NEW COVID GUIDELINES FOR SWIMMING IN COLORADO 

June 2020

..... you will be given a quiz later on about all the information provided below.... just kidding but.... worth wading through to understand decision making of pool and open water facilities in Colorado

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TlXejV_rut-h2epW5Fv9RBzN1ZW_reJV/view

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/parks-rec/aquatic-venues.html

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NOTE: Currently there are no BAM swims/Open water swims taking place as the City of Boulder has yet to reopen their facilities to user groups

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Hello Swimmers Eager to Get Back in the Water!!!

Here is a snippet from the Boulder Parks and Recreation notice from yesterday evening:
Establishing a "New Normal" 
We know you count on us for event and activity fun, as well as health and wellness opportunities. We miss seeing you in our parks, facilities and programs and are eager to welcome you back.  As we work to re-open facilities and resume programming you love, you can anticipate we will do so in phases - starting slow and small, then growing as we can.
There's a lot of confusing information out there regarding parks and recreation across the state when it comes to the who, what, how, why and when of resuming services. Additionally, the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation(BPR) Department's resources. BPR has developed a recovery framework to guide our decisions, including:

• Public Health Guidance - What we can safely provide to the community;
• Financial Feasibility - What we can afford given drastic reductions in key sources of operations revenue-sales tax and user fees; 
• Staff Capacity – Who can run the facilities and programs as furloughs and a hiring freeze limit our staff resources; and, 
• Community Benefit - What services need to be prioritized given the above constraints and taking guidance from our Master Plan.

As we move into each recovery phase, we anticipate adding new opportunities, including lap swimming at Spruce Pool and fitness activity at North Boulder Recreation Center. Stay tuned as new offerings become available. We hope to share exciting news very soon!

How Does BAM Work Into the Opening of Spruce Pool... and with fingers crossed, later Scott Carpenter (rumor is that Scotty is full of water) and the Boulder Reservoir Swims?

Hopefully, we will be hearing from the Boulder Parks & Rec. management early this coming week to get this information, now that there is commitment to opening Spruce Pool.  Ideally, we would have some blocked off times at the city pools for BAM sessions (knowing that there will be only 1 person per lane).  Ideally, BAM can start the open water swims (knowing that there will be assigned swim times and alloted number of swimmers in the water at one time)

The BAM Board will be having a meeting June 4 to discuss and solidify as many  details as possible about BAM summer swimming.  There is definitely discussion about membership refunds, extending memberships, whether BAM can have a summer membership... many unknowns but again, once we get the final details from the city, we can finally move forward with fair plans for BAM swimmers!

If you have comments for the BAM Board before the meeting, please share your comments at:  bammanagerhh@gmail.com

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The Boulder Parks & Recreation Department has implemented refunds for recreation center members and BAM is tied into this membership list.  If you go to the Boulder Reservoir at this moment, your BAM card will not be accepted.  This may change for BAM members based on what's shared and discussed with the city and BAM Board members this week... we hope!

BAM Community & COVID 19

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CAROLE'S CHRONICLES!

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BAM VOLUNTEER LIFEGUARDS NEEDED

Needless to say this year is different and we don’t need to tell you why.
Despite the uncertainty of pool and open water availability,  we have decided that the best approach is to proceed as usual with our BAM open water preparations and protocol.

In the event that the Boulder Reservoir and pools reopen, BAM will be prepared and ready to go!

There is also a possibility that volunteer BAM Lifeguards could be used at some of the Boulder outdoor pools.  This means that volunteering as a certified Lifeguard may mean that those that prefer not to work so early might have an opportunity to volunteer at the pools during the day or evening.  At this point, nothing is confirmed with Boulder pools about using BAM Lifeguards but, we want to have this as possibility for our community and for our swimmers.

As such BAM, is looking for volunteers to take our certified Lifeguard and CPR training classes.

Before one signs up please be aware of the following:

• The training takes time and dedication
• You must be prepared to sign up for at least 5 shifts throughout the summer (and maybe more)
• You must be 100% dedicated and reliable
• You might be called to guard at a pool or at the reservoir (we are planning for both)
• You must possess superhero qualities...;)

If you feel like you fit the description and you are willing to help BAM and the swim community make the best of these challenging times please email me to sign up at bammanagerhh@gmail.com
Training dates are still in the works but will be announced shortly and will take place in the next few weeks.

If you got certified with BAM last year and wish to volunteer again this summer please email me as well at bammanagerhh@gmail.com so that I can add you to the list.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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NY Times article "What I miss most about swimming" 

What are we thinking about when we swim?https://www.outsideonline.com/2411158/book-excerpt-why-we-swim-bonnie-tsui

Water Dancing
https://vimeo.com/259539583

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Coach Randy is offering free bilingual core and spin session through his Facebook page www.facebook.com/coachrandysoler
BAM Members can access those for free
He is also offering all BAM members online Personal training at 50% discount. 10 personal session for $350.00 (regular price $700.00)

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Dave Scott Dry Land Exercises and Stretch Cord Exercices

Coach Carole Sharpless Swim Cord Exercises

Free Yoga on line and Yoga with Adrian

Allyson Friday Dry Land Part 1 and  Part 2

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HAPPINESS COURSE - Suggested by a BAM Swimmer.  
Could be a great class to take during this challenging time!

COURSERA - FREE HAPPINESS COURSE - Starts Today

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Cheers to the Medical Professionals for Their Work & Bravery!

BAM has many swimmers in the medical field who are risking their health and the health of their families to tend to the sick during this challenging time.  These folks are truly our heroes.

Note from UCHealth 

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Please Support Our Local Businesses

Support BAM Member & Owner, Christian Saber of Ricon Argentio in Boulder - order take out - the food is great!
https://www.rinconargentinoboulder.com

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JAMA Insights
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2763852

BOULDER COUNTY INFORMATION ON COVID-19
https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19/

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Shopping and COVID 19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjDuwc9KBps