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NOTE: Phase 3 starts July 1st.

The Governor has released Phase 3 Guidelines and swimming pool relevant can be found beginning on page 20 located here. We will continue to follow all local and State orders with regards to operating our pool and will consider all recommendations on pool operations provided by the CDC. We worked closely with our pool inspector for the Peninsula Health Department as we opened and put measures in place to stay within the requirements/limitations for Phase 2. Here are the changes/requirements for the VGCA Pool when Phase 3 starts on July 1st:

• Pool patrons should clean chairs and tables before and after use. Disinfectant solution is located on the ledge on the clubhouse exterior and paper towels are located in the restrooms.
• Patrons must answer the following truthfully and to the best of their ability prior to being allowed in the pool area:Do you have any of the following?
  • A fever (100.4 or higher) OR a sense of a fever, now or within the past 24 hours.
  • Shortness of breath or cough.
  • Chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or other flu-like symptoms
  • Are you ill or caring for someone who is ill?
  • In the past 2 weeks have you been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or have you or a household member visited a high risk area where COVID-19 is spreading?
• No longer require an online registration.
• Patrons not in the same household must maintain 10ft of physical distancing on deck as well as in the pool.
• A maximum of 106 people are allowed in the pool (75% of our 142 swimmer capacity).
• Free swim is allowed with 10ft of physical distancing.
• Temporary swim lanes in shallow end are no longer required.
• Floats, pool toys, etc… are allowed based on established VGCA pool rules.
• Diving board and the deep end can be used as normal based on established VGCA pool rules. While waiting to dive, a physical distance of 10ft per diver (not in the same household) must be maintained which is marked by an X on the concrete.
• Seating and physical distancing for pool patrons (not in the same household) will stay at 10ft.
• 10ft of physical distancing should be done on pool deck AND in the pool.
• A few more tables and chairs will be put out.
• Cleaning/disinfecting all high touch points every two hours is required. This includes but is not limited to railings, gates, door knobs, bathroom touch points, and furniture.
• Patrons that do not follow the mandates of Phase 3 will be asked to leave and upon the 2nd infraction will be referred to the VGCA Board for further action which could lead to revoking of pool privileges.
• Patrons are not required to wear face coverings/masks while on deck but it is encouraged. Patrons must not wear face coverings/masks while in the pool.
• Lifeguards and other pool volunteers are required to wear masks while on deck in customer facing situations. Lifeguards are not required to wear masks while in the lifeguard stand.
• Only one person in a bathroom at at time.
• Hand sanitizer stations have been provided. Please use one pump per sanitizing.
• Showers are required before entering the pool.
• CDC designed signage with regards to COVID-19 has been posted.

As things continue to change in Virginia, the VGCA Board will review and make the appropriate decisions on restrictions/practices we have in place.

Please consider becoming a member and for those already a member…ENJOY our pool and continue to be safe!