As you may know, Governor McMaster announced that pools in South Carolina could re-open. DHEC has provided operational guidelines that we will be following to facilitate social distancing and sanitary conditions. We have formulated a game plan that is in accordance with these guidelines in an attempt to give members access to our great pool while keeping members, guests and staff as safe as possible.
The protocols described below will be evaluated every two weeks, and adjusted as needed
to reflect any evolution in the status quo. This is uncharted territory, and we are eager to make all the right choices as things evolve. With luck, protocols that seem restrictive now will be loosened if the presence of disease in our community diminishes.
Attendance
COVID-19 does not survive in chlorinated water, so it is not considered a water-borne illness. However, DHEC has specified limitations for use based on size of pool and deck space. It has been determined that
75 people
can use the pool safely if they follow personal social distancing from non-family members.
Block Scheduling
To ensure that we have no more than 75 bathers at the pool at a time, we are starting the season with block scheduling of pool attendance. Booking slots will be 3 hours in length. In this manner, we can accommodate up to 225 swimmers daily. At the end of each block, the pool and deck will be cleared of all members and guests, and all member-used surfaces will be sprayed and wiped down with a commercial grade sanitizer. This process will include:
- All tables, chairs and loungers.
- All railings and ladders above water.
- Bathrooms (vanities, toilets, faucets, doors, chairs, etc).
- Guard shack counters.
- Water fountains.
- Fence gates.
- Etc.
You may schedule your pool booking up to two days in advance, and will be limited to one booking per day. You may schedule additional blocks on the same day ONLY if there are openings at the start of that block time. The schedule blocks will be:
- 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
- 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
We will send out more information on booking your reservations
next week. Stay tuned!!!
Need to Renew?
If you call to book a swim block and you have NOT renewed your membership, your reservation will be flagged, and you may indicate your plans to renew (for example, you are planning to renew online prior to attending, or will be bringing a cash or check with you to your swim block). We encourage everyone to renew online to reduce contact exposure. You can renew by clicking here:
RENEW NOW!
Katherine Keckeisen will be at the pool on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 20 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to accept in person membership renewals.
Sign In Procedure
There will be a staff member at the entrance desk at all times to sign members in "touch free". You will tell the staff member your information and they will log it for you. There will be a line 6' back from the staff member. You may have to speak loudly. The gate to enter the pool will be always open so that you will not have to push it open. The same will be for the exit gate - so watch your toddler if he/she is a runner!
Concessions
At least initially, we will not be selling concessions. This will minimize shared contact of surfaces. Please feel free to bring a cooler! The microwave and grill will NOT be available for member use. At least initially!!!!!
Balls, Toys, Noodles, Floats
At least initially, we will be prohibiting all toys, balls, floats and noodles. That's just initially, folks!
Pool Parties
We will not be booking any pool parties. At least initially. (Remember, everything will be re-evaluated EVERY TWO WEEKS).
