COVID-19 Guidelines
Common Questions When Returning to the Pool
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How the NJDOH Summer Guidelines Effect the Ramsey Municipal Pool Daily Operations
Update From Director: 6/10/2020
“The standards will ensure that precautions are in place to protect our health while enjoying the pool this summer.”
– Judy Persichilli, Commissioner Department of Health
Target Opening Date: Monday 6/29
Capacity Limits & Social Distancing
Face Coverings
Cleaning, Disinfecting & Hygiene
Other Important Guidelines
– Judy Persichilli, Commissioner Department of Health
Target Opening Date: Monday 6/29
Capacity Limits & Social Distancing
- Capacity limited to 50%; we will offer 2 time blocks to give members the opportunity to attend every day
- NEW Pool Hours: 10-2p & 3-7p
- Pool will close from 2-3p & everyone must exit (we will clean, sanitize, & regroup)
- We are asking just 1 visit per day per family at this time
- If capacity limits change, we will change our policy
- Per usual, the slides and diving boards will open at noon
- Lap swimming will only be available from 10-12p & 5-7p
- This will free up that section to help distance in the water
- NEW Pool Hours: 10-2p & 3-7p
- There will be no reservation service and will be first come first serve
- We do not foresee max capacity being an issue on most days
- Based on previous year’s attendance statistics
- If we do hit capacity, you will have the option to wait (one-out one-in)
- We do not foresee max capacity being an issue on most days
- Staff and patrons must do their best to distance themselves in the water, on the pool deck, in the bathrooms and anywhere else on the grounds
- Loitering will not be allowed in the breezeway (entrance/exit area)
- There will be signs marking off 6 feet of spacing by the entrance and snack stand area
- There will be no NEW non-residents permitted to join this year
Face Coverings
- Face coverings are encouraged while not in the pool
- Children under 2 should not wear face coverings
- Lifeguards will not wear face coverings
Cleaning, Disinfecting & Hygiene
- There will be routine cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched areas throughout the day
- The bathrooms will be heavily sanitized during the break at 2-3p
- The bathrooms and pool house will be sanitized every evening
- Hand sanitizers will be provided
- Touchless dispensers will be installed in the bathrooms
- Footwear must be worn in the bathrooms and showers
- Signage will be posted to help keep everyone on alert
Other Important Guidelines
- Staff will be screened daily
- You will not be permitted in without your key fob
- Members must scan in to facilitate potential contact tracing efforts
- Members must also have their photo uploaded
- The playground will be closed until the restriction is lifted
- There will be no pool toys, noodles, or water guns permitted
- There will be NO group swim lessons (unless restrictions are lifted)
- There will be Ramsey Rays Swim Team (more info to be posted on the website)
- Sorry, NO 5-6 year olds permitted to join this year (we cannot have a coach in the water)
- No away swim meets (intra-squad and virtual only)
- First Aid will be available, but we ask that guardians handle minor accidents (Band-Aids, etc.)
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