KRSP Swimming for children with additional needs aged 6-11 years

Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th of August at the Watershed Kilkenny for children aged 6-11 years. Supported 1:1 by our volunteers and with a qualified swim teacher an pool side supervision, these sessions are designed to gently welcome children back to the pool in a safe, fun and supported environment. Note the 45 mins includes changing pre and post swim. In order to get most swim time from the sessions, please send your child almost ready to swim!

Important notice re COVID-19: Please note any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed while in attendance at the event. However, KRSP has implemented measures in line with Government Advice to mitigate the risks of exposure. It is the responsibility of each attendee to abide by and follow these measures and the instructions of the COVID-19 officer for the health and safety of all attendees. There may be a requirement to postpone or cancel this programme if there is a change in Government advice on restrictions for sports / physical activity delivery or in the event of a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 in line with HSE advice. Your contact details will be kept on file for 30 days for the purposes of contract tracing and will be provided to the HSE if required.

• ALL participants MUST pre-register online. If you need support to register online contact Seamus Nugent on 087 3567884.

PLEASE NOTE that a link to an online Covid 19 Self Declaration form will be sent to you by text before this programme. This must be completed in advance of each session or you will not be allowed to participate. Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

At Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership, our priority is to protect the health and well-being of all our participants, staff and tutors. Please support us by:

• Staying at home if you feel unwell and consulting your GP.

• Travelling to the activity/venue alone or with members of the same household.

• Arriving ready to participate and as close as possible to the activity start time or waiting in your car until the activity begins.

• Being mindful at all times that we may be sharing the space with members of the public

• Not congregating before/after the activity – please leave the area when the session is over.

• Keeping your distance at all times - social distancing throughout the activity in accordance with Government guidelines.

• Using the hand sanitisers provided before and after the activity

• Bringing your own water bottles, towels and where possible personal equipment. Please do not share these with others.

• Adopting good respiratory hygiene, covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, and using a tissue which is immediately disposed of. Further guidance on hygiene and social distancing is available from www.hse.ie/covid19

Please note:

• Water will not be provided for participants

• Where LSP provides equipment, we will ensure its sanitisation pre & post activity.

• We recommend that participants download the COVID Tracker Ireland App.