MSA Swim Meet Supplemental Data Package In applying

MSA Swim Meet Supplemental Data Package

In applying for this sanctioned event, Madison Swimming Association agrees to comply and to enforce all health and safety mandates and guidelines of USA Swimming, Southeastern Swimming, the State of Alabama and Madison City. Also in the Meet Invite: Attestation Statement Although Madison Swimming Association has taken measures to provide a safe environment, individuals are expected to follow the Madison City, Dublin Park Rules and Guidelines while visiting Dublin Park, Madison, AL. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting Dublin Park, Madison, AL, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. USA Swimming return to competition statements APPENDIX A: COVID-19 Rules, Guidelines and Other Information

Pool Deck Rules Madison City, Dublin Park Rules (supplements USA Swimming, CDC, and Alabama Rules/Guidelines/Orders/etc, and has been included as Appendix A in Meet Invite) NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED ON THE POOL DECK BEFORE, DURING & AFTER THE SWIM MEET. Only Coaches, Swimmers, Meet Officials & Staff are allowed on the Pool Deck before, during & after the Swim Meet. While on the Pool Deck: Swimmers, Coaches & Meet Officials will adhere to Social Distancing and Wear a Mask. Swimmers will only be allowed to remove their mask as they approach the starting block. Swimmers will adhere to the logistical flow while moving from the Gym, to the pool for competition, and returning to the Gym. (see following charts) Locker Room & Restrooms Rules ONLY Swimmers, Coaches, Meet Officials & Staff are allowed in the Locker Rooms BEFORE, DURING & AFTER the Swim Meet. Swimmers MUST Rinse Off in the Locker Rooms before their Initial Entrance of the Water. Parents are to use the Restrooms located on the North End of the Building near the Gym while using the North Entrance Doors to Exit out of. Building Rules NO ONE is allowed to be inside the Building unless for Restroom Purposes. Everyone who enters the Building MUST Wear a Mask. Events are limited to 150 maximum capacity Spectator Rules ALL Spectators MUST watch from Outside of the Railing on the West Side of the Indoor Pool. Directly In-Front of the Railing is a Temporary Standing Space. Spectators MUST Wear a Mask if within 6 FT of another individual who does not live in his or her household. Parking Rules ONLY Coaches, Meet Officials & Staff are allowed to Park in the Restricted Parking Space behind and beside the Indoor Pool. The Road will be closed to EVERYONE 1 Hour before the Start of Warm-Ups. Parents MUST use designated Parking Spaces in the Parking Lot for Parking. ZERO Curbside Parking

Madison City assessed the facility providing a total personnel limit of 150 Madison City, Dublin Park Rules Does not include Madison City workers, running the facility Does include: All Meet Volunteers, Officials, Coaches All athletes Count includes appropriate social distancing throughout Pool Gym Swimmer Staging Areas

Due to the event personnel limit, MSA is imposing a limit to non-swimmers to maximize the number of swimmers allowed at the event. 1 coach per team on the pool deck Each team will be limited to 1 additional chaperone per 8 swimmers age of 10 and under. Responsibilities include: Advising and managing children activities while in the gym area Facilitates the swimmer’s readiness for competition MSA Guidelines and Logistics Must have completed a background check at a minimum, recorded and maintained by the coach of the swim team (USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training is highly desired) Exceptions for chaperone ratio can be made for: Special needs swimmers but must be authorized by MSA and coordinated prior to the start of the meet with the Meet Director. Meet attendance is sufficient to allow a lower ratio (more parents) to balance COVID-19 and Safe Sport criteria No chaperones are expected to be needed for swimmers 11 and over. MSA will aid in locating a place in the Gym for each participating team, depending on team size All swimmers are to adhere to flow (as posted) within the facility (see Figure 1) All swimmers will utilize the staging area and bull pens, regardless of age Because spectator viewing is limited, MSA will stream video of the event to a closed viewing area online Access will be limited

Swimmer to Pool Swimmer from Pool Gym Hand Sanitizer MSA Guidelines and Logistics Bull Pens Bathrooms Hospitality Swimmer Staging Area Ladies Locker Room Men’s Locker Room Pool Concessions Primary Exit Main Entrance Exit Outdoor Viewing Area