COVID-19 Update/Reminders

Swim NS Members,

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays with friends, family and loved ones and had some time to rejuvenate!

As many of you continue to train, or are planning to return to training soon here are some reminders based on the current COVID regulations:

• Group sizes are limited to no more than 10 (no physical distancing or masks within the group) until at least January 12th*:

  • See December 21, 2021, COVID Update

• Sanctioned competitions are suspended – I will keep you posted on the meets scheduled later this month

*It is likely that the January 12th date will be extended – once we know more information it will be communicated asap.

All Head Coaches are reminded to send me your updated training schedules and training groups before you return to training (and any changes along the way). Thank you to those who have already done so.

As the COVID cases rise across the Province, it is important that you follow the Provincial regulations should anyone on your team test positive or become a close contact. 

• What to do if a member of your team tests positive for COVID-19:

• The member should self-isolate immediately and follow the steps outlined by Public Health and the Province based on how they did their test (rapid vs PCR): https://www.nshealth.ca/testedpositiveforcovid

• As soon as you are notified, please determine when they were last at practice and which group(s) they may have been in contact with for the 2 days prior to their positive test result

  • The members in their group are now identified as a close contact and should follow the steps outlined by the Province (see below)

• Please notify me of all positive cases on your team as soon as you are notified (please identify if it’s a swimmer or a coach – no name is required)

• What to do if a member of your team is a close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19:

• They can follow the details outlined by the Province based on their vaccination status: https://www.nshealth.ca/information-covid-19-close-contacts

• A sample letter is available to clubs - please contact the Swim NS office

If there are further updates following the Wednesday January 5th Press Conference, I will send information to the membership as soon as possible.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

Thanks!

Bette