We're taking action to ensure a safer environment for our families and staff that goes beyond water safety.
Updated 11/17/2020
Safety is our #1 priority around water. This has always been at the core of both water safety education and facility safety measures, operations and design for FOSS.
We’ve been swimming since June and have enjoyed seeing you all in the pool! We look forward to a great Winter swimming season together.
We will continue to follow local government and health department guidelines to create, update and operate our comprehensive COVID Safety First Plan that ensures that we have a safer environment for everyone. Key points of the plan are outlined below.
Thank you for choosing to swim with FOSS. We love seeing you at the pool. It’s an honor to be a part of developing skills for a lifetime of confidence.
– Susan Foss, CEO
Safety protocols may vary by location, depending on local mandates. Please check with your local FOSS location for specific details.
Safer Families & Swimmers
Family Self-Screenings
People with these symptoms or combinations of these symptoms will be asked to NOT enter the building:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
1 Adult per 3 Swimmers + 10 minutes
Building occupancy and lesson volume have both been reduced. It’s not like a typical busy evening or weekend swim around the schools these days. A single parent or guardian may accompany one student, and up to three students in the same family. Please help us limit the total number of persons in the building.
Arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your class is scheduled to start.
Lesson Formats
In order to adhere to proper social distancing guidelines we’re offering different lesson formats in different communities.
Lesson Formats:
- Private/Semi-Private Lessons Only
or - Group Lessons and Private/Semi-Private Lessons
All lessons will be 30 minutes. This includes lessons that were previously 45 and 60 minute lessons.
Check your school for available formats.
Come Dressed to Swim
Arrive in your suit. This will reduce the number of persons in the changing areas at any given time.
One Way
One way traffic through the building will assist us all in keeping distance.
Designated Seating
Designated seating will be available to assist us in keeping social distance of 6ft (2 meters).
Safer Together
Cleaning
We will be increasing our already rigorous cleaning and disinfection protocols, including more frequent handwashing and the cleaning of high-touch surfaces like doors handles and bathroom fixtures.
Toys and pool equipment will also be treated on a more frequent schedule.
Water & Fresh Air
We will continue to maintain our already high standards in the filtration, including secondary ultra violet filtration.
We will also continue to properly balance our chlorinated water and HVAC systems to keep clean water and fresh air flowing through the building.
Hygiene & Face Coverings
Wash your hands often.
Soap and hand sanitizer selected for properties to kill viruses will be available.
Face coverings are highly recommended. If you forget one, complimentary paper masks will be available for families.
Bring Your Goggles
Swimmers will be required to bring their own goggles until further notice.
Goggles will be available for purchase in the Swim Shop while supplies last.
Not In Use
Some swim lanes, showers, changing stalls, suit spinners as well as hand and hair dryers will be temporarily out of use.
No Returns & Fittings
Temporarily adjusting our return policy to not allow returns.
Temporarily suspending the practice of trying out suits and goggles before purchase.
Safer Staff
Health Screening
All staff will be screened with the same questions as families as they arrive at the pool.
Staff will also receive a temperature check, before the start of each shift.
Cleaning
We will continue to prioritize the cleanliness of our schools for the health and safety of our families and staff by implementing increased cleaning measures.
Face Covering
Super Safety Shields and face coverings will be provided for staff use.
Additional Staff
Additional FOSS team members will assist us in cleanliness, One Way traffic flow and keeping distance between families.
Social Distancing
We will be practicing social distancing around the building, including in our staff areas to keep 6ft (2 meters) between us.
Work Areas
Staff will be using one station per shift as their station, and will clean their area before, during and after use.
Our COVID Safety First Infographic
View the content above as a big graphic.
We understand you may have additional questions or want to talk to a staff member about your swimmer or specific situation. We are available to assist!
Use the live chat feature in the bottom right corner of this page
OR contact your school directly.
