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Cumming Aquatic Center reopens with restrictions

The Cumming Aquatic Center has reopened, but with limited capacity, no programs and health procedures mandated by the COVID-19 pandemic. CUMMING AQUATIC CENTER
The Cumming Aquatic Center has reopened, but with limited capacity, no programs and health procedures mandated by the COVID-19 pandemic. CUMMING AQUATIC CENTER
By David Ibata
May 25, 2020

The Cumming Aquatic Center has reopened, though with limited capacity and with swim lessons and facility rentals still suspended.

The Competition Pool is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and the Instructional Pool, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, according to an Aquatic Center announcement.

No more than 30 swimmers at a time will be allowed, for lap swimming only, in the Competition Pool; and 12 swimmers, for Adult Swim only, in the Instructional Pool. Entry will be first-come, first-served. The facility is closed Sunday; the Outdoor Leisure Pool is closed at all times.

All staff and guests will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and have their temperatures taken upon arrival. There will be six-foot social distancing, face masks for staff, and only one swimmer or a family of four, all from the same residence, per Competition Pool lane.

Locker room changing areas are closed; restrooms and showers are open. Staff will clean and sanitize surfaces hourly or as needed. Information: https://bit.ly/3cUhCHN

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