COVID-19 protection and response measures, with a sense of social responsibility and undivided respect for all

As we have repeatedly emphasized, but you have seen for yourself, the hygiene conditions in our premises are more than excellent. We applied many standards before the coronavirus era. However, feeling the moral and social responsibilities that the times we live in require, we are adding some additional measures, in order to fully ensure the non-transmission of the virus!

We are ready to start our lessons, having taken all the necessary measures in order to continue living and enjoying ourselves, but always safely. 

Below we present the updated safe operation guide for the next period, until further notice.

  • In the first week of the resumption of training for the new swimming season (after the summer vacation period), athletes and technical staff of all sports (individual and team), even those who are fully vaccinated and have been ill (with a valid disease certificate), will have to undergo the first preventive test for covid19.
  • When you first enter our facilities, you fill in your details in the incoming-outgoing list, for possible contact tracing. (https://www.gga.gov.gr/images/.pdf )
  • For your entry into the space, our little swimmer will demonstrate a negative self-test or rapid test or PCR declaration before each weekly lesson.
  • According to the instructions issued by the General Secretariat of Sports, from 22/11/21 The following new measures apply: Entry to the changing rooms and swimming pool is only permitted to adults with a valid vaccination or disease certificate. Children from 4-17 years old enter with the school's self-test and up to 4 years old enter without a test. In the reception area where the swimwear store also operates, entry is also permitted to unvaccinated people with a 48-hour rapid test.
  • Of course, for all our members, as usual, it is necessary to provide recent medical certificates. 
  • If the member has previously had COVID-19:

a) it is necessary to provide a certificate from cardiologist,
b) 14 days have passed since he/she became ill and
c) demonstration of the school health card (after self test).

  • Every child should be well-equipped with the its individual species (cap/ goggles/ swimsuit/ towel)
  • During the lessons, the supervision of our coaches will be continuous, so that Children should not share the same objects and should disinfect them after use.Of course, the lessons will also cover the necessary distances, both for the safety of all of us and for joyful participation in the game.
  • Even more important, however, is to know that swimming pools are the most sterile sports area, due to the presence of chlorine. Indeed, chlorine in combination with additional methods of disinfecting our water, (ozone and UV), offer the maximum possible safety! According to new research, not only is the virus not transmitted in pool water, but neutralized!
  • You all come to our premises with mask and keep safe distances in 2 meters. Of course, there is antiseptic in various parts of the space.
  • Regarding the staff who will serve you, you should know that those of us who have not been vaccinated or are sick are subject to in 2 rapid tests per weekIf anyone tests positive, they will remain in quarantine according to the instructions of the National Public Health Organization.
  • Furthermore, our swimming pool in Kalamaria has a sophisticated ventilation system where it is applied cooling-heating-dehumidificationIn fact, it's like being in an open-air swimming pool since the fresh air is renewed 8 times a day!

The number of participants in our swimming pools (and therefore in the locker room area) has been redefined and reduced, in order to maintain the greatest possible distances to prevent the spread of the virus, in accordance with the most recent provisions of the Hellenic National Public Health Organization.

*The pool capacity will be reconfigured throughout the year, until the state of emergency ends, always based on the recommendations of the Hellenic National Public Health Organization.

We are waiting for you for the most carefree and covid-free swimming lessons ever.