We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this situation. Our current operating protocol is based on the most recent CDC, WHO, NY State Dept of Health and NYC city regulations. This is the current operation plan, which could be subject to change at any time.

General Precautions:

• Any member who has a new cough or a temperature should not enter the club for 14 days
• Any member who lives with anyone who is ill should not enter the club for 14 days
• Any member with an underlying health condition should not use the pool or RNH facilities
• Any member with a sibling or parent / grandparent who lives with them, with an underlying health condition should not use RNH pool
• Any swimmer or a family member who lives with them, who is confirmed as having COVID -19, should confidentially advise the club to allow contact tracing to take place.

Procedures:

• Please follow all posted instructions at the pool.
• All members will be temperature screened upon arrival. Members with a temperature about 100 degrees, and those with symptoms will not be permitted to enter.
• All members are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times in the facility, when not swimming.
• All members are required to be socially distant in and out of the water. Please allow 6 feet between yourself and other members who are not in your immediate family.
• Facility capacity will be limited and time limits enforced when necessary: Maximum amount of Bathers allowed in the pool 30; maximum number of People allowed on pool deck is 30.
• Chairs will be placed 6 feet apart for member use, please avoid congregating in common areas and on the pool deck.
• Please practice proper hand washing and hygiene.

Swimming regulations:

• Swim aids such as water wings may be allowed shallow end only. A swimmer must accompany all those who cannot swim in the shallow end.
• All children must pass a deep-water test conducted by Physique Swimming staff before being permitted into the 9-foot area of the pool.

Code of Conduct:
The RNH Statement of Mutual Respect is policy for all RNH programs, including the Pool. Any member not adhering to the policy can have their membership or admittance revoked at the discretion of Physique Swimming. The statement reads:

The Riverdale Neighborhood House strives to maintain an atmosphere in which all persons show respect for one another regardless of economic status, intellectual ability, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation or age. It is a place where respect will be accorded to all persons. RNH staff, members and participants are expected to have respect for cultural differences; respect for the economic, political and social rights of others and respect for the right of others to seek and maintain their own identities.