Dear Fellow (Bull)Froggers:

GOOD news:
The Atlanta Swim Association (ASA) has given us the GREEN light!

NOT so good news: 
In a word the season will be - DIFFERENT than what we've done in the past. 

Below you will find more details after my signature but I want to highlight the biggest differences here...

• Swimmers who need literal HANDS ON instruction will NOT be able to participate this season. This affects many younger sibs and we're bummed about it. 
• Swimmers who fall under the CDC guidelines of vulnerable populations OR have contact with people in that category should also not participate.
• No non-members of Brooke Farm HOA will be allowed on the pool deck during practices or other events (with exception of volunteer roles for virtual meets.
  (MUST ALL pools are members only right now. We are very blessed that Brooke Farm is making an exception for swim team members.) yeesss, this includes the baby pool. 
• Non-member swimmers will be required to leave the pool after their practice time slot (i.e. no chilling on the steps or open lanes or baby pool). 
• All teams will hold "virtual meets" vs. home/away. We will run the events during practice time(s) and enter into the system. The other team will do the same and the results will be tallied. We will still have ribbons and celebrations.

The ASA is asking for our team's FINAL commitment by today. Luckily, we have been granted a few days extension but only until Monday. IF YOU HAVE CHANGED YOUR MIND since the survey about your participation this season - PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP. Just a quick reply to this email will do. I am available for questions if you have any. 

I regret to inform you we do NOT have a schedule right now. We are working with Brooke Farm to confirm. There WILL be a lifeguard at ALL practices.  

Tentative plan: Practice begin week of 6/22-7/30. Projected practice time is 9-11am. (youngest to eldest)

Please respond ASAP. Thank you! 
K

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DBW 2020 POLICY AND PROCEDURES: 

- Compliance with all Brooke Farm HOA requirements of social distancing, sanitation, capacity limitations, etc. during practice, virtual meets or any swim team activity. 

- Each family MUST register (via website) PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION Registration includes (new COVID) Waiver forms for ASA & Brooke Farm

- Non-Brooke Farm residents will NOT be permitted on deck (i.e. not permitted as usual on deck or under pavilion during practice time. No siblings. No baby pool or steps.)

- Non-member family members may enter for volunteer participation if volunteer roles are required. 

- A lifeguard MUST be present for ANY swim team practice, virtual meet or activity. 

- The following are mandatory: 

- Adherence to BF HOA social distancing and screening procedures 

- Number of total bodies on deck to limited to 40 (including coaches, swimmers, guards) 

- Swimmers will only be permitted during their allocated practice/event time period.

- Swimmers are required to adhere to the team’s procedures for drop off/pick up and social distancing 

- Maximum of 4 swimmers per lane, starting at opposite ends 

- Limit equipment sharing (kickboards, pull buoys, etc.) (possibly) by assigning each child their own equipment(?).

PLEASE CALL or text me with any questions. 770-312-4826

Thank you for your patience and continued excitement about the season.

All the best,

Katie, Amanda, Jane & co.