Practice Changes

• NO 7:00pm Workout, Thursday, September 24 due to a high school meet at the NAT
• Beginning Tuesday, September 8th, CISD as a whole will return to in person learning and school schedules will begin to return to normal.  The Swim Shop will open back up at the NAT, in addition to the Locker Rooms reopening.  The Mask Policy will still remain in place, you are to wear a mask at all times in the building except for when you are in the water. While the Locker Rooms are reopening, and you may use them, it is still highly recommended by the NAT that you arrive and leave in your suit if possible because they will be limiting the number of people in the locker room to 10 at a time.  Please continue to maintain 6 feet of separation as much as possible.  Separate entry and exit points will still be maintained
• You will ONLY be able to sign up for a practice slot if you are an Active member of WMST with current USMS Membership, and in good standing.

General Update

• As most of you are aware, beginning next week (Monday, June 15), we will return to swimming at the CISD Natatorium. ALL PRACTICES will take place at the CISD Natatorium unless otherwise noted on the schedule (https://www.wmst.net/calendar/practice-schedule):
  • 5:30am M-F
  • 9:00am T/Th
  • 12:00pm M-F
  • 7:00pm M-Th
  • 11:00am Sat
  • 1:00pm Sun
• 3 documents are linked here:  WMST Return to the CISD Natatorium, WMST CISD Practice Time Slots & Sign-Up Genius, and WMST CISD Re-Opening Plan & Guidelines.  I ask that all members please thoroughly read through and familiarize yourself with these documents as we begin our phased entry to the water.
• You MUST wear your mask to enter the building!

Practice Time Slots

• We will return to practice on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the CISD Natatorium located at 19133 David Memorial Dr.,Shenandoah, TX 77385.
• The CISD Natatorium is limiting the number of swimmers to two people per lane, starting at opposite ends of the pool
• Your coach will direct you to which lane would be most appropriate so that you are surrounded by swimmers of similar speed and ability.

Sign-Up Genius

• You will ONLY be able to sign up for a practice slot if you are an Active member of WMST with current USMS Membership, and in good standing.
• You will have to sign-up for each practice on a weekly Sign-Up Genius link that will be emailed, posted on Facebook, and located on our website.
• All of the practices for the week (Monday morning, Monday noon, Monday evening, Tuesday morning, Tuesday noon, Tuesday evening, etc.) will be listed on the weekly Sign-Up Genius link.
• The link will be emailed out each week on Friday at 7pm for the entire following week (starting with Monday morning practices).
• The restriction on the number of practices you can sign up for has been removed.  However, be mindful that we are a large team with a limit on the number of swimmers per practice.  Please do not overly abuse the removal of this restriction.  If you know you cannot attend a practice you previously signed up for, please remove your name from the sign-up to make it available for another swimmer.
  • If you have any questions, please contact our Team Administrator (Stacey Eicks) via text, call, or email at (281) 414-2377 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Do not swap time slots, the coaches will only allow the swimmers who are signed up online to enter the water.
• There is a COVID-19 Waiver and Release of Liability form that will need to be acknowledged on Sign-Up Genius each week that you sign up for a practice slot.

Billing

• Beginning July 1, we will resume our regular pre-shutdown billing (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, or pay-as-you go).  We will drop the team wide implemented pay-as-you go.  Please contact the Team Administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make any changes.

Preparing to Swim – Protecting Against Infections

• Before Practice
  • You should arrive in your swimsuit if possible
  • Maintain six feet apart from others waiting to enter the pool
  • Bring your own equipment: towel, cap, goggles, water bottle, equipment bag (you will not be able to borrow any equipment)
  • Wash your hands with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available before heading to the pool
  • Wear your mask while entering the pool deck
  • Bring a full bottle of water to avoid touching a tap or water fountain handle
  • Arrive as close as possible to the start time of practice
  • Avoid touching gates, fences, benches, etc.
  • Do not attend if you are ill, or another member of your household is ill
  • Immediately report to a spot at the end of the pool, and the coach will direct you to an appropriate lane
• During Practice
  • Follow all directions for spacing, and stay at least six feet apart from others
  • Do not make physical contact with others such as: shaking hands, giving high fives, hugging
  • Avoid touching your face before getting in the water
  • Do not share food, drinks, or towels
  • Maintain appropriate social distancing from others when taking a break on the wall or in between sets
  • Coaches will not be able to assist you with your swim cap if you require assistance
• After Practice
  • Leave the facility as soon as reasonably possible after practice
  • Wear your mask while exiting the pool deck
  • Wash your hands or use a hand sanitizer after leaving the pool, once you arrive at your next destination (work, home, etc.)
  • No extra-curricular or social activity should take place

If you have any questions, I will be available to answer them through email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), phone (936-522-8156), or via our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/WMSTswim) .

-Alana Wilson, WMST President