Swimming in the Netherlands moved a step closer to returning to normal after it was announced that indoor pools can open again beginning Monday, May 11.
Outdoor pools reopened on April 29 for young people and now people can swim indoors once again as long as strict protocols are observed.
This includes social distancing measures of being at least 1.5m from the next person, one-way walking routes around the facilities, a limit on the number of swimmers and allocated times for swimming.
Swimmers are encouraged to put their costume or suit on underneath their clothes prior to arrival and to shower at home before and after using the pool.
The statement from KNZB read:
“Last Wednesday, the RIVM (the Netherlands National Institute For Public Health And The Environment) and the cabinet announced in an update about the measures relating to the corona virus that the indoor pools may open again from 11 May. From April 29, the outdoor pools were open again, only for youth. From 11 May, outdoor sports are allowed for everyone and the indoor pools may also open again.
“Swimming provides fun, safety and fitness. With the swimming industry, we want to offer everyone the opportunity to take a dip in an indoor or outdoor pool as soon as possible. The protocol ensures that everyone can enjoy swimming in a safe and responsible way. In the interest of the public health of swimmers, pool staff and visitors, pool facilities will implement and enforce the measures in the protocol. In addition, compliance with the rules is necessary for everyone per target group. Only in this way can we together ensure that everyone can use the swimming pools in a safe and responsible manner.
“The protocol was drawn up and drawn up by the collaborating parties in the swimming industry: Association of Employers in Swimming Pools and Swimming Schools (WiZZ), National Council for Swimming Safety (NRZ), United Technicians in the Swimming Pool Industry (VTZ), Zwembadpoli, Dutch Environment & Water Technology Association (Envaqua), DBZ (RUD), TU Delft, ENVOZ, HISWA-RECRON, EasySwim, Nederlandse Onderwatersport Bond (NOB), Nederlandse Cultureel Sportbond (NCS), Nederlandse Triathlon Bond (NTB), FNV, Vereniging Sportbedrijven Nederland (VSBN), Rescue Brigade Netherlands, Swimming Education Netherlands, Dutch Lifeguards, Association Sports and Municipalities (VSG) and Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (KNZB). They previously joined forces to make every effort to enable the reopening of swimming pools as quickly as possible.”
The government formerly put a strict ban on activities.
Why use the Pitt pool for this article?!?
It’s a generic image of water and a lane rope… you know which pool, most don’t (or didn’t) 🙂
When you share it on Facebook, it has a different cover photo (NOT the generic image) a specific image — of the Pitt Pool!
Alex Braunfeld Probably because they had the picture available
As a Pitt grad, I am surprised to now learn that I studied abroad every year. Good to know!
Trees was a long way up the hill from Halket Street, but not that far!
Fret not! … You didn’t… we just borrowed your water to depict … an empty pool with water in it and lane line 🙂
Renske Haasbroek so happy for you!
Ashley Christenson Thank you! I was going to tell you but I haven’t heard anything from my swim club yet ?
Linda
Bob Perkins Sweet. Too bad I don’t live there.
But….
Working remotely, you know
Stop admiring other countries. We Americans have L.L…
Bob Weber know this is driving me nuts
Wow! Wish I was there
Last time I checked Pitt was in Pennsylvania not the Netherlands
Nate Najarian
So sad that restrictions are being put in place.
Indeed – but necessary and the responsible thing to do by those who have responsibility and, unlike you, may well get sued if they get this wrong.