Avon Community Swim Team COVID-19 Policies and Procedures

•       Self-Screening for COVID symptoms at arrival; anyone with symptoms referred to provider and not allowed to participate

•       Swimmers ARE NOT to share clothing, shoes, towels, water bottles or equipment

•       Proper cleaning of any equipment per guidelines

•       Swimmers expected to shower at home after activity, wash clothing immediately

•       Coaches will utilize clinical judgement for treatment of athletes

•       Social distancing during activities while inside, work in smaller groups, and wear masks when not participating in vigorous activity. 

•       Modified sportsmanship to avoid contact including handshakes, high fives, and chest bumps etc…

What do I do if I have symptoms?

•       DO NOT PANIC! Many viral illnesses present the same and most of these illnesses do not require hospitalization and resolve on their own

•       Call your healthcare provider or visit an Immediate Care Center

o   Communicate important details, including any exposure to a person with confirmed COVID-19 illness or high risk interactions

•       If your illness warrants COVID testing

o   Visit one of Indiana’s over 200 testing centers, check ISDH website

•       Notify the your coach so appropriate measures can be taken in the club

What do I do if I was exposed to COVID but do not have symptoms?

•       Contact your coach for further instructions and so appropriate measures can be taken in the club

o   If you are deemed a close-contact exposure

*       Quarantine for 14 days after exposure

*       Monitor for symptoms for 14 days after exposure

*       You may elect to get COVID-19 testing but need to wait 7 days from exposure

o   If you are deemed a low-risk exposure

*       Monitor for symptoms for 14 days after exposure

*       You may return to work immediately, but will be required to wear a mask at all times

•       If you are notified of a student exposure or positive case, notify the School Safety Coordinator immediately for appropriate next steps

Return to Practice After Exclusion

•       Swimmers must meet recommendations of the CDC to return to practice

•       Tested Positive, Symptomatic

• Fever free for 72 hours without the use of medications that reduce or prevent a fever
• Symptoms have improved and it has been least 10 calendar days from onset

 OR

• Two negative PCR tests at least 24 hours apart OR positive IgG antibody for COVID 19

•       Tested Positive, Asymptomatic

o   At least 10 days without symptoms

o   Released in writing from a healthcare provider

•       Tested Negative

o   Fever free for 72 hours without the use of medications that reduce or prevent a fever

•       Untested

o   Fever free for 72 hours without the use of medications that reduce or prevent a fever

o   Symptoms have improved and it has been at least 10 calendar days from onset