Their use will be mandatory.
- Parents must also maintain adequate social distancing and remain on the beach/car park as training will be shortened
- Members should arrive on time, dressed in wetsuits, and leave the hut area without getting changed. No changing on the beach.
- The new Swansea council car park app should be used before you arrive at the beach. You can pre-pay before you park and this will prevent queues Carpark
In respect of 4) above this means that there can be only 21 nippers on the beach and 9 coaches/helpers MAXIMUM. This will clearly impact our usual training regimen. We also can't do any competitive type training (flags) and will have to make cautious use of equipment Skis/Boards between sessions. Indeed we may not be able to use equipment due to the deep cleaning that will have to take place.
What do you need to do?
- Make your self familiar with the COVID Documentation
- All members: Nippers, Juniors, Seniors, Coaches and helpers must sign the Club COVID Checklist. You will NOT be allowed to register for training without this and a paid membership
- If you intend to train you will have to complete the Training Registration form by 5PM 2 days before training. So for Sunday this will be on Friday at 5, for Wednesday, Monday at 5. This will have to be completed EVERY time and will initially be treated on a first come first served basis. We will review this as time passes. If you have multiple children please register them all AND yourself we may have to mix age groups to maintain a 'bubble'.
We are sorry that it has taken us this long to get to this stage and we want to thank you for bearing with us.
Once we have all the registration completed checklist forms we will email out the Training Registration form to those members that have completed it with the first planned training date.
Please also pass this message on to anyone who does not recieve club email or Whats App messages. Also ask them to get in touch with us to be added to the relevant list.
Regards
MLC Coaches